Making Music @ home

Hello happy Crafters

Thank you for joining me today.

I thought I would share a project with you that you can make at home. I know 

some may feel a little down due to being indoors for so long and the weather 

being so lovely outside here in the UK. But to lift your spirits and bring a little 

joy lets make music:

Try different mediums and please share it with us.

#stayhome

#makemusicstayhome

I have a large file where I keep images of crafting ideas, so when I need some 

inspiration or ideas on crafting and additional techniques I can brush up on or 

try out, I go to my file.

I saw this beautifully decorated mixed media Violin, and of course I did not have 

one so I decided to make one. And what does one do if you need to learn to make 

something – You hop onto YouTube. I found a video on how to make a violin using 

carton – what you really need is just the template actually, so I have attached one for 

you to use – easy peesy.

Download/save and make it the size you want. 

Violin process:

Using the template, cut out the carton pieces you need – you could use cardstock, 

foamcore or paper. For the sides, I cut strips of carton based on how thick I wanted 

the violin to be. Give the strips of carton a slight roll so it breaks the fibers a little. 

This will make it easier to follow the turns of the top and base of the violin carton 

pieces. Glue the pieces together – I used a glue gun – its quicker. But any good quick 

dry adhesive will do.

I used my usual glue and water mix (1:1) and decoupage the carton project with 

kitchen paper roll. Remember, you can use tissue paper, cigarette papers, lace etc. 

what ever you have handy. You don’t really need to do this step, but I think it seals 

it up nicely and makes it harder.

Once the violin is dry - Of course I can’t wait for it dry naturally so I used a heat gun 

to speed up the process - coat it with Gesso or acrylic paint.  

I used some scrap pieces of paper, torn into strips and glued these down. you can use 

the same glue mix, mod podge or gel medium.

I added some stencilling using the Prima Designer tile stencil and added some crackle

paste. 

Mixed Media Process:

These are the products I used.

#colorglow

#13arts

#nuvo

#Tonicstudio

First I found some embellishments and some tags and decided on a layout (make 

sure the Violin is dry and ready for the next steps)

Of course my favourite creature is the Butterfly and I always try and stick one in 

somewhere - so delicate, free and beautiful. I wanted to definitely add this feature 

in my project as I saw the Morethanwords April Challenge and had to join in as I 

love the theme. I also wanted to create a project that you could make and feel joy 

in it everyday when you see the beauty you have created. 

I added some flowers to my temporary layout - Definitely needed these as we are in 

spring and celebrating nature. I adjusted and added and removed my embellishments

until I was happy. I took a photo so I would remember how I wanted my goodies.

I removed the flowers and the tag and adhered all the other embellishments. Then

we start creating. I sprinkled "a little bit of that and a little bit of this" of the 13@rts

color glow, add some squirts of water and let the magic begin. 

I love the shimmer the Colorglow gives. You can use Lindy Starburst sprays/magicals

as well or shimmer acrylic paint. Water down the acrylic paint and add it with a paint

brush, if necessary add a little squirt of water to mingle it on the project. 

Dry with heat gun - not too close :)

I add some extra colour where I need to and remove a little with a wet wipe. 

Once the inks were dry, I used my finger and some white Gesso to highlight the 

stencilling and embellishments. Do sections at a time and dry the Gesso as you finish. 

This prevents the Gesso from mixing with the ink and keeps it white.

I then added my take and flowers. I inked the edges of the violin with black ink

and brushed the dauber over the flowers as well to highlight the edges. I also

painted a few of the embellishments with silver. 

Here are a few more photos: 

I have entered this creation into the More than Words April challenge. 

Please click on the image below for the link to the competition and some 

wonderful inspiration.

Thank you for joining me and I hope you feel inspired to make your own music

Take care and stay safe 

Loves Candace