Duigou Designs

Description :  For the Spring section, scrapbook paper and acrylic paint and model turf grass was applied to the area. Colorful wood cutouts, gears, flowers, mechanicals, gears, butterflies, ephemera and found objects were added to the section to fill the space with bursts of colorful elements. Finally, a cute garden gnome that served as the primary focal point giving the section a colorful spring feeling. Products : Repurposed lazy-Susan appetizer rotating tray IKEA Borrby lantern (removed glass panels and swinging door) Chipboard 3D Printed Snowman Gnome and mushrooms miniatures Trinkets Found and repurposed objects Floral elements Themed miniatures Acrylic paints Prima Memory Hardware - Venetian Shutters Finnabair Mechanicals Metal Embellishments Desert Flowers Prima Marketing Finnabair Mechanicals Metal Embellishments - Woodland Leaves Finnabair Mechanicals - Scrapyard Butterflies Tim Holtz idea-ology Industrial Metal Gears Prima Marketing Finnabair Mechanicals Heart Locket Pen...

Description : After completing the lantern and rotary tray base, I focused on the Winter season section by applying scrap paper and acrylic paint to the area. I printed out a 3D snowman that served as the primary focal point for the Winter section. I used a card that I created with a winter scene and combined it with a chipboard die cut window frame. Wood cutouts, gears, flowers, pearls, mechanicals, gears, and ephemera were added to the section to fill the space with interesting elements., Miniatures were added along with the 3D printed snowman serving as the primary focal point. Finally, Art Alchemy Metallique Waxes and Art Extravagance Snowflake Paste was used to give the entire piece, including the snowman, were coated to give the piece a wintery look.  Products : Repurposed lazy-Susan appetizer rotating tray IKEA Borrby lantern (removed glass panels and swinging door) Chipboard 3D Printed Snowman Trinkets Found and repurposed objects Floral elements Themed miniatures A...

Inspiration: I repurposed a lazy-Susan appetizer rotating tray and an IKEA Borrby lantern and came up with the idea to showcase each of the four seasons with partitions to showcase some fun mixed media ephemera, mechanicals, floral and themed miniatures. I hope this inspires you to create something fun! Description : After removing the glass and door off of a IKEA Borrby lantern, I mounted it onto a wooden rotating appetizer tray. I cut chipboard dividers to create four section to feature each season. I applied colored papers and acrylic paint to block in colors chosen for each area. I then gathered mechanicals, gears, trinkets, found objects, floral elements and themed miniatures from my stash of craft goodies. 😊 I then assembled each season one-by-one featuring a primary focal item while covering the area in fun items and colors for each section.  (Each season is detailed in a separate posting).  I finished off the four seasons piece by adding miniature lights.  Pr...

Inspiration:  I paired the Ciao Bella Heart Shaped Chip Board Carved Pages with Stamperia’s beautiful Sleeping Beauty papers and rice papers and added mixed media and mechanical elements to create this unique 28-page True Love Once Upon a Time Heart Mini-Album. Description : The True Love Once Upon a Time Heart Mini-Album features 4 carved heart pages with various designs, 6 thick heart pages and 4 thin heart pages bound with jump rings. The piece measures 10” tall x 8.5” wide and 2.5” deep with loads of space for photos and memorabilia on 20 pages. On the decorative pages, I used mixed media techniques for the magical colors accented with mechanical elements. The album is decorated throughout using the beautiful Sleeping Beauty papers and rice papers by Stamperia. The album is filled with fussy-cut images, Stickles glitter areas and Glossy Accents to give elements a three-dimensional look. I finished off the album with a pair of jump rings and various colorful ribbons. Pr...

Inspiration:  I upcycled a holiday décor piece on clearance last year. I wanted to take it to the next level with mixed-media steampunk and holiday elements. Description : The mixed media Magical Christmas Sleigh home décor piece features a metal sled measuring 23” tall x 12.25” wide and 4.75” deep.  I layered various resin molded elements and holiday décor items to give it depth. I upcycled a Santa face from a holiday candle package as the focal point with a single jingle bell necklace (upcycled from a holiday package) attaching all these items with Heavy Body Gel. I used acrylic paints and waxes to give the piece color and highlight the details of the mold pieces. I finished it off with paint splatters and spray glitter. Products : Metal holiday sled décor piece Holiday candle Santa face lid Large jingle bell with cord Finnabair Art Basics Heavy White Gesso Finnabair Art Basics Heavy Body Gel Prima Re-Design Décor Moulds - Aviary Prima Re-Design Décor Moulds – Laurel W...