Relics & Artifacts!

This amazing new line by Sandra Evertson is taking papercrafting and DIY to a whole new level! With gorgeous blanks available in 20 different styles you are sure to find one that speaks to your heart! And did you see the cute frames and easels available to put your finished projects on display?

Mix and match the relics for endless possibilities! Each set is designed to fit together to create gorgeous custom designs.

So how easy is it to create with this wonderful line? Let's show you simple to advanced techniques and you can decide!

"This red and white canvas is super simple: just adhere one of the RELICS & ARTIFACTS Visage #941642 pieces to a 4” x4” mini canvas using E6000 adhesive. Coat with a layer of gesso and swipe across the entire piece with one quick, broad stoke to create instant Pop Art!!"

Sandra uses the least expensive craft acrylic paints to color her pieces. "I like to create “watercolor” type washes with them so they work perfectly. I generally use more water than paint on my brush! Once painted the Relics & Artifacts pieces can be used for anything your heart desires!" ~Sandra Evertson

Simple, yet so different. Create custom art work for a gallery wall with pencil work or paint.

“Freestyle Mercury” was created using the large Visage piece #941642 and the wings from Ancient Soul #941703. Adhere resin pieces to a 5” x 7” canvas with E6000 adhesive. Coat entire piece with gesso, then “Freestyle” any design you like on the canvas using a #2 pencil (super simple!) Follow the lines that are already there on this piece and draw over them to create character and bring his face to life. Do the same on the wings. This is such a trendy home decor that you create for pennies! (You would spend a lot for a piece like this in a cool boutique shop!)" ~Sandra

Of course you can step them up a notch and add the most glamorous embellies...

...like gems and metals, or silver leafing, for an exquisite touch of extravagance!

Love truth. "I created this patriotic and fun home decor piece with a vintage flag that had seen better days, used a black Sharpie to write inspirational words, and created a simple tassel out of string. Adhere the fabric to a canvas with Fabri-tac or Tacky glue, use a heavy-duty lumber staple nailed into the canvas. Before painting the heart I used Tacky glue to adhere tiny glass beads to the flame portion of the heart, then let it dry completely."

"The Flaming Heart was created using using tones of gold acrylic paint (bright gold, medium tone gold ,and antique gold); three tones of red (dark red, medium red, and light red)... picking up a bit of each color on your brush and swiping over the entire piece. Use a paper towel to rub off some of the red in the middle of the heart so it looks “worn.” Wash taupe/beige paint over the entire piece, again wiping off excess until you get it to the “age” you want it. Add character with a fine detail brush, or a toothpick dipped in red paint, to create little lines and swirl marks up through the flames. Finish by gluing jewelry remnants on using E6000 adhesive." ~Sandra

Try showing off Antique Embroidery! This piece uses "Flaming Hearts Ex Votos II" #941574. Sandra used a piece of antique/vintage embroidery. (It was actually on an old embroidered “kitchen” type towel you can find at any yard sale for pennies.) Cut off a 6” x 6” square.

"First paint the flames in a sunflower yellow acrylic paint. Then, with a fine detail brush or a toothpick dipped into a terra cotta color paint, add into the crevasses of the flames. It's really simple! Just follow the depressions that are already there. Use a red color paint to add some details to the flames. With a sponge brush coat the surface of the heart with Tacky Glue, then put the fabric on it and sort of stretch it onto the heart till it “fits” snuggly. Glue the edges down on the back, trim the “neck” area with vintage trim or ribbon, and adhere a few little jewels with E6000 adhesive. Display in a favorite antique box in a bed of excelsior."

Sandra's line is simply one of those that you have to try for yourself! You are going to FALL in LOVE with these pieces! They're fun and addicting!

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6 Comments

Love all the awesome creations you made with just one piece!

Posted by: Nancy Lorenz | Monday, April 13, 2015 at 10:28 AM

As usual, prima rock's off the page just as well as on. Love everything about these!!

Posted by: Samantha | Monday, April 13, 2015 at 12:35 PM

Beautiful yet simple to recreate! LOVE it! I just placed my first order for some of the Artifacts and Relics pieces and cannot wait to get my hands on them!

Posted by: Barb Macaskill | Monday, April 13, 2015 at 03:10 PM