Thursday, March 29, 2018

Floral Fairy Diormama

I've had my eye on the Dimensional Diorama from Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts for a while and finally got my hands dirty and made a pretty something with it.

Floral Fairy Dimensional Diorama - gslcuts.com Nichola Battilana

This diorama box frame sits on a spinner to show off 4 different segments. I had thought about creating a diorama dedicated to each of the seasons... but it's far too spring-like to think back to winter.

Floral Fairy Dimensional Diorama - gslcuts.com Nichola Battilana

I've forgotten about snow and Autumn leaves and instead filled each section with moss, flowers, butterflies and pretty paper fairies.

Floral Fairy Dimensional Diorama - gslcuts.com Nichola Battilana

Inside I've used pages from damaged hymnals and the exterior is decorated with Graphic 45's Once Upon a Springtime collection.

Floral Fairy Dimensional Diorama - gslcuts.com Nichola Battilana

I've added a simple wooden plaque as a base for the lazy susan mechanism (which comes with the diorama box).

Floral Fairy Dimensional Diorama - gslcuts.com Nichola Battilana

On top of the box I've added Tudor Rose Singles and created a handle with a wooden spool and a large staples door knob from Graphic 45. Final touches include a little handmade bunting and flat back pearls.

Floral Fairy Dimensional Diorama - gslcuts.com Nichola Battilana

If you'd like to create your own version of this project I have a video walk through with some tips and hints you might find helpful.

And here are all the bits you'll need!

Dimensional Diorama
Tudor Rose Singles 

Decorative papers (I've used Graphic 45 papers)
Paper flowers
English Fairy Garden Collage Sheet
Fairy Wings Collage Sheet
Moss
Wooden plaque
Flatback pearls (or other embellishments)
Florist Oasis
Vintage Images (I downloaded them free from thegraphicsfairy.com)
Glue
Acrylic Paint
Wooden toothpics or stir sticks

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Two Tiny Things

Two itty bitty paper fairy shrines today.

Tiny Paper Fairy Shrines - Nichola Battilana pixiehill.com

Each just 3" wide. They are the weeee-ist things!

Tiny Paper Fairy Shrines - Nichola Battilana pixiehill.com

This wee girl is available HERE

Tiny Paper Fairy Shrines - Nichola Battilana pixiehill.com

These two tiny dancers are HERE

Hope your week is going swimmingly!
xo

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Wee Framed Floral Collages

More little things that remind me of fluttering things and the blooms of warmer days!

Framed Floral Collage - Nichola Battilana pixiehill.com
Listed HERE

Five new collages. Each sitting in a wee resin frame on a background of vintage hymnal pages and textured acrylic medium. 

Framed Floral Collage - Nichola Battilana pixiehill.com
Listed HERE

Inside a vintage image, moss and papery flowers.

Framed Floral Collage - Nichola Battilana pixiehill.com
Listed HERE

The frame stand has been removed and replaced with a length of hanging ribbon.

Framed Floral Collage - Nichola Battilana pixiehill.com
Listed HERE

So these pretties are ready to be tucked in a tiny place, to remind you too of spring and fluttery things.

Framed Floral Collage - Nichola Battilana pixiehill.com
Listed HERE


Sunday, March 18, 2018

Longing for spring and a paper fairy collage.

I do this thing where I buy nice old frames and then let them collect dust in my stash. To be fair, it's not just frames... it's books and boxes and so many other things. I've been trying to show restraint and make my way through that dusty stash. I mean, what fun is all that glorious junk in a pile unloved and unused?


So here's a wee thing I made on the fly. A wee fairy collage in a a very nice vintage octagonal frame.


I'm pretty sure she's bringing spring with her. I HOPE she's bringing spring with her. As much as I love the snow, I'm longing for green and warm sunbeams and open windows. 


If you're interested in this wee lass, she's waiting right HERE.

Have a beautiful day, gorgeous!