GDT for Creative Artiste Mixed Media Nov Challenge – Autumn Teapot

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**THERE WILL BE TWO POSTS FROM ME TODAY.  THIS IS THE FIRST POST OF TWO**

Hello friends and happy November!  The weather has finally decided to give us a bit of a cool down and it feels more like that Autumn Season right now.  We’ve been waiting on some rain as it’s been dry and then the wind blew in some cool with it too!  I always like to give Autumn it’s “due justice” as it never seems to have a spotlight as much I think it should.

I’m very excited to share a mixed media project I made for a guest design spot (that I had won a top spot from a previous challenge).  I was asked to join this month as a guest designer for the Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge Blog!

The theme for these monthly challenges is always “Anything Goes Mixed Media“.  So be sure to check out the wonderful inspiration from the team and share your mixed media project over there!  I look forward to seeing your inspiring makes!

I’m always excited when I have an “excuse or reason” to get out all of my mixed media things and play around to make something!  I thought since it was November, it would be a great time to pull out the Autumn media:

I made this fun center/accent piece for Autumn and pulled out the cool Finnebair rusty metal teapot from my shelf to finally decorate on!  It actually looks pretty cool by itself, but I had to add some other details to it that I thought would make it my own.

For the base:  The only thing that was missing for me was a “handle” for my teapot and I went through my husbands things and found an old metal coat hook that I had him screw onto the side.  I also had some extra pieces laying around from the molds I made with resin, so I attached those along the frame opening with 3D matte gel.  I wanted to also add some texture to my teapot and that’s where I added some crackle paste in various areas…all of these things had to dry for quite some time.  It didn’t look pretty at that point as those pieces were white. LOL  The “hurry up and wait” had begun.

After the long drying time:    I started by covering the entire thing with two layers of black gesso so that all of those white areas were completely covered up.  I pulled out some acrylic paints in Raw Umber, Burnt Orange and very light touch of Marigold.  I started with the darkest color first and did not use a brush to apply the layers.  Instead, I used a sponge after each layer was dry.  I very lightly and sparingly used the yellow.  I even went back in with the Burnt Orange and Raw Umber to get the look I was wanting.

After all of the painting, I used more of the 3D matte gel and wrapped some jute/rope around the top handle.

Going to the right side of the teapot, you can see where I’ve added all of that crackle paste and the painting that I’ve done over it.  The only thing missing at this point was the “highlights” to make it look like a found rusty metal teapot.  Since it was Autumn themed, I pulled out the Finnebair Vintage Gold Wax and rubbed over the raised areas with my finger.  You can see the look it gives over the paste and decorative molds around the frame and even the raised “dots” along the top of the teapot.

Moving over to the left side of the teapot, you can see where I’ve screwed in the metal hook to the side of the teapot.  I just incorporated the silver screws with the design by adding paint.  I told my husband that I thought it looked cool to turn the coat hook up-side-down as it looked more like a handle.

And now if we take a closer look to the inside of the teapot frame, you will see an Autumn scene in there.  The back of the teapot comes out so you can decorate how you’d like.  I know it’s a bit hard to see in the photo, but I found some leafy background paper to attach over the metal backing and I also splattered some gold paint over it.

For the bottom of the teapot, I attached some woodland moss mixture with 3D matte gel and also used it to attach the gold splattered gourds, eucalyptus, a wood slice, a cardboard squirrel, sticks and some acorns.  I also went around the outside areas to attach some Fall leaves and more acorns.  The only thing I didn’t have in my stash were the acorns and sticks.  My husband said that he could get them for free…and of course he went to our local park and picked them up! LOL  So those are the only “real” things on my teapot.

I had thought about maybe adding some fairy lights inside at the top so the inside would be more visible, but not sure if I would like that or not…what do you think?

And in case you might want to know, the measurement of the teapot are 12″ across (including the added metal coat hook), 8″ tall and about 3.5″ in depth.  I currently have it sitting in my cabinet at home.

I hope you’ve enjoyed my mixed media teapot!  I would love to see your mixed media project as well if you play along with us this month at the Creative Artiste Challenge Blog!

Thanks so much for stopping in!  Stay tuned as I will have another post coming up in a couple of hours!

Challenges: (if this project doesn’t fit with your challenge, just delete.)

  1. Ally’s Angels – Anything Goes
  2. 613 Avenue Create – October Anything Goes with optional: lots of leaves (Fall/Spring)
  3. Dragonfly Dreams – October Anything but a Card
  4. Krafty Chicks – #740 Anything Goes
  5. Classic Design – #10-2024 Anything Goes with optional twist:  Anything but a card
  6. The Creative Crafters – #81 Anything Goes
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24 thoughts on “GDT for Creative Artiste Mixed Media Nov Challenge – Autumn Teapot”

  3. Wow, that teapot is amazing. I didn’t know Finnebar made these, which is probably a good thing because I would have had to buy one-grin. I love how you decorated it. It is perfect for November and for Thanksgiving too. And I like the upside hook handle, and the gold rub. I think a few fairy lights would work, as long as they don’t overwhelmed the teapot. Happy November to you, and congrats on being a designer at Creative Artiste also. hugs-Erika

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  4. I can’t imagine how you got the vision to create this fantastic autumn teapot but I’m quite impressed with the results! What a gorgeous conversation piece and just perfect for this time of year. I absolutely love the coat hook piece you added for the handle. You’ve completely blown me away with this outstanding creation! Well done!!

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  7. Squeal! I totally love this and what a fine masterpiece it is! I love that you took us through the steps and how cool it was to watch it come to life! GREAT JOB! And congrats on your guest gig… better be careful – they’re gonna want you on their team full time! 😉

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  8. Wow, what a stunning autumnal teapot! I love how you added the handle and other decorative detail to the metal work, and the finish is amazing – so beautiful ❤️. Then there’s all the autumnal elements that you added, you captured autumn so perfectly 😊. Thanks so much for joining us as Guest Designer at Creative Artiste and wishing you a very Happy November! Hugs, Jo x

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  9. Absolutely wonderful Vicki, all the resin pieces and the fabulous and clever handle are perfect, I love the excitement after black painting and then dry brushing the colour and gel rubbing onto the pieces and watching them come alive..I love the leaves and the textures on your teapot, just wonderful..congrats on your GDT too..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  10. Wow Vicki -once more I am in awe of your MM creativity. Your teapot is aaaaaaaaaamazing with so much detail and how it came together. Thanks for all the details and photo process. Hoping to get more time to create next year after our big move to a retirement village and hubbies health improving. Love having you again with us this month as our Guest.

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  11. Vicki this is absolutely delightful to see, so many details to take in created with Autumn in mind my favourite season of all.. Love all the rusty texture so realistic and the addition of the hook is a very quirky touch but what I adore most of all is the sweet scene within the teapot framed forever inside.. A little handmade treasure.. Thank YOU for being Guest Designer this month @ Creative Artiste an honour to see you there.

    Happy creative November Hugs Tracey xx

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  12. Wow, this autumn teapot is absolutely stunning! The attention to detail and the creative use of mixed media elements are truly impressive. I love how you incorporated the coat hook as a handle and the beautiful autumn scene inside the teapot. The textures and colors are perfect for the season. Congratulations on your guest designer spot – well deserved!

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  13. It’s another Wow from me too – how stunning is this teapot. I’ve never heard of Finnebar but will need to check it out now. I love your imagination for this creation and it would have pride of place on my mantlepiece that’s for sure. Thank you for being our Guest Designer this month at Creative Artiste Mixed Media with such a fabulous piece.

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  14. What a stunning project. Love the design and colours. The details are amazing. Thank you for being our guest designer at Creative Artiste. Hope to see your beautiful artwork often. Hugs Judy DT

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  16. Congrats on your GDT and WOW your teapot looks absolutely amazing!!! Love all the texture , gold and Autumn embellishments absolutely brilliant.

    Carol x

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  17. Vicki, this is a beauty! I love all of the textures in this, and the effort that took to create it. It definitely looks like a found rusty teapot now. I think fairy lights would make it appear really cosy; if you’re on the fence, definitely go for it! 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing this cute and creative project as our guest on the Anything Mixed Media Goes challenge at Creative Artiste–it’s wonderful that we host you this month! Anita xo

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  18. A stunning project Vicki. The authentic rusty look, the shimmering gold highlights, the fabulous natural elements and the gorgeous Autumnal scene are all wonderful. Thank you for joining us as a Guest Designer this month at Creative Artiste xx

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  19. Vicki, that’s a stunning piece for your guest host gig, congrats! You’ve definitely made Finnebair proud. The handle idea was genius and kudos to hubby for those acorns. Hmmm, maybe some brown or green fairy lights? I’d have to try them! lol. But then, where to string out the controls, so probably good thing you didn’t go there. xoxo

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  20. Wow Vicki what a wonderful and inspiring mixed media project. I’m always daunted by these types of things as they look so detailed. I love the colour of your teapot and the beautiful scene you created inside. Well done on repurposing the coat hook as a handle too. Thanks for sharing with us at Krafty Chicks challenge. Hugs, Denise x

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