Hi and welcome to my post for the Prima Bikes. So, great what everyone has done with their Prima bikes so far. I live by the beach and wanted to make mine with a beach theme using Graphic 45’s collection By The Sea. I saw the bike and the first thing that popped into my mine was a porthole...lol If you know me I like to think outside the box. Here is my take on my bike:
My bike hang’s on the side of my cabinet in our family room. I’ll take you step by step on how I created my seashore bike.
Here you can see I edge the platform with the by the strip and added twine on both sides of the border. I then cut a piece of acetate to go inside the wheel leaving one piece of the protective plastic on the acetate to make it appear like water. Then more fussy cutting to create the waves inside.
Here I took Vintaj paints to color the silver bike and also, added Prima Vintage Trinkets brads to create the porthole, that is what I saw when looking at the bike to alter. This reminds me of a ships porthole and compass.
Here I took half of a small Christmas ball ornament to create a bubble and added the fish made from a Graphic 45 metal butterfly, which you can see how I created that in this post. I also added some pearls, seaweed and mica flakes.
Here I created a small crab mini to go inside the bike and of course it is in my favorite shape a heart:
This is the front and back covers and it has magnets in the claws to hold the album shut:
Next I cut the banner out with my town and added the stems for seaweed.
I added the bathing beauty to the top which I got last year.
Added some Prima and Petaloo flowers and some bling on the bubble.
And that is how I created my Seashore Bike and I really love how it turned out.
Leave a comment here on my blog and then be sure to continue the ride with Jess at: http://jessiebanks.com
Good luck! ~♥Hugz, Zandra♥
Awesome twist on the bike..I love the signature fish!
ReplyDeleteZandra, this is fabulous. I used to live in Destin, FL where we have the world's whitest beaches. I absolutely love your take on this. There are so many clever things...particularly the fish using a butterfly. And then the heart mini album that looks like a crab...the seaweed...the banner...oh my I just love everything about it. Thank you for sharing your creativity and giving me inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! What a great idea! Love it! TFS
ReplyDeleteOMG, I just love this altered bike so much. I can't tell you enough how your thinking outside the box inspires me. Job well done Zandra
ReplyDeleteWow I really love what you did with the bike it is totally amazing.
ReplyDeleteAMAZINGLY clever!! Talk about thinking outside the box....I want to craft like Zandra when I grow up....LOL!!! I just love all the attention to detail....you are truly very inspirational...Thank you!
ReplyDeleteZandra I love how you see all things so in their normal shapes but also their other potential forms your so creative this bike turned out beautiful
ReplyDeleteZandra...This is amazing...So different, love as a wall hanging...beautiful job as always...
ReplyDeleteOh My! This is so darn cute. I love the fish in the bottom wheel and the mini album as a crab...super cute.
ReplyDeleteOMG! My favorite. How creative and out of the box. You truly have the creative genes in you girl! thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, Zandra. I love everything you create!
ReplyDeleteoh that adorable crab mini, love it. i love the whole sea theme, so cute!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!!! Love the porthole and crab mini.
ReplyDeleteLove your thinking Zandra stunning work
ReplyDelete..you think outa the box and right onto the wall.. You are so Creative!!! Thanks for showing us and being such a talent.. Luv your creation..
ReplyDeleteSimply fab dahling! Love the mounting idea
ReplyDeleteToo CUTE! Hanging on a wall is taltally cool!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful Zandra. I just love the way your mind sees things in such creative ways and this is just another example. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWOW WOW WOW! This is so cool and I love the idea. Love the bathing beauty on top she is perfect for the paper collection. I love how you see everything in a different perspective and take an object and transform it into an amazing art piece. The crab mini is just adorable and fits perfect. Thanks for sharing such an amazing inspiration idea.
ReplyDeleteLove your original theme.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! The crab mini is such a cute idea! You ladies are so inspiring!!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful creation!
ReplyDeleteWow, great outside the box thinking !!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting take on this bike. Very clever as usual. Love it.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get that beautiful bathing girl? Love her!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job Zandra. You really took this project and turned it on it's ear. lol Love the different angle. The portholes and little fish are wonderful. Love the seaweed too.
ReplyDeleteLove the Bathing Beauty & the porthole. I first thought aquarium. This is too cool.
ReplyDeleteZANDRA! just when I think I know what's coming you blow me out of the water. just amazing the ideas you come up with.
ReplyDeleteLove what you did and the tribute to your home town and the crab album is adorable. Great Job!
ReplyDeleteYour work is wonderfull :)
ReplyDeletelove this project! It is so perfect for your home and the beachy feel.
ReplyDeleteBrillant !!!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!!! Luv your bathing beauty, and the feel of the water is a fabulous idea! the banner and flowers makes it perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteLoving the fish. I am glad we don't have to pick a winner it would be impossible. The crab is really cute.
ReplyDeleteI love the crab mini! Great work
ReplyDeleteZandra I love how you see things so differently from most of us. Your creativity is endless. I love your bathing beauty and your porthole, all of it really. Thanks for sharing, Marilyn
ReplyDeleteI am loving your lady and the mini. Thank you as always for your beautiful contribution!
ReplyDeleteOMG this is beautiful! and at the same time is totally your style. I love it.
ReplyDeleteVery cute Zandra! Love how you incorporated the lady on top and used the porthole idea. So creative!
ReplyDeleteZandra what a cute idea to turn the bike sideways. Love the bathing beauty on top. So darn cute and fun.
ReplyDeleteWow. What a gorgeous project. I really like the By the sea paper.
ReplyDeleteThe bike at by the sea is fantastic. Love the crab book. The colors and the calming feeling it has.
ReplyDeletenice theme, cute crab book
ReplyDeleteLOve it!!! TFS!
ReplyDeleteAmazing job, Zandra!
ReplyDeleteOh its amazing. I love LOVE the bathing beauty and the different view of the bike is very creative. Amazing job!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!!!!!! Love, love, love it!
ReplyDeleteso cool!
ReplyDeleteLove the ocean in the clock. Great idea to change orientation of the bike- really inventive and fun.
ReplyDeleteLove the Seashore Bike. The girl is a beauty. Would love to win.--Karen Seidlitz
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE your bathing beauty perched on the bike! What an original design! My fave!
ReplyDeleteI love it. I also love now you think outside the box (or bicycle as it were).
ReplyDeleteLove the porthole idea and adorable crab mini!
ReplyDeleteThinking outside the box is fun. You created a great masterpiece.
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