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Mixed Media Scroll book

It's been a while since I've done much with mixed media, but this was a fun project and definitely something I'll be doing again.  

Way back when, I remember as a child building a cardboard TV with a scroll and filling the paper on the scroll with pictures.  And we'd have our own fun evening switching out the scrolls and laughing at our art.  Now, as an adult, it's a fun way to use digital images for backgrounds and the base for some mixed media painting and texture.  

You'll find all the details for this project, once again, on The Artistry!  I'm up for doing this project again and likely, sooner rather than later.  For a peek at all of my projects on The Artistry at Creative Fabrica, you can find them here.  

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll find some creative inspiration today!  

Tea Party

This Round Teapot from Simply Crafty SVGs is a fun make.  It's perfect serving as the focal point for a Mother's Day Tea.  It looks like porcelain with the glossy photo paper panels and other details. 

 The floral element printed on the panels for the base of the teapot can be found at CreativeFabrica.com.  It's such a sweet element.  Using a paintbrush and some Nuvo - pale gold, some additional details were added for the top and on the panels for the spout and handle.  

Another file, the Lots of Hearts Treat Cup was used for the teacup.  The panel was also printed on glossy paper and some gold trim added as well.  The handle was a resized version of the teapot's panel pieces.  

No Tea Party would be a party without treats!  Using the Serving Trays file, at original sizes, the smaller tray is just the right size to hold several tea bags or powdered drink mixes. 

Treats?  Of course!  Fill the larger tray with mini cupcakes, cake balls, bite-size cookies, etc!  

Panels for both of these trays are prints of miniature dollhouse wallpaper.  It's perfect to complete the setting for this project. 

I'm very happy that this project is featured this week on the Simply Crafty SVGs blog.  

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hoping you have some creative time blocked out this week and through the weekend!  Enjoy!  

Featured Blog post on IkonArt Stencils

I was pretty excited to hear that an article was accepted and is now published on the IkonArt Stencil blog.  You'll find it here:  https://ikonartstencil.com/blog/airbrush-handmade-cards-with-ikonart-stencils/

It features a second grouping of cards made using a stencil with images from Creative Fabrica and Craftwell's eBrush and the Poetique refillable Watercolor markers.  It's very similar to this article posted on The Artistry last fall... matter of fact, they picked up the process video.

On a side note, the finished cards were a big hit with Mom.  Her face lit up when I showed her the finished cards (both sets).  Today would have been her 90th birthday.  I miss sharing my projects with her and getting her feedback -- the good and bad.  

July's HOME element

Another cold snap and even some snow this week!  Sure makes this summer element look a little more enticing!  


You'll find the details on The Artistry!  And don't forget that you can find all the details for the rest of the elements on my Author's Page.  I'm looking forward to sharing August and September's elements with you in June!  Yep, you have to wait until June!  

 

Home sign Month 6

I'm really hoping that June will bring lots of sunny days and we'll be indulging in some of our favorite summer treats this summer.... thus, the reason for this element for our indoor Home sign.  

You'll find all the details for creating this on The Artistry.  And don't forget to check out the other elements for the sun we've made so far.  Additional articles can be found here.  

Indulging in my passion for paper art....  can't wait to share more paper art fun in the near future.  

Vintage Stationery Box

This was a very quick make, which will be high on my list for a quick gift in the future.  The FlipTop Box is from Simply Crafty SVGs.  You'll find the box here.  Assembly is easy - just refer to the video on the website.  Be sure to add a closure for a more finished look.  I didn't have the right size magnet, so a hook and loop circle was used. 

I used paper from an old stack from The Paper Studio called, The Haberdashery. I chose this paper for the kraft paper on one side and the collaged images on the other.  It was perfect for the look I was hoping to achieve and did.   Not sure if you'll find it in the store any longer, but there are similar digital vintage collage versions on the internet.  

I wanted to include some notecards and a pen in the box for a quick gift and found a couple of Dad's old fountain pens (still in working order).  The antique floral image was found on the internet and was a free download.  I printed ten notecards on ivory parchment paper.  Added ivory envelopes and tied the bundled cards and envelopes with some organza ribbon.  The pen was placed in a cream colored box designed by Sandy at Simply Crafty SVGs (Glitter Pen Box).  It was a perfect fit for the pen.  

When you've filled the interior of the box with your goodies, add a ribbon and a small tag.  

Hope you'll have some creative fun in the days to come, if not today!  Enjoy!  And as always, thanks for stopping by.  

 

 

Another Spring gift

Just a quick post this morning. 

Need a super quick project for a gift this Spring?  This one fits the bill.  Using the Round Candy Box from Simply Crafty SVGs again... cutting just the box bottom pieces.  Using SCAL5 I filled the pieces with the the Pretty Pastel Gingham digital paper (from Creative Fabrica*).  Then added a Floral Seamless Border  (Creative Fabrica*) and set that image to print.  No need to stretch.  It fits the side wall piece perfectly and because it's a seamless border, it aligns perfectly at the back.  

Assembly video is here.  Print and cut 3 images from  Vintage Printable Seed Envelopes, Set 1   Add heirloom seeds noting the kind on the back of the packet and seal shut.  These vintage images are also from Creative Fabrica*. Add a ribbon.  Arrange the packets in the box as desired using a 2 1/2 inch foam round and some moss and your gift is ready for gifting!  

All cuts were made using the Skycut C24 using SCAL 5 Pro software.  AC cardstock was used for the box and the seed envelopes.  

Hoping you've scheduled some creative time this coming week!  Happy Crafting!  

 

*All files from Creative Fabrica do use an affiliate link.  I receive a small amount for each purchase at no extra cost to you.  

"pewter" planter

I decided to give Simply Crafty SVGs Round Candy Box another go.  Last time, I used the box to make the pocket watch for the Wonderland Hat (found here).  This time, using only the bottom pieces, it's a planter hosting a small gathering of pansies from Maison Gregoria. * 

 

A renewed relationship with an often forgotten tool, the paper crimper was used on the "wall" of the box.  I added a band at the top and bottom of the box.  Added a couple of brads to secure the bands to the box for a little more strength.  

Sandy's assembly video is pretty straight forward for the basic put together of the box base.  The bands I used were  1/2 inch wide and about 1/2" longer than the box side.  glue them to the top and bottom of the side of the box.  For a little extra ornamentation, 2 brads were added to each of the bands where the ends meet and cross.  Once the bottom of the box is completely assembled, a coat of Lumiere (by Jacquard) in Pewter was applied.  Let that dry.  

I decided some flowers were in order and pansies seemed to fit the bill.  The studio is still in transition and a few of my coloring tools aren't available, but we made do with some paint crayons for color on white cardstock.  They turned out okay, but the colors aren't quite as bright as I would like.  The next bunch will be much brighter in color - yellow and purple, I think.  Jamie's tutorials for coloring, shaping and assembling are thorough - so be sure to take a look at the step by step tutorials he has.  I have enough flower and leaf cuts left to make another pot of pansies next week.  

I had a 3 x 2 inch round piece of styrofoam.  I cut the styro to about 2 1/2 inches so it would slide into the box and fit snugly.  No extra glue to secure is needed.  Add some moss and arrange the flowers, buds and leaves.  

 

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Thanks for stopping by.  Hope you'll have some creative time soon!