You'll need: Digital Printable Journal papers from Mixed Media Supplies dies* die cutting machine* Printer copy paper Micron Pen .01 Marker AirBrush* 3/4 " circle paper punch markers* Hot glue Sapphire and Pearl Mica from Mixed Media Supplies grapevine wreath floral wire green or brown floral tape
Download and print the journal page from Mixed Media Supplies using regular copy paper. Using your favorite flower dies, cut an assortment of flowers and layers. TIP: Cut multiple layers at a time.
Remove cuts from the dies, sort according to size.
If desired, add a doodled outline to the "petals" using the micron pen.
Punch a circle in the yellow paper for the stamens of you flower. Fold in half, cut a small vertical slit in the fold. On the arched area of the circle, make small cuts to form a fringe. Unfold, and slide onto the brad, Make one for each of the flowers that will be open flowers (not buds).
My wreath is a 10 in wreath -- relatively small, so I chose to use the smaller of the dies and create a small arrangement for the wreath.
Cut a few leaves. I used white card stock -- they need a little more body. Color using the marker airbrush and colors as desired.
Add a spritz or two of pearl and sapphire mica to the edges of the flower petals and buds. If desired, add a little pearl or gold mica to the leaves.
Secure the flowers and leaves on the wreath using a little hot glue. Add any additional embellishments and fillers as desired.
Add a ribbon if desired and hanger.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll be setting aside some #CRE8Time this month and every month! Explore new ideas and new techniques!
No affiliate links are used in this post. *Specific products used: Sizzix Big Shot (you could also use an electronic cutting machine and files specific to your machine) Spellbinders Rose Creations by Donna Salazar Craftwell eBrush and SN adapter Spectrum Noir Markers
I'm excited to share this week's Mixed Media Supplies design team project featuring some Mica from Mixed Media Supplies. And I've been enjoying getting a little more clay play time in these past couple of weeks. This heart has a little extra play and was fun to create.
Condition the clay. I used a pasta machine once the clay had been warmed in my hands. Using the template, cut the heart shape using the craft knife. Stamp using the background stamp. If you're going to hang the heart, be sure to add a couple of holes for hanging.
Bake as per manufacturer's instructions. If the clay is thin, it will still be a little flexible. Let cool completely before next steps.
Since I know that this heart will not be exposed to direct sun or outside elements, I chose some different ways to add color and a little more texture.
I chose to color using some Tombow markers and sprayed using the eBrush from Craftwell. The two colors blended nicely. As you can see, I also used a stencil for the "dots" and some Old Paper distress ink.
After the inks have dried, I took a small brush and applied a bit of Pearl mica from Mixed Media Supplies to add a bit of sparkle.
I also made a few smaller hearts to be used as embellishments. They are also stamped and baked. Colored with a tombow marker and a little mica added to the surface.
Add a wire hanger, hang the smaller heart with a large ring and add a bit of fiber to the wire for a little more finished look. If desired you could make your wire a little longer and add some curls and more fibers as desired.
Hope you'll enjoy some crafting time today or in the very near future. Keep nurturing your creative soul.
I'm really not trying to go for the blur look, but it appears that the camera is having a bit of a problem with the focus. My apologies.
This mixed media card is perfect for some upcoming birthdays in 2018 as well as some other occasions. I'd love to share this quick card with you.
You'll need: Gesso Stencil Mica Powder (Mixed Media Supplies) 2 Watercolor prints (8.5 x 11 inches) Electronic die cutting machine and software (Sizzix eclips2 & eCal2 software were used in this project) Basic Shapes (circle, heart) Xyron X Star confetti, rhinestones glue tape runner cardstock stamp (WPlus9 Designs) optional
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Using your die cutting machine, 1) Print the sentiments using eCal and cut the card fronts (Happy Birthday on a 4 x 5.25 inch rectangle) with the eclips or cut the card fronts with a paper trimmer 2) Create the background papers using the Pattern Fill option in eCal2. Print. 3) Cut the decorative shapes using the eclips and the printed paper; 4) If desired, stencil a thin coat of gesso on the card front. Set aside to dry. 5) When dry, add a bit of Mica Powder to the gesso and spritz lightly with water to spread it around a little bit. 6) Stamp the desired sentiment if you did not print your card front previously. 7) Run the circle with the heart cut out and one of the smaller circles through the Xyron.
8) Use foam squares on the small heart and two of the small circles. Apply as shown and add the star confetti and rhinestones. Apply the card front to the card base and your card is ready to personalize and send on it's way.
This is also a Pinterest inspired card... I like the added texture of the stenciled gesso and shimmer of the mica. These are simple, sweet and easy to complete.
Thanks for stopping by. Hoping your week is filled with crafting goodness! Check the Mixed Media Supplies blog frequently for more mixed media projects this month and more.
We decided it was time to do a little sprucing up and deck the trees in something new this year. I've been wanting to play with "clay" again for a while and this was a perfect time to get it out, grab a background stamp from Mixed Media Supplies, a bit of Alcohol ink and a few other tools. Let's get started!
You'll need: Clay (Sculpey III) Liquid Clay Crackle Background stamp (Mixed Media Supplies) Pearl Mica (Mixed Media Supplies) Alcohol Ink water brushes Piercing Tool clay blade pasta machine or clay roller Pattern Wire, wire cutters, needle nose pliers (optional) Ribbon (optional)
Condition the clay according to the manufacturer's directions. I use a pasta machine to make sure I have a uniform thickness. Draw a pattern if desired and cut the clay using the blade.
At this time, I "stamped" the background lightly to get some texture on the clay pieces that I wanted to add texture too. Using the Liquid Clay, adhere the pieces to the base. Add any additional details you'd like.
Since I made a gnome, I wanted to add a little more texture to the beards... you can use your fingers or any other tools you desire.
Once the piece is assembled, pierce a hole in the top of the hat and place the assembled piece on a some foil or parchment on a baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 275 and bake 15 minutes for every 1/4 inch of thickness. My oven is a little lower in temps, so I baked for 20 minutes.
Let cool completely.
Choose your base color and paint on the base as desired. Let dry. Paint the face and nose. Paint the beard. in a paint pot, mix some mica with some water. Paint it on as desired for a little more sheen and highlight. Let dry. Add a hanger. I used some jewelry wire to make a hanger. You could use ribbon if desired.
That's it for the Gnomes that will be going on the tree.... stay tuned, we'll be sharing pictures of our finished trees in a week or so.
for more fun ideas using the stamps from Mixed Media Supplies, be sure to stop by the blog on a regular basis! You'll enjoy seeing what the rest of the team is up to this month!
Open the digital journal pages from Mixed Media Supplies. I did resized and used only one page per printed sheet. The images were perfect and the resolution was not distorted when I resized to a full sheet printed either landscape or portrait format.
Cut desired sentiment on your cutting machine. I chose blessings beyond measure for mine. Be sure to weld all the letters together if you want one solid word. The "s" in mine is separate...
Draw a heart shape on the paper. Cut the shape out and trace onto the cardboard. Cut the shape using the craft knife. I didn't want open edges on the sides, so I used masking tape to "seal" the edges as shown in the image below.
Using the paper template, create your design to piece using the printed papers. Number each section and because I something get things turned around, I added an arrow pointing to the top of the cut.
Cutting one piece from the template at a time, I placed the journal page face down and the template piece face down and traced. Cut using fine tipped scissors or a craft knife.
Apply a bit of Mod Podge on your cardboard and place your journal page piece in place. Make sure all edges are sealed. You can apply a light coat of Mod Podge to the top of the journal page now or wait. Repeat as needed using the remaining template pieces and Mod Podge.
Let dry overnight. Apply a coat of Mod Podge over the entire front of the piece. Let dry. I had a couple of areas that I wanted to add a little more distress to, so I sanded them just a little to add a little more distressing.
The Lumiere paint was next and with a small brush, I put a little bit here and there and around the edges of the entire heart for a little 'glow.' I also use the paint on the lettering. Let dry. Glue the lettering as desired on the front of the heart.
Add some additional bling if desired with some mica and small accent pieces using some Glaze. Let dry and sign your creation!
Hope you'll be spending some time in your crafting space this week... Be sure to stop by the MixedMediaSupplies blog for more designs from the team this month. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
I'm so excited to share this project as a design team member for Mixed Media Supplies featuring some of the newest digital stamps! This is part 1 of a two part project. So much play and FUN!
I'm very happy with the way my "paper fabric" turned out and it was lots of fun to play with.
You'll need: lightweight muslin tissue paper digital stamps (Mixed Media Supplies) background stamps (Stampin Up!- retired) inks (dye) Soft brush glue and water Printer (I used a laser printer)
Stamp tissue paper with desired background stamps. Choose and size the digital stamps as desired. Attach tissue paper to some copy paper and run through the printer. Set stamped images aside.
Lightly dampen your muslin with some water. Drop a few drops of ink on the muslin and spread the ink using the brush. You can add additional ink/color if desired. Let dry. Iron to set the color.
In a small container, mix equal parts of glue and water. Using a clean brush, apply a light layer of the glue mixture and add a tissue paper image.. I tore pieces and applied. Then brush over the tissue paper to seal. Make sure to get as many of the bubbles if any out and be sure to brush all the edges as well. Let dry. Apply additional layer as desired. You can add additional color is desired. Let dry. The material may be a little stiff. Play with it, crumple it and the more you handle it the softer it becomes. It is very pliable.
The glue is a bit shiny in this photo since it's still a little wet.
I added additional color after the roses were added. I love my new paper. Stay tuned! I'll be sharing next steps very soon!
In the meantime, visit the Mixed Media Supplies blog for more fun projects throughout the month! And be sure to scheduled in some fun creative time this week.
While going through some boxes and bags recently, I came across a stash of chipboard banner pieces and some wooden beads... they were begging to be used for this Halloween themed Mixed Media Supply DT post.
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You'll need: Chipboard banner pieces Background stamps (Mixed Media Supplies) cardstock - black and off-white (stash) Gelli plate butter cream, whipped cream paint (FSJ) brayer ink (pumpkin bread [FSJ]) silver embellishments (FSJ) 18 mm wooden beads (stash) black ribbon (1/4 " wide - stash) electronic die cutting machine, software blender tool, blender pads embossing folder, embossing machine (optional) Crop-o-dile
Cut the letters and ovals using the electronic machine. (dies and punches could be used or purchased chip letters and oval cuts)
Using the fence background stamp, stamp the ovals using the pumpkin bread ink... ink the edges using the blender tool. If desired, dry emboss with any desired folder.
Grab the Gelli plate and paint. add a couple of dots of each color and blend lightly using a brayer. Stamp the Gelli plate, remove the stamp* and press a banner piece face down into the plate and pull the print. Repeat as desired for each of your banner pieces, adding additional paint and stamping with different stamps as I have done.
TIP: *clean your stamps promptly. I keep a small bucket with about an inch of water in it and place the stamps in there to keep the ink or paint moist until I can properly clean the stamps when I've finished stamping.
Now place the ovals and lettering on the banners as desired. BUT.... Don't secure in place yet!
Using the crop-o-dile, punch 2 holes about 1/4" from the top and side of the banner piece. Wrap a piece of black ribbon around the banner. Adhere two silver embellishments on either end of the oval. Secure the ovals using pop dots centered over the black ribbon and then secure the letter, centered over the oval. I used a pop up for a little more dimension.
Leaving a 6 inch or more length at one end of the ribbon, tie a knot and thread 3 beads, tie a knot and add a banner piece, tying a knot at each hole on the banner piece to keep the banner from sliding along the ribbon, add 3 beads and repeat until all the banner pieces have been used. Tie a knot, add 3 beads, tie a knot and cut leaving a length of ribbon similar in length to the ribbon at the other end of your banner.
This banner has attracted a lot of attention as we begin our Halloween holiday decorating. Hope this project inspires you in your decorating ideas. Get creative, play -- and check out more creative fun this week on the Mixed Media blog! Thanks for stopping by!
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This mixed media project just evolved. It started out as something for the upcoming Halloween holiday, however, it took on a life of its own as I played with the colors and textures a little.
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If you need to prep your canvas, apply a thin coat of gesso. Let dry.
Ink up your Gelli plate with desired colors, using the brayer, blend the colors as desired. Press the canvas into ink and pull. While you still have the ink on the gelli press, place the clock stencil on the gelli press and pull another print. Move the stencil to another part of the press and pull another print, repeat as desired - you can re- ink if you need to. Clean off the stencil -- make sure it is thoroughly dry before storing.
Place the stencil as desired on the canvas and using the modeling paste, apply a thin layer. Pull the stencil and repeat. I had a little extra paste left on my knife, so I just swashed it across the canvas in a couple of places. Using the background stamp, impress lightly into the wet texture paste in the upper left hand corner. Be sure to clean your stencil and stamp before the paste dries. Allow your canvas to dry.
If needed, lightly sand the now dry modeling paste areas. Ink lightly around the edges of the canvas and add a swipe or two across the canvas.
Glue the laser cut words on the front of the canvas as desired. Mount and frame or use as a cover for a mini album.
Thanks for joining us today as the Mixed Media Design Team continues to share some fun projects this month. You won't want to miss a single post. Be sure to visit the Mixed Media blog throughout the month! Enjoy your own personal crafting and nurturing time!
Such a fun project! Reviving an old cutting file and playing with texture and inks. I originally had created this as a design team project - so thus all the badges in the images.... but decided to let it post early. I have some other cools stuff coming up in October....
Halloween is just around the corner.... These Victorian "grunged" cones created with Mixed Media Supplies' products are perfect! FTC Disclaimer at the bottom of this post. NO affiliate links are used in this post.
Using your electronic die cutting machine, cut the rosette, cone and panels as directed.
Using the background stamp, stamp each of the decorative panels.
Emboss each panel. Add a little more "color" around the edges and stamp again if the embossing "hides" the stamped background.
Apply the panels to the cone and glue the cone as directed in this video.
Stamp the rosette pieces.
Glue the rosette segments together as shown here. Decorate by punching a 1 inch circle in an orange print and a 1 1/2 inch black circle using embellishments from the Chillingsworth Manor paper embellishment set, lightly ink the edge of the rosette and secure to the front of the cone using the hot glue gun.
Embellish with some wire twists and the metal charm. Add a wire handle. Fill the cone with some shreds and treats as desired.
I hope you'll join me again in a couple of weeks for another fun exploration in mixed media. Set aside some creative time and play this week!
FTC Disclaimer:
This disclaimer policy is valid from May 2009 This blog is a collaborative blog written by Jan, artist and designer and it is solely my opinion on the products that I use for my creative style. They are not to defame, humiliate or cause injury to anyone should you decide to act upon or use the information provided.
This blog accepts forms of advertising, sponsorship, or other forms of compensation. Affiliate links may be used.
This blog abides by word of mouth marketing standards. We believe in honesty of relationship, opinion, and identity. The compensation received may influence the advertising content, topics or posts made in this blog.
Content, advertising space or post will be clearly identified as paid or sponsored content.
As the owner of this blog, I may be compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites and various other topics. Even though as owner of this blog, I may receive compensation for posts or advertisements, all posts are a reflection of my opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or use of products.
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.
This blog does contain content which might present a conflict of interest. This content may not always be identified. I am not employed by but may use materials from these companies:
CraftwellUSA Mixed Media Supplies and Stamps Sizzix Fun Stampers Journey
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