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More Mixed Media ATCs

So loving the play involved with these little pieces.  Today, I'm sharing 3. 

All pieces begin on printed copy paper, acrylic gelli print pull, embossing, vellum print and colored digital stamps from Mixed Media Supplies.

Add a bit of mica, sequins, gems or glitter for a little more "light" play.  Mount and sign.  Ready for framing!  

Supplies: 
digital stamps
printed copy paper
Gelli plate
Acrylic Paints
Gesso
printer
embossing powder, Black (Fine Detail), Clear (Find Detail and Ultra Thick)
Versa Mark Ink
Stencils
Stamps (Textured stamps from Mixed Media Supplies)
Tombow markers
eBrush ( with TB adaptor)
Metallic rubs
mica powder (Mixed Media Supplies)
sequins (iridescent)
Clear Glaze
brush
water
vellum
photo editing software
Computer
Xyron permanent adhesive, Creative Station 9"
cardstock
paper trimmer

ATC Oopsie

Learning to embrace the oops has always been an issue for me in the past, however, after taking a couple of classes from Carolyn Dube, I have been able to do much better about letting go of some things and let a few of the oops be visible and be a part of the finished project. 

Matter of fact - these oops have sort of grown on me. 

 

You'll need
Mixed Media Birds and Butterflies
copy paper
digitized dictionary page
cardstock (white)
vellum
laser printer
Gesso
foam brush
Gelli Plate
Acrylic paint
brush or brayer (optional)
Mister filled with water
Painters Tape
stencil (mini dot - my design)
stamps, (Texture stamps from Mixed Media Supplies, assorted sentiment stamps)
ink pad (black)
Markers (Tombow Dual Brush, SN Sparkle, clear or pearl mica mixed with alcohol or water)
Tape runner (Tombow)
Clear foam Tape (Kool Tak)
seed bead (optional)
Silver, gold mica in misters


Open your favorite photo editing program and size the digital bird and butterflies image as desired.  Print using a laser printer.  Open the dictionary page and print on copy paper. 

Cut the printed dictionary page into ATC sized pieces.  Trim as needed if your printer doesn't do a bleed print.  The pieces should be a finished size of 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches.  Using the foam brush, apply a light coat of gesso on the printed side.  The print should show through.  Set aside to dry.

Print the butterfly page on a sheet of translucent white vellum.  Cut the butterflies and birds you will use for your project and set aside. 

Section off an area of the Gelli Plate using the printer's tape.  The area should be slightly larger than your ATC card.  Place small dabs of acrylic paint on the gelli plate, blend the colors with your fingers (brayer or brush) and lightly mist with some water.  Place the gessoed paper face down on the gelli plate and pull a print.   Pull a second print.  Repeat as needed. Let these pieces dry thoroughly.

Color the reverse side of the butterfly as desired using the markers.   The vellum may curl -- you can flatten it by placing it in a heavy book or pressing lightly with a craft iron between two pieces of copy paper.   Embellish with some sparkles using the SN sparkle pen.  Let dry. 

Add a little more texture to the front of your gelli print using a stencil (mini dot) and some ink and a blender or air brush.  Stamp the sentiment (I jiggled the stamp - creating my blurred image and the OOPS!)  Using the blender and some light brown, add a little color around the edges. 

Adhere your print to a piece of cardstock cut to the size of the ATC.  Using a blender or the ink pad, add a little more color to the edges of the card. 

Mist or fleck the mica on the ATC card as desired, add other embellishments  -

Using the clear foam tape, add the fussy cut butterfly and bird images  you've colored.  Name and sign your finished image. 

Thanks for joining me today... hope you'll stop by again soon.  In the meantime enjoy some creative time in your own studio, and remember, embrace the oops!  

ATC Adventures

Okay, I have to admit I'm having a ton of fun with these little pieces of artwork featuring digital stamps from Mixed Media Supplies.... if you haven't checked out the new additions this Spring... go take a peek!  .

Details for creating this ATC is nearly the same as the process I'll be sharing with you soon on the Mixed Media Supplies blog (mark May 14th on your calendar!). 


I'm really enjoying these and I used a resized stacked bracket frame from My ScrapChick for a few of these.  I've also designed another frame for ease in shipping using a small padded envelope that will still protect the dimension of the vellum cuts and other embellishments on the piece. 

I'm hooked!  What's happening in your creative space today?

Come, sit with me

Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by.  I'm so thrilled to be back as a Design Team member for Mixed Media Supplies again this term and I wanted to share this project with you.

You'll need:
cardboard (about 8 x 6), with some of the corrugated areas visible
Printed book paper sheet - stash
Park bench (cut 5 times) - stash
Mica (Sapphire)
Texture Background stamps (bark background, diamond fence background)
ink
markers
e-brush with marker adaptor
leaf and vine punch
acrylic medium
flexible modeling paste
gesso
putty knife
brush
small spray bottle
gelatos (green, blue, lavendar)
white tube paint
flowers
small jewels (flower centers)
word processing program
micron pen - .01 black

Prep the cardboard, remove additional paper if desired exposing more of the ridges.  Apply a light coat of gesso and let dry. 

Rub the Gelatos on the gessoed surface.  Using a waterbrush, smooth the color a bit on the surface.  Let dry. Spritz a little of the mica if desired at this stage.

On a palette, shave a little bit of the gelatos and mix with a small amount of modeling paste.  The color should be a little lighter than the surface of your now colored cardboard.  Lightly spread the colored modeling paste for a little more texture on the surface.   Let dry. 

Stack the 5 cut benches and let the glue dry thoroughly. 

With the bark texture stamp, lightly add some texture to the bench.  I used some black and medium brown ink...

it was pretty stark looking so I dry brushed a bit of white paint on the surface to soften the tone a bit.  Set aside.

Tear the printed book page into strips and using the acrylic medium "glue" to the cardboard as desired. Apply a light coat of the acrylic medium to the surface of the project.  Let dry.  Glue the bench in place on the cardboard.  Let dry.  



Using the diamond fence stamp, lightly add the texture to the far right of the cardboard. 

Add flowers and leaves and vines as desired on the fence, secure with glue and or acrylic medium. 

Using the ebrush and a marker in a very light brown, lightly spray the edges and around the bench and on the book print.  Just for a little more aged look. 

Add the gems to the flowers, add vines and leaves.  Print Come, sit with me. and add a doodled box around the words.  Lightly spray the edges using the eBrush and glue to the cardboard. 

When everything has dried, lightly spritz with the sapphire mica for a subtle bit of shine. 

Sign your work and display as desired. 

Again, thanks for stopping by. Hoping you are enjoying some creative time this week!  I'll be back with another Mixed Media Supply project in a couple of weeks!  In the meantime, keep on creating!

*I have used products that were provided by Mixed Media Supplies - the project and opinions in this blog are mine and I have not been compensated otherwise. 

 

 

from coaster to album cover

 

 

Hi Everyone. It's my turn on the Mixed Media blog again.

This project begins with a 3.5 in cardboard coaster.  These were in my stash, but were purchased at a dollar store a few years ago. (Thanks, Dayna for the stash!)  Who would have thought we would have found so many ways to use them over the years!

 

You'll need:
coaster (cardboard)
Gesso
digital stamps (Rose from Mixed Media Supplies)
tissue paper
printer
computer, image editing software
stencil
modeling paste
palette knife
gel medium/mod podge (matte)
deco art foil pen
deco art gold foid
shimmer mist (gold)
reinkers (blushing bride, moss green)
water brush, size 2
hole punch, optional

My step to step photos are not usable for this post... my apologies! 

Apply a thin layer of Gesso to the coaster. Set aside and let dry

Open the digital file for the rose and resize as desired.  Print on tissue paper.  I used a laser printer. (If you use an ink jet printer, I suggest that you let the ink dry overnight before applying to the coaster and using the gel medium.)

Tear the roses from the tissue paper... or trim with scissors.  Using the gel medium or Mod Podge, adhere the printed stamp images to the coaster.  Burnish the edges of the paper to the coaster if needed while the medium is wet.  When dry, using a water brush apply a little color with the reinkers. Let dry.

Secure the stencil to the front of the coaster.  Apply a thin layer of modeling paste and let dry.  My paste is homemade and is an Antique White color. (If you're in a hurry, you can use a heat gun to hurry the process)

When dry, "draw" some accent lines with the deco art foil pen.  Let dry according to the manufacturer's directions.  Lay a piece of gold foil on the coaster and burnish.  Pull the foil and then lightly mist the coaster with the shimmer mist.

Add a title or sentiment as desired.  Foil around the edges of the piece if desired. 

Be sure to sign your work. 

Repeat for the back cover if desired.  Here are the photos that did turn out...









At this point, you can punch a couple of holes or leave as is and use another type of binding for the covers and page inserts. 

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy some crafting time in the week to come!  And be sure to stop by the Mixed Media blog often to see more Mixed Media projects by the design team. 

* No affiliate links were used in this post. 

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boxes and bands

Just a quick stop to share. 

This free box file from Dreaming Tree is a new favorite of mine.  Simple to put together and so many opportunities to embellish and make it special.  Originally a Halloween box, I adapted the band for Valentine's Day using the eCal2 software. and a heart shape from the basic shapes library.   

I had prepped some paper with Gesso for another project or two but decided to see if the eclips2 would be able to make the cut... and it did -- smooth as silk even though some of the texture wasn't smooth in a few places.  I was able to foil and stencil on the gesso'd heart. 

I'll have more on the process in a few days.... in the meantime, I hope you'll find some time to craft and create and join us on the Facebook Sizzix eclips and eCal page for some fun this year.  This is a consumer based support group. 

A new challenge begins on Monday!  Come join us and learn more about the ins and outs of the eCal2 software and using your eclips cutting machine. 

build a stash part 2

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

No affiliate links are used in this post. 

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. 

 

tag along

We're having a Tag Along challenge on the FB eclips & eCal page... if you're an eclips user, come join in the fun!  (There's even a free file - (optional to use) for those in the challenge.

Here's a couple of my samples and a quick run down of how I made them.

Create the top tag using basic shapes.  Position a heart on the tag, resizing if needed.  I flipped mine.  Select all and using the PATH dropdown, select Back minus Front.  Select the desired font -- I chose one that is called Stencil.  Position as desired and once again, use PATH > Back minus Front.  Add a small circle near the top of the tag and centered.  Again, repeat the PATH ? Back minus Front command.

You can add a another layer  - but the easiest for me was to choose EFFECTS >Shadow (Contour Cut). Adjust the width to .09 and change the shadow to rounded shadow and select BLACKOUT SHADOW.  Click on OK.

Go back to the basica shapes library and select a circle.  With both layers showing on the mat, center the circle on the top where the hole is and then in the layers' palette, hide the top layer (Click the eye in the layers palette, selecting the layer with the heart and sentiment).  Select the shadow layer and the circle and choose PATH > Back Minus Front. 

At this point, you can separate the two pieces for cutting.  Cut with your machine. 

I wanted to make some custom backgrounds, so I added a layer of Gesso to each of the pieces.  Using some dye based inks and a blending tool, add colors and blend lightly.  Spritz with water lightly and dab with a cloth or paper towel for a little more texture and to remove a little bit of color.  Add additional sparkle using a glitter pen and white gel pen.  Repeat for the bottom layer or shadow and then adhere the top to the bottom using your favorite adhesive.

 

For this single layered tag, I colored directly to the stock.  Spritzed lightly with water and let dry.  I used a stamp from Purple Onion and sentiment from the same set.  Using the decor art foil glue pen, fill in the heart and let dry according to manufacturer's directions.  Apply foil and burnish.  I colored the flower using Tombow markers.  Quick and easy. 

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS: 
1) Choose a digital stamp, trace and use the Print2CutPrint feature in the eCal software instead of stamps and ink
2) Choose a digital stamp, trace and use the DRAW (pen) feature in the eCal software

 I still need to laminate them and add my ribbons and a charm.   

Join us in the challenge! You'll find all the details on the Facebook page in the pinned post. #sizzixeclipsecalmakers

 

 

 

RG Studio 360 Magic Unicorn - #rgmagicaldreams

 

Ok, I have to admit it, I'm loving this free download from RGStudio360.  It's been fun to play with and I'm excited to be a part of his online class tomorrow (Saturday, January 6, 2018). 

Dabbling a little more with some mixed media options and had so much fun "glazing" the card stock with a thin layer of Gesso to give it a little more "tooth" for coloring.  While this background is simple and basically smooth, the colors were much easier to blend (without a tool) and just a small piece of felt. 

I used Tombow Dual Brush markers to color the unicorn in this project, colors:  N89, 173, 533 and 451.  Some now retired SU ink spots for the background on the paper. 

The "bling" is from my stash, but I think they were from a Michael's or HL clearance a few years back. 

You  still have time to sign up for the #RGMagicalDreams class... and it's free! Register here. 

 

Thanks for stopping by and maybe I'll see you in class, Saturday, January 6! 

 

EDITED to ADD:
The class was fun!  RG offered some great ideas for creating backgrounds.  I didn't like my samples too much, but did get 2 additional cards made today. ... I now have 4 cards made with this digi set and I'm sure I'll re-try some of the techniques again in the near future with much more success. 

This last card has a lot of sparkle and shine.... but it's stormy outside and the lighting just doesn't pick it up. 

 

*No Affiliate links are used in this post --

building a stash

The images are a bit on the blurry side.... seems my vision is also a bit on the blurry side this morning too.  But I think you'll get the idea from these pinterest inspired card ideas.  But the birthday wishes are ready for mailing now! 

I used some digital papers I purchased on Etsy (Bricks & Stones, Buffalo Plaid). 

Using the Pattern fill option in eCal2, fill a 8.5 x 11 rectangle shape in eCal, tiling the image as needed.  Print.  Secure the printed paper to the mat.  Cut the shapes on the paper using the eclips.  Run the cut shapes through the Xyron for fast and easy application to the card base.  I used a Dymo label buddy to print the Happy Birthday.  Secure the card front to the card base and your card is ready for personalizing and delivery.


This next card is a sweet hello.... 

 

 

For this card, stamp and color the desired image.  Trim/fussy cut.  Add a shadow using a blender tool before adding the image.  Using the blender tool, add some color to the edge of the card.  Stamp the sentiment on the front and if desired, add a complimentary sentiment on the inside.  (stamps from FSJ and WPlus9 Design)

Happy crafting wishes for 2018...