Mixed Media Greetings

Hi there,

I created this Mixed Media Card for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• cut out the Memory Box Wood Grain Planks from Neenah Desert Storm kraft cardstock
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink Walnut Stain
• cut out the Karten-Kunst Dandelion Hearts once from kraft cardstock and once from silver foiled cardstock
• cut out the Karten-Kunst Ash Leaf from vellum
• arrange the elements on top of the wood grain planks
• create a background using watercolor paper, Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals (Shabby Turbine Teal, Time Travel Teal)
• use the Karten-Kunst Script Background, Versamark, Distress Embossing Glaze Salvaged Patina and Ranger Copper embossing powder to add more texture to the background
• ink up the edges of the panel with Distress Ink Walnut Stain
• stamp the sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Aus der Schreibmaschine 2 set with Versamark onto a strip of kraft cardstock and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder 
• ink up the edges the sentiment strip with Distress Ink Walnut Stain as well

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Beautiful Spring

Hi there,

we are starting a new TAGplorations Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this month it is All about Spring and the Optional Twist is Birds:

• cut out a CUTplorations Manila Tag from watercolor paper
• add some color with Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst (Tibetian Poppy Teal)
• adhere some tissue tape at two random spots
• color the edges with the graphite Stabilo All Pencil and activate it with water
• add some additional color to the edges with a Distress Crayon (Peacock Feathers)
• stamp one large bird from the STAMPlorations Trendy Birds 2 set with Versafine Clair (Nocturne)
• stamp the music notes from the STAMPlorations Scribbly Splattery Grunge set with Archival Ink (Watering Can)
• use Alphabet Stickers to form the sentiment and add a Rub-On on top
• go over the raised areas of the letters with Prima Marketing Metallique Wax (Brushed Iron)
• dye a piece of seam binding with Distress Ink (Hickory Smoke) and thread it through the hole of the tag

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Flower Horse

Hi there,

we are starting a new Mixed Media Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this time I would like to show you this little horse that I decorated for my daughters room:

• cover a wooden horse with white gesso
• add color with Distress Paint Cracked Pistachio
• apply Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Old Rose Print Mini stencil
• color the roses with watered-down Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals Salt Water Taffy
• add splatters with watered-down Distress Paint Shaded Lilac
• use little black enamel dots as eyes

I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery. 

Hugs,

Free Art Journal Page

Hi there,

it is time for the start of a new Mixed Media Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog.

• cover an art journal page cut from extra sturdy watercolor paper with white gesso
• apply Prima Marketing Modeling Paste through the ARTplorations Ethnic Organic Two stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• color the background with Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals (Shabby Turbine Teal, Time Travel Teal)
• add some more golden accents with WOW! Metallic Gold Rich embossing powder
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink Hickory Smoke
• glue the photo of the turtle on top of some beige Sari Silk Ribbon
• the sentiment is from the Big Chat sticker set

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Spring Birds

Hi there,

we are starting a new challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog - the Topic is All about Spring and Faith:

• cut out a CUTplorations Manila Tag from watercolor paper
• add some color with Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst (Tibetian Poppy Teal) and Distress Crayons (Scattered Straw, Broken China)
• stamp the grid texture from the STAMPlorations Scribbly Splattery Grunge set with Archival Ink (Watering Can)
• stamp some of the smaller birds and a sentiment from the STAMPlorations Trendy Birds 2 set with Archival Ink (Black Soot)
• cut a banner shape from burlap and add some torn corrugated board on top
• spell out SPRING with the Ideaology Label Letter stickers
• thread some yellow and natural twine through the hole of the tag

Have a colorful day.

Yours,

Magical Winter

Hi there,

just a quick reminder of this month's TAGplorations Challenge - the Topic is All about Winter and the Optional Twist is Texture Paste:

• cut out a CUTplorations Luggage Tag from watercolor paper
• apply Texture Paste though the ARTplorations All my Stars! Mini stencil
• stamp some newsprint from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set onto the raised areas with Archival Ink (Black Soot)
• add color with Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst (Tibetian Poppy Teal) and Heidi Swapp Color Shine (Tinsel)
• ink up the edges of the Tag with Distress Ink (Black Soot) and add Prima Metallique Wax (Brushed Iron) to the raised areas
• cut out the CUTplorations Magical die directly from the tag and an additional three times from grey cardstock
• layer a black tag behind the colored one and puzzle all the layer back into the opening for a raised look
• stamp the second part of the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Joyful set with Versamark onto a strip of black cardstock and heat-emboss it with WOW! Metallic Silver embossing powder
• dye a piece of seam binding with some leftover spray and thread it through the hole of the tag

Have a wonderful day.

Yours,

Christmas Greetings Art Journal Page

Hi there,

this is just a quick reminder of this month's Mixed Media Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog.

• cover an art journal page cut from extra sturdy watercolor paper with white gesso
• apply Prima Marketing Modeling Paste through the ARTplorations Christmas Trees stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• add color to the background using Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals (Rusty Lantern Lime, Steampunk Sepia)
• color the Christmas tree with Golden Fluid Acrylic Viridian Green Hue 
• stamp the script and the lines around the edges with the help of the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements set and Archival Ink Coffee
• add silver and gold foil to the tree for extra sparkle and shine
• the sentiment is from the Seasonal Chit Chat sticker set

I hope you got inspired and don't forget to join us for our Mixed Media Challenge over at the STAMPlorations Blog. The theme is always anything mixed media except a card. You must use at least one stencil (any brand) in your project. The Linky closes at the end of the month.

Yours,