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Mixed Media

A collection of 11 posts

Inkblot Butterflies

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Inkblot Butterflies

I was inspired by the new Just Lou Butterfly Collection from Studio Light to try a little ink blotting and was so happy with how it turned out! This inkblot effect is absolutely perfect for making butterfly wings, and I hope you give it a try!

Artsy Arabia Cardmaking

Artsy Arabia Cardmaking

With this bright Spring weather, I was inspired to make a colourful card using the Artsy Arabia Collection from Art By Marleen. In this video, we play with the new Antique Sand Paste by Sam Poole, as well as a fun technique with some Texture Paste and Mixed Media Embossing Powders!

A Creative Adventure - Journals.

A Creative Adventure - Journals.

A journal of samples of different mixed media products, how they work and what they look like on paper. I use the term "mixed media" loosely because I am not a mixed media person rather a person who applies different textures to my card making designs.

Designing Outside Your Creative Box

Designing Outside Your Creative Box

Sometimes you just need that little bit of encouragement to try something out of your comfort zone and I'm hoping this is just that push you need. I recreated a couple of cards they had in the magazine and then I was inspired to create my own designs

Light Bulb - IndigoBlu Card Prep List

Light Bulb - IndigoBlu Card Prep List

List of required items and things you need to prep for class April 8th

Mixed Media: Repurposing the old

Mixed Media: Repurposing the old

I love repurposing paper crafting products that have otherwise outlived their intended use. Case in point, I used a 3D topper butterfly from Dufex and these white paper flowers from Marianne simply because I didn't have exactly what I needed. My first requirement was cherry blossoms on a

Mixed Media Reversed Canvas

Mixed Media Reversed Canvas

Mixed Media Reversed Canvas using various products to create a cherished keepsake

Making 3D Flowers

Making 3D Flowers

there are some lovely pre-made flowers on the market but as it stands now, I make all of my own. Here's a way to have a bunch ready for any project.

Two-Toned Sparkle with Glitter Kiss Duos

Two-Toned Sparkle with Glitter Kiss Duos

Cosmic Shimmer Glitter Kiss is one of our most popular products, and the reasons are obvious: it's beautiful and easy-to-use. That's why we were so excited when the Cosmic Shimmer Glitter Kiss Duos finally arrived!

Mixed Media and repurposing

Creative Expressions

Mixed Media and repurposing

Everything old is new again. Repurposing "old-school" stencils in today's Mixed Media art!

Mixed Media Structure Paste

Mixed Media Structure Paste

We've been playing with the structure paste and quite enjoying the varied uses in cardmaking. Here is a quick Did You Know about the Nellie Snellen Structure Paste [https://www.ecstasycrafts.com/MMSP001]. You can add any coloring agent to change the white color of the structure paste.