Catherne designed this awesome mixed media card using several different technique like stamping on an embossing folder, ink sprays, heat embossing on die cuts, adding texture with micro beads, stenciling with texture paste and lots more. Visit her blog Daydreams … Read More ...
Review: Somerset Studio Gallery Magazine – Summer 2016
This week is very exciting! I’ve got four magazine reviews to share with you and when we’re done I’ll be having a HUGE giveaway and you could win a copy of each of these fantastic publications from Stampington and Company!… Read More ...
Technique: Mixed Media Resist on Linen
Usually a resist technique involves stamping an image, embossing it and then inking or stamping over top and the original image resists the second layer of ink. But here’s a very neat twist on this technique using stencils and paste … Read More ...
Technique: Paper Marbling
Dana Joy has directions for an easy marbling technique using Alcohol Ink refills and glossy type water color paper. These make wonderful backgrounds to stamp over top for cards, ATC’s, collage or any paper crafting project. Click here to visit … Read More ...
Project and Freebie: Light the Stars Journal Page
Reach for the Stars! And also reach for your paints and create a lovely journal page. You can find a video tutorial for making this mixed media page as well as a free digital stamp of this sweet girl over … Read More ...
Project: Mixed Media Tag
Each month designer Tim Holtz shares an amazing tag full of mixed media and stamping tips and techniques. For the month of May he’s flashing back to some of his favorite ideas combining them into a whole new tag. Learn … Read More ...
Project: Tree Swing Stamped Canvas
This wonderful mixed media canvas project was designed by Vicky at Clips N’ Cuts. She used large rubber stamps, paints, gesso, stencils, beads, paper and more for this lovely art piece. She’s sharing a step by step video tutorial of … Read More ...
Review: Prima Water Color Pencils
The always amazing designer Danita has one of my favorite shops on Etsy. Her blog is wonderful too, she shares her works in progress, finished art and has started sharing product reviews. Recently she reviewed the new Water Color … Read More ...
Project: Paper Mosaic Tag
Each month Tim Holtz shares a new tags with lots of cool techniques and ideas. His tag for April includes a fun paper mosaic using die cuts, grout, glaze and snippets of paper. This would be a great project to … Read More ...
New Release: Journaling Kits
If you’re looking to join in on the big trend of journaling then a good place to start is with a kit, like these new collections from Stampington and Company.
The Make Your Mark journaling bundle includes a blank journal, … Read More ...
Freebie: Bird Collage Coloring Page
Dover Publication has a brand new coloring book out filled with lovely detailed collage style coloring page. They are sharing several of the pages for free including the wonderful bird themed page. Download it for free by clicking here.
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Project and Freebies: Altered Mini Altoid Tin Suitcase
Believe it or not this adorable little suitcase started life as an metal Altoids Tin! The Graphics Fairy blog has complete directions on how to apply foam, paint, paper, inks and images to an empty mints tin for a fun … Read More ...
Tip: Sewing Over Stamped Images
If you know how to make simple stitches and french knots you can add some amazing accents to your stamped images. This wonderful mixed media project was made by stamping and painting on canvas and then adding some easy sewing … Read More ...
Project: Altered Lamp Shade
Add a cool artistic flare to your home decor with an altered lamp shade. This awesome mixed media shade, designed by Debi Adams, was made with paint, stamps, die cut shapes, book pages, paste and more. Get all the info … Read More ...
Project: Altered Art Paper Doll
This beautiful mixed media paper doll is made from a chipboard doll shape with a stamped dress, added embellishments and a painted resin head. You can find directions for her over on the Stampington and Company site.
-Heather
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