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 ...
Project: Springtime Mixed Media Art
This art makes me so happy it’s spring and the flowers are starting to bloom! Using rubber stamps, inks and paints and several different techniques Tammy Tutterow created this beautiful springtime collage art piece. You can find her directions over … 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: Neon Mixed Media Cards
Teresa Abajo used background stamps, stencils, colorful neon inks and pastes to make these bright and cheerful mixed media cards. You can find her directions over on the Imagine Crafts blog.
-Heather
… 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 ...
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 ...
Tip: Stamping on Feathers
I thought in all my years of stamping I’d seen just about anything and everything you can think of stamped on but he’s a new one and it gorgeous! Julie actually stamped on a feather! How cool is that? She … 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
… Read More ...Project: Mixed Media Wood and Stamps CenterPiece
This project is such a unique and interesting way to use stamps! Patrica added stamped birds and die cut flowers and leaves to a pretty piece of wood for this amazing home decor project. You can find more info and … Read More ...