This awesome mixed media tag was made using lots of different products and techniques like stenciling, stamping, collage, crackle paste, painted metal embellishments and more. The “Crazy Chick” from Dig that Crazy Chick shares her step by step tutorial over … Read More ...
Make Your Own Travel Journal
Journals and planners are really popular right now. And as a paper crafter we’re not limited to the size, style or shapes sold in stores, we can make your own! Gloria Stengel shares how to use chipboard and pattern papers … Read More ...
Project: Mixed Media Arch Card
This stunning 3D Arch shaped card from Shelley Hickox combines dies from Sizzix and products from Tim Holtz. This isn’t just a card, this is art that the recipient will be proud to display on a desk or shelf for … Read More ...
Mixed Media Sunflower Journal Pages
This set of art journal pages are so bright and cheerful! Using mixed media like paint, stencils, gel pens, and DIY stamps die cut from fun foam Kath Stewart made these lovely layout. She’s got more info and photo over … Read More ...
Project: CD Suncatcher
I agree, Normal is Boring! I love this recycling idea of turning a CD into a suncatcher! Perfect for using an old scratched CD or does anyone have any old AOL CD’s still hanging around in a drawer some where? … Read More ...
Project: Stitched Frida Cards
These lovely Frida Kahlo inspired cards combine stamped images with simple stitching which adds some really great texture. Find more info over on the Stampington and Co. site.
-Heather
… Read More ...40 Techniques & Tips with the Tim Holtz/Tonic Glass Media Mat
One of the hottest new tools right now in stamping and mixed media is the Glass Media Mat from Tonic Craft and Tim Holtz. As Alexandra from Hedgehog Hollow shows there are apparently many different techniques you can do on … Read More ...
Project: Mixed Media Jewelry
Cat Kerr has a great way to recycle any old business cards you might have collected. Using the backs of the card to paint, stencil, stamp and collage on she used her little works of art for some lovely bezel … Read More ...
Project: Fishing Mixed Media Art
This amazing fly fishing mixed media art would be perfect to make for a fisherman or outdoors-man. Using lots of different products from Ranger and Tim Holtz “That Crazy Chick” will take you step by step through her process. Click … Read More ...
Tip: Mixing Media – Copics and Colored Pencils
When I’m coloring a stamped image I always pick one coloring medium and stick with it. But I’m limiting myself and maybe you are too? Many types of coloring mediums can be combined and used together, try mixing and playing … Read More ...
Project: Mixed Media Birthday Crown
Using a variety of mediums like paint, stamps, glitter, ribbon and glaze a plain chipboard crown shape was transformed into a magical piece sure to make anyone feel like a queen on their birthday. You can find a video tutorial … Read More ...
Technique: Nautical Card with Ink Smooshing Technique
Designing masculine cards can be difficult sometimes but a nautical theme is usually a great place to start. This wonderful ships wheel card has an ink smooshing background with Distress Ink and stamped images from Unity and would be a … Read More ...
5 Techniques with Art Crayons
Vicki Boutin has a wonderful line of Art Crayons that can used in many different ways in all sort of paper crafting projects. These crayons are similar to oil pastels and react with water. You can color directly on your … Read More ...
Project: Mixed Media Masculine Notebook Cover
I love how masculine this notebook cover from Kath Stewart is. Using products like stencils, paste, rub on stamps and crayons from Tim Holtz and some cool techniques like resist she’s got photo directions for how she made it over … Read More ...
Project: Mixed Media Bird Nest Ornament
This lovely altered art bird nest ornament would be perfect to hang around the house for spring. Using different media like paper, resin, twine and ribbon Johanna Love will show you how to make one over on the Stampington and … Read More ...