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.
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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 ...
Project: Mixed Media Stamped Wall Art
This amazing mixed media art piece was made by stamping and coloring on fabric with different coloring mediums like brush markers and gelato sticks. You’ll find a video tutorial from designer Carisa over on the Design Memory Crafts blog.
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Project: Stamped Mixed Media Tag
Wow, isn’t this tag simple stunning? Penny Black stamps guest designer Ranji Chawla made this using stamps from Penny Black, die cuts, Ultra Thick Embossing Powder, ink sprays, Distress Ink and more. You can find more info on her amazing … Read More ...
Technique: Adding Color to Projects with Color Burst Inks
Stampington and Company has information on how to use Color Burst inks for a lovely water color background or to use in combinations with stamps for colorful mixed media style collage art and cards. Click here to check it out.… Read More ...
Project: Copper Pendants
You can stamp on many different surfaces but did you know you can also use stamps along with an etching solution on copper and get some really stunning results? These etched pieces can be used in jewelry and mixed media … Read More ...
Project: Mixed Media Tag
Tammy Tutterow has directions for making this wonderful tag using rubber stamps, die cuts and ink stains on fabric and paper and how to add texture to vellum with embossing. I love the little envelope on the tag, perfect for … Read More ...
Project: Holiday Mixed Media Canvas
Decorate your house this holiday with a fun mixed media on canvas project. Combine pattern paper, paints, ink and washi tape for an artsy project this Christmas. Find directions over on the Homegrown Hospitality blog.
-Heather
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Project and Technique: Gilded Stamped Ornament
Neil from Neelz Expressions has an awesome technique for using pretty metallic gilding flakes with stamps. He used glue to “ink” up a large background stamp onto an MDF ornament shape and then applied the flakes over top. Then added … Read More ...
Project: Halloween Shadow Box
This amazing Halloween Shadow Box was designs by Zoe from I Girl Zoe. She’ll take you step by step how she painted and covered each box with paper and filled it loads of cool embellishments. This awesome project would be … Read More ...