Category Archives: Mixed Media

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2020 Spring Fling Blog Hop and Linky Party

Hello everyone! Welcome to the STAMPlorations Spring Fling Blog Hop and Linky Party! We’re kicking off this Spring season in a fun way.

For this blog hope today, I made this Spring themed mixed media card to share with you all.

I am a believer that we all are meant to bloom in wherever we are planted and strive through any circumstances. Life is a gift. Don’t give up, bloom my friends… bloom!

On my mixed media card, I used: Petals 2 – ARTplorations Stencil – Helen G. Designs , Brick Wall – ARTplorations Stencil – Helen G. Designs, Leaf Prints 3 – ARTplorations Stencil, Inspirational #1 – Clear Stickers, Mixed Media Elements Stamp Set, Mixed Media Grunge, Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies – CUTplorations, Color Confetti – ShakerBlends

I used heavyweight cardstock for the background because I did several layers with stencils and various mediums.

I used basic stencil by adding Distress Oxide ink pads on the stencil with blending brush, and also stamping with stencil technique.

When I was done building up the stenciled background, I added a thin layer of white gesso around the cardstock to mute some of the colors. And I added some Gelatos around the edges of the cardstock for some shading. After that I dried it with craft heater.

Next, I used second generation stamping and third generation stamping technique to add extra texture on the background with the stamps and VersaFine Clair ink pads.

I dries the whole panel one more time to make sure all dried well and then I cut it with the medium size stitch rectangle die. I added the background panel on a white card with permanent adhesive runner.

I added the sticker sentiment on a piece of white cardstock. After that, I trimmed it with paper trimmer. Then, I added the sentiment label on the card with 3D foam tape.

I embellished the card with some of the circle sequins from the Confetti Shaker Blend pack using dries-clear permanent glue.

I hope this card brings some smiles on your face and give a spark of idea to create. For more Spring Fling inspirations, head over STAMPlorations Blog.

GIVEAWAY

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Thank you so much for hopping by my blog today. I hope you all stay safe and healthy… Have a wonderful day!

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DIY Mother’s Day Gift Bag

Hello everyone! Hope you all are doing well and stay healthy.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Today, I would like to share an idea how to treat a special mom on the special day.

I made this gift bag using the new Happy Mother’s Day Digital Stamp Set and the Sweet Love Digital Paper from Graciellie Design.

I used the Divinity Designs – Card Caddy & Gift Bag Dies to make the gift bag. I cut out heavyweight white cardstock with the dies and put the pieces together using Scro-Pal double sided tape.

Using permanent adhesive glue, I added one of the digital pretty patterned papers that I printed out on a white cardstock and trimmed it to fit on the front bag.

I printed the flower cup bouquet and the sentiment on a heavyweight white cardstock with my inkjet printer in black and white.

I enjoyed the time coloring this beautiful flower cup bouquet using the Arteza Real Brushes. A fun practice for the 30 day coloring challenge this month at Katty’s blog.

After coloring the image, I sprinkled it with some water and dabbed it off right away with paper towel, and then I added some light white paint splatters on it, too. I dried the whole image with craft heater and then I fussy cut it with scissors.

I added the flower cup bouquet on the front of the bag with permanent adhesive glue and then I added the sentiment with 3D foam tape. I embellished the back with some sequins from my stash.

I hope this project brings some smiles on your face, joy in your hearts today, and sparks an idea for your Mother’s Day project.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today. Have a wonderful, blessed day!

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Clear Scraps | Be Still Mixed Media Canvas

In the last several weeks, this phrase “Be Still” resonates in my heart and mind every day. I am learning to be still in the Lord and waiting for Him more than before. I finds more joy and hope to go through each day.

Today, I would like to share this mixed media 5×7 canvas with you all. I am sharing the tutorial on Clear Scraps Blog.

On this Be Still mixed media canvas, I used the Clear Scraps 4×6 Quarterfoil Stencil and Clear Scraps Embroidery Hoops Chipboard Embellishments, 5×7 Canvas, DecoFoil Foil Sheets (Gold, Black, Red), white gesso, gold gesso, Gelatos, metallic cardstock, white cardstock, watercolored paper, paper flower, A Jillian Vance Designs die sets (butterfly, leaves, vine, and banner), 3-in-1 Beacon Glue, Dries-Clear adhesive glue, painter tape.

This canvas is sitting on my desk as a reminder to continue to be still in the LORD every day. I hope this project encourages your heart today. 

There are many embellishments and stencils at Clear Scraps store that you will love. Check them all out! Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today!

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Clear Scraps | Mixed Media CAS Card ~ Be Still

Hello everyone… Today, I would like to share a mixed media card that I want to share with you all.

I share the tutorial at Clear Scraps Blog on how to create this mixed media CAS card using the 6″ Hibiscus Flower Stencil and 3 x 12 Peace Be Still Stencil, and watercolor paint, texture paste, fine glitter, Gelatos (or any coloring medium you prefer), permanent pen.

You can create any kind of projects using Clear Scraps stencils. They have various sizes at the store. Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

I hope this card will bring you joy and comfort, a reminder that you can be still in the Lord and wait upon the LORD, knowing there is hope in Him and that He is the mighty God who will send help.

“Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭37:7‬a ‭NLT‬‬

“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46:10‬ ‭NLT‬‬

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Clear Scraps | Stenciled Background Two Ways

Hello everyone… One thing I am looking forward right now is Spring to arrive. I saw some new leaves and red buds on the trees on our backyard.

Inspired by Spring season, I want to share these couple cards that I created using the stencil in two ways technique with the 4×6 Brick wall Stencil.

This stencil in two ways technique is a fun way to create backgrounds with stencil that you can get the most out of your stencil and ink. I am sharing the full tutorial on Clear Scraps Blog today. I hope you all visit me there.

Thank you so much for stopping by here today. Have wonderful day!