Friends Forever Card

Hello! Happy Saturday to all! I hope you are having a fantastic weekend so far. 

Today I made for you a crackle background with beautiful colors made with my background stamp called a crackle stamp and I will show you how I did it!

Supplies used today are: 

Mixed Media Supplies Background Stamp "Crackle"

Several Distress Inks of your choice

Versamark embossing ink

Embossing Powder clear
Heat Tool

Versafine black ink pad

Several pieces of cardstock

Double sided tape

Focal Image

So as you can see below I started with a white cardstock and I used 4-5 distress inks to color randomly the background. 

 Next, I took my background stamp and smudged Versamark watermark ink on the rubber stamp and stamped the colored background.   I used clear embossing powder and heat set the powder.

 Then I took Versafine in black and covered the surface of my cardstock and wiped away with a tissue any remaining residue to uncover the beautiful colors underneath.  Next, I stamped my focal image on top and added a sentiment. 

that was it!
I backed up my card with a lighter and one darker cardstock to add a frame. 

I hope you enjoyed my tutorial for today. 

You can find my stamps used today at Mixed Media Supplies Store. 

Warmly, 

Peggy

Prim Spring Bouquet

Hi Everyone! Jan here and back for a last post for March.  It's official!  Spring has arrived -- at least on the calendar.  We've even heard a few lawn mowers in the neighborhood in the last week or so -- hoping to see a few more sprigs of green and color in a few more days
I've wanted to do a hanging mason jar project for a long time... but just didn't get the right vibes until the tulips came to mind.  So let's get started.

You'll need:
cream colored brushed flannel (2 fat quarters or a 1/4 yard)
Tulip fabric dyes (green, orange, yellor)
tea (berry and black)
sewing machine
fiber fill
bamboo skewers
hot glue
wire cutters
board
screw
mason jar/with lid
twine
mica powder (Mixed Media Supplies)
filler (optional)
scissors
pattern (I drew my own)
gloves

Plan on working on this project for a couple of days.... First steps for me were

1) draw my patterns.  Be sure to allow a 1/4" seam for the flowers. 

2) I chose to make 3 different colored flowers... 3 in each color.  Cut three pieces of fabric large enough to cut 6 flowers from.  Remember you'll also need a piece for the leaves.

3) Mix the dyes as directed by the manufacturer.  I poured about an inch of mixed dye into a pint sized mason jar and placed the fabric  - one for yellow and one for orange.  In a third mason jar, steep a couple of bags of the berry tea.  Add the fabric.  In a 4th jar, add some green dye and place the fabric you've set aside for the leaves in that jar.  Let the fabric soak for about 30 minutes.  Using gloves, lightly wring the fabric.  I did not rinse the extra dye out of the fabric before air drying.  After the fabric has dried, heat set using an iron.  Use a towel to absorb any additional ink that may be released with the iron.  Begin with the lightest color first, then gradually work to the darker colors.  Set aside.  But you're not ready to cut yet.  You can return the leftover dye to their storage containers to use at a later date.  Clean the jars.

4) Steep 2 large bags of black tea.  Divide between the 4 jars and place a piece of fabric in each of the jars.  Allow to soak for about 20 minutes or until the fabric is sufficiently grunged.  Again, using gloves, wring the fabric.  Let dry.  Heat set the fabric again as described previously.

5)  Trace the patterns on the fabric and cut. You'll need two cuts for each flower and one cut for each leaf - I forgot to take a picture of the leaves.  OOPS!

6) Stitch each flower, wrong sides together using a 1/4" seam allowance, leaving about 3/4 " area unstitched to allow for turning.  Clip curves and corners and turn.  Set aside.

7)  Lightly stuff each flower with some fiberfill. 

8) If desired, "paint" the skewers green. 

9) Using the glue gun, apply a small bit to the base of the flower and attach to the skewer.  Repeat until all the flowers are attached.  Spritz each flower with a bit of Mixed Media Supplies mica powder mixed with water and let dry.
10)  Trim skewers if needed.  Glue a leaf to the skewer and repeat until all the flowers have been completed.
11) With the crop-o-dile, punch a hole on the ring on either side.  Thread some twine through the holes and tie off leaving enough to hang the mason jar from the hook in the board.
12) Arrange the flowers in the jar as desired.  Add filler if desired.  Spritz with a little more mica powder dissolved in water.  And you're done!

There's a little bit of shimmer on the flowers and leaves, but it's hard to catch.

I added a string of fairy lights to my bottle before adding the flowers.  They're easy to turn on and off and sure add a touch of whimsy to this prim bouquet.

Hope you have some creative time scheduled soon! Thanks for stopping by and joining in the fun this month... stay tuned, Debi's up next!

It's been a fun month of creating for me -- so stop by my blog for more . 

Spring Wreath

It's my turn today to start the week with some fun and bright flowers made using Mixed Media Supplies Digital Printable Journal papers from the shop. 

You'll need: 
Digital  Printable Journal papers from Mixed Media Supplies
dies*
die cutting machine*
Printer
copy paper
Micron Pen .01
Marker AirBrush*
3/4 " circle paper punch
markers*
Hot glue
Sapphire and Pearl Mica from Mixed Media Supplies
grapevine wreath

Download and print the journal page from Mixed Media Supplies using regular copy paper.  Using your favorite flower dies, cut an assortment of flowers and layers.  TIP:  Cut multiple layers at a time.  

Remove cuts from the dies, sort according to size.

If desired, add a doodled outline to the "petals" using the micron pen.

Punch a circle in the yellow paper for the stamens of you flower.  Fold in half, cut a small vertical slit in the fold.  On the arched area of the circle, make small cuts to form a fringe.  Unfold, and slide onto the brad,    Make one for each of the flowers that will be open flowers (not buds).

My wreath is a small wreath -- so I chose to use the smaller of the dies and create a small arrangement for the wreath. 

Cut a few leaves.  I used white card stock -- they need a little more body.  Color using the marker airbrush and colors as desired.

Add a spritz or two of pearl and sapphire mica to the edges of the flower petals and buds.  If desired, add a little pearl or gold mica to the leaves.
Secure the flowers and leaves on the wreath using a little hot glue.  Add any additional embellishments and fillers as desired.

Add a ribbon and hanger if desired. 


Thanks for stopping by the Mixed Media Supply blog today and I hope you'll be setting aside some #CRE8Time this month and every month!  Explore new ideas and new techniques! 

You'll also find additional information and ideas on my personal blog... feel free to drop by!

*Specific products used:
Sizzix Big Shot (you could also use an electronic cutting machine and files specific to your machine)
Spellbinders Rose Creations by Donna Salazar (retired?)
Craftwell eBrush and SN adapter
Spectrum Noir Markers

Clay Play #2

I'm excited to share this week's Mixed Media Supplies design team project featuring some Mica from Mixed Media Supplies.  And I've been enjoying getting a little more clay play time in these past couple of weeks.  This heart has a little extra play and was fun to create.

You'll need:
Sculpey Clay III
craft knife
background stamp
bead reamer
heart template
stencil
markers (Tombow)
eBrush
Ranger Distress Ink
mica (Mixed Media Supplies)
wire
ribbon, fiber
Wire cutters, needle nose pliers
Condition the clay.  I used a pasta machine once the clay had been warmed in my hands.  Using the template, cut the heart shape using the craft knife.  Stamp using the background stamp.  If you're going to hang the heart, be sure to add a couple of holes for hanging.

Bake as per manufacturer's instructions.  If the clay is thin, it will still be a little flexible.  Let cool completely before next steps.
Since I know that this heart will not be exposed to direct sun or outside elements, I chose some different ways to add color and a little more texture.

I chose to color using some Tombow markers and sprayed using the eBrush from Craftwell.  The two colors blended nicely.  As you can see, I also used a stencil for the "dots" and some Old Paper distress ink.

After the inks have dried, I took a small brush and applied a bit of Pearl mica from Mixed Media Supplies to add a bit of sparkle.

I also made a few smaller hearts to be used as embellishments.  They are also stamped and baked.  Colored with a Tombow marker and a little mica added to the surface. 
Add a wire hanger, hang the smaller heart with a large ring and add a bit of fiber to the wire for a little more finished look.  If desired you could make your wire a little longer and add some curls and more fibers as desired.

Hope you'll enjoy some crafting time today or in the very near future.  Keep nurturing your creative soul.

Joy to the World - a little mixed media ornament

Hi, Everyone.  Jan, here.  We've had our first real snow of the season and it's perfect weather to make a few more gifts to share with special friends.
This mixed media oversized "ornament" was fun so let's get started!

You'll need:
Cardboard coaster (4 x 4 inches)
White paint
texture paste
Thick Vertical Distress Background Stamp
Sapphire Blue Mica Powder
digital paper print
JOY diecut (I created my own using fonts and basic shapes)
electronic die cutting machine and software
clear glaze
Mod Podge
palette knife
foam brush
ribbon
beads, t-pins
wire cutters
hot glue gun
3/8 " hole punch
snowflake button
Xyron - permanent adhesive
Micron .01 black pen

Cut the JOY with your electronic cutting machine.  I cut 4 and then cut 5 additional snowflakes. Using the Xyron, apply adhesive to all but one of the JOY cuts and to all but 2 of the extra snowflake cuts.  Stack the JOY cuts.  If desired, edge the letters with a little light brown to "antique" it and then using some clear glaze and a bit of the mica powder, paint the snow flake.  Let dry.  With the snowflakes, make one stack 3 cuts deep and a second 2 cuts deep.  Paint them with the glaze and mica mixture.  Set aside to dry.

Prep the coaster by spreading a coat of paint using a palette knife.  Let dry.

Apply a light coat of the texture paste on the coaster.  While still wet, stamp the paste with the background stamp.  My paste was a little too wet and thick, but the texture I got was just as I'd hoped.  Wash your stamp as quickly as possible.  Let the paste dry.

Tear a strip of the digital printed paper and apply to the painted coaster on the right side with some mod podge.  Let dry.  If you need to, trim the edges and sand lightly.  You can apply another coat of paint and "white wash" the digital paper.  Mine definitely needed to be toned down a bit.   Let dry.

Apply a light coat of glue to the back of the JOY cutout and adhere to the coaster.  Now, glue the snowflake (stack of 3) to the front of the snowflake.  Let the glue set.  I wanted the uppermost stack to pop out a little more, so I used some pop-up dots on the back.  Glue the button to the front using some hot glue.
If desired, use a micron pen to write to the world under the JOY cutout. 

Punch two holes at the top of the coaster as shown in the image above.

Create two bead dangles and thread them onto the ribbon.  Thread the ribbon through one of the hole going front to back and tie in place.  Trim the ends if needed.  Thread the other end of the ribbon, going front to back making sure your ribbon isn't twisted and tie off.
Your new mixed media ornament is ready to hang or gift to a special friend. 

Hope you have some crafting time planned in the days to come.... and stay tuned to the Mixed Media blog for more fun ideas the rest of this week. Merry Christmas everyone!

Paper Fabric

Jan here with a fun project featuring the NEW Mixed Media Supplies Digital stamps!  Loved the rose and knew that I had to do something fun with it.  This is part 1 of a 2 part project. 

You'll need:
lightweight muslin
tissue paper
digital stamps  (Mixed Media Supplies)
background stamps (Stampin Up!- retired)
inks (dye)
Soft brush
glue and water
Printer (I used a laser printer)

Stamp tissue paper with desired background stamps.  Choose and size the digital stamps as desired.  Attach tissue paper to some copy paper and run through the printer.  Set stamped images aside.

Lightly dampen your muslin with some water.  Drop a few drops of ink on the muslin and spread the ink using the brush.  You can add additional ink/color if desired.  Let dry.  Iron to set the color.

n a small container, mix equal parts of glue and water.  Using a clean brush, apply a light layer of the glue mixture and add a tissue paper image.. I tore pieces and applied.  Then brush over the tissue paper to seal.  Make sure to get as many of the bubbles if any out and be sure to brush all the edges as well.  Let dry.  Apply additional layer as desired.  You can add additional color is desired.  Let dry.  The material may be a little stiff.  Play with it, crumple it and the more you handle it the softer it becomes.  It is very pliable. 

 I added some additional color after the roses were added.  I can't wait to do the next steps in this project... you can find those details on my blog in the next day or so.  Stay tuned for more fun projects from the Design Team.  You won't be disappointed! 

Mixed Media Fun - Part 2

I wanted to make a statement piece for my print. I decided to see what I could accomplish with two frames from DollarTree. 

I used a similar paint combination to paint my frame. 

After painting the base coloring I used some mixed with Dimensional Magic by Mod Podge mixed with Saphire and then Copper Metallic Mica powder. 

While drying the frame I took the glass and using a stencil I used gold, copper and silver sharpies on the back glass of my project.

 

I added more Mica powder and then framed the print from last week's post.

  I was hoping to achieve a light and airy background and frame for my print. I would love to have feedback from all on this piece. Thank you,

Debi

Thank you flowers

Hi Peggy here and today I am going to show you my handmade flowers using my eBrush and background paper using my cut n boss electronic embossing machine. 

Supplies used today: 

eBrush by Craftwell 

cut n boss by Craftwell 

embossing folder

markers

cardstock

stamped sentiment

ink

pearl metallic mica powder

gel medium

flower punch/flower petals hand cut

water

glue/tape

floral wire

 I started with my flowers and petals. I eBrushed (sprayed) with alcohol markers to get different effects on each petal. Some were light on the outside and some not. Then I sprayed water on each petal and formed my petals with the bottom of a pen and rolling some over a pencil and squishing the ends to create a more natural form. Breaking down the fibers with water and a pen help to form the petals more easily. I let them dry before placing them all on top of each other and fitting them with some floral wire for stayman and gluing the centers in place.

Next I chose some complementary colors of cardstock and quickly embossed them using my Craftwell embossing folders and my Cut N Boss electronic embossing machine. I cut them all down to size to make this Thank You card.
I taped and glued everything down and for a final touch I painted the tips of my flowers with pearl metallic mica powders and gel medium.

Have a great day! Check out the store on the Craftwell site here: http://www.craftwellusa.com

New Digital Printable Journal Kit

 Check out the Store! 

 Each digital kit includes a template to print on your favorite patterned paper
all you have to do is trim and fold.