Welcome April!

Hey everyone! Welcome April! You know what the first of the month means ... a new challenge on the Mixed Media Monthly Blog. This month our challenge is Dimension.

This is always one of my favorite themes. I created a tag this month using products from our AWESOME guest designer, Wendy Vecchi. I used one of her stamp sets to create the focal point of my tag. Here's what I created 

I added dimension to my project in several ways. I used Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium "Crazing" to achieve the crackle effect. I scraped the collage medium through a stencil and then let it air dry. Once dry I colored areas of the tag with Distress Crayons and blended them with a with a wet wipe. I stamped the flower image with archival ink onto watercolor cardstock. I then water colored it with distress markers.

The flower center adds great dimension as well - I colored a Tim Holtz Idea-ology Gumdrop with alcohol ink. I colored crinkle ribbon with distress markers. I used the Picket Fence Distress Crayon to color in the metal typed token.

Our sponsor this month is the fabulous Stampers Anonymous.

Stampers Anonymous is offering prizes for a few lucky challange participants - check out the blog for more details.

Thanks so much for stopping by and we look forward to seeing your projects!! 

Happy April!!! 

5 for 5 Blog Hop Event: Halloween - Day 5

Welcome to Day 5 of our latest 5 for 5 Blog Hop Event. We are 5 crafty friends getting together and creating 5 Holiday themed projects for 5 consecutive days. The event runs from October 12th until October 16th and is Halloween inspired!!
Today is our final day of the Blog Hop. We have had so much fun sharing our Halloween projects and maybe we inspired you to create something just for fun. Today's theme is Witch. This can mean a witch's hat, a broom, witch's feet, etc. I decided to create a card using Tim Holtz Bird Crazy and Crazy Things Stamp Sets.

 

 I just love this stamp set! The Crazy Things stamp set is a perfect match for these crazy birds. I used a Tim Holtz Shatter Stencil and texture paste to create the background. Once dry I blended Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink over the background.

I water colored the bird with Wilted Violet Distress ink and the Witch's hat with Hickory Smoke Distress Ink.

The sentiment is from Tim Holtz Small Talk - Occasions and couldn't be more perfect. I inked the edges of the sentiment with Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink.

 Please hop on over and check out today's projects for each of the designers! They all did a great job and hopefully you will be inspired to make a card, tag, ATC or whatever you desire to celebrate Halloween!!

 

5 for 5 Designers

Donna Bowman

Rachel Kleinman

Lynn Kopas (you are here)

Kris Lancaster

Karen Lindquist Crossen

 

 Thanks to everyone who joined us this week for our Blog Hop Event!!  We had so much fun that we have our next event planned for November! We can't wait!! Have a great weekend and I'll be back next week with a new Project Life Page!! Thanks for stopping by!!

 

SUPPLIES:

Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Bird Crazy Stamp Set, 7 x 8.5	Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamp Set, 7	Neww Tim Holtz Layered Stencil 4.125	Tim Holtz - Idea-Ology Alpha Parts, Wicked	Tim Holtz - Idea-Ology Small Talk, Occasions
Ranger Texture Paste, 4-Ounce	Ranger AIP-31468 Archival Inkpad, Jet Black	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Paint, 1-Ounce, Black Soot	Tim Holtz Distress Ink and Markers - Distress Ink Wilted Violet	Ranger Tim Holtz June Distress Ink Pad, Hickory Smoke
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Gathered Twigs	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Black Soot	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Spiced Marmalade	Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents Precision Tip, 2-Ounce	Ranger 15-Inch-by-18-Inch Inkssentials Craft Sheet
Ranger Heat It Craft Tool	Ranger TDM-32465 Tim Holtz Distress Marker, Broken China	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Marker - Wilted Violet	Ranger TDM-32762 Tim Holtz Distress Marker, Wild Honey	Ranger TDM-32649 Tim Holtz Distress Marker, Scattered Straw
Ranger TDM-32458 Tim Holtz Distress Marker, Black Soot	Ranger TDM-32663 Tim Holtz Distress Marker, Spiced Marmalade	3M Scotch 1/2-Inch by 36-Yard Double-Sided Foam Tape	Lawn Fawn Large Stitched Rectangle Stackables Steel Dies LF767	Lawn Fawn Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables Steel Dies LF768
Sizzix 660340 Big Shot Plus Cutting/Embossing Machine, White/Gray	Tonic Studios Tim Holtz 817 Kushgrip Non Stick Micro Serrated Snips, 7

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A Spooktacular Month

Happy October! I say this a lot, but time is flying by. This month is going to be super busy craft wise, so you'll be seeing lots from me on my blog! This month is a fun time to be creative with Halloween right around the creepy corner. It's freeing to just be silly and crazy when creating, using bright, bold colors that ordinarily may not be in your color palette. Stay tuned for some fun projects.

The first of every month brings a new challenge on the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge Blog. This month's challenge is based on a Spooktacular Word Search - find a word or words and incorporate them into your project. Easy, right?

I decided to create a tag and I incorporated several words from the word search into my project. Here's my tag ...

I recently purchased Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous "Undertaker" Stamp Set and couldn't wait to use it! I used some new Grumbacher acrylic paints and India Ink to create the background. Once dry, I used a Tim Holtz Shatter Stencil and dabbed white paint through the stencil to create a web effect.

I chose the larger of the two skulls that are included in this awesome stamp set. I stamped the image on mixed media paper and colored the face with Ranger's newest distress color "Wilted Violet". This purple color is PERFECT for Halloween projects. You will see me use this color alot this month!! I had fun with the undertaker's eyes using Idea-ology gumdrops and a mini gear to add interest.

Our guest designer this month is Alexandra Heine, a Grumbacher mixed media artist. Her project is stunning so stop by our blog to see her work!

Our sponsor this month is Grumbacher.

They generously gave the Design Team a few products to play with this month. Their acrylic paints are great and we also received a set of woodless colored pencils which I can't wait to experiment with. They are offering a prize this month so be sure to join us in our fun challenge for a chance to win - more details on the MMMC blog!

Thanks for stopping by and I'll be back with much more fun this month!!! Happy October!!

 

Supply List:



Ranger Inkssentials Manila Craft Tags, 4.125 by 8.5-Inch, 10 Per Package	Grumbacher Academy Acrylic Paint, Introductory Set of 6 Colors	Neww Tim Holtz Layered Stencil 4.125	Crinkle Ribbon by Tim Holtz Idea-ology, 5/8 Inch x 10 Yards, Polyester, White, TH93020	Ranger AIP-31468 Archival Inkpad, Jet Black
Advantus TH93183 Idea-Ology Gumdrops 15/Pkg-Clear	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress - September 2015 Color - Ink Pad, Stain, Paint, Spray Stain, Re-inker and	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress - May 2015 Color - Twisted Citron - Ink Pad, Stain, Paint, Spray Stain, Re	Metal Mini Gears by Tim Holtz Idea-ology, 12 per Pack, Various Sizes, Antique Finishes, TH93012	Tim Holtz - Idea-Ology Alpha Parts, Wicked
Tim Holtz Idea-ology TH93089 6-Piece Crossbones Adornments Set for Arts and Crafts, 1-3/4-Inch	Neww Idea-Ology Antique Metal Loop Pins 24/Pkg-1	Tim Holtz Idea-ology ODDITIES Adornments TH93230	Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2015 UNDERTAKER CMS240	Tim Holtz Idea-ology CURIOSITIES Remnant Rubs TH93227
Hygloss 10041 100-Piece Round Doilies, 4-Inch, White	Ranger 15-Inch-by-18-Inch Inkssentials Craft Sheet	Ranger Heat It Craft Tool

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