Mixed Media Art Work

I have a new passion and it is mixed media.  I went to my friend Lori's house over the weekend and this is what I created.  I used the Heartstrings paper pack to make this.  The Princess is a Julie Nutting Doll cling rubber stamp.  Lori had 8x10 canvases that she bought at Michael's.  They come in a 10 pack. Guess I will be getting that pack for sure.  Craft paint in several colors,  3 shades of pink and 2 shade of blue and one off white.

You just rip the paper that you want to use and then lay it out any way you want it.  You will then Modge Podge the canvas and the back of the paper.  Place it on the canvas and give the whole thing another coat over the top.  Let this dry.  While it is drying you can stamp out the doll Which is a Julie Nutting you can find them on Amazon.com .  I stamped it 3 times to get all the parts of the dress.  I also stamped the gloves in White Daisy.
When the canvas is completely dry you can just brush random color of paint over the paper.  You can use bubble wrap with paint on it to give texture to it too.  I used a stencil and painted over the stencil then lifted it off.  I did this in a couple of colors...  Don't worry because if you make a mistake just paint over it and you can also spray some water on it to smooth it out too.
Be sure to paint an area that you can write on.
Layer the pieces on on the doll with Modge Podge.  Let this dry.
Then the fun part begins.  Get all you embellishments out and start playing until you have what you like.  I added pearls for a necklace and an earring.   Flower, leaves, some sequins and I can't forget the lace.  I used the Golden Yellow ShinHan marker to color her hair.  I really like how it turned out.
This one will be going to my Granddaughter who will be 4 soon.
Would you like to make on?  Just let me know michelesinkitstampit@gmail.com

Cricut® Artfully Sent: Pop-Up Cards with Icons

Here is a short video that you watch and see just some of the things that can make you card pop.  Artfully sent has just what you have been looking for.







Let us show you how to use the Pop-up and Icon functions to create these fun and festive interactive cards.  You can order yours here

The Totes are Rolling Back In

These are selling like hot cakes and they keep selling out.  Be sure to get yours before they are gone.  Here is the Shoulder Tote I love everything about it.  The look, the feel, and the cute charms.

You really do have to see it in person to know how nice it is.  The color is gorgeous

 
Next up is the Rolling tote.  It pairs perfectly with the Shoulder Tote.  Wait till you see what it holds.  If you like to be organized when you travel or maybe you only have a small crafting area.

It holds your 12x12 paper packs and all your tools, catalogs, cutters, score board, pens, and that is just on the outside.  When you open it up!  That is where the WOW comes in.  It will hold a variety of our Small, Medium, and Large Organizers.  The Organizers are sold separately.  Now you can have it all in one place and ready to go.  You can see them all and order yours Here.

Here is the January Specials from Close To My Heart

Well you may know that January is National Paper crafting month.  So Close To My Heart has a worthy special from Jan 1, to Jan 31, 2015.  It is a Year>> Noted Paper Kit.  This month when you have a qualifying order of $50.00 or more you can get this kit for only $5.00 for just the paper kit or $10.00 with the Paper kit and Mini album.  You will get the paper kit, gold foil embellishments, C- sized stamp set.  You can read more about it here.

But wait that's not all!  This month all gatherings that reach $350.00 or more will be eligible to receive up to 50% more Hostess Rewards.  You can read more about it here.  

Cricut® Artfully Sent: The Basics

Here is a short video that will show you just some of the things you can do with you Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge.  It is very helpfully even if you already have it.







Want to learn more?  Just let me know I do classes all the time.  I would love to show you how!