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Colorful and Simple Bookmarks

May 24, 2022

Hey everyone. I’m over on the Hero Arts blog sharing a set of bookmarks I made using products from the new mix media release.

 

The instructions and products I used will be linked over on the blog.

 

Come get creative with me. See you over there.

 

 

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Summer Mix Media Release Blog Hop

May 18, 2022

Welcome to the Hero Arts Summer Mix Media Release Blog Hop. You should have arrived here from Channin’s blog. Hero Arts has branched out into the mix media world and I am here for it. The creative team has done a fantastic job showcasing the new products for the new catalog. Let’s get hopping shall we?

 

 

My first project I have tile I made using the new Abstract Expressionist Bold Print. I stamped the tile with Hero Arts Watermark and Embossing Ink and then heat set it with Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder. (Make sure to treat the tile first with anti-static powder). Once the heat embossing was complete, I used several colors of alcohol ink to fill in some of the areas of the design. Now it was time to seal the tile.

 

Deciding how to seal the tile was a little tricky. My first try I used a clear spray sealant however it started to eat away at the embossing powder. So instead of using a clear spray sealant, I used a pouring medium instead. Make sure to allow the first layer of sealant to completely dry before you add a second layer if you need to. Once the sealant was dried, I added a cork backing to make sure the tile back was covered to prevent scratching any surface.

 

My next project is featuring the new Hero Art Picasso Inspired Stencil. As you can tell by these projects I’m channeling my inner bold graphic designer. Starting off with Dove White Cardstock, I adhered the stencil to the cardstock and ink blending on Hero Arts Red Royal and Navy inks using Hero Arts Blending Brushes making sure to leave a gap between the colors to maintain a white area. After ink blending, I removed the stencil and die cut the Happy from the Happy Thanks Stamp and Cut XL.

 

 

I also die cut the happy several times from Hero Arts Cherry Cardstock so I could add dimension to the sentiment once I glued it back in place. Using the Hero Arts Months ad Day stamp set, I stamped out the sub-sentiment for the July 4th on Cherry and Nautical cardstock using embossing ink and white embossing powder. What a way to bring in Independence Day with a great card. A small addition of red and blue sequin and a little rounding off of the panel finished off this card nicely.

 

Last but not least, I create a card using the new Flower Circle Stencil. To create a pretty backdrop for the stencil, I first watercolored a panel of Hero Arts Luxe White Watercolor paper using Hero Arts Liquid Watercolors in Artprint Brown, Cocoa, Terracotta, Coffee and Pink. By mixing the colors I was able to create this beautiful wash of color by adding just a touch of satin white acrylic paint to the mix.

 

 

Next I embossed the flower circle stencil in gold embossing powder. For the sentiment in the middle of the circle, I used a sentiment from the Art Journal Messages stamp set and heat embossed it in white embossing powder. To embellish the card, I used the Critters and Silhouette stamp set to create a pretty little butterfly embossed in gold and white embossing powder.

Hoping I really inspired you today using the new products from the Summer Mix Media release. Next up on the hop is Daniel. Thanks for stopping by today. Have a wonderful day and I’ll see you back here soon.

 


 

 

45 Comments CATEGORIES // Blog Hop, Hero Arts, Mix Media

Mix Media Valentine Card – Valentine’s Day Card Series Day 2

January 18, 2022

Hey everyone. Welcome back to day two of the series. We are working on mix media valentine cards. Mix media really scares me for some reason, however in today’s tutorial I’m going to embrace it the best way I know how. Ink and water will do the trick. The term mix media is really just using different mediums to create something pretty. So that can be anything from ink to paint to glitter. As long as you have at least two different mediums, you have mix media. Really simple right.

I’m using Hero Arts Hero Hues today as I know they work well with water and create beautiful cards. As I was working on this card I really loved how I was able to create texture without using any thing more than the ink, water and a piece of acetate. I paired up the pretty background with a bold print stamp, a few dies and a simple sentiment.

 

Mix Media Valentine Cards

The soft color of the background works so well with the lines of the Hero Arts Chained Linked Fence Bold Print stamp. Also the Chain Link Fancy Die is the perfect addition to the card for a little bit of raised texture.

Adding a touch of silver to my card with silver matte cardstock for my lock from the Locks Fancy die set from Hero Arts as my center piece on my card. Pulling in all the ink colors for my sentiment keeps my color palette flowing.

I have a couple bonus cards for you as well to show you how else you can use the color palette. This simple colored gradient heart made from Hero Arts glitter cardstock, Hero Arts Infinity Hearts die and the same color inks I used for my background take on a totally different look.  Keeping the background simple with an embossing folder makes the heart stand out even more.

 

 

And why not use one more medium today. I pulled out my Copic markers to color in this adorable image from Woodware Craft Collection called Valentine Gnome. I have to say, I’m pretty smitten with this card. The Copic makers colors used are:

 

E11, E13
R32, R43
BG02, BG07
Rv13, RV21
Rv19, RV99
T3, T5, T7
Prismacolor Pencils for added depth

 

 

 

You can watch the tutorial here on my blog or over on my Youtube channel

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Leave a Comment CATEGORIES // Card Series, Hero Arts, Mix Media, Tutorials, Valentine's Day

Sweet Sisters Flower Stencil

July 25, 2019

Hey everyone.  I’m a huge fan of Rita Barakat and all her mix media glory.  I have the pleasure of sharing a watercolored Sweet Sisters Flower stencil card with you today.  Now I will admit mix media scares me just a little as I’m never sure I’m doing it right however this stencil was so easy to use and the results are gorgeous every single time.  So let’s get started on the process of my card.

I started off with cold press watercolor paper and traced the Sweet Sisters Flower stencil image using a fine black multi-liner marker.  Once I had it traced I connected the line to create the full face for my card.  Now when you do this, it image really comes to life right before your eyes.  Therefore you can easily color the image with pencils, markers or like me watercolor.

The paints I used today I purchased off of Amazon a few months ago.  You can checkout the review here.  Creating this image I needed to start with the skin complexion and then move forward.  I mixed together a light and medium brown and added lots of water to get a lighter version I could do a color wash with.  Continuing to add layers by drying in between each coat, I achieved the complexion I wanted for this piece. Next I decided to add some blush to her checks in a light watered down red shade.  I heat set then before I moved one.

Rita Barakat Sweet Sisters Flower

It was now time to add the rest of her makeup by applying a light coral shade to her eyes,  a hot reddish pink to her lips and super long eyelashes. For her eyes I used several shades of brown as I truly believe our eyes are not just one color. Adding eyelashes with a multi-liner pen made them pop.  I also used the same pen to add hair like strokes in her eyebrows.

Her hair was the last part to complete along with the little flowers. I mixed together browns and reds to get a light burgundy color wash.  I laid down a quick wash of color and let it dry.  Next I came in with brown and light red streaks of color to add movement and dimension to her hair.  I kept the flowers simple in color so they would not compete with the over image of this girl.  The last step was to add some clear glaze over her eyes and lips. Staying with a simple sentiment was the perfect way to finish off this card.

Rita Barakat Sweet Sisters Flowers Stencil

Here is a closeup of the finished image and I must say I love how this card came out. Having completed this card I may have just conquered my fear of stepping into the mix media world after all.  I can’t wait to work with this Sweet Sisters Flower stencil again.

Rita Barakat Sweet Sisters Flower Stencil

Thanks for stopping by today everyone.  I’ll see you back here soon.  Don’t forget to swing by Rita’s Etsy store to pick up your Sweet Sisters Flower stencil and mix media products for your next piece of art.

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Heading into back surgery number two. Please send Heading into back surgery number two. Please send some prayers for the both of us. I need my hunk of a husband to know all will be well. 

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Today is the @altenewllc Bold and Beautiful releas Today is the @altenewllc Bold and Beautiful release. This release is gorgeous. 

I made a few cards for the release using the new Linear Lines (which I have a tutorial for) and the Arch of Flowers. As you can tell by the photos, I really love this stamp and coordinating stencil and die. 

So head on over to my blog for close up photos and a link to the tutorial. Don’t forget to leave a comment for your chance to win one of the giveaways. 

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Yay it’s release day @heroarts. The August 2022 Yay it’s release day @heroarts. The August 2022 My Monthly Hero Kit is now available. 

Make sure to check out the creative team along the blog hop for your chance to scoop up one of the giveaways. 

Also I have a tutorial on my YouTube channel showing how this amazing card came together.  Check that out as well.

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It's that time! Sneak peeks of the @heroarts My Mo It's that time! Sneak peeks of the @heroarts My Monthly Hero has begun. Today is day one and I'm sharing my inspiration with loads of color.

This months kit is sooo pretty. It's all about layering stencils and you know I LOVE a great layering stencil. For me, I could use one layer of this stencil kit or use them all. It's very buildable and easy to line up.

Make sure to set those alarms for Monday August 1st 1:00 PM EST to grab your kit. Remember, once the kit sells out it's game over. 

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Hey everyone. It's time for @ginakdesigns July rel Hey everyone. It's time for @ginakdesigns July release. This evening I have a card using the new Just Breathe stamp set. I decided to do no-line watercolorink with this image and pair it with the Gina K. Designs Watercolor Floral 6x6 paper pad.

The sentiment on the card is from the new Big Birthday stamp set. This set has 14 different birthday sentiments, which makes it perfect for all your birthday cards.

You can find the new release over at Gina K. Designs.com. Oh and make sure to keep an eye out for inspiration from the guests and designers for Gina.

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Morning everyone. I'm up on the @heroarts blog tod Morning everyone. I'm up on the @heroarts blog today sharing a tutorial using the new Hero Arts Tiling Textures stamp set with the Gold Hero Wax. This wax goes on like butter and once dried it's wonderful to stamp on. 

One of the tiles in the stamp set reminds me of honeycombs, so of course I needed to pull out cute bees from the Hero Arts Beelieve stamp set. It's a match made in heaven.

Head on over to the Hero Arts blog for more photos and a link to the tutorial. I also have a detail write up sharing how this card was created as well. Have a great day everyone.

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Happy Friday everyone. I hope you're having a grea Happy Friday everyone. I hope you're having a great evening. Have you seen the  @simonsaysstamp Dream Big release? Oh it really makes my heart happy.

I had the chance to color up these adorable unicorns from the Born the Sparkle stamp set. I mean these unicorns are just too darn cute. My medium of choice were my Copics makers. I decided this card need some dimension, I stamped the unicorns and clouds once on my panel card stock and again on a separate piece of card stock so I could color them. Next I fussy cut each one out to pop them up on my card. 

This card really does make my heart happy. Unicorns for the win! Have a wonderful weekend everyone.

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Morning everyone. The @altenewllc July 2022 Summer Morning everyone. The @altenewllc July 2022 Summer Love blog hop and giveaway has started. There are over $300 in giveaways plus a ton of inspiration.

My cards are featuring the new Altenew Geo Triangle 3D embossing folder and the coordinating Geo Triangle Coloring Stencil Set 4-in-1.

Now over on my blog I have all the details on how these cards came together. You will also find the products I used as well as links to shop for them. Make sure to leave comments on each creators blog for your chance to win one of the giveaways.

There is also a special gift with purchase to keep that in mind too. Now I'm off to check out what inspiration I can find with the new products.

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