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I played around with some ATCs tonight.  Here's one to feast your eyes on!

I've included affiliated links for items I used for this project or similar products.  If you click the link I get a small commission.  The price does not change at all for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Blick Acrylic Paint
• Ranger Archival Black Ink 
• The Crafter's Workshop Gel Medium
• Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Caribbean 
• Sizzix Tim Holtz Texture Fades Arrow & Boardwalk
  

 

Lots to look at, lots to enjoy!  Come back soon!

Speak Up

It's kinda funny...I have lots of different kinds of adhesives.  I've got tapes, dots, foam squares in different sizes, fabric glue, tacky glue, as well as gel medium.  They all have their uses.  Art journaling, scrapbooking, mixed media.  And I find myself using at least a few in any project I'm working on.  But my current obsession has got to be gel medium.  Granted I have to brush it on, but it's great for working with so many different types of elements and dried pretty quickly so you can keep working.

Seriously, this stuff is amazing!  It works for tissue paper, book paper, magazine cut outs, mixing with paint for texture or using through stencils.  So well worth the price!

My previous ATC used tissue paper and I used The Crafter's Workshop Gel Medium to attach the tissue paper.  It worked great, both to adhere the paper and cover the edges so I could work on top without issue.  I used it again on this ATC with the same tissue paper, though it's hard to see.  There's a peek of it near the bottom by the words "SPEAK UP."  I also added some Craftsmart acrylic paint in Ocean Breeze; just swiping it on with my finger.  Plus some drips from Liquitex Carbon Black Liquid Ink.

The heart is cardstock I ran through my Cuttlebug in a Tim Holtz embossing folder.  I grabbed some lime green paint and my brayer, intending to add the paint to the raised image on the cardstock.  It picked up some of the OCean Breeze, so I added more then drew and cut out a heart.  I also stamped a Dylusions border stamp on the left.

I stamped the sentiments on cardstock and used a paint pen to fill in the larger letters.  And I used my Sharpie and paint pens to add the doodles and splatters.  My unicorn girl id a digi stamp from Oddball Art colored with colored pencils, as well as Tombow and Artist's Loft markers.

I'm also entering my tag in the following challenges: 

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Creative Fingers Challenge

I've included affiliated links for items I used for this project or similar products.  If you click the link I get a small commission.  The price does not change at all for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Blick Acrylic Paint
• Ranger Archival Black Ink 
• The Crafter's Workshop Gel Medium
• Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Caribbean 
• Sizzix Tim Holtz Texture Fades Arrow & Boardwalk
  

 

There's obviously lots of elements to this ATC, hehe.  Which one's your favorite? Let me know in the comments!  And stop by again!

What Attitude?

Anyone have a teenager in your life?  If so, then you can definitely relate to this tag, heh.  I think at some point in adolescence, everyone has to deal with a moody teenager.  Not that attitude is limited to teenagers, far from it!  So I wanted to pay a little homage to the sass we all can exhibit from time to time.

I covered a vintage tag in gesso and used my Dylusions sprays and my stencils to start a nice background.  Then I used more stencils and paint to add some more patterns.  I also smeared some watered down orange paint then added my other elements.  Inspired by my Dylusions border stamps, I doodled the border.  I grabbed some tissue paper from a package I had received and hand cut a star, and used The Crafter's Workshop Gel Medium to adhere the tissue paper star.  I stamped the word "ATTITUDE" with my alpha stamp and my Archival Black Ink, and colored an Oddball Art boy digi stamp with my Tombow markers.  I also adhered a couple Tim Holtz gears and colored some little chipboard alphas with my Uni Posca green paint pen and adhered them as well.  I threaded some yarn through the top and my tag was finished.

I'm also entering my tag in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

Through the Purple Haze Challenge

I've included affiliated links for items I used for this project or similar products.  If you click the link I get a small commission.  The price does not change at all for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Blick Acrylic Paint
• Ranger Archival Black Ink 
  

 

What do you think of the tag?  Let me know in the comments and thank you for stopping by!

Neon Love Part 2

What's better than saying goodnight with a little art?  Doing it again.  With more neon.  Neon is just awesome, isn't it?

 

This is another of the ATCs that has a starting layer and I'm trying to figure out the next step.  This is gesso through a stencil and then neon paint watered down for a nice wash.  I really like it so far.

I've include affiliated links for items I used for this project or similar products.  If you click the link I get a small commission.  The price does not change at all for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Blick Acrylic Paint
• Dylusions Journaling Block 
• Clear Stamping Block Set 
  

 

What do you think?  Do you love neon?  Comment below yay or nay and tell me why!  THanks for visiting!

I Really Like Gesso

I really liked a bunch of ATCs that I found with gesso smeared through stencils and then color added to them.  So I grabbed a bunch of blank tags and a bunch of stencils and went to town.

 

I've done this with paint, and I don't mind it, but depending on the thickness of the paint, it seep through.  Now that's not necessarily bad, but it's not always the look I'm going for.  So in this case I went back to my gesso, which is definitely thick enough to make a great impression but not seep through.  Above you'll find three of my tags.  From left to right, I used a chevron stencil from The Crafter's Workshop, a Dylusions circles stencil, and a raindrop stencil from Prima Marketing.

And yes, I purposely didn't cover the entirety of each tag.  It's more fun that way.

I've included affiliated links for items I used for this project or similar products.  If you click the link I get a small commission.  The price does not change at all for you, so it's a win win!  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Blick Acrylic Paint
• Ranger Archival Black Ink 
  

 

How do you add texture to your projects?  Thank you for visiting and hurry back!!

Head in the Clouds

Do you daydream?  Did you daydream as a child and slowly fall out of the habit as an adult?  I can understand that, for sure.  It can seem silly to daydream as an adult, but I don't think so.  I find I can daydream when listening to music, reading a book, or just relaxing.

 

This tag is about daydreaming, and the fun that can be had when you're off in the clouds.  I pushed gesso through a stencil, then diluted Artist's Loft Turquoise and Tim Holtz Ripe Persimmon paint with water and used paintbrushes to put a wash of both colors on the tag.  Then I used a brayer to put black paint on the gesso circles from the stencil.  After that it was a simply matter of adhering all the elements: punchinella, a die-cut star from Oddball Art, and two handdrawn clouds made from underpaper and gelli prints.  I added a few beads to the end of the string as well.  I finished with Sharpie pen doodle outlining and white paint splatters.

 

I've included affiliated links for items I used for this project or similar products.  If you click the link I get a small commission.  The price does not change at all for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Blick Acrylic Paint
• Ranger Archival Black Ink 
  

 

Does anything catch your eye with tag?  Let me now in the comments!  I'm really glad you came by?

Sarcasm, Anyone?

How often have you had different pieces that you weren't sure how to put them together?  Did you freeze or did you work through it?  Did it work or maybe you're not sure.  That happened to me with this and my die-cuts.

I had this ATC that I had smeared gesso on through a stencil, then added color.  So I had a base of red and orange to work off of, but I still had to figure out how to add the die-cuts to my liking.  Thankfully it worked out well and I really like this ATC.

 

I've included affiliated links for items I used for this project or similar products.  If you click the link I get a small commission.  The price does not change at all for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Blick Acrylic Paint
• Ranger Archival Black Ink 
  

 

What do you like about this ATC?  What's your favorite part?  I'm so glad that you visited!  Come back to visit soon!

Hello Tag

I'm bringing another fun project today.  An old tag that I added to and really enjoyed it, although at first I wasn't sure what direction it was going to take.

This tag is one of those projects.   It's a tag I found and added to with paint pens, stamps, die-cuts, and some hardware.

 

I've include affiliated links for items I used for this project or similar products.  If you click the link I get a small commission and there's no price change .  The price does not change at all for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Balzer Bits Numbers in Arrow (last I checked unfortunately out of stock, but could have changed)
  
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Liquitex Phthalocyanine Blue Ink
• The Crafter's Workshop Well Rounded Stencil  
• Liquitex Gesso
  

What are some ways you use your mixed media?  Thanks for stopping by!

Fun with mixed media

Hey everyone!  I'm so sorry I've been quiet.  Life can sometimes get in the way for sure.  Have you eve gone through that?  You have a to do list, or something that you keep wanting to do, and then one thing comes up, then another, and then you realize your goof?  Yep, that's me.  But I missed all of you, and wanted to share some new projects.

This tag is one of them.  It combines stamps, die-cuts, stamping, paint splatters, and ink drips.  I really like it.

I'm entering my tag in the following challenges:

Crazy is Our Fame Challenge

Creative Fingers Challenge

 

I've include affiliated links for items I used for this project or similar products.  If you click the link I get a small commission and there's no price change .  The price does not change at all for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Balzer Bits Numbers in Arrow (last I checked unfortunately out of stock, but could have changed)
  
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Liquitex Phthalocyanine Blue Ink
• The Crafter's Workshop Well Rounded Stencil 
  

What are some ways you use your mixed media?  Thanks for stopping by!

Layer Fun

Another tag that has the beginnings of some fun.  I just added different paint and stamp layers over top of each other, so you can see some of the first marks peeking through the top layers.  Like the circles under the yellow and turquoise paint that mixed to create some nice green.  Green can be a challenging color to use, at least for me.  I like the neon shades, but the regular shades can stop me in my tracks at times.

I also added some purple paint through a stencil.  It's funny because from a distance, the stamped images remind me of ink drips.  Once you get closer you realize it's stamped images, but it's like an unintentional illusion.  I love those types of accidents.

 

I've include affiliated links for items I used for this project or similar products.  If you click the link I get a small commission.  The price does not change at all for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Blick Acrylic Paint
• Ranger Archival Black Ink 
  

 

What do you like about this tag so far?  What do you think I should add next?  It's so great that you visited!  Come back soon!

Duct Tape Solves Everything

Isn't that what they say?  Anything can be fixed with duct tape?  Duct tape has come a long way from the wide, super sticky, heavy duty tape that could be used to fix pretty much anything.  Attached anything.  Seal anything.  I'm not sure when, but it went from the simple gray to colors and patterns.  I've even seen plenty ofcraft projects using colorful and patterned duct tape.

I don't know if it's done yet, but as you can see I was playing around, heh.  It's been awhile, but I see paint colors of red, neon orange, some aqua green, and some purple through a Dylusions stencil.  A bunch of stamping, including Balzer Designs, are at play, and the interesting addition, patterned duct tape.  I was experimenting with have bits and bobs of the tape in different spots on different tags.

I've include d affiliate links for items I use a lot for my projects.  If you click the link I get a small commission, with no price increase for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Blick Acrylic Paint
  

 

What do you think of my tag?  Is it finished?  If not, what do you think I should add?  Thanks for coming by to visit!

Neon Love

Saying goodnight with a little art is so nice, isn't it?  A bright spot of color or pattern to smile as you go to sleep.

This definitely is not done, but I'm liking the color combo so far and the mix of patterns.  I like color with black and white.  It really helps the color pop!  Everyone can use some neon in their lives.  So break you those art supplies and start playing!

I've include affiliated links for items I used for this project or similar products.  If you click the link I get a small commission.  The price does not change at all for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Blick Acrylic Paint
• Dylusions Journaling Block 
• Clear Stamping Block Set 
  

 

Enjoy and please comment on what you like, once you wake up of course, hehe.  Thanks for stopping by!

More WIPs...

I'm sharing the start of a new tag with ink, paint, stencils, and stamps.

I've include affiliated links for items I used for this project or similar products.  If you click the link I get a small commission.  The price does not change at all for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Blick Acrylic Paint
• Phthalocyanine Blue Green Liquid Ink 
  

 

 

 Comment below on what you think!  Thank you so much for coming by!

Fabric Fun...

I've long admired fabric art journal covers.  The change in texture you get from adding fabric.  Eas to add pattern, depending on the fabric you choose.  The frayed edges as if the fabric was torn instead of cut.  It's just lovely and I've always wanted to try it.  So finally, I did.

This is a mini journal I made a few years ago for a monthly challenge.  I don't have thick fabrics, but I have several patterns.  This pattern has a retro vibe with tic-tac-toe symbols.  I rough cut a piece that was bigger then the journal cover itself.  Then I used my Cutterbee scissors to snip all the sides one at a time and ripped the strips off, creating a frayed edge.

The fabric goes over the edge of the paper, which I think adds to the charm.  You can see some paint splotches from the paper I used.  I think it looks lovely, and to touch and feel the fabric, it's really so cool.

You can use any fabric you want, though I would suggest a heavier fabric.  It could be harder to rip it, but worth the look and feel, for sure!

I've include affiliated links for some items I used for this project or similar products.  If you click the link I get a small commission.  The price does not change at all for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• Alte New Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Blick Acrylic Paint
  

 

Have you ever considered using fabric?  Have you tried it?  Is is something you absolutely adore?  Comment below!

Stamps and stencils

I really like the first layer of this tag and I'm really curious how it will turn out.

I've include affiliated links for items I used for this project or similar products, as well as other fun items I've included.  If you click the link I get a small commission.  The price does not change at all for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Blick Acrylic Paint
  

 

Any ideas on what I can add?  What do you think about the color combination?  Thank you so much for coming by!

Turning a WIP into a finished product

I'm very interested in seeing how this tag is going to work out.

I've include affiliated links for items I used for this project or similar products, as well as other fun items I've included.  If you click the link I get a small commission.  The price does not change at all for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Blick Acrylic Paint
  

 

Any ideas on what I can add?  What do you think about the color combination?  Thank you so much for coming by!

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow WIPI found a work in progress

I found a work in progress tag!  I love when I do that.  Play a whole bunch and then it's gets buried to be found later.  A new year's treasure hunt!

This tag is actually quite stiff to the touch.  It's covered in gesso through a stencil with some great colors added over the background pattern once dry.  Then I added more gesso through another stencil, after which I added paint through the same stencil and then outlined the letters with my Sharpie.  I also added some touches of orange on the edges.  I don't love the orange on the edge because it looks more brown.  Almost like rust.  I don't mind the rusty look at times, but I'm not sure how I'm feeling about this one.  It's definitely not done, so still some more work to do.

I've include affiliated links for items I used for this project or similar products, as well as other fun items I've included.  If you click the link I get a small commission.  The price does not change at all for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Blick Acrylic Paint
  

 

Any ideas on what I can add?  What do you think about the color combination?  Thank you so much for coming by!

Tea Time with a Dapper Octopus

I decided to turn this tag was quick and quirky.  The background I shared with you on a previous post.  I grabbed several items from my stash and then added some washi tape.

I turned a quick octopus I stamped into a dapper tea drinker.  I included some embroidery floss

I've include affiliated links for items I used for this project or similar products.  If you click the link I get a small commission.  The price does not change at all for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Sizzix Framelits Circle Die Set
• Tim Holtz Mini Metal Gears 
• Tim Holtz Metal Sprocket Gears
• Cross Stitch Embroidery Floss 
• Blick Acrylic Paint
  

 

 

 Comment below about your favorite part of my tag!  Thank you so much for coming by!

Tag Magic - A First Layer

Do you ever have a craft supply that maybe you don't use as often, and then you rediscover it's potential?  I've got a lot of supplies, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, except sometimes I end up neglecting a supply.  When I find the supply again, I wonder about getting rid of it because I do have some supplies that I haven't used in a long time and don't plan to use.  That could have happened to the stencil I used on this tag.  Thankfully, I didn't upon seeing the first layer on this tag.

Sometimes I find myself at a loss with color combinations.  Sometimes they work, other times they really don't and I get annoyed at having to start over.  However I was very glad to se this tag with the color combination on it.  It's not a usual combination, but I think it works really well.

I've include affiliated links for items I used for this project and others.  If you click the link I get a small commission.  The price does not change at all for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• The Crafter's Workshop Chevron Stencil
• Dina Wakley Chevron Stencil
• The Crafter's Workshop Rounded Stencil
  
• AlteNew Alphabet Die Set 
• Blick Acrylic Paint
• Teal Paint 
• Artist's Loft Orange Paint
• Liquitex Purple Paint 
  

 

Comment below about supplies you rediscover!  Thank you so much for coming by!

New Year, Time for a Refresh

Happy New Year!  How is yours going so far?  I know it's super early, and it can be resolution time.  I've notice everyone does something different.  Some do resolutions, some do intentions, still others make goals.  Which one are you?

I've done it a few different ways.  I know motivation is a big part of anything, regardless of the time of year.  And it can be overwhelming.  I've dealt with overwhelming.  It's a big challenge.  You can get stuck in your own head with circular thinking.  That's when you need to take a step back.  Not literally, but distract yourself.  Pull yourself out of that thinking , take a deep breath, listen to some music, or make some art.

 

The above tag is one found in a effort to take a deep breath and distract myself.  I was playing with a bunch of tags.  This one has a base of gesso, with some Dylusions color sprays spritzed through a stencil.  I don't know how the red bit came into being, but it's pretty cool.  It's a good base to work from.   And that's enough for me.

I've include affiliated links for items I used for this project or similar products.  If you click the link I get a small commission while keeping the price the same for you.  Enjoy the links and thank you for your support!

• Archival Black Ink 
• Tombow Markers
• Artist's Loft Markers
• Apple Barrel Mint Paint
• Sizzix Thinlits Framed Tags Die Set
• Sizzix Thinlits Stacked Deckle Frame Die Set
• Dylusions Color Spray London Blue
• Dylusions Color Spray Postbox Red
• Dylusions Color Spray Vibrant Turquoise
• Dylusions Stencil Boulders 
  

What kind of art do you do when you need to take a break?  Is there a certain type of crafting you're curious to try?  Let me know and have an awesome day!