Art and the Kitchen Sink: mixed media

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Something brewing...

I have a project brewing... Here's a little look to feast your eyes on!

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

Friday, January 26, 2024

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!

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

Friday, January 19, 2024

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!

Friday, January 12, 2024

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!

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

Thursday, January 11, 2024

More WIPs...

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

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

Friday, January 5, 2024

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!

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

Thursday, January 4, 2024

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

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

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

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!

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

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

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!

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!

Sunday, December 31, 2023

Finding Something Forgotten

By now you might be enjoying yourself at a New Year's Eve party. Maybe you're relaxing in your jammies at home. Maybe the littles are trying to convince Mom and Dad to let them stay up until midnight (c'mon, it's only one night out of the year...). Or the bigger ones are up and you're playing game together while you await the ball drop. However you celebrate New Year's, I hope it's a wonderful, happy, healthy, and prosperous one for you and your whole family.

Have you even set out to clean or organize something and find something forgotten? I did. I was trying to clean out my supplies and discovered a huge pile of tags in all different stages of play. So I thought I'd share one with you tonight.

I know, it looks super busy. And it is, but if you look close you can identify all the layers. It started with a bunch of stamping with Archival Black Ink. Then I used a Sakura Moonlight pen with a stencil, and then a red paint marker to fill in the lines left by the stencil. And I used a blue paint marker and a Sharpie to make the border.

Is it done? I don't know. I'm still deciding. What would you do?

What do you like about this tag? Is it done? What would you add? Let me know in the comments! Have an awesome day!

Thursday, December 28, 2023

A Time to be Merry

The week between Christmas and New Year's can be a little strange. Do you get that feeling? It's still holiday time, but many of you are probably back to work. Do you like it quiet during this time or do you prefer loud and lots to do?

I'm in a weird spot, though I don't mind the quiet. Not as much rushing around and it can be a nice time to relax. Not that I mind getting together with friends and family. And parties in between can keep the winter blues away.

Are you looking for something to add some punch to your art? I actually have two ideas: tags and frames. I love using both in my artwork. They're easy and have that something extra that can compliment your creation!

I'm entering my ATC into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Creative Fingers Challenge #268

I found a forgotten piece of patterned paper that I played around with and cut it up into a bunch of ATCs. This one has some scribbles from markers and pens, then I added some paint through some stencils. I added a little die-cut frame, a tag I cut from that same patterned paper experiment, a funky star that I die-cut from a gelli print, a piece of washi tape, and a plastic star from my stash.

See anything you like about this ATC? Let me know in the comments! Have an awesome day!

Monday, December 25, 2023

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

I'm enjoying the holidays with my family, so I set this up beforehand. I hope everyone enjoys the holidays with family and friends!

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Enjoy! Let me know what you think in the comments and have a great day!

Saturday, December 23, 2023

ATC Let It Snow

One thing that many people might say the holidays need is snow. Or at the very least the winter season. Others can do without snow. I love the look of snow myself. There's something magical about it. The world is fresh and full of possibilities.

This ATC brings the magic of snow with some charm and a cuteness factor.

I'm entering my ATC into the following challenge

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

The background is from the long forgotten patterned paper project. There was already the stamping and I added some yellow paint through a The Crafters Workshop stencil. I glued all my layers together after I stamped and cut out my polar bear.

Please let me know hope you like the ATC! Let me know what you think in the comments and have a great day!

Thursday, December 21, 2023

A splash of orange

I wanted to share another look at my developing underpaper. It's all about layers and marks.

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Enjoy! Let me know what you think in the comments and have a great day!

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Underpaper sneak

Please enjoy a peek at my underpaper from what I've been working on.

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Enjoy! Let me know what you think in the comments and have a great day!

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

ATC-Lit

Do any of you struggle with using certain things in your crafting? Maybe you're working on tieing that perfect ribbon. Perhaps you have a stamp or stamp set that you're still trying out in different ways. Or maybe you hoard some supply, like patterned paper, waiting for the perfect project that seems to never come.

For me, it's animals. Despite having some images in my arsenal, I still struggle to use the images in my creations. I like certain styles, funky, weird, creepy; I'm not one for the cutesy images. Absolutely nothing wrong with other styles, just not my cup of tea.

I'm entering my ATC into the following challenge:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

The background is from the long forgotten patterned paper project. I added some red paint through a Dylusions stencil. I added some punchinella, embroidery floss, and a button from my stash. I glued all my layers together after I stamped, colored, and cut out my polar bear. Letter stickers gave me my title, and a Sharpie pen for the doodles.

Please let me know hope you like the ATC! Let me know what you think in the comments and have a great day!

Sunday, December 17, 2023

A discovery

Ever been playing around with something and weren't quite done with it as is? You plan what you can do with a and then it sits?

That happened to me.

I rediscovered some patterned paper that I played with and then didn't used for some reason. I'll explain tomorrow, but there are some peeks at what I did. Enjoy!

Saturday, December 2, 2023

Fa la la la

Hey everyone! Happy Saturday, for a little longer anyway. I have a really cool tag to share with you for the holiday season.

There's quite a bit going on with this tag, and it's really cool. I had been experimenting with my supplies and used the tag as a mop up page of sorts. Then I added another layer and got stuck. It can be difficult, even when playing, to do a step, then not know the direction you want to go in. That was where I was. I liked certain parts and didn't want to cover those up, but I still needed to do something. Have you ever had that happen, when creating art or in real life?

I'm also entering my tag into the following challenge:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

I also have to remember I have a LOT of supplies. So there's no wrong answer, it's more about how you're feeling. So the tag had some Dylusions Calypso Teal and Postbox Red smeared on it, then I used some of a mixture of Liquitex Gesso, Liquitex Bright Aqua Green, and Ranger Gel Medium and pushed through my Dylusions Trees stencil.

I used Archival black ink with a Dylusions corner arrow stamp. The left side scallop border is from a gelli print done long ago. Then I grabbed other goodies to add to my tag. Some legs from a Dylusions stamp set that I colored with Tombow and Artist's Loft markers. Alphabet stickers, a wood chip, a yellow chipboard star and two star stickers later my tag seemed to be ready. I did raid my ribbon collection for trims that would work well with this tag. I think I found some nice ones!

Please let me know what you think in the comments!

Friday, December 1, 2023

Sneak peek

A quick peek at my next project...and there's even a lot of stuff in this little peek, but I'll save the rest for later.

Just know that even in this sneak, I used a combination of paint, gesso, and gel medium, whew!

I've included affiliate links to many of the products I've used or similar products, which means if you use the links to make a purchase, I make a small commission with no price increase for you. I really appreciate your support.

I hope you like the little peek! Please feel free to let me know in the comments!

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

One of Those Butterfly Days

Ever have one of those days? You can't quite put your finger on it, maybe you can't put a name to it, but you just have this feeling. Maybe it's an off day. Maybe it's a good day where you forgot about everything for a little bit. Maybe it's a day when something unexpected happened. There's so many different aspects that can be covered. And that's how life is at time.

I didn't love this ATC or the batch, and when you do batch work, that happens. Even if you like the whole group or get a whole group done, one or two might not work out exactly how you like and you have to adjust them.

In this case, I grabbed some kraft paper that I had used as underpaper for previous projects and ripped a section that I glued to the ATC and trimmed off the excess to give a new background. This background has spots of paint as well as ghost images from stamps and leftover gesso from cleaning a stencil. I don't clean my stencils when I use paint with them. So many of my stencils are a riot of color from being used often with different shades of paint over the years. Gesso, however, is artist's primer, and like other mediums, like clear gel or texture paste, gets cleaned off stencils right away so the stencil can continue to be used.

In this case I used a white water-based Sharpie paint marker for most of the doodling. I also used a Uni Posca Paint Marker in Emerald Green and a Molotow One4All Shock Blue paint marker. And for some fun, I added a piece of washi tape and a couple heart stickers made into a butterfly.

I'm entering my ATC into the following challenges:

Krafty Chicks Challenge

Creative Fingers Challenge

Do you ever have one of those days? A day you just want to head off the rails and do something fun and different? Please feel free to let me know in the comments!