Archives for June 2011

Mixed Media Background Technique: Rubbing Alcohol

Mixed Media Art Tutorial

I used to look at mixed media art and think “How the heck did they get that background”.  I still do that often, but I have learned some techniques in my artful explorations that create some amazing effects.  Today I am bringing you a simple technique that utilizes rubbing alcohol, and gives drastic effects.  I hope you can tuck this in to your creative toobox.

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Announcing: The Blogger Networking Twitter Party!

Blogelina had such great success with our Blogger to WordPress Transfer Twitter Party, that we’ve decided to host another party!  The party is scheduled forThursday, June 23rd, from 9-10pm EST – and you’re invited!  We’ve got a lot of great prizes and a lot of fun lined upkeep reading for more details:

I am honored to be featuring, as my co-host for this Twitter Party, Angie , the blogger behind Many Little Blessings and creator of the Connections Network!

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Thrifty Thursday Week 28

 

Week 28 of Thrifty Thursday.  Not much to report today.  Macbook Pro shipped off to Apple for repair, so I am using a different machine.  It’s like wearing shoes on the wrong feet.  Not fun.  Oh how I miss you, Mac.  Please come back soon.

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Saved By Love’s Stumble Upon Linky Week 1

 

 

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Polymer Clay Father’s Day Keychain Tutorial

Polymer Clay Father's Day Keychain

This tutorial covers incorporating an image into a polymer clay keychain, making great personal gifts.  Total time is about 45 minutes.  The project is easy and perfect for those new to the world of polymer clay.

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Spray Paint and Tissue Transfer Crock Revamp

Finished Spray Painted Crock

I scored large at a recent community wide garage sale here in my hometown, so you are about to see many a thrifty find revamp here at SBLC.  This tutorial covers how I used spray paint and tissue paper transfer to transform this old cracked crock (which cost $3) into this vintage number plant holder.  Ridiculously easy, frugal to the max, happy crafter!

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Mixed Media Wall Art Part 3; Copper “2011” Tag

Copper Alcohol Ink Tag

Part 1 of this mixed media project covered the emboss resist technique used to create the layered appearance on the “M”.  Part 2 details how to use acrylic paints to make a faux metal frame, seen in this finished piece.  Today I will show you how to use alcohol inks on black cardstock to make a faux metal 2011 tag.  This technique produces a dramatic effect and takes only a few minutes.

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Mixed Media Wall Art Part 2; Faux Metal Technique

Faux Metal Effect On Frame
If you missed Part One of this 3 part series, check it out here.  This is a mixed media monogram wall art piece for a graduation gift.  Today’s tutorial will cover the technique I used to create the metallic textured effect on the previously black frame edge.  It is simple, quick and one of my favorite ways to repurpose old thrift store frames.  Grab your plastic grocery bags and join me.

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Mixed Media Monogram Wall Art Part 1; Embossing Resist Technique

Monogram Wall ArtThis is a project I did for a high school graduation gift.  There are three mixed media techniques involved in the making that I am excited to share.  I love how everything came together with this process.  I was told she likes blues, and zebra print.  I got the plain cardboard letter first and, no kidding, found the zebra print frame that fits perfectly… ready… at GOODWILL for $2.  I couldn’t believe it.  I had no idea what I was going to do with this lone letter, when out of the corner of my eye, I spied Mr. 12 inch zebra frame.  Unbelievable.  Happy Crafter.  Anyway… today I will show you the emboss resist technique I used on the “M”.  It is highly adaptable, and a great tool to have tucked away for interesting backgrounds in your mixed media pieces.

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