January 22nd, 2015
Inside: the best techniques o cover and paint chipboard for a great look for your project. I’m a control freak… and I don’t like to be dictated to in life or in my crafts. That means that I always prefer making or painting my own embellishments instead of using something bought that someone else decided what color it will be. So whenever I use chipboard on a project I like using bare shapes and cover or paint them myself to match its style and color to my project. MAKING PROJECTS WITH CHIPBOARD Chipboard is a versatile material to use in craft projects of almost any kind. It can add texture and dimension to a scrapbook page, a mixed media canvas or an altered box. When it comes bare you can customize its color and texture to match it to any project you’re working on. To find out more about how to work with it …
January 18th, 2015
Inside: how to use pastels in art journaling I was never afraid to get my fingers dirty just the opposite I love it! It always seem like a medal of honor for my hard work making my art journal pages. One of my favorite tools in making art journal pages are pastels because I can get unique results and dirty fingers… WHAT ARE PASTELS Pastels come in the shape of sticks, similar to crayons, and comprised of pure powdered pigments blended with a type of thickening agent such as animal glue to bind them together. They are available in several types and are an exciting medium for beginners as they can be used with little preparation. They dry almost immediately, meaning there is a short wait for your final creation. Mostly, they are applied by hand – a functional and favored feature, allowing real control for creativity. A real bonus for those starting is that …
December 16th, 2014
Inside: how to make an old cd into a cherished mini album Raise your hand if you have old cd’s in your house and many of them. Now that we use other technologies to listen to music those old cd’s are just not needed anymore. So the question is what to do with them? There are many old cd crafts you can make starting from coasters and clock to wall hangings and mini albums. WHAT CAN YOU MAKE FROM OLD CDS The types of arts and crafts you can make with old cds are almost endless. Here is what you need to conside: The circle shape is unique and can fit many projects like coasters, wall hangings and mini books Cd’s have a shiny mirror like surface that is fun and versatile You can break its shape and use the pieces for mosaic art or jewelry IDEAS FOR ALTERED CDS Mosaic projects like …
December 14th, 2014
Inside: how to make a one page wonder interactive mini album Sometimes I’m in a strange mood, on one hand I want to make a fun, original and complex project but on the other hand I don’t feel like taking out a lot of supplies and making a big mess. My solution… making a one page wonder interactive mini album! ONE PAGE WONDER INTERACTIVE MINI ALBUM This project is the highlight of mini albums! Not only does it have many pages and can fit at least 10 photos, but it has pockets and flaps AND it is made from only one sheet of double sided cardstock. Making all these pages and interactive elements from only one piece of 12″ x 12″ cardstock requires careful planning, cutting and measuring. The best way to build it is with a detailed sketch. HOW TO MAKE AN INTERACTIVE MINI ALBUM FROM ONE PAPER Start …
December 7th, 2014
Inside: how to recycle tp rolls and empty cardboard boxes into a desk organizer I was recently asked by a fellow crafter to complete the sentence: “you know you are a crafter when: ___”. Well the answer for me was easy… when everything I see I immediately think how I can make it into something else and what kind of craft project I can make of it. This was true when I had to throw some tp rolls and empty cardboard boxes last week and I thought why don’t I make something out of them instead of throwing them away. So it happened I was in need of a new and improved desk organizer… RECYCLE TP ROLLS AND CARDBOARD BOXES When you’re a crafter and you care about the environment throwing away tp rolls and food packages seem like a terrible waste. That’s why recycling has become so popular and one person’s trash is another …
November 22nd, 2014
If you’re like me you really like easy and fun techniques to create striking effects. Well, this peeled paint technique is not new but it’s always great to use oth on paper and on canvas. In this Saturday MIXTRAVAGANZA video tutorial will be using this technique on a canvas. Start by covering the canvas with a paper to create your background base. If you’re using a double sided cardstock like me then check out the video to find out how to soften it with water and making it more flexible to work with so covering the canvas will be easy. Once the canvas is covered seal the paper with Gel Medium. Sealing the paper is very important for the next steps. If you’re doing this technique on paper the process will be exactly the same. In order to create the peeling effect, which is basically a resist technique, use Vaseline. Apply it to the areas where you want the paint …
November 16th, 2014
Inside: how to make fake snow for crafts and how to add it to a winter card I love winter! Unfortunately I live in a warm country so winter here amounts to a little rain and cool, but not cold tempratures. I wish we had some snow… But since we don’t, only on one mountain peak up in the north, I have to be satisfie with fake snow on my crafts and cards. DIY FAKE SNOW Apparently there is more than one way to make fake snow at home and you can usually need only two ingredients to make fake snow. Change the quantaties in accordance to what you need the fake snow for. Here are a few ways: Mix together equal quantities of cornflour and bicarbonate of soda. Once combined, gradually add a very small amount of water into the bowl and mix together until you reach a good consistency. Mix 2 1/2 cups …
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