Video Tutorial & Giveaway: MIX15

Hello Blogosphere!

I’m hosting another Mix-Ability Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.com and I want YOU to join in! The Mix-Ability Challenge is here to show you that Mixed-Media is fun & easy!

The challenge is MIX15: Scene-It Scraps. I am challenging you to create a Scene Collage by using Gel Medium and Paper Scraps. You can read all about the challenge HERE!

I have a video tutorial for ya too:

Here are the cards:

As for the giveaway…

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft has kindly donated goodies for me to giveaway! Here are the goodies:

The prize package includes:

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Mix & Match Deluxe Waterbrush (1)

Mix & Match Green Gelatos Pack (1)

Faber-Castell Collage Papers (from Germany x 3)

Hero Arts Stamps & Framelits Dies (Bold Butterfly x 1)

To win, simply play along, upload your card to the MIX15 Gallery over at Splitcoaststampers.com, and leave a comment with a link to your creation! You have 2 weeks to play along, so the winner will be announced on May 24, 2013!

Hope you’ll play along!

Thanks for stopping by,

Tutorial & Giveaway: Mix-Ability Challenge Mix7

Hello Blogosphere!

I AM SOOOO EXCITED for today’s post!

Today, is FRIDAY, which means another Splitcoaststampers.com Mix-Ability Challenge! These challenges are designed to introduce mixed-media in a fun and approachable way! You can keep it easy or go a bit further outside your comfort zone, it’s UP TO YOU!

I am playing Challenge Hostess for MIX7, Splatter-ific. I’m challenging everyone to incorporate a Splatter Technique into your project! Please go visit the MIX7 Challenge Forum and Gallery, play along, and upload your project using keyword “MIX7“.

The Giveaway:

I have a fun prize package courtesy of Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft up for grabs! 1 lucky participant will receive the following:

–1 Collapsible Water Cup (MSRP $5.95)

–1 Mixed-Media Sampler Kit in Reds (MSRP $14.95)

–1 Gelatos & Clear Stamp Set in Blues (MSRP $9.95)

Giveaway Steps:

-In order to win this prize package, create a card inspired by the samples and/or video, upload it to the Splitcoaststampers.com Gallery using keyword “MIX7”, and then come back to this post with your link! I will announce the winner next Friday, March 21st!

Video Tutorial:

Here are some card ideas:

And, I asked the lovely Angie Blom and Latisha Yoast to help me out with even MORE ideas:

I hope you feel inspired to play along!!!

You have ONE week to be entered into the giveaway! Leave a link to your card in the “MIX7” gallery in the comments!

HAVE FUN,

Video Tutorial: Mix-Ability Challenge, Mix6

Hello Folks!

It’s that time again…time for another SUPER FUN SUPER EASY Mix-Ability Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.com! Mix6 challenges us to use Gesso on our background! I used the new BIG tubs of medium from Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft, Gelatos, a Stamper’s Big Brush Pen, and stamps from Hero Arts.

Of course I have a video tutorial for you:

Thanks for dropping by,

Materials: Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos (red cherry, lemon, blueberry), Stamper’s Big Brush Pen (black), Gel Medium, Gesso, Mini Mister, Collage Papers, Hero Arts Stamps (Hexagon Background, Essential Messages), Prima Rhinestones, Bazzill Card Shoppe cardstock

Video Tutorial: Mix-Ability Challenge, Mix5

Hello Blogosphere!

It’s that time…time for another Splitcoaststampers.com Mix-Ability Challenge! The mix5 challenge, Mask-erade Ball, challenges crafters to incorporate a bit or a lot of masking into their project! I’ve chosen to go the minimalistic route, as I often do 😉 I used my Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos to create a mist!

Here’s a video tutorial for you:

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you’ll play along 🙂

Materials: Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos (metallic mint green, cotton candy), Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper’s Big Brush Pens (light blue, black), Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos Mist Making Kit, Studio Calico Ampersand Mask & tiny stars wood veneer, Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Washi Tape, Mama Elephant Stamps (so breezy, starry night, cosmic stars)

Video Tutorial: Mix-Ability Challenge, Mix4

Hello Everyone!

It’s another Friday spent at the Splitcoaststampers.com Mix-Ability Challenge Forum!!!

This week, MIX4, challenges everyone to use water-soluble mediums and water to make color move! Hence, the challenge name, “Water You Doing”!

Close-up:

And, the video for your viewing pleasure:

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your weekend,

Materials: Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft – Tropical Gelatos, Stamper’s Big Brush Pens (Violet, Pink Madder, Chrome Green, May Green), Mister, Hero Arts Stamps- Everything Flower, Antique Engravings, Sweet Threads Labels, Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock (Marshmallow), Recollections Vellum, Baker’s Twine, Kaisercraft Gems, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Video Tutorial: Mix-ability Challenge Mix3

Hello Blogosphere!!!

What’s White and Read All Over???? Your current Mix-ability Challenge (mix3), that’s what! This week’s Mix-ability Challenge at Splitcoaststampers.com is to use Newsprint and transparent shades of red! If you make something, come for a chat in the Mix3 forum & upload your card to the Mix3 gallery by using keyword “mix3”!

Here’s a close-up of mine:

I also have a special video tutorial for you using the lastest and greatest from Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft:

Thanks for visiting,

Materials: Hero Arts Stamp Set & Sizzix Framelits Set (Butterflies #3), Sizzix Framelits Dies (Ornate #3), Hero Arts Stamp Set (Congrats), Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft (Stamper’s Big Brush Pens, Gel Medium, Blood Orange Gelato-50s Diner), Recollections Vellum, Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock (Marshmallow), Colorbok butterflies, Prima E. Pearls, Xyron vellum adhesive, 3G ATG adhesive, foam brush, American Crafts Zap! heat tool, mini brayer

Splitcoaststampers: The Dirty Dozen (eeeeeeeeeek!)

GUESS WHAT!!!!!!?

I still cannot believe this is happening…

I’m on the Splitcoaststampers Dirty Dozen Design Team!

I NEVER thought this would happen for me and I never thought it would happen in this lifetime!

The Dirty Dozen is the cream of the crop in the stamping community and I’m so honored to be apart of this!

EEEEEEEEEK!

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