A play with Ranger mediums...

I recently "inherited" this Teresa Collins tin box from my friend Karen.....and immediately played with some Ranger mediums to personalize my tin box. *winks*

Alcohol inks on the tin cover, crackle paint on the patterned paper and distress paints on the key charm....

And my fave MT tape ever! :)

I love that it has an old world feel to it....what do you think?

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10 mixed media card ideas

I love the effect of stencils and mediums on cards. Here are 10 mixed media card ideas! :)

Thank you Cath

1. Skip the patterned paper.

Sometimes the thought of having to match your mediums to your patterned paper scraps can be so off-putting. So, just play with mediums and embellishments.

The tone-on-tone background [light modeling paste with Prima mask on white cardstock] serves as your "patterned paper" in a subtle way. The gold embellishments coordinate without being too matchy matchy. And the red bloom, green leaves and bling embellishment cluster just draws the eye to the focal point.

Neon card for Let's Get Trendy Now!3

2. Try a little neon.

Too much neon can be a little scary. Use them in small doses for maximum impact.

A little texture with the corrrugated cardboard, pops of fun colours and patterned with the washi tape and a masked/misted backdrop for the focal point.

I love my Golden fiber paste

3. Go geometric

I love the abstract backgrounds created by residual mists. Add a little fiber paste with a geometric pattern stencil. The fiber paste dries to a semi-translucent finish for a cool textured background. 

When watercolour met washi

4. Mix up the textures.

Pull the colours from the background and throw coordinating embellishments in various textures...washi tape, feather, crochet bloom, pearls, sequins...for a unified look.

Here's your weekend pass

5. Let your embellishment cluster take center stage.

Create a statement by creating an embellishment cluster in the centre of your card. 

A really quick abstract card

6. Draw inspiration from stickers and washi tape.

The colours of the bold paint drips were pulled from the washi tape and sticker strip.

Zeus and Zoe party card

7. Use "white space" as a design element.

Apply light modeling paste with a stencil, spritz a little silver mist and create an embellishment cluster on top of it. The misted/textured background provides a shadow effect for embellishment cluster and the "white space" draws the eye to it.

Projects for Made With Love

8. Go for controlled mediums.

Too intimidated to try misting and splattering? Use crackle paints you can brush on and glitter glues on specific areas on your card. 

Mixed media card for Blue Fern Studios

9. Try a little wrapping tissue.

Scrunched up wrapping tissue creates incredible textures while remaining relatively flat. And when you spray mists, the inks seep between the creases and folds in really cool and unexpected ways.

Card for Lynnda

10. Echo the patterns.

The round fabric button and the floral charm mimic the misted stencil print for a cohesive pulled together look.

There you have it. 10 mixed media card ideas. Do you have a fave? Which technique would you be trying?

P/s: The cards are all linked to their original posts...

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How to: make a card in 10 minutes

Do you have days when you don't really want to pull out ALL your craft supplies but really want make something? That's when the prep work done previously can come to play... *winks*

1. Grab previously created background [residual mists on watercolour paper]--> 2 minutes

2. Choose a piece of scrap paper --> 2 minutes

3. Adhere patterned paper --> 1 minute

4. Choose a piece of trim --> 2 minutes

5. Adhere velvet scallop trim --> 1 minute

6. Choose a chipboard embellishment --> 1 minute

7. Add chipboard embellishment --> 1 minute

Playing along with CAS(E) this sketch.

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Looks can be deceiving...

Looks can be deceiving...especially when it comes to yummy food. *winks* This was what we discovered on the family vacation to Taiwan last year.

We weren't impressed when presented with the "bowl cake" [literal translation from Hokkien] but after adding all the condiments and tasting it, we had to give it a thumbs up! :)

Playing along with Let's Get Sketchy.

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Pie plate #4

Here is Plate #4 in my wall of decorated plates. It features my parents. The plates are actually different sizes but the backgrounds are done the same way to create continuity across the plates [torn-up old book paper, gesso and Faber Castell gelatos]. 

I love that everything on it comes from my "save-it-for-a-rainy-day" stash...

A really great way to use up those random bits and bobs...odd-size tulle, pearls bits, ice-cream stick, packaging material...:)

 [Click on the links to see the other decorated plates: plate #1, plate #2 and plate #3]

P/s: Happy weekend friends! :)

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How to: personalize a notebook

This year, I find myself enjoying simple projects that take less than 20 minutes. Without ruining my "perfectly" manicured nails...*winks* Like this personalized notebook.

I started with a Muji notebook made with recycled paper.

Then I measured and cut some Hambly overlay [yeah...time to stop hoarding them!].

Which I run through my Xyron 9" Creative Station for an even layer of adhesive.

Score at the spine and adhere to notebook.

Add some gaffer tape/washi tape at the spine for a pop of colour. Then finish with metal bookplate embellishment. Love how quick and easy this is. It makes a great last minute gift too! :)

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The story about my niece in my wig!

So last week when my cousins came over to celebrate Chinese New Year, we all had a fun time "dressing up" my niece Sophie...in my wig *LOL* and her fairy costume!

There were lots of giggling and photo-taking! :)

I created a "dreamy" backdrop for the photos with a little gesso + lace + star bling [Sophie-approved of course..she even chose the papers!]. 

Playing along with ScrapFriends.

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I love it when my "save-it-for-a-rainy-day" stash gets smaller...*winks*

I don't know about you but my "save-it-for-a-rainy-day" stash is getting smaller by the day! Okay, it might be self-delusion on my part...*LOL*

Check out that cute little stuffed pig...that came from an old scrunchie...[Yep...I still use a scrunchie..at home!*LOL*] 

And the little receipt envelope from my fave French restaurant got a  pretty makover with patterned papers. :) I just KNOW that my "save-it-for-a-rainy-day" stash is getting smaller. [Dubious music plays in the background..]

A 9x12 canvas featuring the Gangster Gang [aka nephews + niece] for LESSology Challenge #33: Happy Mail Day! :)

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Do I scrap too many food photos? *winks*

It does seem like I scrap way too many food photos right? *LOL* [And I only scrap travel food photos...]

I'm pretty adventurous when it comes to food. And it would be nice to look back at some of the yummy food I've eaten when I'm old and toothless right? *winls*

Fun with lots of scraps, washi tape and other Purple Pumpkin embellishments. :)

Based on the February Sketch challenge at Purple Pumpkin.

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