This month over at the Mixed Media Card Challenge, we have a wonderful theme which would fit any card, for any occasion. I absolutely am in love with painting sky backgrounds and I thought I would do that for this challenge. This background was painted using multiple shades of blue, black and white Dylusions paint. … More March Mixed Media Card Challenge
February is the month for love. This is my favorite month to make cards. Over at the Mixed Media Card Challenge Blog, the challenge is to use red with optional element hearts. For this challenge, I made a simple yet striking “Love” card. The background paper has brown distress ink’d edges which I also added … More February Challenge
Happy New Year everyone! I cannot believe it is 2016 already. I hope this year greets you with joy and love in your heart. This month on the Mixed Media Card Challenge blog our theme is “Beginnings” with optional element sequins. How fitting for the new year. To me, when I think “beginnings” I think … More Bridal Shower Card
Happy December everyone! I cannot believe how fast time is flying by. I am posting a little late this month because I got caught up in the Thanksgiving rush but alas here is my card for this month. The theme is Celebration with optional vellum. This card was made using the gorgeous new line from … More December Mixed Media Card Challenge
Woah, Is it November all ready? Crazy how time can just fly right by. This month on the Mixed Media Card Challenge we have a lovely challenge board. Family with optional element arrows. This theme can be interpreted in so many ways, in so many styles. For this theme, I went a little darker in … More November 2015 Mixed Media Card Challenge
Hello and happy October. This time of year has got to be my all time favorite. I am always inspired by the rich colors as I step outdoors here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. This month on the Mixed Media Card Challenge blog, the inspiration board is giving me so many ideas that I can … More October 2015 Mixed Media Card Challenge
Hello all, today I am back with a new challenge from the Mixed Media Card Challenge. This months theme is For this challenge, I wanted to focus on some gorgeous Marion Smith Designs: Junque Gypsy papers I recently picked up from Nani Ke Ola. I didn’t add too much texture to the background like I … More September Mixed Media Card Challenge
Is it August already? Where has the time gone? The summer months just seem to fly by too quickly. I am back in the craft room today getting my fingers messy with ink and different mediums for the August Mixed Media Card Challenge Blog. I find that crafting with butterflies in the summer months comes … More August 2015 Mixed Media Card Challenge
My to-do list today included making a card using an old technique I haven’t used in years. DIY crackle background, made by layering acrylic paints and mod podge. I love this effect. This card goes well with a few of this months challenges. I will be submitting this to Creative Embellishments May Challenge as well … More Shabby/winged mixed media card
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