HAPPY BIRTHDAY - MIXED MEDIA CARD - NBUS

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Hello, Crafty Mates!

NBUS: Image Stamp, Happy Birthday Die, Background Stamps.  

I am on another "No Buy" self-challenge, forcing me to use all the stuff in my stash that hasn't been touched since it was delivered to my mailbox! Of course, this isn't as dire as it sounds because I get five to ten promotional items a week, so it's not like I am suffering!😀 But I am saving money, and that is the real point. 

This card was created for a client who saw my mixed-media butterfly card on FB.

She asked if I could make a birthday card with a mixed-media background and the same color palette.

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Challenges Entered:

Never Been Used Schtuff

Links To Stuff I Used:

Prudiut Handmade Watercolor Paper

Happy Birthday Die

Distress Inks:

Broken China

Tumbled Glass

Salvaged Patina

Rusty Hinge

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

WHAT'S ON YOUR WORKDESK WEDNESDAY#822 - THE HUBSTER CAME THROUGH!

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Hello, Crafty Mates!

It's time for another WOYWW blog hop!  If you want to join us and share your desk and crafty week, hop over to Sarah's Craft Shed.  We will all meet you there!

The Hubster is the absolute best! While reorganizing my studio, I mentioned that the new storage bins for my stamp and dies crowded my layout workstation. I said I considered ordering shelves but realized they would be difficult to reach. Sunday, he dismantled a desk in his workshop (we had planned to donate it) and used the wood to create this neat bookcase to hold my bins. I was so surprised when he entered my studio with my new Bin Holder! He also fixed my table. It is still slightly warped but nowhere near as much as before he bolted everything down.  

BEFORE

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BLACKOUT ART CONTINUED!

I continue playing with the Blackout Art Technique. I used one of my EF to emboss this floral paper in my "throw-away" bin. These are the elements (at the moment) that I plan to use in my project.

The colors here are off just a bit. The ribbon is sort of an olive-green
 that perfectly matches the green in the paper. I plan to finish this tomorrow, but I am working on our income taxes. I must hurry and file while the IRS and the country still exist.

This is the card I created using the blackout panel from last week!

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Also on my desk are three sets of pastel oil painting sticks.   Next to it is another mixed-media card that I completed tonight. 

I look forward to visiting all my WOYWWers!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

IT'S ALL PERSPECTIVE: MIXED MEDIA STENCILS AND STAMPING - NBUS

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Hello, Crafty Mates!

I had to review a set of mixed-media stencils.  I always like to create projects with the products I review, so I decided not to treat these stencils differently!  I had no plan. I pulled a bunch of stamps and inks and went to the races!

NBUS: I used so many products that I had never before used.  As a matter of fact, the only stamp on this card that I used in the past was the "eye" stamp.  The background stencils had never been used.  They were the subject of my product review.

More stamping than I usually do on the inside of my cards!  These stamps had not been used!  I have had them for years!

I added Glossy Accents to the eye!  Such a cool effect!

I love these stencils!  There are eighteen in the pack for under $15.00.   I also own a set of floral mixed-media stencils from this company.  The quality is good, and the variety of designs is fantastic!

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Thanks For Stopping By!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

Links to Stuff I Used:

Abstract MM Stencils

Challenges Entered:

Never Been Used Schtuff

A PLACE TO START MARCH CHALLENGE: OPTIONAL TWIST: FAIRY TALES

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Hello, Crafty Makers!   

I love our March optional twist at A Place to Start!  That is the good news.  The bad news is that I couldn't develop a fairy tale card idea.  Not my thing.  I finally formulated an idea for a project, but I knew I would never get it done and ready to post by midnight.  I will post it to the challenge later in the week.  

Last week, I learned a new embossing technique called "Blackout" Art!

3D Embossing on Patterned Paper

I have tried many fun embossing techniques, and this "Blackout" technique is one of my favorites.  I chose a paper with a very subtle "Damask" background.  The method is super easy.  You deboss the pattern that you want to use in your design.  Then, you rub black ink (I used Memento Tuxedo Black) over your debossed image until you get the desired result. 

This is the panel after I added color to the center of the flowers and on a bit of the foliage.  I added another few coats of black to get  a more profound "blackout."  The damask design on the paper behaved like a resist, and the result was fantastic!

I used Glossy Accents to enhance the appearance of my Sunflowers! I planned to use a butterfly but wanted to at least make a "nod" to our optional twist theme, so I added this cute little fairy instead.

I'm happy! Please join us at A Place to Start for our March Challenge.  Anything Goes w/ Optional Twist: Fairy Tales!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

MIXED MEDIA BACKGROUND USING LEDGER PAPER

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Hello, Crafty Makers!

I created this card last week, Along with several other mixed-media projects!  I used some old ledger paper as the starting point for my background!  I was pleased with how this turned out!

I had large sections of paper left over to use on other projects!  I am toying with the idea of leaving the pages in the bound book and creating an art journal.  That might be super cool!  The sunburst page was made from a blank journal sheet.  I had a journal entry stamp in my stash so I used that.  The handwritten page is an old one from my business back in 1981!

This was the first card on which I used my waxed thread!  It is a nice way to add an organic element to my cards.  I have a lot of waxed thread, so...  My mushroom stamp is an NBUS item.  I may attempt to color it the next time I use it on a project!  This time, I added a few colored crystals.

Thanks for Stopping By!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday #821

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This post is late, late, late! I will come back later and clean it up. I just need to get my WOYWW pictures posted! What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday is a fun blog hop! The hop is hosted by Sarah over at Sarah's Craft Shed.

I have quite a few things on my desk today. I made a quick video to show you the goodies. Creatively, I am playing around with a technique called "Blackout Art" on printed paper. In simple terms, the process is to emboss on patterned paper and then rub black ink across the top!  

This is my first attempt. I added a little color to the flowers and a few stems. I do not know where I am going with this, but I love how this panel turned out! Even The Hubster was impressed!

I am off to get this posted to WOYWW! I will expand this post later today!

The "Goodies" On My Desk

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

Crafty Goodies Links:

Mixed-Media Texture Stencils:        

Resin Printing Baren

Globeland Clear Cat Stamps

Habbiful Easter Bunny Stamp

Silver Brush Limited Brush Cleaning Mat

Vereclue PH Neutral PVA Glue

Kwan Crafts - Alphabet/Numbers Stamps

Tyenaza Numbers Clear Stamps

PH PandaHall Numbers Stamps

Embrace This Moment - Butterfly and Mixed-Media Background

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I have so much fun learning how to create more interesting mixed-media backgrounds.  For now, I am staying with my blues and browns, but I plan to branch out and attempt more daring color combinations.  This project allowed me to use one of my favorite stamps and die sets. I found the set on AliExpress a few years ago.  The die set includes the full butterfly and the single-wing side view.  There are accompanying stamps for each die and four sentiment stamps!

I stamped the image onto my card face and onto a sheet of cardstock.  I die-cut the cardstock version and a piece of craft foam to place beneath the wing.  I used ink-smooching to color the wing before gluing it to the craft foam.  I used double-sided foam tape to mount the image.  The visual impact is fantastic!

I keep the inside simple!  I was happy to find this little butterfly in my stash!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

Become The Light - Handmade Watercolor Paper

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Hello, Crafty Makers

This card creation continues my efforts to become better at creating mixed-media projects!  I want to start art journaling, and the ability to create interesting backgrounds is key.  Since card fronts are a more miniature landscape than a journal page, they would be the best place to practice my mixed-media techniques.

I have fallen all the way in love with the technique of using black-and-white stamped images on my colored mixed-media backgrounds! The presentation is dramatic and visually pleasing!

Another "organic" technique I like is adding waxed leather thread to my projects.  I have almost 60 rolls of this thread (I use it for bookbinding), and I am always looking for new ways to use it!  This particular thread was a perfect match to the Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide Ink!   I was also fortunate to find that one of my wallpaper card scraps matched perfectly with the Rusty Hinge Distress Oxide.

My Challenge Blogs: 

613 Avenue Create: https://avenue613.blogspot.com  A Place to Start: https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com

Supplies: 

Handmade Watercolor Paper: https://amzn.to/41qHDKs 

48 Colors - Waxed Leather Thread: https://amzn.to/3XcVhhL 

Embossing Label Maker - https://amzn.to/4k7rsJv 

Butterfly Die and Embossing Folder: Tim Holtz Bigz Texture Fades (Retired) 

Distress Oxide Inks: 

Salvaged Patina: https://amzn.to/3EQNQqs 

Uncharted Mariner: https://amzn.to/4hRpL1o 

Rusty Hinge: https://amzn.to/4kbIPc3
Stamp Press: Bira Craft Stamping Platform: https://amzn.to/436FR2A

WOYWW #820 - MIXED MEDIA PROJECTS AND A CLEAN STUDIO

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Hello, Fellow WOYWW Hoppers!
And all my other visitors!

Background created using old 1981 Ledger Sheets!

(Thanks for the inspiration, Helen.)

Click here to join the hop at Sarah's Craft Shed!
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This is a photo-intensive post!  I managed to bring order to my space.  Of course, I must post photos!

I even managed to get my planning desk re-organized!

I have a doctor's appointment this morning, so I will make my rounds later!

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah!