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WDW Park Icons Canvas- Mixed Media

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It is no secret how much I love Disney and visiting Disney World is one of my favorite things to do! When I began my journey into fabric mixed media I just knew that I would need to create some canvases that paid homage to Disney World.

So I created these 4 canvases celebrating each of the 4 parks at WDW.

The first is a pretty pink castle, this is for the Magic Kingdom. It is hard to tell in the photo but there is a lot of glitter and shine on the canvas, especially on the white background.

Then there is EPCOT with an image of Spaceship Earth. This is one of my favorite rides, probably because it is slow and relaxing with lots of air conditioning, lol. Perfect break in the middle of a hot day in Florida, lol

Then we have MGM, no I am sorry Hollywood Studios, lol. I think I will always call it MGM. And I loved the giant sorcerer’s hat that was in the middle of the park for the longest time. I know they removed the hat, but I loved it so much and that reminds me the most of the park, so I thought I would use the hat to depict MGM.

Last but not least is the Animal Kingdom. I love going to this newer park and I have to say the new Avatar section is amazing!

Overall these were so much fun to create and reminisce about going to Disney and I am eager to start my next canvas!

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Liquitex gloss gel- https://amzn.to/2JZRSfq
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Finnabair Metallique https://amzn.to/2qJbRGn
Micro beads-https://amzn.to/2DD9opK and https://amzn.to/2B3KjSj
8×8 canvas https://amzn.to/2B3KmgX
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Blue Fabric Mixed Media Frame

October 12, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 0 Comments

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Have you ever finished a project and thought you were done only to realize that you weren’t? Well that is exactly what happened to me with this Blue Mixed Media Fabric Frame.

A little while ago I created the fabric frame and I thought it was pretty cute as is. If you missed that blog post you can catch it here: Fabric Frame

And the original frame was really cute and I did love it, but as I thought about it I thought it needed more. And by more, I mean a lot, lol. So I embellished it, and painted it some more. I love how it turned out and it is a personal choice how much or how little you add to your frame.

As you can see the original just has fabric and paint, but the embellished one has flowers, pearls, metal elements, and more added to the frame.

I clustered 2 groupings on opposite corners of the frame. I added a variety of elements to create interest and texture to the frame. If you know what photo you will be putting in the frame you can tailor the elements to the photo, I think that would look amazing.

After the gesso was all dry I painted over everything with Finnabari Sparks and Metallique paints. They were the same colors as the original frame and I thought that would help make it all cohesive.

The last step was adding splashes all over to really blend the original and the new elements together. I wanted it to look like I planned it all at once, lol.

I really like how this all came together. I love adding new elements on top of project I thought I had finished.

What project did you think you finished but went back later to add embellishments to? Share in the comments.

Affiliate Links (similar product if actual one can’t be found)

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Finnabair Sparks: https://amzn.to/2QNzIQb
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Summer Greeting Cards

July 11, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 2 Comments

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I just love the summer! Bright colors, warm weather, and sunshine! So when I saw the Bo Bunny Summer Mood Collections I knew I had to make some summer greeting cards!

This post is sponsored by Scrapbookcollections.com, a one stop shop for an entire Scrapbook Collection! Perfect way to get everything you need all in one place.

Recently I have become pen pals with my sisters and I really like to make handmade cards to send them. Writing each other has helped us learn more about each other as adults and I have really been enjoying it!

You can create both of these cards with everything in the kit, you will just need to add a blank card, and adhesive.

This first card I used the bright yellow paper for the background then added the pretty circle cut out in the middle.

I added accents and rhinestones to jazz it up and the flower in the middle is raised just a little bit with foam tape. You don’t want to add too many embellishments if the card is going through the mail, you don’t want it to arrive damaged.

This second card is not featured in the video, it is a bonus for my blog readers.

I took 2 different paper backgrounds and layered them together, then I added the typewriter from the Noteworthy pack. Then I added the flower to the corner. This is a perfect card to send to friends or family for almost any occasion.

I think both cards turned out really cute and I am excited to send them to my sisters. And I am excited to create even more creations from this adorable scrapbook kit!

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Easy Fabric Frame DIY

April 23, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 2 Comments

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Today I have a fun, easy fabric frame project for you. I am still on a fabric kick, I have so many ideas using fabric and I can’t wait to share them with you.

For this project I used fabric I got from Annie’s Fabric Club. This is not sponsored, but I really like the fabric I got, and I am looking forward to next month’s fabric. Here is the link to the club if you are interested in joining: https://www.creativequiltersfabricclub.com/

This is such a fun, easy project that only takes a few materials

Materials (with affiliate links):

Finnabair Sparks: https://amzn.to/2Eke0gk
Liquitex Heavy Gel: https://amzn.to/2Ek0OYS
Gloss Gel: https://amzn.to/2Kavekk
5×7 Frame: https://amzn.to/2K6SKih
Finnabair metallique: https://amzn.to/2qSRIhT

Instructions:

Gather all your material including the fabric and your frame. The frame should have a wide enough border that gives you plenty of room to add fabric. The color of the frame doesn’t matter a lot because you will be covering it in fabric.

To get started cut your fabric in strips that are a little wider than your frame. Spread heavy gloss gel on the frame. Coat your fabric strip in Gloss gel and add to frame, crinkling it up as you go. While everything is wet take the time to get all the wrinkles and texture you are wanting.

Take your time and make sure it looks like what you are going for. Before you let your frame dry clean up the edges and back with a baby wipe. Let the frame dry. Once dry you can leave it at this step if you want, or you can go on to the next step which is adding paint.

After the fabric dried (leaving it over night is best) I dry brushed on a Finnabair Metallique and a Finnabair Sparks paint to add some detail and sparkle. I really love her paints and they add that bit of interest that I am looking for. .

And that is it, the frame is done! These are so much fun and easy to make, I think I will be making a lot more as gifts this year.

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Dollar Tree DIY Easter Decor

February 28, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 0 Comments

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Can you believe that Easter is just right around the corner? Where is this year going? Anyway, I have a fun and easy Dollar Tree DIY Easter Decor project for you.

FTC Disclaimer:

I was compensated for this post. This post also contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.

So, to do this project you will need a few supplies, most of them can be picked up at the Dollar Tree.

Materials (affiliate links)

Dollar Tree Canvas: https://goo.gl/dJ5Yrq

Bulk Special Moments Frameless Canvas Art, 8.5 in. atcom
from: DollarTree

Grass: https://goo.gl/8JTRU6

Bulk Iridescent Easter Grass, 1.75-oz. Bags atcom
from: DollarTree

Large metallic eggs (can’t get the glitter ones online): https://goo.gl/Hncb5e

Bulk Colorful Fillable Metallic Plastic Easter Eggs, 6-ct. Packs atcom
from: DollarTree

Hot glue sticks: https://goo.gl/DDtoHT
Folk Art Paint: http://amzn.to/2BUvphO

Instructions:

First you will want to paint your canvas. I used a gold Folk Art paint. You can use any color you want, but it will take a few coats to cover up the canvas. You might not be able to find the exact canvas I am using, but look around they seem to always have some great choices for canvases, and you might want to experiment with different sizes.

Once your paint is dry you can add the grass. Take as much as you want and shape it into a nest shape and hot glue it to the canvas.

Then you add your eggs, add a single one in the middle, or a grouping of 3. If you can’t find any eggs look around for another spring related item that would fit on your canvas. Be creative and experiment with your center piece.

These are just so cute when they are all finished. These would look great in a grouping of 3. Also, this would be a fun project for kids or a church group. There are so many great options for these canvases.

What Easter project are you working on?

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Altered Bottle for Bath Soaks

November 28, 2017 / TakeTimetoCreate / 3 Comments

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With the holidays approaching it is important to take time to relax and a bath is perfect for relaxing! I made these altered bottles for bath soaks which look great in your bathroom!

They are easy to make and they can also make a perfect handmade gift, or you can sell them at a craft fair.

For this project find a really great bottle. I found mine at Who Give a Scrap. It is on on the larger size, that worked perfectly for me. Make sure it has a lid and that you clean it thoroughly.

Once the bottle is clean and dry add your embellishments. I added burlap and lace around the bottle to start.

Then I added a lot of flowers and beads to create the look I was going for. You can add flowers, buttons, keys, and found objects. Anything would look great on the bottle.

Once it was all decorated I added the bath salts and the cork. Now I have a great gift, or even something for me.

How do you try and relax during the holidays?

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DIY Dollar Tree Snowflake Christmas Decoration

October 31, 2017 / TakeTimetoCreate / 2 Comments

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I was compensated for this post. This post also contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.

Christmas is just around the corner and I am getting excited! I love to make my own decorations, the glittery the better, lol.

Dollar Tree is the perfect place to get supplies to make your own decorations, like these Snowflakes I made.

These snowflakes are so easy to make and they look so cute hanging on your wall.

Materials Needed (affiliate links):

- Large Glitter Snowflakes https://goo.gl/WrxYig
  
  from: DollarTree
Tulle (or you can use Glitter Mesh from Dollar Tree) https://goo.gl/PrmGRS
Poinsettia Flowers: https://goo.gl/J3Q9gr

Bulk 5-Stem Christmas House Glittered Poinsettia Bushes, 13 in. atcom
from: DollarTree

Winter Hat: https://goo.gl/fW7Qkr
Christmas Lantern: https://goo.gl/HQYmNa
Glittery Church: https://goo.gl/vAq8B5
Christmas Present: https://goo.gl/RtZsbd
Glittery Angel: https://goo.gl/u5zWyn

Instructions:

Start with your glittery snowflake and add some tulle as a base layer. Or you can add glitter mesh, or ribbon, or lace, anything really. You just want to make sure you have an anchor for your focal point. Glue the tulle on with hot glue.

Then you want to glue on your focal point to the center of the snowflake

Then you glue on accents and decoration all around your focal point. Poinsettias, floral picks, beads, jingle bells, and small ornaments work great for this step. Anything will work, you just want to fill up the empty spaces and make it full and festive.

There you go, nice and easy and they looks so festive and glittery. A grouping of the snowflakes would look really great on a wall, or it could be the perfect gift!

I thought it would be fun to show you some other variations I created. I just love making these, I can’t seem to stop, lol

What Christmas decorations do you make?

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DIY Halloween Floral Mickey Mouse Ears

September 27, 2017 / TakeTimetoCreate / 2 Comments

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DIY Halloween Floral Mickey Mouse Ears! What more do you need for a trip to Disney World?

As many of you already know, I love Disney! It is my happy place and I love being able to go. In Oct I will be crocheting with the Crochet Crowd at Disney World! I am so excited!

As I get ready for this awesome adventure I decided I needed new Mickey Mouse ears! I like to make a pair for each day I am there, so get ready to see more ears, lol.

This first pair uses black eyeball roses from the dollar store. They are so cute and since I will be there during Halloween, these ears will be perfect!

DIY Halloween Mickey Mouse Ears

This is a pretty easy project, which is great because I will need to make a few, lol

Materials:

Headband (I found a pack on eBay)
Thick foam
Felt
Hot Glue
Roses
Combs
Ribbon
Mickey Ear Template (I found mine here: Template)

Instructions:

Cut out your template, save it when you are done in case you want to make more ears

DIY Halloween Mickey Mouse Ears

Cut some felt in the shape of your ear template.

DIY Halloween Mickey Mouse Ears

To help thicken up your ears add some thick foam to the center of your ears. The flowers need a little help stabilizing.

DIY Halloween Mickey Mouse Ears

Hot glue your foam and felt to your headband. Be mindful of the placement, you don’t want your ears too close together and not too far apart. Then I added ribbon along the edge to cover up the foam.

Now it time for the fun part, hot glue your roses on to your ears. I used 6 bundles of roses from the dollar store. (4 were ones with eyeballs and 2 were just plain black roses) Go to town filling you ears with roses. I do the front and backs when I make ears, I think they turn out nicer that way. Add spiders and any other spooky element you want.

I did add some hair combs to the headband to help keep it on my head. They are not heavy, but the combs help them stay on your head.

Now you are ready to rock your new ears! This is a big, bold look that will be perfect for Disney!

DIY Halloween Mickey Mouse Ears

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Sunflower Mixed Media Canvas

September 23, 2017 / TakeTimetoCreate / 7 Comments

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Fall is in the air and I am just loving it! I especially love seeing all the sunflowers, they are my favorite flowers! They are so pretty, and bright. Seeing all the sunflowers I was inspired to make a Sunflower Mixed Media Canvas.

Let me tell you how I made this canvas!

First I started with a canvas board and covered it with different ribbons (I adhered it with modeling paste), then I covered it all with black gesso.

Sunflower Mixed Media

I painted the canvas with a few different shades of blue acrylic paint. I loved how it looks like a sky, but it was a little bright, I did end up toning it down by the time I was finished.

Now it is time to add all the goodies!! I had this pack of rusty nails that I found in my Grandpa’s shop, I couldn’t pass up this great texture. (be careful if you are using rusty nails, I wore gloves and washed my hands often)

I added book pages, burlap, other metal items, flowers, hinges, clear round dots, keys, brads, hot glue, and anything else I could find. Just use what you have in your stash and around the house. I adhered it all with modeling paste (I tinted the paste with some brown acrylic paint).

Sunflower Mixed Media

Once everything was all dry I primed the elements with clear gesso then I sprinkled mica powder on (yellow in the flowers, green in the grass and stems, and blue in the sky) I added water to activate it and I loved the look. Once that was all dry I dry brushed acrylic paint all over to add more color and details.

I am in love with how it turned out! I used such a random assortment of products, I will list them all below for you. As always, let me know if you have and questions on this project.

Sunflower Mixed Media

Materials used: (affiliate links)

Canvas board http://amzn.to/2hoKPis
Lace
Black and clear gesso http://amzn.to/2wJkt5t and http://amzn.to/2jTVczg
Rusty nails (if you don’t have rusty ones you can paint them, here is a link to some paint) http://amzn.to/2xwrmWB
Metal elements http://amzn.to/2wI7Ebv
Flowers http://amzn.to/2wIRm1W
Mica Powders http://amzn.to/2xvPxUQ
Metallic Acrylic Paint http://amzn.to/2xvUjlp
Art Stones http://amzn.to/2xvU5e3
Clear stones http://amzn.to/2hpK2Oh
Burlap
Book pages
Buttons http://amzn.to/2jQyCaM

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Hot Air Balloon Art Journal Page

September 20, 2017 / TakeTimetoCreate / 3 Comments

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Lately I have been getting back to my Art Journal and I have been in love! It is so great to get back to painting and creating without worrying about selling it (I have been doing a lot of craft fairs lately).

If you follow me on You Tube you probably have already seen my time lapse video of my journal page, but in case you didn’t here is the video:

I used a lot of material that I had on hand, which is fun to use what I have.

Materials: (affiliate links)

Dylusions Journal: http://amzn.to/2xjf5EE
Folk art metallic paints (color: Champagne, Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine, Ice Blue): http://amzn.to/2yoA8V8
Finnabair Brushes: http://amzn.to/2wDYXtX
Circle Stencil
Autumn Leaves Clear Stamps, Swirls v:1 by Rhonna Farrer: http://amzn.to/2ynupyD
Ranger Archival Ink: http://amzn.to/2hfamL0
Clear acrylic block
Hot air balloons from a magazine
Tim Holtz chat stickers: http://amzn.to/2fBAgIZ
Daler Rowney Matt Medium
Faber Castel gelatos: http://amzn.to/2wtM9uX
White acrylic paint
Resin dot stickers (from the dollar store)
Graphic pen: http://amzn.to/2ymn16N
White gel pen: http://amzn.to/2wuBXlQ

Instructions:

I started with my Dylusions Creative Journal from Ranger. I love this journal it is big and the paper is thick and doesn’t warp when I add a lot of paint and mediums on it.

I painted light blue all over and while it was still wet I painted dark blue on then layered the champagne color on top. I didn’t blend it all together, but kept the colors a little separate with a little blending.

Completly dry that layer before going on to the next step. The back ground was nice but it needed more texture, so I stenciled in some circles using the dark blue and a teal color.

Once that was dry I stamped swirls on top with archival in . They don’t have to be perfect, in fact I think it all looks better when things are not exactly perfect.

While that is all drying I cut out some hot air balloons I found in a magazine and adhered them down with matt medium.

The journal page was starting to look better but it needed a little bling, so I added some resin dots I found at the dollar store and I added some great quotes from Tim Holtz Big Chat stickers. (I love these stickers!)

Then I splashed white acrylic paint on the page and then went around the edges of the balloons with a black gelato.

For the final touch I outlined major elements with a white gel pen.

Art Journal pages are so much fun!

What is your favorite journal to work in?

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