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Mixed Media Glitter Globe

June 22, 2021 / / 3 Comments

Hello Everyone

Have you ever had a project that just didn’t turn out exactly how you thought it would? That is what happened to me with this globe. I really didn’t like how the text looked (there was a quote on the globe that said “Follow that dream”) so I decided to add flowers and mixed media elements. 

 

Being adaptable while creating is imperative. Things don’t always turn out how we envision them, but if you are adaptable then you can create something even better.

glitter globe

I have to say, I am even more pleased with the flowers and butterflies that I added. I am glad that I could change my direction and try something different. The result is even better than my original vision. 

glitter globe

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Broken Voices Mixed Media Art Piece

April 7, 2021 / / 4 Comments

Hello Everyone.

It has been a while since I posted. I have been working on some new things, different than what I usually do. I have some standard things in the works as well, but I am expanding as an artist and I want to share my journey with you. 

I have been exploring and trying new things and really pushing my boundaries. I am excited to show you what I have been doing.

This first piece is called Broken Voices. 

Broken Voices Mixed media art piece

This piece was a labor of love, it took me many months to complete. to me it reflects all the voices in my head that are telling me things. Like you aren’t good enough, the doubts, the anxiety, and depression. The voices are broken and loud. The glass around me breaks. But I have to remember who I am and I shine out from the broken glass. I straighten my crown and remember who I am. I may have broken voices telling a lot of things, but my essence will shine through.

I have a video up on my channel with a time lapse of me creating the piece

This piece was good for my creativity and I am excited to make more. This is the first in a series that I will share with you

Broken voices mixed media art piece

Broken voices mixed media art piece

Thanks for coming along on this journey and I can’t wait to see what is next

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Fall/Christmas 2 Sided Canvas

November 25, 2020 / / 0 Comments

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As I get busy decorating for the holidays I find that I gravitate towards dual purpose decorations. So that is why I made this 2 sided canvas. Once side is for the fall or Thanksgiving and the other is for winter or Christmas, whatever you want on either side. It was fun to make and not too difficult. 

Check out my video for all the details. 

This would be fun to make for spring and summer, or St. Patrick’s day and Valentines day. There are unlimited variations, I think I will make more this coming year. 

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DIY Rock Chip Mirror

November 6, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Hello Everyone!

It has been way too long since I have posted. I apologize for such a lengthy absence. 

I am back today with a fun rock chip mirror. I have been seeing these all over Pinterest and I just knew I had to make one for the master bedroom 

The video goes over how I did it in detail. 

It did take a while with gluing all the little rock on, but once I got in the groove it seemed to go pretty fast. I decided to make it into a candle holder rather than hang it as a mirror, but either option will work great. 

This would be fun to do in different colors for different holidays, or a wonderful gift to make. 

DIY Rock chip mirror

DIY Rock chip mirror

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Paint Splashes Art Journal Page

January 30, 2020 / / 1 Comment

What better way to end my Sisterhood of the Traveling Art Journal than with paint splashes! This project was so much fun to be a part of, and I think I would do it again in the future.

This turned out so bright and fun and a perfect way to express my love of art. This is an easy page to create, and it would be cute as a card or a scrapbook page. 

Art Splash Art Journal

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Mixed Media Dishwasher Signs

November 6, 2019 / / 2 Comments

What do you do when your clean/dirty dishwasher signs are destroyed by your cat? Well you make a new one, of course, lol. This time, instead of a simple paper sign, I decided to make a mixed media sign.

These were super fun to make and they look great in the kitchen.

Dirty dishwasher sign
Dirty Dishwasher Sign

The dirty side was fun, I painted with black gesso and added metal flowers and elements along with some Finnabair waxes. I like how it looks a little dingy and grungy. Perfect for the dirty side. 

Clean Dishwasher Sign
Clean Dishwasher Sign

I wanted the clean side to look bright and clean looking. So I used white gesso and pretty Prima Marketing flowers to create a bright sign. 

Clean and Dirty Dishwasher Signs
Clean and Dirty Dishwasher Signs

I adhered them together with a ribbon in the middle and hung it on my kitchen all above the dishwasher. I think this was the perfect solution to let everyone in the house know what is going on with the dishwasher. 

I love how this turned out! I think I will make a few more signs for around the house. 

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Recent Collage Art Journal Pages

October 11, 2019 / / 4 Comments

Hello everyone!

It has been a while and I wanted to show you the recent art journal pages I have been creating for the Brooklyn Sketchbook Library.

I have really enjoyed doing a collage on all the pages. The first one I want to show you is space shuttle bird collage. I reused some pieces from a previous collage and created this page. You can see the tutorial here:

I really love how this one turned out, a little funky and a little cute.

The other page I wanted to show you is this Egyptian Butterfly cat collage page. This one is a little weird, but really fun to create. Here is the video:

Butterfly cat collage
Butterfly Cat Collage

Both of these pages were super fun and I am excited to create the last few pages in this book. There is a certain amount of freedom with collage art and I love exploring this art style.

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Iceland Art Journal Page

August 28, 2019 / / 2 Comments

Hello Everyone!

I am so excited to show you today the Iceland Art Journal Page I created for the Sisterhood of the Traveling Art Journal. The Sisterhood project is coming to a close with only a few more journals to play in. I am sad that this is almost over, but excited to see what is next on the horizon.

This was a really fun page, it is my getaway place. Iceland has a special place in my heart. We have traveled there on two separate occasions and it was magical both times.

Iceland Art Journal Page
Iceland Art Journal Page

The beatuy of the country just amazes me. From the volcanoes, to the water falls, to the hot springs, to the glaciers the country is just amazing

Iceland Art Journal Page

Iceland Art Journal Page

It was fun to create this page using the photos as the main focal point. I wanted the mixed media elements to be on the simpler side, and not take the attention from the photos.

Iceland Art Journal Page

Iceland Art Journal Page

This was fun and I am excited to see what the next journal’s theme will be.

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Mixed Media Fabric Pendants

June 7, 2019 / / 9 Comments

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Exciting news! I got published! I am so excited, I sent my pendants to Belle Armoire Jewelry Magazine and got in the June issue!

I love this magazine and it was a huge honor to be included with all the other wonderful artists. I was thrilled to see the magazine at Barnes and Noble!

In the magazine I showed off the fabric pendants that I love to create. So, in the video I showed you how to create these pendants. You can also find them in my Etsy shop.

Picking up the magazine at Barnes and Noble
Picking up the magazine at Barnes and Noble

These pendants are great to feature fabric that important you, or just really pretty. They are not too complicated, and are unique when done. No two pendants look the same.

To create the pendant just cut some fabric a little larger than the pendant. Add E6000 to the pendant then soak the fabric in Gloss Gel. Once the fabric is coated wrinkle it up and squish it into the pendant.

Fabric pendant
Fabric pendant

For the finishing touch I add some acrylic paint on the top after they are dry and that adds just the right amount of sparkle and interest.

Once the acrylic is dry it is ready to be worn. The gloss gel really helps the fabric hold its shape. These are so much fun to make, what fabric would you use to create one of these?

Fabric Pendant
Fabric Pendant

You can find the magazine at Barnes and Noble and online here: https://stampington.com/belle-armoire-jewelry

You can find me on Etsy at my shop: Take Time To Create

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Easy DIY Cards

May 15, 2019 / / 0 Comments

Hello Everyone!

Recently I realized that I ran out of card! I know, I know, how did that happen? So I need to make some new ones and I thought I would show you what I made.

I am still trying to use items in my stash, so I started with old dictionary pages and went from there.

Handmade cards
handmade cards

I used paper from my stash and embellished with stamps, ink, washi tape, and stickles.

The result is 3 fun, and easy cards to make and to send.

handmade card
Handmade card

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