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Mixed Media Glitter Globe

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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.

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.

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Globe https://www.hobbylobby.com/Home-Decor-Frames/Decor-Pillows/Accent-Pieces/Follow-That-Dream-Globe/p/80771731
Scotch create glue pen https://amzn.to/3gLwRak
Black glitter (similar) https://amzn.to/3qgrJ1h
silver glitter (similar) https://amzn.to/3zGuxsG
Frost glitter (similar) https://amzn.to/3vOu7gX
finnabair paint brush https://amzn.to/3j3MlZ8

Mixed Media Dishwasher Signs

November 6, 2019 / TakeTimetoCreate / 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.

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.

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.

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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Wood square (similar) https://amzn.to/2WK9G4I
Liquitex gloss heavy gel https://amzn.to/2pAL7ey
Black Gesso https://amzn.to/2JTqkd0
White gesso https://amzn.to/34tPCGg
Finnabair brushes https://amzn.to/2rcaVhf
Metal flowers (similar) https://amzn.to/33kpbCX
Metal stars https://amzn.to/34x5vf7
Brushed iron wax https://amzn.to/2WLYqop
Aged Brass wax https://amzn.to/33wzCmM

Hibiscus Flower Fabric Mixed Media

April 16, 2019 / TakeTimetoCreate / 0 Comments

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I have another fabric mixed media for you today. I am feeling like I need some spring, so I created this hibiscus flower fabric mixed media canvas.

It was so good to get back into my fabric mixed medias and this one turned out great.

I just used pink and green fabric as my base, this canvas didn’t need a lot of fabric colors to make it work.

The bold flower in the center works great with the green background. And the gold beads in the center off set the flower perfectly.

I love all the texture and interest you get when using fabric. It makes the flower come alive.

If you want to recreate this canvas here is the photo I used as my reference, you are able to use it as a reference photo only.

Hibiscus reference photo copy write Take Time To Create, LLC.
Subject to terms and conditions of reference photos.

This has gotten me inspired to create new canvases, I can’t wait to show you what I decide to do next!

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Liquitex black paint- https://amzn.to/2IpHGiz
Liquitex gloss gel https://amzn.to/2Z84W9M
Liquitex heavy gloss gel https://amzn.to/2ID2ti2
10 x 10 canvas- https://amzn.to/2GfGISq
palette knife https://amzn.to/2V2QVed
Folk Art Metallic https://amzn.to/2V7Cq8Y
Finnabair brushes https://amzn.to/2IzGFUo

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Mixed Media Photo Shadow Box

January 17, 2019 / TakeTimetoCreate / 0 Comments

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I have always love these pictures of my Grandmother and Great Aunt. They both look so beautiful, so I wanted to honor them with this mixed media shadow box.

I found these really great square trays in my stash and I thought they would be perfect as a shadow box.

I actually created 2 shadow boxes. One was my sample and practice box and the 2nd one was the one I actually filmed. I love both and I think they will look great on my mantle.

By adding contrasting elements like metal and wood you create a really interesting design. I like the worm metals with the black and white photo, the contrast is interesting to look at.

Projects like this are a great way to use up all the little bits and bobs that are in your stash, lol. These would be great gifts or perfect to keep for yourself, lol.

Such a fun project! Do you have any old photos to use in a shadow box? Or have you used any old photos in a project?

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Wooden trays- https://amzn.to/2DgBIwF
Folk art metallic paint- https://amzn.to/2VYVZ0S
Finnabair brushes https://amzn.to/2T1PnwP
Wood letters- https://amzn.to/2FyFJ1I
Finnabair mechanical butterflies https://amzn.to/2MnwLoR
Finnabair vintage sik wax https://amzn.to/2FxlwJF
tim Holtz Found relative (in case you don’t have your own pics) https://amzn.to/2MiQmGv

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Resin Frame and Flowers Mixed Media

January 8, 2019 / TakeTimetoCreate / 0 Comments

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Today I have my first project of 2019! and it is a low buy project. So far I am off to a good start, lol (I am starting strong, let’s keep it up).

For this project I had all of the elements and flowers in my stash. It was fun to find so things I forgot I had to actually us them.

I started with a resin frame that I had in my stash. I bought it on impulse from a creative reuse center and didn’t know what I was going to do with it. So it was stored away. Until I decided to do my low buy. So I went digging for something new to play with, and I found this frame.

I thought the frame looked like a fancy window so I stenciled a swing and created a little scene with flowers and sprays and just about any other mixed media element I could find.

I loved adding all the flowers, I just kept piling on until I thought the canvas would break, lol. For this project I thought “the more the merrier” and kept on adding. I love how it all turned out and the splashes I added at the end was the perfect way to finish the piece.

I am looking forward to the new projects I can create using what I own. I am sure there are some hidden jems in my art studio waiting to be found.

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5×7 canvas boards https://amzn.to/2VD6Tt2
prima Marketing resin frames- https://amzn.to/2VD6WoI
Swing Stencil https://amzn.to/2VEZWaR
Matte medium- https://amzn.to/2sj47M1
Folk art metallic- https://amzn.to/2sh8t6I
Lindy’s Spray Time Travel teal https://amzn.to/2AvblBl
Distress Ink Weathered Wood https://amzn.to/2SHhCRl
prima Marketing Flowers https://amzn.to/2RA8l0e
Clear rhinestone stickers https://amzn.to/2RBuRFV

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Paint Piping- Christmas Tree

December 19, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 0 Comments

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I am so excited to show you this new technique that I learned! I have seen paint piping online and I knew I had to try it.

I loved seeing the texture and interest that the paint piping creates.

painted tree — *Paint piped Mixed Media Christmas Tree*

Of course I had to add glitter! I think that added interest and details that the tree needed. I added the glitter and rhinestones while the paint was wet so it all stuck together.

To finish the tree I added some poinsettias and other details to the base of the tree.

piped christmas tree — *Up close paint piped Christmas Tree*

Now it is ready to put on display and enjoy for years to come.

I really enjoyed this technique and I am looking forward to exploring it more in the upcoming year!

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Liquitex paint https://amzn.to/2S4g5V3
Liquitex heavy gel https://amzn.to/2LpYyo7
Glitter (similar) https://amzn.to/2Ltwz6Y
Piping set https://amzn.to/2LnSlZG
red rhinestones (similar) https://amzn.to/2ClWsmb

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Sunrise Fabric Mixed Media Mask

December 6, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 4 Comments

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My local art museum has an annual charity auction and this year I got to participate! The auction is actually in April, but I had to turn my mask in earlier than that, lol.

I really love the challenge of working on a mask, rather than a flat canvas. It was fun to see if my technique for creating landscapes could be translated to a mask, and I think it was a success!

I used a photo that I took of a sunrise over my local city as a reference photo. Here the photo I took, it is a few years old but I really love it and I thought it would be perfect for this project

The colors really spoke to me and I want to recreate it.

I found that the biggest challenge was to make sure everything stayed adhered to the mask while it dried. Since it is not a flat surface things had a tendency to slide, lol. But I was patient and everything worked out in the end.

This project has encouraged me to look at other object to apply fabric to. Nothing is safe from my fabric, lol

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Christmas Tree Fabric Mixed Media

November 16, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 0 Comments

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Christmas is fast approaching and now is the perfect time to make some new Christmas decor!

I found this chipboard tree at my local creative reuse center and I knew it would be perfect for a fabric mixed media project. It is a Paper Studio brand, I think you can find similar items at your local craft stores.

The first layer is paint. I wanted to make sure the tree was green just in case the fabric didn’t cover it all. Then I added the fabric layer. This added a lot of texture and interest.

Once the fabric was dry it was time to start painting. I have found that these fabric mixed media projects work best if you let the fabric dry overnight rather than using a heat tool.

Once the fabric is dry it is time to add paint. I dry brushed on a few of the Finnabair Metallique and Sparks paint. Then I added the decorations. I used items I found at the Dollar Store and adhered them with hot glue.

Once that was all dry I flicked paint on with a toothbrush. I love how it turned out! This was a lot of fun to create and it will look great in my home. What decor projects are you working on?

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Finnabair Paint brushes-https://amzn.to/2TjbgrZ

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WDW Park Icons Canvas- Mixed Media

November 13, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 0 Comments

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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 heavy Gel- https://amzn.to/2DDcWbp
Liquitex gloss gel- https://amzn.to/2JZRSfq
Finnabair Sparks https://amzn.to/2DDkJG2
Finnabair Metallique https://amzn.to/2qJbRGn
Micro beads-https://amzn.to/2DD9opK and https://amzn.to/2B3KjSj
8×8 canvas https://amzn.to/2B3KmgX
Fabric roll (similar) https://amzn.to/2DCF1zF

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Girl With Flowers Art Journal Page

October 29, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 0 Comments

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I found this really great page, it was the cover of some music sheets. When I saw here I knew that she would be beautiful in my art journal with flowers in her hair.

I love the soft look of the girl so I knew that I didn’t want to add to much to the page.

I started with a shaped paper for the background, I had it in my stash, but you could easily make one by cutting a piece of brown paper into any shape you want.

I added the girl and some strips of music. Then I used gelatos to add some color and dimension to the page.

Once I had all the flat elements down I started to add some flowers I had in my stash. I hot glued on a variety of pink and white flowers.

I really like how she turned out when I was finished. It was really fun to create a simpler page than what I have been creating lately. I wanted the girl to stand out and speak for herself and I think that is what I got.

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Ranger Art Journal- https://amzn.to/2SwHy2H
Metallic Gelatos- https://amzn.to/2Jmv3lQ
Prima flowers- https://amzn.to/2SryOdX
Music sheets- https://amzn.to/2yAH6I8
matte medium- https://amzn.to/2JoH5v1
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