Mixed Media How To - The Good Life Art Journal Page

Happy Thanksgiving and many blessings to all.  In the US, we celebrate Thanksgiving, so since today is Thanksgiving for us, I wanted to use my art journal to commemorate all that I am thankful for.  I will be using some Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts chipboard and ColourArte products to help me out.  I love using chipboard in my art journals because it adds some dimension and not too much bulk.  Also, when I find just the right shapes, it seems to get that ole' mojo started again.

I have prepared a video tutorial for you in the hopes you will enjoy watching the process.

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Supplies Used:

GSL The Good Life
GSL Mushrooms Shape Set
ColourArte Vivid Ultra Metallics
  Peaceful Poppy
  Black Cherry
  Autumn Leaf
  Burnt Umber
  True Metals Autumn Flame
  Bolivian Blue
ColourArte Radiant Rains Dabber
  Yellow Rose
  Nutmeg
  Mediterranean
Prima Metallique Wax
  Aged Brass
  Vintage Gold
  Bronze Age
6"x9" Art Journal (Ranger)
Studio 490 Crackled Texture Paste
Faber-Castell Glass Bead Glitter Gel
Dylusions 5x8 Luscious Leaves stencil
Tree Branch Archival ink pad
Paper Parachute AT-002 cling stamp
Viva Décor Pearl Pen - Cream

I hope you enjoyed today's project, and be sure to check out all the fabulous products found at ColourArte and  Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts.  

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a super holiday!!

Barbara

New Series: Make Your Own Embellishments with ColourArte - Chipboard Tiles

Hi everyone!  Welcome to my new series of video tutorials for making your own embellishments. I will be showing you how to make your own embellishments for any and all of your artwork, whether it's a simple card, a scrapbooking page, an art journal, or even a mixed media canvas.  I will try to use different techniques, and I will always interject with any tips that come to mind during the process.

Today, I'm working with ColourArte products and simple corrugated card board from a shipping box.  I will be working mostly with ColourArte's Vivid UItra Metallics, and a couple of the Primary Elements powdered pigments.  I hope you are able to come away with some inspiration and cool ideas of your own.

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ColourArte Supplies Used:
Vivid Ultra Metallics
  True Metals Autumn Flame
  Pink Azalea
  Kiwi
  Mystic Blue
  Mallard Green
  Peaceful Poppy
  Ocean Wave
  Burnt Umber
  Teal Zircon
Radiant Rains Color Dabber
  Solar Gold
Primary Elements Powdered Pigments
  Iridescent Red
  Bronze Medallion

Other Supplies Used:
Liquitex white gesso
Crackled Texture Paste (Wendy Vecchi)
Golden Light Molding Paste
DecoArt Matte Medium
TCW554s Mini Butterfly Collage stencil
Corrugated Cardboard from Shipping Box
Rubber or clear stamps (approx. 2" square)
3D Crystal Lacquer (Sakura)
Clear stamps (to fit squares)
Tim Holtz Ideaology metal charms

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have loads of fun making your own embellishments.  I would love to hear what you are making in the comments below.

Hugs,
Barbara

Creating Cards with ColourArte and Blank Page Muse Rubber Stamps

Hi everyone!  I've got a couple of cards to share today using the beautiful ColourArte watercolors, better known as Twinkling H20s.  I will also be using a couple of flamingo themed rubber stamp sets from my friend, Pam Bray, giving my cards a very summery and tropical feel.  I think the combination of the bright Twinks and these rubber stamps go hand in hand.  I hope you do, too! 

I have made a complete step-by-step video tutorial below, including a few tips and techniques.  

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ColourArte Supplies Used:

Twinkling H20s
  Beachhouse Blue
  Blue Bayou
  Bronze
  Pink Crocus
  African Jade
  Key Lime
  Moss Green
  Luv-U-Pink
  Yellow Rose
  Bouganvillea

Other Supplies Used:
Blank Page Muse rubber stamp sets
  Tropical Dreams by Pam Bray
  Flamingo Row by Pam Bray
Lt Blue  and Lt Peach card stock (cut to 6-1/2" x9-3/4" fold in half to make 6-1/2" x 4-7/8" card base)
Dk Blue and Dk Peach card stock (cut to 6-1/4" x 4-5/8" for card layer 1)
Strathmore Mixed Media Paper (Vellum Surface) (2 cut to 6"x4-3/8")
X-Press It Blending Card stock
Acrylic stamping blocks
Tsukineko Tack N Peel cling sheet for rubber stamps
Scotch Removable Poster Tape
Golden Light Molding Paste
Mystic Turquoise Antique Brilliance wax (Prima)
Sizzix embossing folders
  Flowers, Leaves & Twirls, Ornate -Large
  Floral (Tim Holtz)
Cuttlebug Cut N Emboss dies (labels)
Stampin' Up Word Window punch
Warm Gold 3D Metallic Paint (Lumiere)
Blueprint Sketch Distress Oxide ink pad
VersaMark ink pad
Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad
Inking Pods (Darice)
3D Foam dots

I hope you enjoyed watching the process of making these bright and tropical themed cards, and perhaps I have been able to inspire you with your own ideas for using the Twinks from Colourarte, combined with the deeply etched red rubber stamps by Pam Bray for Blank Page Muse.  

As always, thanks so much for stopping by, and have a crafty day!

Barbara

A Vintage Door Hanger with Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts - Part 1 of 2

Hi everyone!  Today I am sharing another quick and easy project using one of the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Door Hangers.  Now these are so versatile and fun to decorate.  You can use just about anything to enhance a bare piece of chipboard to perfectly suit yourself or whomever you plan to give it to. You can use it to display on your door knob whether you are either "IN"or "OUT", "BUSY", ARTIST AT WORK", or plain ole' "DO NOT DISTURB".  What will you put on yours?

You can see my complete video tutorial below.  I've divided the tutorial into two parts to keep it short, so come back in a few weeks when I will finish up the reverse side in Part 2.

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Supplies Used:

GSL Door Hangers
GSL Cuckoo Clock
GSL Decorative Windows 1 to 24
GSL Punch Elements Deco
GSL Tiny Shingles Stencil
Quarterfoil 6x6 stencil (Clear Scraps)
Light Molding Paste (Golden)
Black Gesso
Gel Medium or Varnish
Krylon Crystal Clear acrylic spray
ColourArte Silks Acrylic Glazes
  Caribbean Mist
  Moss Green
  Bolivian Blue
  Golden Monarch
ColourArte Primary Elements
  Burnt Umber
Lumiere 3D Dimensional Paint (Brass)
Prima/Finnabair Art Alchemy Opal Magic Wax
  Green Brocade
  Vintage Silk
  Turquoise Satin
Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Blending tool
Aleene's Quick Grab Tacky Glue
Krylon Crystal Clear acrylic coating spray
Assorted Brushes
Spatulas
K&Co Metal Art stickers

I  hope you enjoyed today's project, and perhaps I've been able to give you some ideas for your very own door hanger.  Oh, and how about making some of these for friends and family.  Wouldn't they make great and unique gifts?  I think so.

Well, that's it for today.  Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope you will come back for my second part of this video.  Don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss it, or any of my other videos.

Until next time, have a very crafty day!

Barbara

How to Use Packaging to Make Beautiful Mixed Media Tags with ColourArte

Have you ever bought something that had pretty packaging?  Manufacturers spend lots of money on their packaging to make us want to buy their product.  Well, sometimes I just cannot bear to throw the cardboard backing or actual tag on a product.  Why not put these to use and turn them into beautiful mixed media tags to use in your art, whether it's for a card front, an addition to your art journal,  an embellishment for a canvas, a gift tag, or just to try out different mixed media techniques to keep for future reference!

I hope you can take a moment to check out my video tutorial below and perhaps fill your mind with ideas. 

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ColourArte Supplies Used:
Vivid Ultra Metallics
  True Metals Dragon Gold
  Solar Gold
Radiant Rains Color Concentrate Dabber
  Passionfruit
Primary Elements Powdered Pigments
  Hopeful Honeysuckle
  Blue Zircon
  Autumn Skies
  Vanilla Bean
  Golden Nugget
Radiant Gels 3D Acrylic Paint
  Olive Vine

Other Supplies Used:
Black Gesso (Liquitex)
Black card stock
Black medium weight chipboard
Tags from packaging
  Large tag - 4-1/2" x 7"
  Small tag - 2-1/2" x 3-3/4"
THS032 Flourish stencil (Tim Holtz)
Tim Holtz Small Talk stickers
Sizzix/Tim Holtz 658577 Eiffel Tower & French Script embossing folder
Sizzix/Tim Holtz 658556 Fleur de Lis & Eiffel Tower die
Momenta Cut & Emboss die (Fleur de Lys)
1.5" wide off white rayon ribbon (Hobby Lobby)
Foam Pods for Inking (Darice)
Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope you enjoyed today's project!  Have a happy and creative day!

Barbara

A Shabby Chic Fan for Mother's Day

Hi everyone!  Today I want to share a beautiful and very thoughtful gift to give for Mother's Day, or any Summer time occasion.  These are quick and fun to make, and the addition of Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts will add so much detail and dimension without adding the bulk.

I have made a step-by-step process video showing every step of the way to making one of these beautiful fans.  I am using lots of embossing powder and 3D paint techniques, and I will share a few tips or pointers for working with chipboard and making the fan in general.  This video is especially good for beginners as well as experienced crafters.

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Supplies Used:

GSL Flourish Frame Sienna
GSL Leaf Medallions
GSL Scribble Frame Butterfly
Wavy craft sticks (Hobby Lobby)
Recollections Mixed Media 12x12 paper pad (Michael's)
Fan Base pattern (below)
Xyron Creative Station
DecoArt Americana Chalky Finish paint
  Vintage
  Timeless
  Treasure
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic
  Phthalo Green-Yellow
Natural Fiber Assortment (Paper Studio)
Jacquard Lumiere Gold Pearl Dimensional Paint
VersaFine Ink Pad - Smokey Gray
Emboss It Clear Dabber (Ranger)
Clear Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel
Chunky Rust Embossing Powder (Emerald Creek/Seth Apter)
Aleene's Fast Grab Tacky Glue
Ranger Blending Tool or Sponge

You should be able to click on the pattern and it will enlarge, then click on it again to save as a download.  Then find the pattern in your downloads folder and print it out.

Fan Base

I hope you enjoyed this project and perhaps have been inspired to make one, or more, of these sweet and thoughtful fans to give to your Mom, Grandmother, and other friends you want to keep cool.  Check out the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts online store for all sorts of chipboard embellishments just perfect for decorating your fan, no matter what shape you make it.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy crafting!

Barbara

"In The Pink" Mixed Media Canvas

Hi everyone!  Do you find that you have a lot of "stuff" that you just don't know what to do with?  I sure do, and so I'm trying to use up some of this "stuff" that has been collecting dust for years.

In today's video tutorial, I made a mixed media canvas using up some tacks from the office supply, some molded embellishments from my stash, and lots and lots of flowers I've collected over the years.  I also used five different colors of pink ColourArte Primary Elements powdered pigments to colorize the background.  

I hope you will get some inspiration from my video and think about some of the things you have that would make some cool texture in your next mixed media project.

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ColourArte Supplies Used:

Primary Elements

  Playful Peony

  Rose Gold

  Hopeful Honeysuckle

  Apple Blossom

  Rose Petal

  Nutty Oak

  Burnt Umber

  Bolivian Blue

  Fern

  China Black

Butternut Radiant Rains Shimmering Mist

The Solution Acrylic Wash 

Glazing Medium All Purpose Clear 

Other Supplies Used:

8x10 Canvas

Thumb Tacks

Paper Flowers 

Faber-Castell Texture Gems - Gold

Assorted Brushes and Spatulas

Silicone Molds (Art Molds)(Martha Stewart)

Lumina Jewelry Clay (Activa)

PermaStone Plaster (Activa)

DecoArt Media White Crackle Paste

Liquitex white gesso

Krylon Clear Coat spray sealer

Aged Brass Metallique wax (Prima)
White Paint Pen
Sharpie Black Marker

I hope you enjoyed today's project and have been inspired to make a mixed media canvas of your own.  Thanks so much for stopping by and spending some of your valuable time with me.  Have a fabulous, creative day!

Barbara

Save The YouTubers Video Hop: How to Make Faux Metal Looking Embellishments

Hi everyone!  Welcome to our Save the YouTubers Video Hop.  This video hop has been organized by Justine Hovey to help the many crafters that are affected by new YouTube rules that require a higher number of views and subscribers in order to join the YouTube Partner Program and earn money.  Some of the biggest names in the industry, as well as some very generous companies, have come together to help those in need and to bring you, the audience, some amazing new tutoriasl from artists you may have never seen before.  After you are finished watching my video, you can click on the NEXT VIDEO LINK below to check out the next video in the hop.  The more videos you watch and comment on, the better your chances are to win one of over 120 prizes.  PLEASE NOTE:  Catherine Pooler Inks can only be sent to USA residents.  Please help us out and subscribe to our videos, too.

Winners will be chosen on February 26th, 2018, and announced on this post.  http://bit.ly/2nOLKwH

The deadline to claim any prizes is March 10, 2018.

Video Hop Information ends and project tutorial starts at 1:10 minutes, if you've already listened to the necessary details about the hop and giveaway.

NEXT VIDEO LINK:  Lesley O at https://youtu.be/0q5_pO2vUi4

Supplies Used:

Sculpey Pearl Clay
3-1/2" x 7" Chipboard Tags (Recollections)
Kaiser craft Kaleidoscope 6.5"x6.5" scrapbook paper pad
Four Hearts rubber stamp cube (Serendipity Stamps)
Vivid True Metal Silver Ultra Metallic acrylic paint (ColourArte)
Media Fluid Acrylics (DecoArt)
  Carbon Black
  Cobalt Teal Hue
  Blue Green Light
Bright Copper Dazzling Metallics (DecoArt)
Various embellishments (from my stash)

I am so honored to be a part of this video hop, along with so many other very talented and supportive artists.  I know I speak for all of us when I say that your support is very important to us, so please subscribe to our channels, and be sure to leave a comment and thumbs up for a chance to win one of the prize giveaways.

Good luck to you all, and thanks for watching!

Barbara

Discover Your Dreams 2018 Art Journal Page with ColourArte

Hi everyone!  I hope you had a wonderful holiday and that you're ready to start the new year off right.  So, today, I will be working in my art journal again, and what better resolution for the new year than to "Discover Your Dreams".  I'm sure this is a resolution that will not only be fun,  but also one we can keep.  

A complete step-by-step project video for you to follow and/or enjoy!  

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ColourArte Supplies Used:
Vivid Ultra Metallics
Blue Flame
Mallard Green
Mandarin Blush
Burnt Umber
Radiant Gels Dimensional Paint
Emperor's Gold
Other Supplies Used:
Strathmore 9"x12" Mixed Media Visual Journal Page
Liquitex White Gesso
Liquitex Matte Medium
DecoArt Media White Modeling Paste
Sizzix/Tim Holtz Weathered Clock die
Sizzix/Tim Holtz Tick Tock die
Sizzix/Tim Holtz Broadway die (2018)
DCWV The Natural Matstack
Tim Holtz Lost & Found 12x12 Paper Stack
Tim Holtz Big Chat Stickers
Art Anthology Lotus 6x9 Stencil
Faber-Castell Big Brush Pens
Warm Grey
Nougat
Cobalt Teal
White Gel Pen
Copper Brads
Xyron 1.5" Sticker Maker
Aleene's Tacky Glue
Collage Glue Stick (Ranger)
Screen Wire scrap
Vegetable bag scrap
Various spatulas and brushes

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I want to wish each and every one of you a very happy and most prosperous New Year!

Barbara

How to Make Molded Embellishments Continued: Reveal Molded Pieces

Hi everyone.  Barbara  here again with a quick continuation of my previous video about making molded pieces with ColourArte Vivid Ultra Metallics and Radiant Gels.  

I left off with this mold containing Pink Azalea Vivid, but it wasn't dry enough for me to remove it to show you how pretty it is and all the details it captures.  So, it is a few days later now and, as I promised, here is a quick reveal of it and how it looks coming out of the mold.



A couple of still photo close-ups for you.  As you can see, all of the detail is captured in the paint.  And the really cool thing about these are that they are very flexible, unlike some paper and polymer clays that become very stiff when dry.  Then there is plaster, which will not bend at all.  These have the flexibility to wrap around jars, ornaments, bowls, glasses, tin cans, you name it.  

And this is one of the three that I first dusted inside the mold with Primary Elements Gold Nugget before pouring the Vivid paint into it.  It left this beautiful highlight and even better, the Primary Elements pigment will not rub off.  Another plus, I think.

ColourArt Supplies Used:

Vivid Ultra Metallics

  Pink Azalea

  Olive Vine

  Periwinkle

  Emperor's Gold

  Coral Berry

Primary Elements

  Golden Nugget

Other Products Used:

Silicone Molds

Spatula

Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful week!

Barbara

How to Mold ColourArte Radiant Gels and Vivid Ultra Metallics

Hi everyone!  Today I want to share with you a really fun project using ColourArte's Radiant Gels 3D Dimensional Paints and Vivid Ultra Metallics.  I am going to show you how to use these products in silicone molds for making your own dimensional embellishments to use in your art.

I've prepared a video tutorial of the complete process, just click on the video below.

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ColourArte Supplies Used:

Vivid Ultra Metallics

  Pink Azalea

  Olive Vine

Radiant Gels

  Emperor's Gold

  Periwinkle

  Yellow Rose

  Olive  Vine
Primary Elements
  Golden Nugget

Spatula
Soft bristle brush

Silicone Molds 

 purple mold (Wow)

 pink mold (eBay)

I hope you enjoyed this project and video tutorial today.  This is really fun to do and the rewards are fabulous.  I think these molded items turn out awesome,  and I hope you will give them a try with your paints, or even your clay products.  

Thanks so much for watching and have a wonderful week!

Barbara

Video Tutorial - Fall Panel Acrylic Pour

Hi everyone!  Today I have another acrylic pour video to share with you.  I found this laser cut wood panel at my local Target store and immediately thought it would be perfect to try out another acrylic pour using my ColourArte Primary Elements pigment powders in Fall colors.

ColourArte Supplies Used:

Primary Elements
  Love Struck
  Rose Gold
  Olive Vine
  Harvest Sol

Other Supplies Used:

Leaf shaped wood panel (Target)
Liquitex Pouring Medium
Americana Acrylic Craft Paint (white and black)
Distilled Water
Disposable cups
Craft Sticks
Disposable aluminum roasting pan

I hope you enjoyed today's project and have been inspired to try making one of these wood panels for yourself, or even for gift giving.  Change up the colors for whatever the occasion.  ColourArte has a spectacular choice of colors to use, so there is something for everyone.

I was thinking about adding some embellishments, either botanical or otherwise, to my panel.  I would love to hear what ideas you might have to "spice" it up a bit.  I wouldn't want to cover too much of the beautiful colors, so any help you can give me would be appreciated.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and as always, have a wonderful Fall season!

Barbara

Pyramid Base Display Shelf Tutorial

Hi everyone!  Barbara Rankin here today with another video tutorial using Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Pyramid Base Display Shelf.  This is such a fun and useful piece, and can be personalized to any taste simply by changing the paper, or paint, or what have you.  Use whatever you have and proudly display your mini collections.  

front

back

I found these miniature vintage items on eBay and I've just been waiting for the right display piece to come along.  I am so pleased with the way this turned out.  

Supplies Used:
GSL Pyramid Base Display Shelf
GSL Stackable Labels Shape Set
GSL Words and Phrases 1 (Memories)
GSL Art Deco Corner Set
GSL Border Sticks Floral
GSL Topiary Trees
Blue Fern paper collection (Timeless)
PVA Glue (Paper Source) (optional: Elmer's Glue)
Aleene's Tacky Glue
Aleene's Quick Grab Glue
FolkArt Chalk Paint (Spanish Moss)
DecoArt Chalk Paint (Timeless, Rustic, Carbon)
Jacquard Lumiere 3D Metallic Paint (Brass)
Makeup sponges
1" Sponge Brush
Flower Soft (Christmas Green, Shamrock Green, Ultra Fine Pine)
Distress Ink (Tattered Rose)
Sand paper and sanding grip (Tim Holtz)

I hope you enjoyed my project today, and I hope I have inspired you to try making your own display shelf, whether for yourself or for a gift.  Remember, Christmas is just around the corner, and who doesn't love a handmade gift?  

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful, crafty day!

Barbara

ColourArte VIdeo Tutorial: 3D Mixed Media Canvas

Hi everyone!  Today I have a mixed media canvas video tutorial to share using ColourArte's Silks Acrylic Glazes.  This canvas is inspired by the very talented Finnabair.  I learned so much from her and I hope you will be inspired by my interpretation.

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ColourArte Supplies Used:

Silks Acrylic Glazes

  Pixie Pink

  Apple Blossom

  Sunflower

  Mediterranean Blue

  Jasper Red

Radiant Rain Dauber

  Solar Gold

Other Supplies Used:

Liquitex white gesso

Golden Polymer Medium (Gloss)

3D Gloss Gel (Transparent)(Finnabair)

AP-302 Chubby Cheeks collage image (www.alteredpages.com)

MicroGlaze (Judi-kins)

Tim Holtz Ornate Frame #2 Bigz die (Sizzix 661195)

Black chipboard

Recollections printed tissue paper (keys) (script)

Metal embellishments (Prima, Tim Holtz)

Flowers (Petaloo)

Clear glue (Paper Studio)

Beadazzles beads (Macarena)(Suze Weinberg)

Aleene’s Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Black Soot distress ink

Ink Blending Tool

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful, crafty day!

Barbara