MINC I DIY TECHNIQUE WITH A DIMENSIONAL BUTTERFLY CUT FILE

the MINC never ceases to amaze me with what i can create with it.

just when you think that you have run out of ideas i find more come along that i want to try out and see.

i love the trial and error when it comes to creativity as i find that is when some of my most favourite projects emerge and techniques appear!

this latest technique may just be my newest favourite!
i used the crate paper maggie holmes sunny days collection for this project.
to begin i used this butterfly cut file from paige evans off the silhouette design store.
the fun part about this particular cut file is that it is a 3-dimensional cut file so the butterflies are only 3/4 cut.  you simply fold up the wings and you have a beautiful 3D cut file background design. so fun!

using my minc and the minc reactive mist i thought to take this cut file one step further.
using this minc fan paint brush i lightly applied some of the medium to the butterfly wings.
i have no plan here....just lightly brushing the wings with the brush so that i can add a beautiful foiled effect to my butterflies.

you can see below how the medium looks on the wings. remember they will be foiled once the medium fully dries.  the trick here i found is less is more. you do not want it super thick or goopy. just a light brushing is all that is required.

next up pick your MINC toner reactive foil.
i love this silver holographic.

run your project through the minc on heat setting 3.

and voila!
my most favourite part of the minc is to always gasp at the ever so beautiful results!!!
i love this mixed media foiled effect!
just how i imagined it....but better :)

you can see how gorgeous the minc detailing looks once the wings are popped up.  i just adore this!  (note: because the cut files are semi open because of the 3D cut, i simply backed my paper with another piece of coordinating patterned patter to my layout).

i finished off the rest of my layout adding in some additional butterflies and embellishments all from the crate paper maggie holmes sunny days collection and crate paper sticker book.

this is definitely a technique i will be using again and again!  

be sure to try this out for yourself. i know you will love it as much as i do and it is SO easy!

happiest crafting friends!

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STORYLINE V2 I A SKETCH

telling our stories.

often an overwhelming thought...no?!?

where does one EVEN begin?

in between life happening so fast, SO many photos, not enough time, getting lost in daily life i totally am like PRESS PAUSE PLEASE.  it is SO overwhelming and then frustrating when it feels like where in the world does one even begin?

even though i am an avid scrapbooker (and true believer in memory keeping) i have felt each and every emotion, experienced every creative block, felt every frustration etc. etc.  i think that is why (no matter what) i will sing the praises of the Heidi Swapp Storyline system each and every day.

This game changer system is available now in Michaels Stores.
A system filled with 'ready to go' elements that capture your memories speedily, easily and with literally NO fuss.  What is even better is that there are even sketches available to guide your creativity if you find yourself feeling like "ok....I have the stuff but WHERE do i even begin?". well here is where you can start.  SO awesome, right?!?  Myself and the rest of the Heidi Swapp Media Team have begun posting sketches so that you can easily find tons of Storyline inspiration all in one place!

once you have a sketch it is SO easy to go from this....
to THAT!

and with the storyline system also comes a BRAND NEW release of 12 x12 and 8.5 x 11 albums as well!  all of these incredible new releases are available now at Michaels Stores!

and can we just talk about this album spine for just one second?!?

give me allllllll the holographic please!

so be sure to check out storyline if you are looking for the perfect memory keeping answer.
it is truly a game changer in every way, shape and form!
i love it!

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MINC MEDIUMS: TIME TO PLAY

the brand new MINC mediums have stolen my heart.

if you have not yet heard the news...heidi swapp has released 3 brand new products that are made to work with her amazing MINC foiling machine.

these mediums are in the form of a reactive paint, reactive mist and reactive art screen ink.

with these mediums, one is able to apply foil to projects in more ways than ever before.

today i am up on heidi's blog to share just how incredible these mediums are with a simply breakdown tutorial and demo using these new MINC kits.

these MINC kits are not only fabulous (in and of themselves) but they are an amazing learning tool when working with the various mediums.  they come jam packed with a ton of really cute tags, die cuts, file folders and embellishments that work amazing for all types of paper projects.

it is amazing to experiment with the various reactive mediums using different application methods (ex. paint brushes, art screens, stencils) to see what you can achieve.

it really is brilliant once you apply the reactive foil to the mediums.

your jaw will drop.  the foil finish gives the most incredible results.  i am obsessed.
today on heidi's blog i share a step by step breakdown video tutorial showing just how easy these mediums are to use and apply.  be sure to check it out.  you will fall in love.

i took things one step further and chose to use some of these altered kit pieces, and the mediums to create my newest layout.

i loved playing with the mediums to create this gorgeous background.  hard to believe it was once a simple white sheet of bazzill cardstock!

the enjoy life minc kit is amazing. 

i hope you are able to get your hands on one, some of the mediums and just let your heart PLAY.

so be sure to head on over to heidi's blog today for a full breakdown on these amazing new products. you are going to fall so head over heels in LOVE.

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HELLO MINC REACTIVE PAINT.

i love spring for SO many reasons.

but definitely one of those main reasons is all of the amazing new scrapbooking releases that are set to adorn store shelves.

ahhh....good times!

i have been absolutely smitten over the brand new heidi swapp MINC reactive mediums that debuted this past january at CHA 2016.  

there are 3 brand new mediums: a paint, an art screen ink and a mist that now allow you to use the MINC machine to apply foil to your projects using these "mixed media" techniques.

SO fun, right?!?

today on heidi swapp's blog, i am showcasing the MINC reactive paint.  there is a brief explanation and video demo tutorial showing how amazing this medium is to use with foam stamps!  yes, stamps!  i love this option...especially for creating bold, brilliant statement titles on projects. it now is so easy and possible.

as you can see below, i created this gorgeous holographic title for a recent 12x12 layout.  i love this mixed media vibe and the foil absolutely completes this look.

so for a full project reveal, product breakdown and video tutorial on the MINC reactive paint head to heidi's blog now.  i know you will fall just as much in love as i did.

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