LOVE LOVE LOVE I MIXED MEDIA MINC

 

hello everyone and welcome to a fun mixed media minc page.

this is one of my newest pages that uses some of my favourite products and techniques.  plus inspiration i learned from the heidi swapp minc love class...which i highly recommend.

such a great way to get inspired!

the concept of this page is based around the magic that is the minc texture paste.

i just love this stuff.

you can find it in both white (pictured) or clear.  they both work the same ideally...but the white is unique in that it can stand alone, if you so wish not to add foil or additional color to it.

texture paste is just the "right amount" of mixed media for me....and works beautifully with stencils and the minc.  i am not really a "get messy" crafter, so sometimes working with products that are more on the messy side can make me overwhelmed.  however i always love mixed media projects.  i love products like this one that give me those effects without creating a huge clean up at the end. texture paste is pretty basic, and clean up is minimal. 

to be honest, up until i took the minc love class i did not realize that the texture paste can be used with the minc glitter sheets too!  seriously, i had no idea!

the glitter sheets are a fabulous way to apply glitter to projects, that does NOT come off your projects.  it honestly stays put and looks fabulous.  i wish i would have known this sooner but alas! it is what it is. now that i do know though, i need to get my hands on more of these glitter sheets because they are SO much fun to play with.

so i went ahead and added texture paste to my page using these art walk stencils.  

the key to texture paste, just like any other medium is making sure that it is fully dry before moving on to the next step.  that step here being the glitter sheets and foiling.

so once my medium was fully dry, i then applied my glitter sheets and foil to the top.  

remember, foil is always foil side up, but glitter is glitter side down.

then i ran my project through my minc on heat setting 4.  

you can see from the reveal how incredible and with such ease the glitter adheres to the texture paste.  plus with the bit of added dimension from the paste, the glitter has just the right amount of "pop".

and that matte champagne foil just never gets old. i love it so much.  

and there you have it, the perfect mixed media background page ready to go.

to complete my page i added some additional art walk elements and embellishments, die cuts, stamping and a photo along with some type text. all products used are heidi swapp.

there are so many fun elements that came together to create this latest page of mine.  i really encourage you to get your hands on some of this stuff.  the texture paste is extremely easy to use and when paired with the minc it takes on a whole new level of creativity and fun.  

i know i am just getting started with this stuff! 

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STORYLINE & JANE DAVENPORT

sometimes you just need to get a little artsy and creative with storytelling.

as much as i love and adore the simplicity of scrapbooking these days, sometimes i just need the little bit extra. 

enter jane davenport.

these beautiful mixed media products are gracing your local michaels store shelves right now and let me tell you...they are nothing short of amazing!  each product beholds so much creative possibility and potential for any artistic project you may be working on.

i am currently obsessed with these mini pastel sets.
there are two types, one is chalk the other is cream.
when i first got my hands on these pastels i was immediately taken back to elementary art class.  i LOVED working and playing with pastels when i was a kid.  i always thought they were incredible tools and to say i had so much fun creating this layout is truly an understatement.

i used this beautiful jane davenport stencil to help me create a beautiful floral background for my storyline page.  all i did was lay the stencil onto my page as desired and using the pastel application tool simply 'smudge' the pastels into the stencil.  i love the soft and subdued effect.  i also enjoyed experimenting with the colors and playing around with some shading to either make some designs a bit darker than others.  it was the best creative play....and SO easy to do!  it was also a great exercise in learning how these products can be used and their creative potential.

once i had my stencilled design the way i wanted it, i added on a few deck of days and my photo...along with some very important journaling using the jane davenport inkredible pen.  and this pen is nothing short of incredible. if there is honestly one tool you need...IT IS THIS PEN!  it writes SO beautifully and i love love love using it to add in my handwritten journaling.

so be sure to check out this gorgeous array of mixed media projects the next time you are pursuing michaels and do not be afraid to mix it in to your storyline pages.  it is the perfect pairing to creating beautiful keepsakes of all those precious stories.

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TEXTURE PASTE: A DEMO, TUTORIAL & PHOTO DISPLAY DIY

say hello to the prettiest little pretties on the block.

heidi swapp metallic texture pastes.

these are just down right AMAZING....and if you have not yet tried them out...well....seriously you just HAVE TO!

the colors, the possibilities. if you love anything mixed media....OR are intrigued by it all then this is the place to start. trust me on this!

these amazing pastes work with stencils of all types to create gorgeous texture, dimension and design.    these pastes are now available at michaels stores and are part of the heidi swapp gallery wall collection.  they achieve gorgeous results and are perfect for all things DIY.  i mean, these colors alone....don't they just make you SWOON? i honestly do not know even how to pick a favourite they are all just amazing.

today on the heidi swapp blog i share a simple video tutorial demonstrating how easy these pastes are to use with stencils to create a super cute banner that is perfect for any type of home decor project, celebration....or in my case a summer instax photo display!   you can check out my post here.

i absolutely adore how this display seriously made my instax memories come to life even more!  it is so fun to showcase and celebrate the little moments and memories in your life.  nothing makes me happier.

cheers to all things pretty and DIY.

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