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Tag Archives: mixed media

Cheesecloth and Other Textures

Posted on July 4, 2015 by JanJuly 4, 2015

The art challenge for week 21 in the Documented Life Project was to use cheesecloth as a texture medium. I know it is hard to believe, but I do not have cheesecloth in my stash of fabric. So I did … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Documented Life Project 2015, Papercrafts, Sewing | Tagged Candlewicking, cheesecloth, Documented Life Project 2015, embroidery, mixed media, texture, wall spackling

Wall Spackling as Texture in Mixed Media

Posted on June 27, 2015 by JanJune 27, 2015

For week 20 of the Documented Life Project, the art challenge was to use modeling paste on the page to add texture. I did not have any craft modeling paste, but I did have a small container of lightweight wall spackling … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Documented Life Project 2015, Painting | Tagged acrylic paint, Documented Life Project 2015, mixed media, texture, wall spackling, watercolor

Making a Unique Element for Your Mixed Media

Posted on April 25, 2015 by JanApril 25, 2015

The Documented Life Project art challenge for week 13 was to make a custom element. Melinda, the grandkids, and I each rode in a different direction in pursuing this challenge which fit in well with the journal prompt quote: “Ride the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Documented Life Project 2015, Stamping | Tagged custom elements, Documented Life Project 2015, mixed media, stamp carving

Five Layer Challenge

Posted on March 31, 2015 by JanMarch 31, 2015

Mixed media art is challenging for those of us who tend to choose one type of art medium to work with for a particular project. The challenge for week nine of the Documented Life Project was to use at least five layers … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Documented Life Project 2015 | Tagged creative challenge, Documented Life Project 2015, five layers, mixed media

How Many Layers Does It Take?

Posted on March 9, 2015 by JanMarch 9, 2015

The theme for the month of February in the Documented Life Project challenges was Layers You Will Love! The art challenge for week 6 was “When Not to Stop” and the journal prompt was “Don’t stop, ’til you get enough!” Jan: This … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Documented Life Project 2015, Papercrafts | Tagged Documented Life Project 2015, doodles, layers, mixed media

My First Mixed Media Canvases

Posted on February 21, 2015 by JanFebruary 21, 2015

I wanted to share with you my very first attempt at creating mixed media canvases. I did these two and a half years ago before we started inaTickle.com. I really did not know much about mixed media at that point, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Painting, Papercrafts | Tagged ballet, Dance, doily, mixed media, scrapbook paper

Using Book Paper in Mixed Media

Posted on January 17, 2015 by JanJanuary 17, 2015

A new year has begun for the Documented Life Project and we are excited to stretch our creative brains with more challenges. You can join Melinda and I on this journey and participate in any way you want. It’s still free … Continue reading →

Posted in Documented Life Project 2015, Gelli Plate Printing | Tagged book paper, Documented Life Project 2015, gelli prints, goals, mixed media

Documented Life Project- Week 26

Posted on July 16, 2014 by JanJuly 16, 2014

The challenge for Week 26 in the Documented Life Project was to “Add a Bible verse that inspires you  – or a line from your favorite book.” Jan: The verse I used is from Zephaniah 3:17, “The Lord your God is in … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Documented Life Project 2014 | Tagged Documented Life Project, mixed media, paper stitching

More Gelli Prints

Posted on February 4, 2014 by JanMarch 1, 2014

Just want to share some of the gelli print techniques I’ve been playing with this week. Check out our other posts about gelli printing and get started with your own gelli plate creativity. Gelli Printing Part 1 Gelli Printing Part … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Gelli Plate Printing, Painting | Tagged Create, egg cartons, gelli plate, gelli prints, mixed media, one of a kind, shells
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