To some of us, there is nothing more nerve-wracking than attempting a scrapping style out of your comfort zone or more daunting than a blank canvas with infinite possibilities.(OK, yes, I’m talking about me personally but I’m sure this applies to others as well!)So in this blog series, I’m attempting to make Mixed Media less daunting by giving you (and me) some jumping off points. Where to begin with digi – mixed media scrapping? Right here for Mixed Media Beginners! Recap & IntroductionAs a template scrapper and mixed media beginner, in the last 2 blog posts in this series, I've used basic linear paint brush strokes and 'designer painted' papers to give easy and instant mixed media vibes to my layouts.This month, I'm building on those last 2 mixed media methods. I'm using watercolour style papers for an instant mixed media base and then adding some big … [Read more...]
Beginners Mixed Media: Instant Mixed Media with Painted Papers
To some of us, there is nothing more nerve-wracking than attempting a scrapping style out of your comfort zone or more daunting than a blank canvas with infinite possibilities.(OK, yes, I’m talking about me personally but I’m sure this applies to others as well!)So in this blog series, I’m attempting to make Mixed Media less daunting by giving you (and me) some jumping off points. Where to begin with digi – mixed media scrapping? Right here for Mixed Media Beginners! Last month I used basic paint brush strokes in place of paper strips on basic templates. This time I'm thinking about the way paper choice alone can give a scrapbook layout a mixed media look without the addition of any paint or brush work, splatters or otherwise. In other words, I'm going with the 'fake it til you make it' approach and calling today's page creation process 'Instant Mixed Media'!I'm … [Read more...]
Beginners Mixed Media: Using a Traditional Template
To some of us, there is nothing more nerve-wracking than attempting a scrapping style out of your comfort zone or more daunting than a blank canvas with infinite possibilities.(OK, yes, I'm talking about me personally but I'm sure this applies to others as well!)So in this blog series, I'm attempting to make Mixed Media less daunting by giving you (and me) some jumping off points. Where to begin with digi - mixed media scrapping? Right here for Mixed Media Beginners! As a paper scrapper I would rely on sketches or scraplifts as part of my scrapbooking process, and now templates kick start my pages so today I'm looking at how you can use a clean and simple template to make a fairly straight forward mixed media page, focusing on paint.Here's the template pack by Designed by Soco I grabbed from the Retiring Products section. I'm using the one on the right.The basic idea I … [Read more...]
The Monday Mash-up! – Shared Themes
Are you primarily a one kit only scrapper, on a budget or looking for ways to extend your stash? Mashing 2 (or 3!) kits together (and making your own customised collab!) gives you so many opportunities but means you won't have to spend all your time tagging or searching your stash. If mixing and matching is not your normal style and feels daunting, this series will look at several ways to make mixing different design styles easier than you think! ______________________________________________________________________________________________Hi there and welcome to a fun new way to start Mondays in the middle of the month - The Monday Mash-up! definition: Mash-up noun- informal.* a combination or mixing of dissimilar elements, especially content from different sources. Some background on 'why' this series: … [Read more...]
Mixed Media Minimalist Pages
Have you ever worked with the Mixed Media products at The Lilypad? If so, then you already know how amazing the products are. But, if you haven't, then let me share a little secret with you...they are not just for art journaling, mixed media style of pages. They are for all scrapbooking styles and, even more specifically, for minimalist pages.It doesn't matter where you start, whether you have a photo chosen and want to build your design around that, or if you spotted some product or paper you just can't resist, and you have the urge to use them right away (that happens to me all the time, I spot a little piece of a kit and my heart skips a beat, I need to have it and scrap with it).If you think you might be overwhelmed by the magnitude of products in the monthly mixed media collection and not know where to start or even if it is a collection that you will want to use, try … [Read more...]
Create a Card: Packaging Technique for Backgrounds
I enjoy giving cards to family and friends. Cards are perfect way to send birthday wishes, celebrate a special event, or even to just say hello to someone. I always try to have a selection of homemade cards on hand to give out for any of these occasions. I’ve noticed my supply of cards has been getting a bit low and committed myself to making a few cards to bolster it up. New adventures/traveling is the theme of today’s card. I also am sharing a video on how to create a card background using the packaging technique.I know quite a few people who are starting new adventures this fall. While adventures can be exciting they can also be nerve wracking too. What better way to help calm the nerves of someone than to give them a homemade card with well wishes in it? A card about exploring the world was begging to be made.To make this card I used the following supplies: Roam … [Read more...]