Garden of Grace: September 2016

Friday, September 23, 2016

Coloring with Pigment Powders ~ Floral Mixed Media Card for Donna Salazar Designs

Hello my dear paper crafting peeps. I'm up on the Donna Salazar Designs blog today with this floral mixed media card. I just adore Donna's Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L pigment powders. They are so versatile. I've used them four different ways on this sweet card. Hop on over to Donna's blog for all the details HERE.

Here's a sneak peek:

FTC Disclosure: I am currently working as a freelance designer for Donna Salazar Designs. While I am compensated in product, I maintain the freedom as an independent designer to say what I truly think of these products and will not recommend something that I don’t personally use and enjoy.

Donna Salazar Designs Products

Donna Salazar with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Girlie Grunge Glue Art Medium

Dodz Adhesive Embellishment Dots, X-Large

Spellbinders®

Flower Bouquet Stamp/Die Combo

Jumbo Rose Steel Rule Die

Medallion Embossing Folder

Bitty Blossoms

Clearsnap®/Colorbox®

Mix’d Media Inx ~ Jasmine

Mix’d Media Inx EmbossingPowder ~ Jasmine

Partner Products

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

E-Z Runner Grand Adhesive Dispenser, 150-feet

Dodz Adhesive Dots, Medium, 1/3-Inch, 300-Pack, Clear

Thin 3D Foam Squares, Mixed Variety, 217pk, White

Home and Hobby

Extreme Double-Sided Tape, 1/2-Inch

Other Products

Blue Fern Studios ~ Courtship Lane - Town Gossip

Prima ~ Epiphany - 6x6” Paper Pad #846961

Prima ~ Art Ingredients - Art Stones

Prima ~ Art Ingredients - Art Stones, Mini

Liquitex, Gesso - clear

Golden Molding Paste

Prima Water Soluble Oil Pastels

Prima ~ Finnabair - Cling Stamps, Tea on the Deck

Prima ~ Finnabair - Cling Stamps, Net & Wire

TCW Mini Raven Mosaic Stencil SOE Store

Wagner ~ Heat Gun

~ Blessings ~

Tracey

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Summery Mixed Media Cards with VIDEO TUTORIAL ~ Scraps of Elegance August Kit

I used the gorgeous beach themed August Scraps of Elegance to created these beautiful summery mixed media cards. I added a bit of color using the Prima Water Soluble Oil Pastels from a previous kit. I simply adore that Melinda includes mixed media products in her kits and add ons that become an integral part of my mixed media supplies.

I hope you enjoy this DIY process video tutorial:

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Here's the gorgeous "By the Sea" August Scraps of Elegance Kit:

Also using the following Add Ons:

Elements Add On

Coordinating Paper

Mixed Media/Creativity Add On

Floral Add On

Scraps of Elegance Links:

Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/

Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/

Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness/

Close-ups

Product List

Main Kit
Blue Fern Studios - Seaside Cottage Collection: Embark
Blue Fern Studios: Seaside Lilies Flowers
Hot Off The Press: Small Compass Clear Stamp set

Coordinating Paper Add On
Prima - French Riviera Collection - Un Petit Mot De La Mer

Elements Add On
Prima French Riviera Collection: Brads
Blue Fern Studios Glitter: Mermaid

Mixed Media Creativity Add On
Prima 6x6" French Riviera Anchor & Shell Stencil
Blue Fern Studios Seaside Treasures Chipboard
Viva Decor Apricot Inka Gold
Freshwater and Glass Pearl Bead Mix

Floral Add On
Prima French Riviera La Mer Flowers
Prima French Riviera Plages du Prado Flowers

Scraps of Darkness/Scrap of Elegance Store
Prima Art Ingredients Melange Art Pebbles
Dina Wakley Media Gel Medium - Matte
US Artquest Prills - Sage Advice

Previous Kits
May 2016 ~ Main Kit: DecoArt - Media 4oz Modeling Paste
April 2016 ~ Creativity Add On: Prima Water Soluble Oil Pastels
April 2016 ~ Creativity Add On: Prima Water Brush Pens 3 pack
June 2015 ~ Elements Add On: US ArtQuest - Prills, Lavender & Lace

Other Products
Liquitex ~ Gesso - Clear, White
Ranger ~ Archival Ink - Manganese Blue
Prima ~ Metal Leaves Dies #572839
Spellbinders ~ Pockets and Swirls
Spellbinders ~ Foliage Flourish Dies
Memory Box ~ Quinn Flourish Die
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Crafty Foam Tape
Home & Hobby ~ Extreme Double Sided Tape - 1/2”

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments

~ Blessings ~

Sunday, September 11, 2016

"Praise the Lord" Mixed Media Scripture Art Journal Page for Donna Salazar Designs

Hello my dear paper crafting friends. I'm up today on the Donna Salazar Designs blog with another of my mixed media Scripture art journal pages. The background is something near and dear to me. My mom's church was cleaning out a storage closets a few years back, and one of the things they were getting rid of were ancient hymn books - soft covered, yellowed with age, the edges bent and crumbling. My mom, knowing how much I treasure vintage book pages, brought a couple of them to me. I took a few of those treasured old pages and tore them into strips and pieces to create the background for this page. Donna's Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Girlie Grunge Art Medium, thinned with water was just perfect to adhere and protect this delicate paper on one of her Denim Art Journal pages.

Of course I added mixed media textures and color, but allowed plenty of those sweet music notes and bits of hymn verses to show through. You can see more photos and learn all the details HERE.

Here's a sneak peek:

Here are links to previous mixed media Scripture art journal pages I've created:

Donna Salazar Designs Products

Donna Salazar with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Girlie Grunge Art Medium

Pigment Powder - Gold

Pigment Powder - Blue

Pigment Powder - Brown

Lace Ribbons

Denim Art Journal

Pennant Set

Clearsnap®/Colorbox®

Mix'd Media Inx® ~ Vintage, Truffle, Patina

Mix'd Media Inx® Embossing Powder ~ Truffle

Twinkle Dust Glitter ~ Sugar Shimmer

Spellbinders®

Jumbo Rose Steel Rule Die

Partner Products

Home & Hobby® ~ Premium Double-Sided Tape - 1/2”

Other Products

Liquitex ~ Gesso, white

Faber-Castell Whipped Spackle

Prima ~ Water Soluble Oil Pastels

Ecoline Liquid Watercolor - Red Violet

Prima ~ Phrases Stamp #980702

PinkPaislee ~ Christy Tomlinson - Mask Vintage Lace

~ Blessings ~

Tracey

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

By the Sea Mixed Media Layout with VIDEO TUTORIAL ~ Scraps of Elegance August Kit

The gorgeous beach themed Scraps of Elegance August "By the Sea" Kit couldn't be more perfect for scrapbooking this sweet beach photo of our nephew. This page will be framed and sent to my husband's brother who is grandpa to this adorable young man. The surf and sea line up perfectly with the photo, and the coral embossing powder is a perfect accent to highlight his ginger hair. In this process video I show how to color the chipboard pieces, add glittery sparkle to the sea, and apply texture around the photo frame.

I hope you enjoy this process video tutorial: