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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Create With Heart Mixed Media Cards for Tres Jolie

Hi Crafty Friends, 

Have you seen the new Mixed Media Kit for this month (January 2025) it contains all the basics you need to create some really fun and amazing cards, tags, canvas's and other projects you might have in mind. I have a photo down below of everything you receive inside the kit. For today's projects I also used the January 2025 Scrapbook Kit as well. Just click on the name above the photo and you'll be directed straight to the Kit. Also for full details on how to create the Mixed Media Cards down below view the video tutorial.



      January 2025 Mixed Media Kit                                              January 2025 Scrapbook Kit 

              


Card #1 

To start we are going to apply Black Gesso to 3 sizes of cardstock. 
For the first one, below, after the black gesso dried I embossed the cardstock with a flower embossing folder. Be sure the gesso is dried before using your embossing folder. 


Next I used some Nuvo Embellishment Mousse from my stash and spread this out sporadically on top of the embossed image. You can use waxes or gelatos, or you can try water colors. 



Next I took a flower chipboard ( Nature - Flower Set 1)piece from the shop, I painted the stem green using flat magical by Lindsey's Gang, this was in a MM Kit from last year. 
I colored the chipboard flower adhered it on with some 3D Gloss Gel. I also used a butterfly and the flower embellishment from the Scrapbook kit. I added in art stones around my images. 
The frame is from my stash and I placed one of the images (Lilac) inside the frame. 


Once I was done I added one of the phrases from the Finnabair Sentiment Booklet you get in the Mixed Media Kit. I love how this card came out. 


Card #2

For our next card I painted the white cardstock with Black Gesso, while it was wet I used the silicone end to create lines over it and let it dry. Once dried I used a stencil to create the circles and then used a stamp to add in the small dots around the cardstock. 

Next I cut the piece in half once it was dried. I took one of the corners from the pattern paper and tore it around the flowers. I also used one of the cut-apart cards from the Scrapbook Kit. 

I backed up the black gesso piece with a pattern paper from the Scrapbook kit and then adhered the card piece on top. I used a phrase again from the Sentiment Booklet and added a pretty purple ribbon. 



Card #3

For the final card. I chose some stamps from my stash. For the white cardstock I used Black Gesso, but didn't cover the entire white cardstock. I left some white spaces showing. 
I then took my white gesso and stamped images onto the black gesso areas. 


Next I took some pink pigment ink and painted over the white areas very lightly. (the heats and the Love sentiment)


Once I was done I also used a fast drying pigment ink around the card edges. I added in the art stones using the 3D Gloss Gel and then went over them with the pink paint. Added in a key under the flowers I used white gesso and added in the pretty silver broach with flowers bunched in the middle.



I hope you enjoyed today's step by step tutorial and some inspiration from these beautiful Mixed Media Cards I created using this months January 2024 Mixed Media Kit. I have to say these cards were so fun to create and here is a fantastic way to use your black gesso on your cards. I can't wait to explore more fun ways to used this Mixed Media Kit and share with you all. Thank you all for joining me today. For more details you can view the video tutorial. 

 Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below.
 For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page. 
Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store. 

Wishing you all a great day and Happy Crafting. 




Thursday, January 9, 2025

Mixed Media Inspirational Tags Tres Jolie Kit Club

Good Morning, 

Happy New Year to you all. I hope you had a great Christmas Season celebrating with family and friends. With the New Year starting I have a new project to share with you using the New January Mixed Media Kit which contains all the basics you need to create wonderful textures to your projects. I have a video tutorial for you that shares what each items does. I hope you enjoy this easy mixed media tag project today. I have all the links down below for you. 



January 2025 Mixed Media Kit


Tag #1

To start off you want to use the white gesso and apply to one of the chipboard tags from the kit. 
In the video tutorial I do go over what each mixed media product does. 


Next I used a stencil from the February 2024 Mixed Media Kit and applied the Modeling Paste over the top using the silicone end of the paint brush.


To speed up the drying process I did go over the top lightly with my heat gun. I then used some of the Liquid Acrylic Violet paint from the Jun 2024 Mixed Media Kit. 


Next I sprayed some of the Lindsey Gang Moon Shadow Mist (September 2024 Mixed Media Kit)  over the purple paint I used. Then from my stash I used an ornate metal piece and adhered with the 3D gloss gel and painted it with white gesso. 


 Using the 3D Gloss Gel, this acts like an adhesive so you can adhere down embellishments. I applied to the back of the white resin bird and flowers and the art stones scattered throughout the tag. The window is from the January Scrapbook Kit which lays on top of the metal piece. 



Tag #2

This tag is fun and fast. 
Apply gesso on top of the chipboard tag. Then using the Texture Paste white sand (this is gritty) apply a thick coat in the middle and around the edges. Then I used I the silicone teeth edge to create my swirly lines in the paste. I did this a few times. (video tutorial has more details)


Here is what my tag looked like once I was done 


Next I started adding some inks and some other things on top of the tag. Make sure it is dried. I used my heat gun to speed up the drying time. 
Here is a list of what I used from past Mixed Media Kits to add color to my tag. 
April 2024 Mixed Media Kit - Cosmic Shimmers
July 2024 Mixed Media Kit - Pearl Ex powders 
********See video tutorial for more details***********




After I finished applying my paints and powders I used some gold shimmer from my stash to spritz on top of the tag to give it a nice golden shimmer. 

Here is Tag #1 all finished. I used some ribbon from my stash for the top. I then adhered the Sentiments you get from the Booklet in this months Mixed Media Kit these are fantastic.  I then added in the little image used from the January 2024 Scrapbook Kit. I love how this tag turned out. This would look beautiful on a card or a gift. 







I hope you enjoyed today's step by step tutorial and some inspiration from these easy Mixed Media Tags I created. I had fun creating them. 
Thank you all for joining me today. For more details you can view the video tutorial. 
 Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below.
 For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page. 
Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store. 

Wishing you all a great day and Happy Crafting. 


Friday, December 27, 2024

DIY Stationery For Everyday Moments.

 Hi everyone, 

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends. Today I have another fun crafty project for you using the December Scrapbook Kit along with some items from the December Card, Tag, and More Kit. I have the links below for you for both kits. I also have a video tutorial for you as well as the step by step down below. 





December Scrapbook Kit                                             December Card, Tag, and More Kit



To start our Stationery Book, cut one piece of cardstock at 12 x 9 1/4 inches and one piece of cardstock at 4 x 9 1/4 inches. 



Next place 1/2 inch tape on the right side edge of the paper. 


Attach the 4 x 9 1/4 inch piece to the tape. 


Next to create your spine fold your piece of paper in half and place the crease on the 6 inch spot of the scoreboard. Then score at 5 1/4 and 6 3/4 inches. Burnish down the score lines and you should a spine  just like the photo below. 


Now we are going to create a pocket to hold journals, cards, envelopes, large tags or notepads. Cut one piece of cardstock at 8 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches.  With the 8 1/4 inch across the score board score 1 inch on the left side and right side. Turn the paper to the 9 1/4 inch side across the scoreboard and score at 3 and 4 inches. 


On the left and right side where the you scored the at 3 and 4 inches are little squares cut a slit to the first score line as shown below.  These are little tabs that will fold in to form our pocket. 


Now burnish down all the score lines. Next fold the bottom up and adhere the small tabs into the long tabs. You should have a pocket just like the photo below. ***(You can also watch the video to get more details.)


Now you can use your pattern paper to cover the inside and the pocket we created. ***(You can also watch the video to get more details.)


Before covering the front and back of the Stationery Book adhere down some lace or ribbon for your closure. 


Here is the book covered. 



To create the pen holder cut a piece of cardstock at 3 1/2 x 5, Score at 1/2 inch and at 1 inch on the left and right side, turn to the 5 inch laying across the score board and score at 1/2 inch and 1 inch. 
Next cut off the 3 corner squares and the cut a small slit up to the first score line in between the long tab and the small square tab. Burnish all the score lines and adhere the small tab inward to the long tabs and the small rectangle one on the bottom folds up.  ***(You can also watch the video to get more details.)




Burnish all the score lines and adhere the small tab inward to the long tabs, then adhere the small rectangle one on the bottom folds up.  ***(You can also watch the video to get more details.)

Next create two small pockets, these will go on the left side of the Stationery Book.
Cut two pieces of cardstock at 2 1/4 x 5, score 1/2 inch on left, right side turn and score 1/2 inch down. Burnish all the score lines down. And you can cover with pattern paper. 



Here is how you lay down the pen holder and the two small pockets.


Here is what the left side looks like all finished. 

Here is what the inside looks like when opened up 



Inside I placed two cards which were from the Card Kit. I used the Scrapbook paper to decorate them. 

I had a couple of small paper journals in my stash. I covered and decorated them. 


Here is the finished front of the Stationery Book. 



I hope you received some inspiration from this Stationery Book I created. I had fun creating this and you can definitely add on and use it to hold various items. This even good to give as a gift. 
Thank you all for joining me today. For more details you can view the video tutorial. 
 Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below.
 For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page. 
Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store. 

Wishing you all a great day and Happy Crafting. 





Thursday, December 26, 2024

Tres Jolie - Vintage Journal - Be Yourself

 Hi Crafty Friends, 

Today I wanted to share a really nice tiny journal you an create using the December Card, Tag and More Kit by Tres Jolie. I love how this turned out. It's definitely got some spaces for journaling, adding small photos and other memorabilia. I hope you enjoy today's tutorial below I have a step by step for you to start the tiny journal but I have more details with my video tutorial. 



December Card, Tag and More Kit


To start off I used the tiny journal from the April Card Kit. I inked all outside and inked the edges of all the pages using vintage photo ink. 


Next I tore my pattern paper into strips and distressed the edges and inked them. Then adhered them on. I thought this was a unique way to add some creativity to the outside cove to our journal. 



I both the front and back of the journal like this. 


Next I cut all my pattern papers at 4x4 inches there are 14 pieces in all and ink the edges. 


Next I started adding the Stamperia chipboard pieces onto the pages. Please view the video tutorial for more details in how I decorated each page. 


With this bookcases piece I added foam tape to the back so it actually becomes a pocket. 


Here is the finished Vintage Journal. Down below I have photos of how I decorated each page. And don't forget the video tutorial has more details. 



The booklet that is in the chipboard pocket is created with a 8 x 3 1/2 inch pattern paper and has lined paper inside that is sewn together. I adhered the lace for a closure. 

This booklet measures 7 x 3 1/2 inches has the lace adhered for a closure and I painted the metal leaf with bronze stain and added the white flower with leaves from the December Scrapbook Kit,  I also added one of the embossed stickers that comes in the kit. I attached this booklet to the page and inside it has a sticky note pad. 

This pocket is created using the post card paper and I cut a straight line across leaving a 1/4 inch on each side. Decorated with a gold embossed leaf from the project before, a chipboard lock piece and the embossed stickers from the kit. 
This pocket is a torn on the edge and inked. It measures 5 x 3 inches and scored 1/2 inch on the right and left side of the 5 inch side and 1/2 inch down the 3 inch side, fold under and adhere the flaps down to the page to create a pocket. 

I hope you received some inspiration from this Vintage Journal. I like that it has lots of areas for journaling and you can add in more flaps or extras if you'd like. You can journal, keep memorabilia inside and display photos inside as well. 
Thank you all for joining me today. For more details you can view the video tutorial. 
 Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below.
 For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page. 
Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store. 

Wishing you all a great day and Happy Crafting.