'See Beauty'

Hi Everyone,

Hope you are  doing good and have been enjoying some creative time. 

 

I have a real quick n easy card to share today that if truth be told I actually made a while ago now but never seemed to get around to sharing at the time, or any time thereafter. 

 In fact, the same can be said for quite a few more of my makes too so in the coming weeks / months I'm going to be looking to finally give them all some 'air time' both here and across my social media. Hope you'll stay tuned! 

(Links to my social media at the foot of this post)  

This card was created with some of PaperArtsy stamps designed by Seth Apter (ESA22, ESA23, ESA24) along with some of PaperArtsy's infusions ( Lemoncello, Magenta, Royal Blood)

The shape n design of one of the stamps on Seth's stamp set ESA24 (bottom right on carrier sheet) always makes me think of petals/ leaves (I reckon its got 'cockroach' potential too 😉) so I stamped it repeatedly around a stamped centre circle to create flowers- one in full as the focal, the others in part coming in from the sides

I painted the flowers using PaperArtsy Infusions ( Lemoncello , Magenta) as watercolours.

The background itself was 'washed' with PaperArtsy Infusions (Royal Blood) before being randomly stamped with one of the detail stamps on ESA22. (bottom left on the carrier sheet) . I love the 'broken text' design of this stamp - its a real fave and one I reach for often.

The small circles and circles with longer lines running through them were stamped using part of the design of one of the stamps on ESA23 (top left on the carrier sheet). I dropped some Infusions (Lemoncello) into each to add touches of colour .

 I splattered some PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Acrylic (Snowflake) around and drew in some sketchy white highlights  to 'lift' the black stamping. 

The card was then matt n layered onto white and back card panels with a couple of Tim Holtz Ideology small talk stickers providing the final touch. 

See Beauty!

I hope you enjoyed your time here with me today.  Thanks for taking the time to stop by. 

Appreciate!

Hope to see you again soon but until then I wish you all a fun filled creative weekend!

Enjoy! 

Amanda

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'Encore Post 2b: Looking back at some of my That's Crafty Projects

Hi Everyone, 

Earlier today I shared Encore Post 2a: Looking back at some of the larger mixed media Art panels I created while I was designing for That's Crafty's blog DT and now I'm back to share Encore Post 2b:  Looking back at some of the smaller mixed media panels I created.  

A quick recap of the format of these posts:

I'll share my projects in 'collections' of 3d projects, Art Panels, tags, Cards etc on separate posts so as not to have one excessively long post. 

The posts will primarily be 'project photo' posts with date and links to the post where I first shared them. Feel free to click through the links to se and read more about the creativity behind each of the projects.

If you've missed any of my 'Encore 'Looking back' posts you can see them here and here

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So here's some of my small/mini mixed media art panels. 

 

Choose To Shine

(January 2021)

Wings of Love

(Mar 2021)

Embrace

(April 2021)

Use Your Wings

(June 2021)

Guess Who?

(August 2021) 

Great Things Take Time

(October 2021)

Catch Happiness

(February 2022)

I hope you have enjoyed looking back with me at some of the smaller/ mini mixed media Art Panels I created whilst designing for That's Crafty! 

Next time I'll be sharing some of the mixed media Tags I created while on the DT so hope you'll come join me then 

See you soon

Hugs 

Amanda

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Encore Post 2a: Looking back at my That's Crafty Projects

 Hi Everyone, 

I'm back today with my second 'Encore Post' sharing some of the many projects I created for That's Crafty! while I was on their blog DT. 

I mentioned in the first Encore post: 'Looking back at some of my That's Crafty! Projects' that I'll share my projects in 'collections' of 3d projects, art panels, tags, cards etc on separate posts so as not to have one excessively long post.

The posts will primarily be project photo posts with dates and links to the post where I first shared them. Feel free to click through the links to see and read more about the creativity behind each of the projects.

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 So, with some of my 3d projects already shared (here) todays all about some of the mixed media Art Panels I created.
I made loads of these so I've decided to split them into two 'sub collections' shared over two posts. 

The larger art panels will feature on this post, the smaller on the next post.

Let's get started and if you'd like to find out which of my art panels is my favourite and infact my absolute and ultimate favourite of all the projects I created while on That's Crafty's DT be sure to stay with me until the end. 

Be True 
(November 2018)

 

Discovery Shield

(January 2019)

Choose Love 

(January 2020) 

If There Be Light

(June2020)

Be You, Bravely

(July 2020) 

Moon Burst

(January 2021)

What Time Is Love? 

(February 2021)

The Grave Digger

(September 2021) 

And here is my absolute and ultimate favourite....

Noted Observations

(September 2020) 

I hope you have enjoyed looking back with me at some of the larger Art Panels I created whilst designing for That's Crafty! and that you will join me later for the second part of this post that will feature some of my mini Art panel creations. 

 See you again soon

Hugs

Amanda

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'Encore' Post 1: Looking back at my That's Crafty! projects

 Hi Everyone 

As yesterday saw me sharing some creativity over on That's Crafty's blog for the last time I thought I'd look back through all the projects I've created for That's Crafty and share some of them with you as 'Encore' posts here on my blog. 

There were alot of projects to choose from as I made and posted pretty much every week for approx 3 and a half years (give or take any time off for illness and the DT Christmas/ New Year holidays) so I've  decided to group them together in collections of 3D Art, Art Panels, Tags and Cards/ Journal pages  

Each collection will be shared on separate posts throughout the coming days so it doesn't make for one exceptionally long post.

The posts will primarily be project photo posts with dates and links to the posts where I first shared them. Feel feel to click through the links to see and read more about the creativity of each of the projects. 

So, let's get started with some of the 3D projects and I have to say I really enjoyed making these and all of them have either been in use or on display in my art space since the day they were made.

Use Your Wings 

(November 2019) 
This was created for That's Crafty's 3D Challenge feature that was in the June 2019 edition of The Crafty Stamper magazine. 

Love 365 'Art Dome'  

(July 2020)  

I designed and created this project using some of That's Crafty's craftyboard tags, chains and white/ greyboard hearts along with Tim Holtz 'Abandoned' papers.  

'A Letter Caddy' 

(July 2020).  

I designed and created this using some of That's Crafty's surfaces, long tags, bookmarks and letters along with Tim Holtz 'Abandoned' papers.   

'A New Desk Tidy' 

(January 2021) 

This was created with one of That's Crafty 's mdf ATB's and some of their stamps. 

'Cabinet Creativity'  

(March 2021)  

This was created with a That's Crafty! mdf Cabinet and Seth Apters Aladine Izink Ice.  

And  I couldn't share my That's Crafty 3d projects without including my latest two.

'A Flip Top 'Art Quote 'Box 

(March 2022)  

This was created with a That's Crafty! mini box and Stamperia 'Artelier des Art' papers.

'Believe' 

(March 2022) 

This was my 'leaving' project created with A That's Crafty! mdf ATC Chunkie. That's Crafty stamps and 13Arts 'His and Hers Remastered' papers. 

I hope you have enjoyed looking back with me at my Thats Crafty! 3D projects and that you will join me next time for my 2nd 'Encore' post when I'll be sharing some of the many Art Panels I created, posted and shared at That's Crafty! 

See you again soon 

Hugs 

Amanda 

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Catch Happiness

 Hi Everyone and Welcome, 

As is Thursday , I'm over on That's Crafty's blog sharing a mini mixed media art panel I've created using some of the usual mixed media supplies: paints, texture paste (both matte and crackle), stamps, stencils, washi tape and mark making 'tools' (eg lids and old store cards).

If you'd like to see and read more; find out how I 'mashed up' some of Seth Apters, Tim Holtz, AALL & Creates, Tracy Evans, Katzelkrafts products/ designs you are very welcome to pop by the blog anytime. 
For a super speedy redirection just click HERE.
 Hope to see you soon 
Amanda 
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She Flies!

 Hi Everyone, 

I'm over on That's Crafty's blog today sharing some of my creativity.

The project I've created for todays post is very much a continuation of last weeks project which you can see here and here. 

It's the same size, same colour palette, similar detail and its essentially an art panel. 

However I changed up the focal feature and made this art panel into an 'arty' card  that would be suitable for many an occasion

 

I wanted to show a different way that this size and style of creativity can be utilised / featured. Made into a card its kind of a BOGOF 😉 as it also doubles up as a present. Once the occasion for the card is over the panel becomes the present and can be displayed either on or off the card as a piece of art! 

Theres more to see/ read over on the blog including a list of That's Crafty! Tim Holtz, KatzelKraft, Seth Apter, AALL & Create products that were used in the making. 

Would love for you to join me 

For a smooth and speedy transfer just click HERE 

Hope to see you soon 

Amanda 

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My Favourite Colour for PaperArtsy

 Hi Everyone, 

Tonight I would like to invite you to join me over on PaperArtsy's blog where I am honoured and humbled (as I always am) to be a Guest Blogger for their current topic: My Favourite Colour.

I've been in my 'happy' place creating for this topic as not only was I working with my favorite colour (ok colours) I was also using Seth Apters stamps. 

Wahoo! 

So here's my 'UNITY' art block- the result of lots of paint layers , detail stamping, a touch of stenciling and some embossing.  

I'll take you on a quick tour around

 The upper left area

Upper right area

Lower left area

Lower right area

That all come together in 'UNITY'

The art block is wall mountable or free standing and as I'm really happy with how it turned out it's gained a place on my studio wall! 

I would love for you to accept my invitation (no R.S.V.P necessary) and come join me over on PaperArtsy's blog. 

For a super speedy re-route just click HERE 

Hope to see you soon 

Amanda 

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Adopt the Pace of Nature for PaperArtsy.

 Hi Everyone and Welcome, 

This evening I''m so honoured and privileged to be over on PaperArtsy blog sharing a mixed media art panel I have created for their current topic: Natures Treasures!

If you know me and and my creativity you will know it's no secret I'm a big Seth Apter fan so I was super happy to have the opportunity to create with some of  Seths new release PaperArtsy stamps.

Lucky, lucky me!! 

Teaming them with PaperArtsy Grunge Paste, Infusions and Frescos made for lots of creative fun and one very happy Amanda.  

Here's a photo of my 'Natures Treasures' Art panel which courtesy of one of Alison Bombers New release PaperArtsy stamps I've called: 

'Adopt the Pace of Nature, her Secret is Patience'

If you'd like to find out more about the creative fun I had and see more pics you are welcome to join me over on the blog. 

It would be lovely to have you stop by and share your company. 

For a super speedy re- route just click HERE 

Hope to see you soon 

Amanda 

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Secrets...

 HI Everyone 

It's been a while since I created something with a grungy vibe for my Thursday weekly DT post over  on That's Crafty's blog and if you know me then you'll  know I'm a grungy girl at heart. 
So, today's project is a mixed media art panel that I've created using some of Seth Apters fabulous products.  It is on the grungy side but it also has a subtle pearly sheen and a colourful touch of sparkle. 

Bet you never thought you'd hear / read 'grungy', 'pearly' and 'sparkle' in the same sentence?? 

Heres a quick peek: 

Hope it will tempt you to come join me over on the blog

If it does just click HERE to be redirected swiftly and safely . 
Hope to see you soon 
Amanda 
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Embrace

 Hi Everyone, 

I'm over on That's Crafty's blog today in my usual Thursday slot sharing some creativity. 

This week I have created a 4x4 mixed media art panel that I've created working with a minimal palette of PaperArtsy fresco finish acrylic paints and some of Seth Apter Products including his PaperArtsy stamp designs.  It has layers , texture and detail and is named 'Embrace'. 

If you'd like to see and read more you are more than welcome to come join me over on the blog. 

Just click HERE and you'll be there in super quick time. 

Hope to see you soon 

Amanda 

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Cabinet Creativity!

Hi Guys, 

Just my usual weekly redirection post here today as my full post is over on That's Crafty's blog. 

Over  the last month or so That"s Crafty! have added some new storage to their fabulous MDF range so  today I am sharing one of their ATC cabinets designed by Rachel Harries that I have altered in my own 'grungy' way. using some of Seth Apters fab products. 

Heres a few photos....

Hope they will tempt you to come join me over on the blog where there's more to see and read about my creativity. 

Just click HERE and you're almost there

Hope to see you soon 

Amanda 

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Find Your Fire....

Hi Everyone, 

Just a quick heads up to let you know I'm over on That's Crafty's blog today sharing a mixed media art panel that I've created using some of  PaperArtsy Eclectica (ESA) stamps designed by Seth Apter.

Here's a quick sneak peak.... 

If you''d like to find out more you are welcome to come join me- just click HERE to be whisked right on over . 

Hope to see you soon 

Amanda 

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Choose to Shine....

 Hi Everyone and Welcome 

Today I'm over on That's Crafty's blog sharing a mixed media art panel that I've created using products from several companies and designers: That's Crafty!, PaperArtsy, Prima, Ranger, Spellbinders, SethApter, Dina Wakley, Tim Holtz and Finnabair. Quite a mash up, right? 

Heres a couple of pics that I hope will tempt you to come join me over on the blog.

For a quick redirection just click HERE. 

Hope to see you soon 

Amanda 

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Tag You're It! A Vintage Journey , August 2020 Challenge

Hi Everyone 

Happy August!

Today we launch our latest challenge at A Vintage Journey and I will be hosting this time with the challenge theme: 

Tag You're It! 

We would love to see what you create with, or on hang tags. Your hang tags can be created from any material or be any size. We would just love to see that iconic 'hang' shape front and centre in your design. Just remember to create your tag project in one of our preferred styles: vintage, shabby, mixed media, art journalling, industrial, timeworn or steampunk.'

Being a grungy girl at heart who's partial to a touch of colour and has 'a bit of a thing' for rusty bits and pieces I've drawn on these loves to create my mixed media 'Tag on Tag' project.

 

As the host of the challenge I will be sharing details of how I created my tag on Friday 21st August over at A Vintage Journey. 

So today I'll take you on a quick narrated tour around the tag. 

The rich colour tones that run through both tags are all thanks to Seth Apters fabulous Aladine Izink dye sprays and DecoArt Media fluids. Some resisting, stamping and a touch of stenciling add texture and detail....

... to the printed background design which comes courtesy of Tim Holtz Typeset collage paper. 

The design runs in harmony through both the large and small tags. 

Alignment was key! 

The focal feature is the sum of a few grungy parts. 

 The rusty round porthole and crackled circle that surrounds are created with Tim Holtz and Seth Apter dies. Both are altered with art mediums, copper eyelets used to embellish. 

 The central nuts, bolts and bar are 'naturally' rusted by outdoor elements. 

They are what I call my 'street swag' - rusty bits and pieces I have found when I've been 'stepping' out. 

Some rusty wire wrapped around the smaller tag continues the rusty theme and serves as an ideal rest for the focal feature.....

... whilst a few more rusty bit and pieces provide the perfect hanger for the tag. 

It wasn't hard to decide on a title for my tag:

 Finders.....

....Keepers! 

Pretty much how it feels when I spy yet another rusty piece. It's like its waiting to be found and I'm the new lucky keeper!

I hope you have enjoyed my narrated tour and that I have offered some creative inspiration for our tag You're It! challenge. 

If you haven't already be sure to pop by A Vintage Journey where there is a fabulous collection of inspiring Tag's created by some of our Creative Guides. 

We hope you will join us in this challenge as we are really looking forward to seeing your Tag creativity. 

As always there will be 3 Pinworthy winners chosen at the end of the challenge with each winner being awarded a Pinworthy winners badge to display on their blog. The winning projects will also be pinned to our Pinworthy Winners Pinterest board.

Hope you'll be able join me over at AVJ on the 21st .

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by today. 

Your visits, follows and comments are sincerely appreciated!

Wishing you all a lovely weekend

Hope its a creative one

Take care 

and 

'keep on the happy side'

Amanda

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