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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Believe

 Hi Everyone, 

Sadly, today sees me sharing some creativity over on That's Crafty's blog for the final time so I would like to start this post by saying an extra big thank you to Laura and Graham for the opportunity. It's been an honour and a pleasure to design for you and be part of the weekly blog team for the last 3 and1/2 years.  

Thanks too to the talented blog design team who I've worked alongside and to all you lovely people who have stopped by here and at That's Crafty!  to see and read about my creations and for all your kind comments and support. 

I'm still going to be around on the art and craft scene making, blogging, sharing doing what I love and whatever comes next so I would love for  us to stay connected so we can enjoy our creative journeys together. 

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Now for my leaving project. 

I have created a mini 'Art Block' using one of That's Crafty's fabulous mdf surfaces - an ATC Chunkie, a That's Crafty heart and 13Arts papers designed by Olga Heldwein.  

Papers are used throughout the project, even the focal multi winged butterfly resting on the heart.

Thin strips of paper embellish the 'legs'.

 

Aswell as the feature on the top of the Art Block.

 I would love for you to join me over on That's Crafty's blog for one last time (just click HERE) 

 Hope to see you soon 

Amanda 

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'Embrace Everyday'

Hi Everyone  and Welcome , 

 Today I'm over o That's Crafty!'s blog sharing a piece of 'Art on the Round' that I've created with some of Dina Wakley heavy body acrylic paints, PaperArtsy stamps designed by Tracy Scott and of course the ideal surface for this piece - a That's Crafty! MDF 6 inch round.

Here's a quick look at my 'Art on the Round' that carries some really wise words: 

'EMBRACE EVERYDAY'. 

There's more to see and read over on the blog so  please feel free to come join me there by simply clicking HERE. 

Hope to see you soon 

Amanda 

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Holiday Wishes

 Hi Everyone, 

It's my last post of 2021 over on That's Crafty's blog today as the Design Team take a Christmas break from the 19th December so I'm offering you all some 'Holiday Wishes' in the form of a mixed media wintery snowflake tag. 

The tag's focal feature is a dimensional textured snowflake that has a touch of sparkle. 

 It's set against a cool blue background of snowflake flurries. 

There's more to see and read over on That's Crafty's blog so if you fancy joining me just click HERE. 
Hope to see you soon 
Amanda 

I'd like to enter this into the following challenge: 

Country View Challenges: Dec 2021: Anything Goes. 
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Trees!

 Hi Everyone, 

Today I'm over on That's Crafty's blog sharing some cards that I've created with KatzelKrafts 'Winter Wonderland' stamp set and Tim Holtz Distress and Distress Archival inks. 

The cards are CAS in design, minimal in products used, super quick and easy to make so they can be   produced on mass in a short space of time. 

I'm not calling them 'Christmas' cards per se as I think the overall design lends itself to several occasions. 

As well as Christmas cards I think they would also be suitable to send to anyone who doesn't celebrate Christmas that you still want to send greetings to at this time of year. They could be given as autumn/ winter birthday cards, Thank you cards for seasonal gifts, New Year cards or general note cards - just a few ideas!

Here's just a few of the cards ...

and some tags too. 

To find out more you are very welcome to pop by the blog anytime. 
For the  most direct route over there just click HERE 
Hope to see you soon 
Amanda 
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I'd like to enter these into the following challenge: 

Country View Challenges: dec 2021: 'Anything Goes'

'Winter'

Hi Everyone and Happy December! 

So,the Christmas countdown has officially begun and although slow getting started my christmas card creativity is in full swing now.  So today I'm over on That's Crafty's blog sharing one of the latest cards I've created.  

It features stamps from katzelkraft's 'Winter Wonderland' stampset and Tim Holtz products. 

I love this long slim tree especially against the moonlit starry sky ....

...... and so pleased the cute young boys all wrapped up warm hung around for their photo taking after they'd been playing in the snow. 

As always there's more to see and read on That's Crafty's blog so why not come join the boys and I   over there.  

Just click HERE and you'll be with us in no time . 

Hope to see you soon 

Amanda 

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I'd like to enter this into the following challenge: 

Country View Challenges: Dec 2021: 'Anything Goes' 

Winter Watercolour Christmas cards

 Hi Everyone, 

Have you started your christmas card making yet ? Please tell me I'm not the only one running late which in all honesty seems to have been the trend for me the last few years. 

In an attempt to at least have a few handmade cards ready and good to go at the start of December I've rustled up a few to share with you today over on That's Crafty's blog. 

The cards feature some of Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous stamps used with distress inks and they lend themselves real easy to batch making - essential (imho) when you have a good few to make.

To create them I've used the water colour stamping technique on a couple of substrates one obvious one probably not so obvious!! 

Here's a quick peak at the cards .....

and here they are all tied up with string to keep them safe until it's time to write and send. 

If you'd like to see/ read more and find out what substrates I worked on you are very welcome to come join me over on the blog. 

Just click HERE and you're almost there. 

Hope to see you soon 

Amanda 

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I'd like to enter these cards into the following challenge: 

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Trees

Have an Open Heart!

 Hi Everyone, 

Hope you are all doing good and keeping safe and well. 

A few years ago now I used to often work on canvases but seem to have neglected them in recent years ( if I've used them at all?? ) so having a stash almost as big as any art shop out there I thought I'd dig one out and create a mixed media canvas to share with you today over on That's Crafty's blog. 

It's an 8 x 10 canvas so a much bigger size then I usually create with but it was a great fit for the Donna Downey 'Heart Texture' stencil I've featured. 

If you'd like to see more pics and read about the creativity then you are very welcome to come join me over on the blog. 

 If you click HERE you'll be with me in super quick time. 

Hope to see you soon

Amanda 

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Live Your Art

 Hi Everyone, 

Well, it's been one of those weeks where due to to unforeseen circumstances and a few life 'curve balls' creative time has been very limited so the mixed media tag I'm sharing today over on That's Crafty's blog by necessity just had to be a real quick and easy make!   

It features products from several different companies/ brands/ designers namely That's Crafty! Dina Wakley, Donna Downey and Tim Holtz and it also allowed me to finally start making some headway into my overflowing and ever expanding stash of 'save for later' backgrounds so I guess lack of time can have some positives after all!! 

There's more creative details shared over on Thats Crafty's blog so if if you fancy popping by just click HERE to be swiftly and smoothly redirected . 

Hope you'll come join me? 

Look forward to seeing you soon?  

Amanda

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No 1013- Poison!

 Hi Everyone 

With Halloween only a few days away I've created a 'Halloween' card to share with you today over on That's Crafty's blog.

It's a quick and easy card to make - so ideal for any last minute cards you may yet have/ want to make.

The design can easily be reproduced so in just a short time I reckon you could rustle up quite a few cards to give/ send just in time for the 31st. 

If you like to find out about my quick and easy halloween creativity using Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous stamps and alcohol inks feel free to come join me over on the blog . 

For a quick reroute on the cyber spooky train 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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There is Beauty in Simplicity

 Hi Everyone

I'm over on That's Crafty's blog today in my regular weekly spot sharing some of my recent creativity. 

Over the last couple of weeks I have created projects using some of Tim Holtz fabulous Stampers Anonymous stamps and Ranger distress mediums so I have continued along those lines with the mixed media card I share today. 

 However, in contrast to my last couple of projects ( here and here) that had a real distressed look with layers and texture my card today has a much more contemporary stylised vibe to it. 

I love the versatility of Tim's stamp designs and distress products as they lend themselves to many a creative style.

There's more to see and read over on the blog so I hope you will come join me over there. 
Just click HERE and you are on your way. 
Hope to see soon 
Amanda 
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Mr Blue

Hi Everyone, 

I'm over on That's Crafty's blog today in my regular weekly dt spot sharing some creativity so it's just another short post here to invite you to come join me. 

This last week I've been having fun again with some of Tim Holtz products and have created a mixed media art panel that features stamps from Tims Stampers Anonymous 'Inquisitive' stamp set along with  three or four of the distress mediums. 

The 'star of the show' is Mr Blue- a man of maths and all things related. 

 

If you would like to find out more Mr Blue and I would love for you to accept the invite and come see us over on the blog. 

Just click HERE and you'll be there in no time at all. 

Hope to see you soon 

Amanda (& Mr Blue) 

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'Happy Birthday to You'

 Hi Everyone 

and 

Happy September! 

Wow where does the time go?? ⏰

Another Thursday too so I'm over on That's Crafty's blog in my usual dt spot sharing some creativity. 

Unfortunately, a few unforseen life curve balls this last week left me with very limited creative time so todays make is very much an example of something you could create if ever you find yourself short of time. 

It a bright, cheery and colourful birthday card that saw me teaming up an AALL & Create Washi tape with some of my much loved Tim Holtz distress inks and the 'Happy Birthday' saying from Tim's Stampers Anonymous 'Bold Saying' (CMS433) stampset. 

Here's a quick look at the card...

There's more to see and read over on the blog so if you fancy popping by just click HERE for a  quick re-route. 

Would love for you to join me so hope to see you soon
Amanda 
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Guess Who?

 Hi Everyone, 

Just a short post here today ( yet again)  to  invite you to join me over on That's Crafty's blog where I'm sharing my latest mixed media art panel . 

I've been having fun creating with some of Tim Holtz fab products this week so the panel features Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous 'Inquisitive' stamp set along with some of his distress colours including Prize Ribbon, the newest addition to the distress colour family released the other month.

No R.S.V.P needed to my invite just click HERE if you'd like to see more pics and read more about my creativity.

Hope you to see you soon 
Amanda

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Where Flowers Bloom.....

Hi Everyone 

Just a quick post here today to invite you to join me over on That's Crafty's blog where I'm in my usual weekly dt spot sharing some creativity. 

Last week I shared a  'flower' themed card on the blog and today that theme continues and again it's a card I've created and again I've used the same stencils as last week as they were still lying around my desk!!!! 

Note to self - clear up after yourself !!!

The flower that features on todays card IS different though and it's a beauty (imho)- a Carabelle Studio's stamp 'Daisy" designed by Ana Bondu. 

Here's a quick look 

No RSVP needed to my invite just click HERE if you fancy seeing and reading more. 

Hope to see you soon 

Amanda 

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Hello Friend

 Hi Guys 

Another Thursday rolls around so as per I'm over on That's Crafty's blog  in my usual weekly spot sharing some creativity.

It's another mixed media card from me this week that features a stenciled silhouette flower and butterflies against a multicoloured background. 

Fancy a quick look: 

I hope it will tempt you to come join me over on the blog where there's more to see and read. 

For a real quick reroute just click HERE  

Hope to see you soon 

Amanda 

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O-X-O

Hi Everyone. 

 Having enjoyed creating with small image stamps recently for my posts over on That's Crafty's blog I decided that for todays make I would continue along that line but rather than use small 'image' stamps this time I would use small 'detail' stamps. 
I wanted to use them to create my own unique focal design that I could embellish in my own way. 

 Here's a quick look at the panel I created.... 

As its got a kinda cool contemporary artsy vibe I'll treat you to an 'artsy' shot too ... 

 

Would love for you to come join me over on the blog where there's more to see and read. 
For a quick  transfer just click HERE 
Hope to see you soon 
Amanda 
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Forever

 Hi Everyone, 

Thursday again,  so that means I'm over on That's Crafty blog in my regular spot sharing some creativity. For today project I've created a 'Forever Heart'. ....

 Products from That's Crafty, 13arts, PaperArtsy, AAll & Create and Tim Holtz were used in the making and if you would like to find out more, see more pics please feel free to come join me over on the blog 

If you click HERE you are almost there. 

Hope to see you soon 

Amanda 

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Find Strength in the Storms of Life

Hi Everyone,

In contrast to the project I created last week for my Thursday DT post over on That's Crafty's blog (shared here and here) this weeks is far more sombre. 

Its a mixed media 'affirmations' card that I've created using one of Lynne Moncrieffs That's Crafty! 'Affirmations stamp sets along with PaperArtsy Infusions and a few other added extras.  

Here's a quick look at the card .....

 

If you 'd like to find out more about the creativity and see some close up pics please feel free to pop by That's Crafty's blog. 

For a real quick 're route' just click HERE 

Hope to see you soon 

Amanda 

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