Honey Factory - Mixed Media On Canvas

I'm really having a blast with this mixed media stuff! This was done using Distress Inks, Versafine ink, paper cut out on the Sizzix eClips with files from SVG Cuts and Lettering Delights. The stamps are from Unity Stamp Company, Vintage Handwritten and circle elements from April 2013 SMAK. I made the honeycomb stencil out of trancparency film with basic shapes in eCAL. I love the bees the most...they are from the Steampunk cut file collection at Lettering Delights. I gave them some dimension by using two black layers with the wings bent upwards on the top layer then added a black and yellow body to finish them. There are a couple metal findings and the flowers are from Recollections. I think I'm finally done with it now.

Mixed Media Play

This is my first attempt at a mixed media collage.  I used Spring Banners from Miss Kate Cuttables for the birds on a wire. The houses were created in Adobe Illustrator and sent to the eClips to cut. I used stamps from Unity Stamp Company. I have paint, ink, gesso, gel medium and who knows what else all over my hands right now...I could get used to that (= The inspiration came from RachO11 on YouTube. There are some amazing projects on that channel.

You Lift My Spirits - Unity Stamp Company Card/Color Challenge

I haven't tried a card challenge before so I thought this would be fun! Unity Stamp Company quickly became my favorite source for rubber stamps. Partly because they are made in the USA and I love supporting small businesses...mostly because the designs are beautiful and the prices are reasonable. I used stamps from "Wishing You Joy" Itty Bitty, "Chalk It Up Elements" March 2013 SMAK Kit, and "Blossom Stackers".

Rainy Saturday Morning Card Making

Card made using clock mask designed in Adobe Illustrator then cut with Sizzix eClips. Distress Ink layered over masks. Stamped with Unity Stamp Company's rubber stamps. Embossed with white embossing powder. Distress Ink to age the edges. Butterfly from SVG Cuts, layered on vellum.

The Cricut & Some Embossing Folders

I'm spending the evening being lazy and creative... I got the idea for this card from Pinterest and gave it my spin with basic shapes from the Sure Cuts A Lot library. I love stamping and using acetate for card fronts. Such a unique look.

Then I got to playing with a beer can that came over with some friends and family last weekend. Sadly, the friends and family are gone...but, the can was still in a paper bag in the laundry room waiting to be recycled. Who knew beer cans could be so cool looking! Guess it's been a while since I've spent much time in the micro-breweries around the state. Anyway, the can sat still too long so I got a hold of it and had to see if my cheapy little Sizzix Texture Boutique could muster up enough oomph to emboss tin. It got it done! I had to add a couple layers of cardstock to the "sandwich" to get it to leave a good impression. Now, I can't decide which side of it I like the best.