1. Hang calendar photos of colorful sunsets for inspiration. Ask students what colors they see in the sunsets. Review basic color mixing and how to mix secondary and intermediate colors. (My color wheel lesson can be helpful for this!)
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Artist Allison May Kiphuth captures scenes inspired by her surroundings in Maine and along the New Hampshire seacoast by squeezing them into small wooden boxes scarcely a few inches wide. Her mixed media dioramas are constructed from layered ink and watercolor illustrations assembled with pins and string inside antique boxes. The content of each artwork varies from piece to piece from underwater scenes of sea life to magical tiny worlds populated by forest creatures. More
Check out these gorgeous Vintage Domino Charms by Lynne Morgado, of Mockingbird and Main, for The Graphics Fairy Mixed Media Design Team.
I recently rediscovered the charm of little paper flexagons, known in the cardmaking world as never-ending or infinity cards. I find it fascinating to unfold each page, revealing the card maker’s vision beneath, until I magically end up back where I started. Infinity cards also make an ideal mixed-media substrate. I use them to make…
This was such a fun junk journal to make! I used 3 primary colors, orange, black and green, with a little blue thrown in for fun! It has dangles and charms, tags and tickets.
Robin Bird nest art collage printed on real vintage dictionary book page. This beautiful upcycled book print is a fun and affordable way to give your house a brand new fresh look. We print our original designs on upcycled antique book pages to give them a new life, so the pages may show some imperfections, corner bindings, and that golden yellow color that gives the antique books that special charm.The actual page you will recieve may be different than that shown in the listing photo, but it will come from the same book. We offer size variations in most of our designs. please select your choice from the dropdown size menu. Please remember that frames are NOT INCLUDED at all our items, they will arrive nicely wrapped and ready for your own special touch. We offer Ecological Magnetic Hangers as a framing option, you can choose them as an option at the dropdown menu or check it here : https://www.etsy.com/listing/977872730/magnetic-poster-hanger-for-framing-art For more information about each option, you can check each chioce such as size (approximately), paper types and frame size suggestions. ·Book Page S 5.1x7.3 inches SIZE; 5.1”x7.3”inches, 13x18.5cm PAPER; real vintage dictionary book page FRAME; US frame size 5”x7” inches ·Book Page M 6.4x9.6 inches SIZE; 6.4”x9.6”inches, 16.5x24.4cm PAPER; real vintage dictionary book page FRAME; US frame size 8”x12”inches by using a matte ·Book Page L 8.1x12 inches SIZE; 8.1”x12”inches, 20.8x30.5cm PAPER; real vintage dictionary book page FRAME; US frame size 9”x12”inches by using a matte or an international standard A4 frame size. ·Music L 8.2x11.6 inches SIZE; 8.2”x11.6”inches, 21x29.7cm PAPER; real vintage music sheet ·A3 Poster 11.7x16.5 inches SIZE; 11.7”x16.5”inches, 29.7x42cm PAPER; reproduction book page background / high quality paper FRAME; US frame size 12"x18"inches by using a matte or an international standard A3 frame size. *White paper Art prints Size options: A5 SIZE: 5.8 x 8.26" / 14.8 x 21cm PAPER: Off white high quality archival matte paper FRAME: International standard A5 frame size A4 SIZE: 8.26 x 11.69" / 21x29.7cm PAPER: Off white high quality archival matte paper FRAME: US frame size 9 x 12" with a matte or international standard A4 frame size A3 SIZE: 11.7 x16.5" / 29.7x42 cm PAPER: Off white high quality archival matte paper FRAME: US frame size 12 x18" with a matte or international standard A3 frame size 8" x 10" SIZE: 8 x 10" / 20.32 x 25.4 cm PAPER: Off white high quality archival matte paper FRAME: US frame size 8 x10 inches or international standard A4 frame size SIZE: 12 x 12" / 30.5 x 30.5 cm PAPER: Off white high quality archival matte paper FRAME: US frame size 12x12" Your prints will be packaged in a clear plastic sleeve, with a cardboard insert to protect the print while being shipped. Estimated delivery time (standard service) : EEUU/Canada/Australia : About 10/15 business days UK/European Countries : About 7/12 business days Rest of the world : About 10/15 business days In case you would like one of our sold items, please contact us. Please check our policy ; http://www.etsy.com/shop/PRRINT/policy Are you looking for matching items ? www.etsy.com/listing/91736283/ www.etsy.com/listing/123084798/ www.etsy.com/listing/527424842/ www.etsy.com/listing/75535339/ Have you checked our Notecards ? www.etsy.com/listing/670975964/ Copyright © PRRINT! All Rights Reserved.
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I recently rediscovered the charm of little paper flexagons, known in the cardmaking world as never-ending or infinity cards. I find it fascinating to unfold each page, revealing the card maker’s vision beneath, until I magically end up back where I started. Infinity cards also make an ideal mixed-media substrate. I use them to make…
2016 Topic 16: Beads,Charms and Dangles Carolyn Saxby Well hello everyone, Darcy here with a new topic. i am so looking forward to seeing your creations for this one, I love beads and dangly embellishments. We see them everywhere, in all forms of decorative and wearable art, made from every conceivable medium. Beads in particular started out not just as an embellishment but as currency, they were highly valuable, so much so that they were placed in burial tombs. This continued till the late 19th century. This beautiful blue glass bead was found in a 3,400 year old Danish grave, but after testing was found to have originated in Egypt, confirming well established trading routes. Where beads were a symbol of wealth, charms had other symbolic meanings, mainly concerning religions or superstitions. In ancient Rome, Christians would carry a fish charm in secret, so as to not advertise their religion. In other cultures various charms were worn to ward off evil spirits and to deter bad luck. This may seem very outdated but think about wearing a cross on a pendant or wearing a 4 leaf clover charm and you soon see that even today these traditions live on. Before we get arty, let's see who won the Topic 15: Patterns Challenge... Wow, you all went pattern crazy! I saw so many fabulous uses in projects over the past 2 weeks. Everything from hand drawn to stamped, organic watercolour patterns and scrapbook papers. It is nice to appreciate patterns as they play such a great part in making life interesting. The winner of Patterns is: Wendy from Wendy's House with her fab Escher pattern. Email Darcy to claim your prize. [email protected] So let's dive into our new topic. Beads and charms have for all time been made from natural materials, such as stone, clay, glass, shells, wood and bones. Natural embellishments are always stunning, however not everyone has the skills or equipment to blow glass beads, or a tumbler to polish shells, and how do you drill holes in shells easily? Thankfully all these jobs are done for us and stunning beads are readily available to buy. What if you do want to recreate the look at home? Well how about these felted beads, they have the amazing patterning of glass beads but they have been needle felted. Jane Crowe If bright colours don't inspire you how about going neutral, this felted necjpiece is breathtaking. Sarah Ball Another fun way to make beads uses drinking straws covered with fabric, like these by Sherrill Kahn. A very talented mixed media artist Sherrill has some great books, one is all about Creative Embellishments. If fabric really is your thing then I am sure you will be inspired by these intricately stitched beads by Victoria Gertenbach Or these gorgeous beads made from vintage ribbons. Carmi Cimicata Another way to get the look of pretty variegated glass beads is by using UTEE, this is a brilliant video tutorial from Leandra showing just how it is done. The end result is stunning and can look just like dichroic glass. A more unusual medium for bead making is Tyvek. This is a synthetic product, the spun polyethylene fibers create a dense material. It is quite strong and not easy to rip or tear, and as such it has many uses from envelopes to protective clothing. Because of the density it protects from dust particles, however it is not heat proof, and this is where the artist takes over. Tyvek can be painted and stitched and then heated, it bubbles and melts, creating amazing, if unpredictable results. Carolyn Saxby Another fantastic modern material is polymer clay, created in the 1940s it is used widely in arts and crafts. I don't think I have seen a more stunning piece than this necklace made with folded clay beads from Tanya Mayorova. her Flickr is full of amazing jewellery. We can see that in the modern era we are having a lot of fun making beads and charms from plastics, fabrics, metals and wires and also papers. In fact paper beads are probably the easiest to make. They can be made from gift wrap, painted papers, old maps, book paper, magazines. Experimenting with different cuts of paper can result in some funky shaped beads. These are made from old maps. Gillian McMurray ..and these are from book pages. Renee There is a handy, and simple guide to making paper beads HERE. This video from Lindsay Weirich is a fun way to make your paper beads look like they have a silver core. So now we can see how to make our basic beads and charms, but how do we use them in art? and how can we combine them with other items to make dangly embellishments. How about a glass bead garden sprinkler, so pretty, can you imagine the sun bouncing off these beads. Roberta Dunn A fantastic combination here of chain, beads, and charms. Julie Thompson When making hand made books I find they always look so inviting with beads on the spine, there are so many different ways to add beads to books. You could even just add in a bookmark with beads dangling out of the book. Note how on this book the idea of beads and charms is also carried around to the front with the use of the letter tiles and the key. Sarah Fawcett Even a simple card can have the dangly treatment, whether you use beads, or buttons or like this card a punch out. Maile Belles Wall hangings look great with danglies, even teeny tiny canvasses like this one. Becky Shander The little hearts on this plaque are a great addition. Lilybeanpaperie These tick a lot of boxes for me, some painting, some fabric and some beads. Not all dangly embellishments need to be beads, what about creating your own miniature pieces of art that you can hang from... well anything. Shrink plastic is a great modern substrate. You can use your favourite stamps and shrink them down into perfect little charms. They could hang from a kilt pin, how about attaching this to a coat lapel, or to a bag. Red Lea Or you could make a key fob, do you remember this fantastic blog post by France Papillion. Another really useful item to have in your stash is wire, this can be added to all sorts of mixed media projects. I love these wired wrapped corks. What a great way to use corks from a celebration bottle. I have found some amazing photos of dangly art, these heads made me smile. Sophie Cave For something a bit more achievable, how about dangling photos. I really want to do this, it is a very cool idea, and not just for photos.. how about hanging small pieces of art this way. Bree Thurston I think this has to be my favourite dangling project, a beautiful, vintage upcycled lampshade. not only is it pretty it is so simple, just scraps of fabric . Dottie Angel So have those inspired you? I hope so. I am looking forward to seeing all your beads, charms and dangling creations over the next 2 weeks. There were so many more examples that I wanted to show you, please check out Darcy and Leandra's Pinterest boards if this topic pushes your buttons, you will see plenty more examples to whet your appetite there! Darcy Topic 16: Beads,Charms,Dangles PaperArtsy Blog Challenge We'd love you to share your ideas and link up your creative response to our current blog topic. Take a minute to read the challenge guidelines below. All links go in the draw to win a voucher to spend on products of your choice from the PaperArtsy online store. The Beads,Charms,Dangles link will close 17:00 (London Time) Sunday, Sept 4th, winner will be announced 2 hours later at 19:00. 1. The challenge is a for you to show how you are inspired by the current blog topic. Your entry should contain: - a mention of which post inspired you and why, and - a link in your blog post to that original post on the PA blog. The whole concept of this challenge is 'play along with us'. You are encouraged to put your own twist on ideas you see on our blog, do your own thing - whatever grabs you! 2. The link you put on our linky page must lead directly to the specific post on your blog where you have explored the technique/ idea mentioned in point 1 above. Don't link to the home page of your blog. 3. We prefer your challenge blog post is created exclusive to our challenge, but if our topic fits perfectly with another challenge, then you may link to both if appropriate. 4. You are most welcome to use stamps/ products/ substrates you have to hand from a variety of companies, we do not expect you to exclusively use PA products - it's lovely when you do though! 6. You can enter as many times as you like. We don't want to restrict your creativity! NB. Link closes at 17:00 Sunday Sept 4th (London Time) 7. The winner of the random draw will receive a £50 credit voucher to be redeemed on the PaperArtsy Website. The credit voucher includes VAT and postage. We request that one of your purchases is an A5 rubber stamp. You can add any other items to your basket, but the final total should not exceed £50. 8. Each fortnight on Sunday, the winner will be announced at 19:00 (London time). In the same post, the link for the next fortnight will be posted. 9. It's your responsibility to claim your prize coupon from Darcy. email: [email protected] Good Luck! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
Brand: Surya Collection: vernier Surface: Synthetic Surface: Wool Blend Promotion: Clearance Promotion: Free Shipping Style: Abstract Style: Contemporary Thickness: 3/4 inch (approximate) Construction: Hand Tufted Ships new from Surya A Rug Pad is recommended The simplistic yet compelling rugs from the Vernier Collection effortlessly serve as the exemplar representation of modern decor. With their hand tufted construction, these rugs offer an affordable alternative to other handmade constructions while perserving the same natural demeanor and charm. Made with Wool, Polyester in India, and has High Pile. Spot Clean Only, One Year Limited Warranty. -- 80% Wool, 20% Polyester -- Cotton Canvas (with Latex) -- High Pile -- Colors include: Muted Clay, Curry, Smoke Blue, Silver, Jadeite, Sky Gray, Toast, Agate Gray. -- Pantone color numbers include: 16-1330, 16-0928, 17-4412, 14-5002, 16-5304, 14-4504, 16-1331, 15-6307. We think you'll love the Surya Vernier Rug collection as much as we do. All 11 of these gems have a personality of their own and paired with a complimentary color scheme, we think they will turn a mundane house into an inviting home. With free shipping, 30-day returns, and exceptional customer service, we think you will find the Surya Vernier Rug collection to be a welcome addition to any room. Care Instructions: To ensure a longer lasting quality, steps must be taken during care and cleaning to protect the durability of your polished piece. High powered vacuums, more often than not, pull out of the back of rugs, causing sprouts and a generally unattractive appearance to a once flawless rug. To counter this effect, place your vacuum starting at the edge of the rug, using a low setting and high elevation, or if possible, use hand held attachments when cleaning. As well, over time, the fibers within your piece will unavoidably begin to weaken. When this occurs, regularly, yarn will poke out from the edges of your rugs, and in order to prevent pulling, it is crucial that you do not simply pull the yarn out, but rather, cut these weak fibers using scissors to maintain the impeccable quality of your Surya rug. As well, if spills occur, it is crucial that you immediately tend to the area, blotting it with a towel to remove the moisture and to prevent any stain from setting. A note about rugs; Most rug images shown are 5x8 in size. Patterns may vary by size and designs are usually more elaborate in larger sizes. Colors in product images can vary depending on monitor settings. We suggest ordering a returnable swatch or small size if color or texture is a critical factor in your decision. Sizes are approximate and may vary by up to 4 inches.
I recently rediscovered the charm of little paper flexagons, known in the cardmaking world as never-ending or infinity cards. I find it fascinating to unfold each page, revealing the card maker’s vision beneath, until I magically end up back where I started. Infinity cards also make an ideal mixed-media substrate. I use them to make…
I recently rediscovered the charm of little paper flexagons, known in the cardmaking world as never-ending or infinity cards. I find it fascinating to unfold each page, revealing the card maker’s vision beneath, until I magically end up back where I started. Infinity cards also make an ideal mixed-media substrate. I use them to make…
See 3 Vintage Postcard Mixed Media Bracelets by Tejae Floyde from Tejae's Art, one of The Graphics Fairy Mixed Media Design Team Members.
Shabby Brocante Charm - Shabby chic, rustic... charming - love it all. Etsy Shop: Burlap Luxe Camille Pissarro (French, 1830-1903) Farmer eating her soup (Paysanne mangeant sa sou
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Arise your tangles sweet spring This piece is inspired by Spring and worked with threads, antique fabrics and embellishemnts, metals and melted plastics. The title 'arise your tangles sweet spring' d
First I made made base with six patterned papers in dominant green. I printed out the collage stamp I created, adhered it to a scrap of beige paper and centered it on the card. Have a lovely Christmas!
Learn how to make these fabulous DIY Faux Enamel French Number Tags with Diana Dreamsfactory!
Create a custom piece for your home, office or outdoor space using this Jillibean Mix-Media 12\" x 16\" Wood Panel. It features a blank surface that allows for painting, stenciling or staining in the shades or designs of your choice. The charming rustic look complements a wide range of decorative styles and color schemes.
Have a happy National Grandparent's Day this year with this list of 101 gifts, ideas, and activities! We can't wait to see their smiles!
6" x 10" Print of Original, Mixed Media Drawing on Distressed, Dictionary Page This drawing of butterflies is drawn in sepia ink and created with pastel and colored pencils on a distressed parchment that includes the definition "butterfly." Unlike similar prints available from other artists, this image was drawn directly on a page from a repurposed, rescued book. This is a digital print of the original artwork. The original artwork may or may not be available in another area of my shop. This charming piece is reproduced on 110 lb Card Stock using archival inks. It will be shipped attached to a sturdy piece of mat board in a protective sleeve. The print has a white border surrounding the image for easy framing. My signature will be added on the print upon purchase. The "Flying Shoes" watermark will not be on the purchased print but is used to discourage digital pirates. To view the personal story behind this drawing or to follow my artistic adventures please visit my blog - flyingshoesstudio.blogspot.com, Feel free to convo with me if you have questions or are interested in a similar, commission piece. Thank you for taking time to browse through The Shoe! Kristy Copyright and All Rights Reserved by the Artist*
I recently rediscovered the charm of little paper flexagons, known in the cardmaking world as never-ending or infinity cards. I find it fascinating to unfold each page, revealing the card maker’s vision beneath, until I magically end up back where I started. Infinity cards also make an ideal mixed-media substrate. I use them to make…
This wall hanging is inspired by Mid-century modern design and Scandi aesthetic. It is an original, one of a kind design and is completely hand crafted. All fabrics are hand cut, machine stitched back together and quilted solely by me in my home-based studio. Made from high quality 100% cotton fabrics. Background is an unbleached cotton and has faint speckling throughout. Batting is cotton and it is backed with solid white cotton fabric. Approximate Size: 45 cm x 72cm (17.75" x 28.5") *measurement includes hang tabs and dowel* Comes with a wooden dowel and is ready to be hung. This item can be made in different colors, please message for custom palette. *You will receive the exact quilt pictured* Due to the handmade nature there may be some 'quirks', all part of the handmade charm. Item Care: Spot clean as needed. Hand wash with a mild detergent and lay flat to dry. Can be ironed on 'cotton' setting. Shipping and Handling: This item is already made and ready to be shipped! Shipping is free within Canada and the USA. Please allow three business days for handling Please be aware that you will be responsible for paying any customs duties.
