The Story of the Mixed Media Card

I'm having lots of fun in the Mixed Media class at Studio Calico! If you've ever wanted to learn more about these types of techniques then you're definitely going to want to learn it from Celine Navarro and Anna-Maria Wolniak. Those girls know how to rock a video tutorial ;-) And I do mean literally.... I've had to download the coordinating Spotify playlist it was that good!!

Apart from the lessons there's also a lively message board where you get to ask all your questions, and a gallery filled to the brim with fabulously inspiring projects. I added this card to it, because of course Mixed Media techniques don't have to be limited to canvas or layouts. I use the same strategies to make cards too. Well.... why not?!

Plus it was also an excuse to put my new Neocolors to the test, and use up lots of the other 'scraps' that were sitting on my desk such as a glassine bag filled with sequins, some miniature punched stars and a scattering of bling. Simple really, but still pretty enough to give away at our next 4-year-old birthday party (which is coming up on the weekend).

Hope you all had an enjoyable Easter long weekend. Did you get a chance to make anything?

Bluegrass Farm Reveal

Bluegrass Farm is the April set of Studio Calico kits and they've just been released to the general public. Like right NOW! So perhaps you just want to pop over there straight away, and then come back and read this?! ;-) 

But if you're still reading then let me share with you what I've made with the Bluegrass Farm Scrapbook Kit and it's three Add On Kits which are cutely called Bessie, Clover and Pip.

Supplies: Bluegrass Farm Main Kit, Card Kit Digital Stamps & Cuts, Printable Labels, 

Hello Forever Printables, In a Creative Bubble Printables

"Awesome" came together quickly and easily once I spotted the red, navy and yellow combination available within the Main Kit. I knew it would work perfectly for the Superman/woman photo I've been holding onto for such an occasion! The abundance of star embellishments were a bonus hit too. I made my title by converting one of the Card Kit Digital Stamps into a cutting file on my Silhouette.

Supplies: Bluegrass Farm Main Kit, Printable Labels, 

Hello Forever Printables, In a Creative Bubble Printables

"Dear Mum and Dad" was created when the kits hit a sentimental note in me. I grew up on a farm until I moved out of home at 18, so the rustic homespun vibe of these kits instantly reminded me of my family. I took this photo of my Mum and Dad at Christmas, and when I noticed the colours in it matched perfectly with the Main Kit I knew it was just meant to be :-)

Supplies: Bluegrass Farm Main Kit, Printable Labels, Hello Forever Printables, 

In a Creative Bubble Printables, Card Kit Digital Stamps & Cuts, 

Evalicious Exclusive Digital Stamps

"The Good Life" was my third Main Kit Only layout (all the other supplies are digital) which I think is testimony to the versatility and breadth that just one kit can encompass. Once again inspired by homegrown fresh produce I wanted to scrap this photo collage of my kids picking strawberries with their great-grandfather recently. That lead me to using the Silhouetted (I'm sure that should be a verb!) strawberries as my focal point. And well... it was just plain fun!

Supplies: Bluegrass Farm Main Kit, Bessie Add On, Project Life Kit Digital Stamps & Cuts, 

Printable Labels, Hello Forever Printables, In a Creative Bubble Printables

"You Got This" is probably my favourite layout of the bunch which has something to do with using my favourite Add On (Bessie) and something to do with the memories this photo conjures up. Nervous about going on and teaching at the Escape 2 Create retreat a couple of weeks ago, my fellow teachers (Celeste Vermeend, Kim Archer and Gina Rogers) played a big role in making it such a memorable experience. I'm so lucky to now be able to call these girls my friends.

Supplies: Bluegrass Farm Main Kit, Clover Add On, 

Printable Labels, Hello Forever Printables

"Epic Weekend" is all about a family weekend adventure to see the Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour. I was able to even incorporate the ticket into my layout which I think is pretty cool 'cos I like the addition of real-life memorabilia on my pages. To a certain extent I think it makes it more meaningful? The itty-bitty stamps in the Clover Add On are just perfect for putting some finishing touches of scattered detail around the page.

Supplies: Bluegrass Farm Main Kit, Bessie Add On, Clover Add On, Pip Add On

Printable Labels, In a Creative Bubble Printables, Circle Cut Files by Paige Evans

"Live in the Moment" was created with the desire to use all my favourite embellishments from the Pip Add On mixed together with the best bits of all the other kits! I think I succeeded! Still too scared to try my hand at the cross-stitching on the wooden heart... I'm waiting for the Stitched class to begin ;-) Inside the pocket I'm including more details and journaling about these photobooth pics of me and my crazy eldest daughter.

 (Image courtesy of Anna Maria)

On my shopping list this month I've also remembered to stock up on new supplies for the upcoming Mixed Media class. I'm incredibly excited about being a contributor to this, but I'm even more excited to be a participant. I can't wait to learn all the secrets that Celine and Anna Maria have got to share. I can only dream of being able to scrap like them! If you've ever wanted to learn how to include techniques or use mediums such as Watercolours, Neocolours and Gelatos then this is the class for you! It starts on April 1st.



Bluegrass Farm Supplies:

Bluegrass Farm Bessie Add On Kit Clover Add On Kit Pip Add On Kit Bluegrass Farm Printables Labels Bluegrass Farm Printable Journal Cards by IACB Bluegrass Farm Hello Forever Printables Bluegrass Farm Circle Cutting File by Paige Evans Bluegrass Farm Evalicious Digital Stamps Bluegrass Farm PL Kit Digital Stamps and Cuts Bluegrass Farm Card Kit Digital Stamps and Cuts Grid Paper Color Theory Ink: Clean Slate Color Theory Ink: Deja Blue Color Theory Ink: Emerald City Color Theory Ink: Something Blue Color Theory Ink: Sunny Day Color Theory Ink: Orange County Color Theory Ink: Blush Crush Tiny Attacher This to That: Foam Circles More Gray More Vellum Precision Pen Glue Glider Pro

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Sharing the Love (FWAB winner announced)

A bit of a random posting today with a few items on my list of "things to share"....

Firstly, can you believe Mother's Day is around the corner already? I mean, I only recently just took down the Christmas tree (yes, yes.... in March... ahemm) I contemplated leaving it up until next December. Might have saved a bit of effort.

Someone who scored a few more organisational genes in our family was my sister. Since she started maternity leave she's opened up a Facebook store called Jasper Lane Designs, and in a couple of months she's already got more than 3500 'likers'. She sells the most gorgeous vintage-inspired kids clothing and jewellery. My girls have done some modelling for her recently and I was tempted to buy half the stuff myself!

What does this have to do with Mother's Day and the cards I'm showing you? Well...... this weekend she's hosting a "To Mum, With Love Showcase" where she's gathered a bunch of talented artists from around Australia to showcase some of their wares for sale. All of the products are handmade and would make great Mother's Day gifts. Because she's my sister and she asked me every so nicely (and because I love crafting so very much) I'm selling sets of these personalised cards as my contribution.

This is what is looks like up on the Showcase. I would love it if you checked them out. But it's not just me of course. There's 70 or so other sellers with everything from jewellery to aprons to wall art to maternity products.... the list goes on.

Alright... now the next thing that I couldn't help but scream from the rooftops was finding out that one of my recent layouts became a 'featured project' at Two Peas in a Bucket!! Super stoked!

Not only that but it's also hit the "Top 3 Projects by Views" which is just unbelievable to me. Here I am nestled in between projects by scrapping celebrities Waleska Neris and Celine Navarro, so forgive me for jumping up and down over here please?!

And lastly, it's time for me to announce the winner of the Flourish With a Bling Blog Hop. Congratulations Gillian - you've won the RAK from my blog! Shoot me an email with your address details and I'll have your prize in the mail as soon as I can.

xx