Las Vegas or BUST {A 12x12}

Last week I got to share a layout on the Helmar Blog. This is what our uHaul looked like when we moved in 2012 from Gillette to Las Vegas! I took this opportunity to use the UmWowStudio June Sketch Challenge as well! (Check it out on the sidebar)

I got to use TONS of products by my favorite companies on this baby... UmWowStudio Chevron Arrow (Just the tail), Pieces and bits from a Gauche Alchemy Kit, Tattered Angels glimmer mist, seed beads, an epoxy brad, my label maker. The likes! 

I'm sharing this here today though to show this:

I used Gauche Alchemy's Punchinella has a mask and some Liquid Scrap Dots by Helmar as the medium... right as I laid down the glue I applied micro beads, seed beads and the likes to it, then let it dry for 48 hours. I LOVE IT!! The ink is Glimmer Mist. 

I'll be linking this baby up to the Paper Issues link up for the Persnickety Prints Issue.

Mixed Media Demo -- June {A tag}

Good afternoon folks :) 

If you've been following the blog for long you'll know that every first Sunday of the month I do a free mixed media demo locally in Las Vegas. 

Today I'm sharing the tag we worked on last week! 

Join us at The Crafting Place on Russel every first Sunday of the month from 1-3 for a FREE mixed media demo --- we'll explore new materials and techniques each time!

For June I chose to share some black gesso and Silks acrylic glazes! 

The tag uses the gorgeous Sunflower stamp from Viva Las VegaStamps!, Star Confetti Chip from UmWowStudio, Black acrylic gesso, black Archival ink by Ranger, Twine and ribbon by May Arts, adhesives by Helmar, and various Silks Acrylic Glazes by Luminarte and Splash Of Color. 

Basically the gesso has been applied as a "starry night" feel, and heated with a heat gun to get some extra texture. The stamp was stamped and embossed then "water colored" with the acrylic glazes. The stars and ribbon were adhered with Helmar adhesives as a final step.

Don't forget.. some of our tags may seem simple in comparison to others.. but we're sharing and experimenting with techniques and products! 

Brand New CICADA!! {A Sneak Peek}

I finally got around to uploading the Cicada today! 

I've used him a couple times and just keep thinking how amazing it would be on a super mixed media page. I know what I'll be doing with it next!!

For now though, I've got a post up on the Helmar blog with instructions on how to use the wings for a Button Fairy!

Happy Birthday {A card by DeeDee}

Hey folks :) Just me today! 

I thought I'd share with you a card I created for Paper Craft's Gallery Idol! 

The open auditions were for Birthday cards for kids or teens. I thought this piece would totally appeal to a young lady :) 

I used UmWowStudio star confetti, Happy Birthday by VLVS!, Carta Bella cardstock, plain white cardstock, an American Crafts pearl brad, ranger archival ink, three ribbons by May Arts, cheesecloth, Zap Dots and Fabric Glue by Helmar.