Day 86- #90daysandblogging

I love this book.  It just costs more then I am willing to pay.  I have yet to make any mosiac tiles or play with clay to create my own, so I guess that's one reason I haven't rushed to get this book.  I have gotten it from the library at least 3 times and kept over 3 weeks at a time.  Love the processes it takes you through using tiles and creating your own.  Love that they also tell you how to decorate and use them in projects.  The book is very thorough, I appreciate that.  Has plenty of step by step pictures and awesome explanations.  Anywho.. totally worth it if you have the money to spend.

Day 85- #90daysofblogging

I was very anxious to get this book.  As I read it I knew i would finally be able to make some earrings that would be light enough for my mother and I to wear that I created with my art.  I know I should have been able to figure this out on my own, but I love the inspiration I received as I read this book.  I believe I can sew.. lol.. even if it's hand sewing.  This book had a lot of very very cool projects that anyone could replicate in their own style.  Indeed a book i want to own for reference purposes.

Day 84- #90daysofblogging

For my third guest spot for the month of July with Gina's Designs  I created a shrine!  I know Frida Kahlo's birthday was earlier this month, but in my family we celebrate birthdays the whole month!  I was very, very excited to play with my first ATC shrine. Here is a picture of the finished project.
If you would like to see the post associated with this project, CLICK HERE.  :)

Lets talk about the Deco Art Items I used in this project!

Besides using Deco Art Media Fluid Acrylics to paint my shrine. In the following colors:

• Titan Buff
• Primary Yellow
• Blue Green Light
• Quinacridone Red
• Primary Cyan

I also used from the Americana Craft paints- Festive Green

After everything was painted, I proceeded to add the Deco Art Media Crackle Glaze, which dries clear. I then applied some DA Media Antiquing cream in Medium Gray.  After it dried.. I took a slightly dampened baby wipe and rubbed off the access cream. If you take off too much, you can always add more.  Best way to avoid it to limit the moisture in the cloth you use to rub off and rub  lightly.  Check out this awesome finish.

I have a few other areas I applied it to as well.. who would ever know this was hardboard.  It looks aged.. and I don't mean just a few hours either!!!  I can't wait to try this again!  I decided to make a Flipagram   I hope you can see parts of my creative process and enjoy the music. ::smiles:: 

Did I say how much I thoroughly enjoyed this?  The shrines are created  hardboard.  Not quite wood, but even more sturdier than chipboard,  You don't have to wonder about the mediums you apply to it, because it can just about withstand anything!!  I am totally impressed!  Now it's your turn to head over to Gina's Designs and Lasercuts and try something different and creative!!  Don't just stop there though, head over to Deco Art's Mixed Media Line to check out all the awesome products they have in store there.

Supplies Used.

Gina's Designs- ATC Shrine- Window 1

Other supplies used

Deco Art Media - Gesso, Fluid Acrylics, Crackle Paste (clear), Antiquing Cream

Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

DMC Faber Castell Glass Bead Gel

 WOC Flowers

Image from Google

Day 83- #90daysofblogging

Tiles Gone Wild.
I wish I had the space to create mosaic pieces.  I can't do this type of things with my daughter around.  I would wake up and find every mug I loved in pieces, cut up the soles of my feet trying to get to shoes and lord only knows what else.  Would like to try this technique with clay pieces and chipboard possibly.  Very informative for anyone wanting step by steps.  Gives awesome info about tools and why this tool over another one.  I appreciated reading that.  Not a book, I must have in my personal library, but full of good resources.

Day 82- #90daysofblogging

The Pulse of Mixed Media by Seth Apter.  To be honest this book is cool for people who want to know about other artist in bulk. You could honestly connect (if your willing) with some of the artist here and go on and decide to inquire more about their other projects.  Lots of cool quotes and opinions and outlooks on art and why we create.  I wanted to know more about how things were made that I saw in the book.  Fantastic pieces, little tidbits about how they feel when ____ happens.  For me I am the type of person that once I engage with an artist and decide I like their work or want to learn from their work, then and only then am I interested in some of the things discussed in this book.  It could be a nice book to gift someone who is a mixed media artist or one who just appreciates art, but I don't HAVE TO HAVE IT.  I love Seth Apter's work though, which is the reason I chose to check out the book.  Check it out.. might be something you can feel inspired by or an artist you are drawn too.