Simply Paper Crafts

Monday, August 21, 2017

Mixed Media ATC Space Journey

Meihsia Liu Simply Paper Crafts ATC Mixed Media Rocket Planet Universe Simon Says Stamp 1

Hello, my lovely crafty friends, I am so happy you are here. It's so great to have my craft time back since both my kids are going back to school today. At Simon Says Stamp, we also have a special challenge for children between the ages of 2 and 16! CLICK HERE or on the logo to go directly to the challenge page.

For today's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge, we challenge you to create an ATC - Artist Trading Card. The only rule for ATC is the size must be 2.5" X 3.5".

I was inspired to create a mixed media ATC with Simon Says Stamp Space Journey Wafer Die and textured background using Prima White Crackle Texture Paste.

Meihsia Liu Simply Paper Crafts ATC Mixed Media Rocket Planet Universe Simon Says Stamp 2

This ATC was cut from a piece of watercolor paper. I love to use sturdy paper to create this kind of tiny piece. The background was covered with Prima texture paste then sprayed with Tim Holtz Distress Spray Paints.

Meihsia Liu Simply Paper Crafts ATC Mixed Media Rocket Planet Universe Simon Says Stamp 3

I colored on another piece of watercolor paper using Distress Paints then die cut the space elements using Simon Says Stamp Space Journey Wafer Die. I drew the outline of these space elements using Faber-Castell Big Brush Pens, and pasted these die cuts on the ATC base using Tombow Mono Glue and Tombow Adhesive Tabs.

Meihsia Liu Simply Paper Crafts ATC Mixed Media Rocket Planet Universe Simon Says Stamp 4

The sentiment was from Tim Holtz Chit Chat Stickers. I also distressed the edges of the ATC using Simon Says Stamp Ink pads and Art Daubers.

Meihsia Liu Simply Paper Crafts ATC Mixed Media Rocket Planet Universe Simon Says Stamp

Supply List:

Strathmore Bristol Watercolor Paper	Faber-Castell GESSO White Opaque Paper Crafter Medium 3.3oz	Prima Flowers White Crackle Texture Paste	tim holtz tonic craft scissors	Sizzix BIG SHOT EXPRESS Gray and White	Simon Says Stamp SPACE JOURNEY Wafer Dies S435 Encouraging Words
Tim Holtz DISTRESS SPRAY STAIN SET OF 24	Faber-Castell GELATOS TOOL SET	Clearsnap Colorbox ART DAUBERS 6 Pack	Faber-Castell BLACK Stampers Big Brush Pens	Faber-Castell COBALT BLUE Stampers Big Brush Pens	Tim Holtz Chit Chat stickers
Tombow Glue	Tombow Xtreme ADHESIVE TABS Double Sided	Tim Holtz Distress Paint SET OF 24 Ranger	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Stain TARNISHED BRASS Ranger Metallic

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $50 gift voucher that will go to a random entry chosen by Random Generator. So please join us for this week's challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. You might also be on our Friday Designer Spotlight.

You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in. Have fun!

I really appreciate you stop by my blog and hope you all have a wonderful week.

Meihsia ^_^

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Monday, August 14, 2017

Mixed Media Wall Hanging Nautical

Meihsia Liu Simply Paper Crafts Mixed Media Mini Canvas Nautical Simon Says Stamp Tim Holtz

Hello, my lovely friends, I am so happy you are back. This week, our theme at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge is "NAUTICAL". I was inspired to create a mixed media wall hanging using Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain on the background and decorated it with my favorite sea creatures using Tim Holtz Rubber Stamp Mini Prints.

Meihsia Liu Simply Paper Crafts Mixed Media Mini Canvas Nautical Simon Says Stamp Tim Holtz 3

This wall hanging was made of four 3" X 3" mini canvases. I started this project with applying modeling paste on the canvases using a palette knife. Then I sprayed Distress Spray Stain on these canvases with random shades.

Meihsia Liu Simply Paper Crafts Mixed Media Mini Canvas Nautical Simon Says Stamp Tim Holtz 2

I stamped four sea creature blue prints on the watercolor paper that was already colored with Distress Spray Stain and water mixture. Then I stamped these sea creatures again to cut and pasted on the previous stamped blue prints using foam tabs to create dimensional effect.

Meihsia Liu Simply Paper Crafts Mixed Media Mini Canvas Nautical Simon Says Stamp Tim Holtz 4

The sentiments were added using Tim Holtz Big Chat stickers. The metal heart and tiny bottle were embellished on the canvases.

Meihsia Liu Simply Paper Crafts Mixed Media Mini Canvas Nautical Simon Says Stamp Tim Holtz 5

I distressed the edges of the canvases using blue and black Faber Castell Big Brush Pens. The final step was splattered some Gesso and water mixture on the canvas.

I really enjoyed to create this wall hanging with these vibrant colors and the cute sea creature images. Hope you will join us and make your NAUTICAL project. I can't wait to see what you create!

Meihsia Liu Simply Paper Crafts Mixed Media Mini Canvas Nautical Simon Says Stamp Tim Holtz 1

Supply List:

Tim Holtz DISTRESS SPRAY STAIN SET OF 24	Faber Castell Gelatos Tool Set	Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps CMS196 MINI BLUEPRINT	Prima Flowers MODELING PASTE 8.5 OZ. Art Basics	Simon Says Stamp - Intense Black Premium Ink	Tim Holtz Idea-ology BIG CHAT Stickers TH93192
tim holtz tonic craft scissors	Faber-Castell COBALT BLUE Stampers Big Brush Pens	Tombow Glue	Tombow Xtreme ADHESIVE TABS Double Sided	Tim Holtz Idea-ology HEART CHARMS Custom Metal	Tim Holtz Idea-ology TINY VIALS Corked Glass Bottles
Heat it Craft Tool	Strathmore WATERCOLOR PAPER PAD	Faber-Castell BLACK Stampers Big Brush Pens	Faber-Castell GESSO White Opaque Paper Crafter Medium 3.3oz