Important Update: Studio Light Cards and Tags

Hi everyone!  I've been totally swamped with travel basketball and thought it was time to do a catchup blog post with projects I've shared on Instagram and haven't gotten around to blogging.  This will give you an opportunity to save these projects on Pinterest if you so desire.  ;0

Here I used the Studio Light Heart Pattern Mask (SL-ES-MASK175) creating a watercolor rainbow with Distress Inks and using the amazing Studio Light mini ink blending brushes to go over the background with a rainbow of hearts! I finished with a sentiment from the Lazy Days stamp set (BL-ES-STAMP462) and adhesive pearls by Jenine's Mindful Art (JMA).

Next, while I had those rainbow with Distress Inks on my kraft mat, I did a mop up, not worrying too much about how the inks blended. It turned out pretty funky! So I used the Heart Pattern Mask to emboss some neon pink hearts for contrast. Then I cut two sized circles and adhered them together to make a faux Minnie Mouse. 

I embossed a sentiment from the Lazy Days stamp set (BL-ES-STAMP462) over it and added a polka dot bow. To add to the grunginess, I stamped the Dots Background stamp (SL-ES-STAMP370) randomly along the edges then splashed with watery gesso. FUN!

For this fun tag, I used the adorable new Flip Flops (Octopus) stamp (BL-ES-STAMP460) by Laurens Van Gurp for SL. I had a great time coloring him with my Zig brush markers. For my background I dipped an Art by Marlene mixed media tag into Twisted Citron and Peacock Feathers Distress Inks. Then I sponged white paint through the bubbles from the Seahorse Mask (SL-ES-MASK197) and outlined them with a black pen. I sponged Squeezed Lemonade through the ABM Mask (ABM-OOTW-MASK44) for sun rays and drew some white lines with a Uniball pen. 

I mounted the octopus over some cheesecloth and added a sentiment from the Lazy Days stamp set (BL-ES-STAMP462), combined with stickers from the Essentials Sticker Book (SL-ES-STIC06). Finally I stamped the Dots Background stamp (SL-ES-STAMP370) randomly along the edges then splashed with watery gesso. I used a combination of ribbons at the top for a festive, party vibe.

This one is a favorite of mine.  I used the Seahorse Layered Mask (SL-ES-MASK197) and paired it with the Tropical stamp set (SL-ES-STAMP432) and the Lazy Days sentiment set (BL-ES-STAMP462). 

I love how the texture paste in the last layer of the stencil adds a pop of white!

I had some artsy friends over for a playday and made these sweet little treats for them using the Handbag Pillow Box die (SL-ES-CD498).  I used the Aged Wildflowers DIY Block (SL-ES-DCB45) and the Vintage Postcards DIY Block (SL-ES-MC02). The paper flowers are by JMA. 

The best part about these pillow boxes is that they can be regifted!

I snuck in some time to play with this amazingly gorgeous Script Strelitzia stamp by Jenine's Mindful Art for SL (JMA-FOF-STAMP420) and split up the pattern to make a 5x7" card. The sentiment is also from JMA Sentiments & Wishes (JMA-ES-STAMP340). I'm so glad I finally had some time to ink this beautiful stamp up! 

Here I was trying some different color combos with these fab shell stamps.  This one is from the Shell Bouquet stamp set (SL-ES-STAMP428), which comes with the most adorable bees too!  

I paired with a sentiment from the Bible Journaling stamp set by JMA (JMA-IP-STAMP278).  

For this card, I mixed up a little coastal grunge with the new Mixed Media Pad (SL-ES-MPP24). There are lots of blues and purples in this pad, but I went with the grunge! I paired with the Tropical (leaves) stamp set (SL-ES-STAMP432).

I used Studio Light's clear gloss glaze over the water and layered three of the focal elements for dimension and impact.

For this tag, I used the new Sunny Bees cutting dies (SL-ES-CD519).  I made a stencil with my castoff from die cutting and used the XL stencil tape.  

I paired the Lazy Days sentiment stamps (BL-ES-STAMP462) and the Grid Background stamp (SL-ES-STAMP371).

I enjoyed using Distress Glazes over my ink work to add some extra texture.

Finally, I finished my tag book from the Art by Marlene May Flower Challenge and posted a flip through HERE.  I shared a video tutorial for each tag on my YouTube channel HERE.  

I know this was a super long post, but hope you've enjoyed these projects.  Next up, I'll be sharing projects from the new Studio Light Grunge fall stamp release!  Just wait until you see these cool new products!  xx, Autumn

 

Tracy Evans AALL & Create Accordion Mini Book

 

Hi friends!  Today I have a new accordion mini album to share with you from my second time working through Tracy Evans' Accordion Book Workshop.  I made Tracy's album very similar to her original in the live class several years ago, posted HERE.  It's always great fun to take one of Tracy's classes, which you can join through her FB group HERE.  

For the covers of my book, I used an Eileen Hull die.  My insides were a little too thick, so I added a button closure.  I used PaperArtsy Fresco Chalk Acrylics in Hint of Mint, Sargasso and Blue Jeans.  I've created a little flip through on YouTube HERE.  

 

For my pages, I used Distress Oxides in Cracked Pistachio, Shaded Lilac, Faded Jeans and Salvaged Patina.  I added in some Squeezed Lemonade Distress Ink for the pops of yellow.

My mom and I worked through this class together and it was a lot of fun.  I ended up making two similar books rather than decorating the backsides of my accordion and will try to share book two with you soon.  

You can see many of my projects featuring Tracy's stamps HERE.  

Art by Marlene May Flower Challenge Mixed Media Tags

Hello darlings!  I've been having some creative abandon playtime for the May Flower Challenge by Art by Marlene.  These are projects outside of my normal grungy style and I find it freeing to let loose and try new things this way.  If you're not a member, I'd urge you to join the ABM Creatives Facebook group HERE for lots of inspiration and various challenges.  And make sure to follow me in Instagram for my daily posts @sewpaperpaint.  This tag is for day three, Happiness.  I'm sharing a video tutorial HERE.

The main flower is from Marlene's newest release, ABM-SI-STAMP405.  I colored with Prism Brush Markers.  The stitching is from ABM-ESSTAMP77.  The words "happy happy" are from the blowfish stamp set STAMPBM67.  I created the background by embossing the stencil ABM-OOTW-MASK44 in white and then sponging Distress Oxides in Mustard Seed and Spiced Marmalade.  I finished with the scalloped washi tape, AMB-SI-WASH08 and a stamped bird from 2022 Advent Calendar.

And here is my day one tag for the Flower Power theme, which I made with Distress Oxides in Mustard Seed, Worn Lipstick, Wilted Violet, Peacock Feathers and Twisted Citron.  The video tutorial can be found HERE.  

The main flower is from the same stamp set as above, ABM-SI-STAMP405.  The floral border stencil is ABM-SI-MASK185.  And the embossed white foliage and dots are from ABM-BB-STAMP122.  The sentiment here is from a Tim Holtz sticker.

And here is my tag for day two, Pastels.  This video tutorial can be found HERE.  

The main flower is from ABM-BB-STAMP122.  I used aqua glitter embossing powder for the leaves die cut from ABM-SI-CD505 and clear glitter EP for the flower, which add a nice textured sparkle.  The background was done by sponging craft paint through ABM-ES-MASK70, a favorite stencil.  The text is a Studio Light Essential stamp, SL-ES-STAMP369.  I finished with Marlene's Rub-Ons and adhesive pearls by JMA.  

It's not too late for you to play along!  You can share as few or as many projects as you like, just use the hashtag #abmmaychallenge on social media.  I'd love to see your creations if you are inspired by my videos.  xx, Autumn