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Patriotic Wall Decor

Hi there! Judy here with a Patriotic project created for Clear Scraps!

I am using 4 products for this project. 

 

Blank Wood Card

6 “ Fireworks Splash Stencil

Stars Chipboard Embellishments

Rocket Chipboard Embellishment

Start by painting the wood cards with white acrylic paint.

 

Paint the chipboard embellishments.

Stencil the fireworks onto one of the wood cards. I used acrylic paint.

Stenciling and painting is complete.

I tied the 2 wood cards together with baker’s twine.

Add star chipboard embellishments to top. A die cut star was also added. I created a bow with ribbons and adhered.

Complete the project by adding the rocket and a few die cut stars and July 4th.

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope I’ve provided some inspiration for your crafting.

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Happy 4th of July Shaker Card

 Hello Crafty Friends - Annie here with a 4th of July shaker card featuring a easy to assemble shaker from Clear Scraps.

Supplies Used:
Clear Scraps Mini Flag Shaker
Clear Scraps: 4x6 Star Stencil
Red, White & Blue Cardstock
Hero Arts Celebrate Stamp Set CL498
DCWV- Star Pattern Paper(Summer Stack)
Brutus Monroe Glitter Glaze Fallen Snow

Hero Arts Pigment Ink: Unicorn

Apple Barrel Paints: Red, White, & Navy

FolkArt Metallic Paint: Gun Metal Gray 
Star Spangle Shaker Mix
VersaFine Ink - Onyx Black
Bearly Art Glue & Foam Tape
Scissors

Pencil

Step. 1 - I start with the my card panel. This gives it some time to dry. I the Blue cardstock onto a stick mat then placed the Clear Scraps: 4x6 Star Stencil onto of the blue cardstock. 

 

I used the Hero Arts Pigment Ink in Unicorn with a sponge applicator to fill in the stars. I then did a quick heat set with my heat tool. 

I then applied a thin layer of the Glitter Glaze through the Clear Scraps: 4x6 Star Stencil.

 

I removed the Clear Scraps: 4x6 Star Stencil and allowed the panel to dry completely.

 

Step. 2 -  I started by masking the sections of the Clear Scraps Mini Flag Shaker with a bit of washi tape.

 

I painted the pole of the shaker with metallic paint. Then a portion of the flag with the Navy paint.

 

I removed the washi tape and then paited the red sections.

 

Finally I painted the white sections of the flag.

 

Step. 3 - I gathered all the items to make the shaker.

 

I start by tracing the flag onto the pattern paper and cutting it out. Then adhered it to the base of the Clear Scraps Mini Flag Shaker

       

 

I love putting Clear Scraps shakers because no foam tape is needed in the assembly. You just adhere the two inner chipboard shapes together then adhere them onto your base, 

 

Next, I remove the film on both sides of the acetate that comes with your shaker.

 

I filled the shaker with my mix. Then put some adhesive onto the edge of the base.

     

 

I adhered the clear acetate piece to the back of the painted flag piece.

 

I finally adhere the top to the shaker. Then placed it under a heavy block to allow the glue to dry.

 

Step. 4 - Now, that the card front panel is dry as well as our flag it's time to assemble the card. I stamp the sentiment and cut it out. I add a bit of foam adhesive to it.

 

I adhere the layers of the card starting with red cardstock panel, then the white, finally added the blue panel to my card base.

 

Next, I adhere the flag shaker and the sentiment to the card front,

 

Now, the card is complete!

 

 

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration

 and create a shaker card soon!

 

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“Schoolhouse “ Wood Box Decor with Large Tags

Today I have a New Product to Share.

This Wood_House_Box is a Beautiful DIY Decorative Box perfect for any space.

The Back of this Box is painted with a Black Chalkboard Paint.

Also Clear_Scraps Has The Perfect Large_Tags in Chipboard and Acrylic to add to these Fabulous Boxes.

This one I used the Rainy_Day Stencil and a cute puffy sticker.

I enjoy being able to see through these fun Acrylic_Tags.

The Patriotic _Flag Wood embellishments are available here in the Clear_Scraps website.

These Large Chipboard Tags are perfect for Christmas too.

Check out the Full line of Tags and Embellishments available for your next project.

Let’s Make the Box.

This project it’s preferable to paint first before assembly.

Wet Glue is my favorite method.

This one goes together quickly.

I use the Clear_Scraps  Quarterfoil_stencil to give a fun pattern to the roof.

I went with a Nuetral Beige/creme white paint.

The Cross is a Clear_Scraps wood_embellishment as well as the Pencil And Apple.

I had fabric flowers in my stash for the roof.

Gold paint for the Cross.

I really enjoyed making this project and the accompanying Tags

Thank you for stopping by and I wish you a Happy Crafty Day.

Clear Scraps--DIY Pallet Shape--Celebrate Independence

Hi there everyone!  Laura here today to share a project that's ready to help you decorate for the 4th of July!

This cute project starts with the House Medium DIY Pallet Shape.  I think this is a personal fave!  If you haven't had a chance to create with this one yet, you might want to check out all the different ideas on the blog!  It can be an everyday item or can be made to work for any holiday too!

For this one, it was painted white, then, once dry, I took the 6" spiral stencil which reminds me of fireworks!

I used a soft brush and applied blue distress ink thru the stencil to the top portion of the house.

After the stencil, I added a few strips of patterned paper and embellishments.  The red and blue layered star is one of the Clear Scraps Multi Stars chipboard embellishments.  It's painted with acrylic paint and layered up.  This set is a great versatile set--you can use the stars individually or layered and it can be used for so many projects in addition to patriotic.  Would work great on a "star student" page or an "all-star" athlete page.  Would also be cute for a birthday or graduation card or scrapbook LO!

There are a few more of the amazing chipboard pieces from Clear Scraps here too!  The July 4th chipboard word tile (check out all the options HERE) and the layered star is made from a small star from the Multi Stars chipboard embellishment set layered with a larger star from the Stars chipboard embellishment set.  Make sure to stop by the Clear Scraps store to see all that's available.  They have chipboard shapes for every holiday, season and many different events too!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  House Medium DIY Pallet Shape, July 4th chipboard word tile, Stars chipboard embellishment, Multi Stars chipboard embellishment, 6" spiral stencil.

Other:   Acrylic paint--blue, white, red, American Crafts Flags & Frills papers and ephemera, enamel dots, foam tape.

Lock and Key Slimline Album

Hello, friends! It's Nancy here to show you a fun mini album!
It's a Slimline Chipboard Album that measures 5 1/2" x 11".

 

These are the Clear Scraps products that I used:

 

 

Heart Locks Chipboard Embellishment

 

 

Keys Chipboard Embellishment

 

 

6" Keys n Locks Stencil

 

Chip WAVE Slimline Album

 

Here's how I did it:

 

 

I began by covering the front and back of the album pages with designer paper.
I punched the binding holes and inked all the edges.

 

 

Then I used distress ink, and stenciled several pages with the keys and locks.

 

 

I chose one key and one lock, and heat embossed them with an antique gold embossing powder. While it was still warm, I sprinkled on a little bit of black embossing powder, and heat set again. This gives a nice vintage look that worked very well with my album cover.

 

 

I adhered the key and lock in place on my front cover.

 

All that was left was to embellish my album pages.

 

 

I added a variety of tucks and journaling spots.

 

 

I really like seeing the way the "wave" from the previous page.

 

 

There is lots of room for photos and documentation.

 

 

These slimline albums are so fun to decorate and put together.
You can find more Slimline Album options in the shop HERE.

 

Thanks for stopping by today! I'll be back soon with another fun project share! 

Clear Scraps--Mason Jar Wooden Covers--Patriotic Passion

Hello there everyone!  Laura here with you today to share a great gift idea for the upcoming holidays!

The Clear Scraps Mason Jar Wooden Covers are truly a simple, but adorable way to create and give a handmade special something to friends & family!  They are versatile since you can paint them, stain them, cover with paper, stencil, whatever!  And if you gift someone an entire original "set" --the lid and 3 inserts, you can purchase more inserts and create more later to continue the giving!  Or gift them the lid with one insert, and use the other 2 for later gifting.  Love that you have a lot of options!

This insert was painted with blue acrylic paint, then embellished using a cut out circle, foam stickers, and enamel dots.  Sweet and simple, but a festive look!  Add this to a mason jar filled with candy, or other goodies, and it's a perfect gift for the Memorial Day or 4th of July hostess!

This next insert was completely covered with paper (trace and cut out!) and then embellished with a scrap paper strip and more foam stickers.

The final insert in this set was painted with red acrylic paint, and then the stars were stenciled on using the Clear Scraps 4x6 Stars stencil and blue acrylic paint.  A stenciling tip:  it's easier to stencil using a foam brush or applicator with paint.  You get a lot of control and less chance of bleed through.  And just as the other inserts, super easy to finish this off with a paper strip, foam stickers and a twine bow.

These Wooden Mason Jar Covers are quick and easy to create and yet make a "WOW" gift!  They would also make cute favors at a party (wedding!) or a fun centerpiece idea used with some cute tin or glass containers filled with flowers!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  Wooden Mason Jar Covers, 4x6 Stars stencil

Other: Acrylic paint--red, blue,  American Crafts Flags & Frills paper, stickers, enamel dots, twine.

Canvas panel photo idea

Hello everyone - I am back with my second project for May.  

We all have photos that we love and if you are like me you would want to display one special photo for visitors to see.  What better way than to create a canvas photo panel.

 

For today's project you will need the 4" x 6" butterfly flock stencil, fancy butterflies chipboard embellishment, a 12 x 12 canvas panel, ink pad (I used 2 colors), sponge daubers, cardstock to match the ink pads, flowers, butterfly punch, Gesso, paint brushes, black paint, vellum, alcohol ink to match your ink pads, blower tool, and alcohol.

Let's get the canvas panel set up for the other elements.  Take your canvas panel and place your stencil in the lower left hand corner.  Use your ink pads and sponge daubers to apply the ink through the stencil to the canvas.

             

While the canvas is drying, let's prep the chipboard piece.  For this you will need the chipboard piece, foam brush, and Gesso.  Paint the chipboard piece and let dry.

         

 

Once the Gesso is dry, paint the chipboard piece with black acrylic paint.

             

 

The butterflies need some colorful wings so let’s do some alcohol ink blending.  For this you will need a piece of vellum, 2 colors of alcohol ink (I chose 3 close to my colors I have already used), some alcohol in a bottle, and a blower tool.  Add your ink to the vellum and use the blower tool to move it around.  Continues with the colors until you have almost all of the vellum covered with ink and you are happy with the way it looks.  Set it aside to dry.

             

Let’s do some surgery on the chipboard piece.  Take some scissors and cut the butterflies away from the frame.  Trim it close to the frame so the frame gets a clean edge.  Trim the connecting bits from the butterflies making sure to get a clean edge also.

 

To cover the part where you cut the butterflies off, take a black Sharpie and color them.  Do the same with the butterflies.

 

To add the colorful wings to the butterflies apply glue to the back of the butterfly frame and stick it down on the vellum.  Make sure you have all the openings of the wings on the colored vellum.  Add a block to ensure the entire butterfly is stuck to the vellum.  Allow to dry.

               

 

Once the wings are dry, remove the excess vellum by trimming  around the butterflies.  Look at how pretty the butterflies are!

 

Take the frame and a piece of coordinating pattern paper and glue the frame to the pattern paper.  Place a block on top the ensure the paper and frame are attached all the way around. Allow to dry.

             

 

Use a strong glue to glue the frame to the center of the canvas.  Add the butterflies where you want.

 

Add some of your flowers around the frame.  Use your butterfly punches to punch out some butterflies using coordinating card stock.  Glue the butterflies on the canvas.

 

Add a picture to the frame and your canvas is ready to be displayed for everyone to admire!

I hope you enjoyed seeing this beautiful way to display a treasured picture.  I will be getting a good pic of my 2 butterfly girls and putting it in there. Hop over to the Clear Scraps website and pick up the supplies you need.  

Have a Marvelous Monday!

Robbie

 

Savoring Senior Moments with Clear Scraps

Graduation season is in full swing, and it's hard to believe it's already been a year since my daughter graduated in 2024! As I’ve been reminiscing, I decided it was the perfect time to finally create a layout featuring one of my favorite memories—her Senior Tea Party, a sweet celebration hosted by her teachers just before the big day. The Clear Scraps Teapot Shaker felt like the perfect embellishment to capture the elegance and charm of the occasion.

After selecting my background paper, I was drawn to the teal cardstock and originally planned to create a journaling block using the 5x9 Stripes Stencil. To get started, I placed the teal paper on top of a sheet of grid paper and secured the stencil with washi tape. Then, I used my Copic Airbrush can and marker to airbrush over the stencil. I love how the airbrushed lines created a soft, distressed effect—just enough texture without overwhelming the page.

After I adhered the striped block and arranged my photos, I began building the layout’s focal cluster around the Teapot Shaker. To make the shaker, I chose a patterned paper from the same collection I was using for the background and glued it to the back chipboard layer. Once the glue dried, I trimmed the excess and began layering the chipboard frame pieces to form the shaker walls. I added a sweet little mix of hearts and crystals before gluing on the clear acetate layer.

For the top layer of the teapot, I picked a coordinating patterned paper to add contrast. I adhered it to the chipboard, let it dry, then trimmed off the extra and lightly distressed the edges with an emery board for a soft, vintage feel.

As I kept designing, I decided to swap out handwritten journaling for a few sentiment pieces from the paper collection. The striped block still came in handy—it made lining up the phrases super easy and added a nice bit of dimension to the layout.

One of the things I love most about the Clear Scraps stencils is how versatile they are. You can use inks, paint, pens, texture paste, or, like I did here, airbrush for a subtle background. If you want thinner, crisp lines, a fine-tip marker works beautifully. Or go bold with thick acrylics or gel mediums for a more artistic effect. The possibilities are endless!

What’s your favorite medium to use with stencils? I’d love to hear how you’ve incorporated them into your projects!

Katie

 

Products Used:

5x9 Stripes Stencil

Teapot Shaker

 

CREATE Mini Album

Hello, friends! It's Nancy here with a fun new project.
This time I have created a mini album, using a really great combination of products!

Here's my album:

 

I love to combine chipboard and acrylic pages when making a mini album.
Since the acrylic pages are see-through, more thought has to go into the construction.
For this album I decided to stencil a design on each acrylic page.
It's easy to do...and so much fun!

 

 

Clear Scrap Products Used:
Chipboard Album 5 x 7;
Acrylic Album 5 x 7;

All Created 4 x 6 Stencil;

6" Doily Stencil;

6" Paint Splats Stencil;

6" Seamless Flowers Stencil.

 

 

I used four chipboard pages, and four acrylic pages. 
I began by choosing papers from my stash, and covering the chipboard.
The chipboard has holes for binding rings, 
so it's important to remember to punch them out before covering them on both sides.
Once my chipboard was covered, I set it aside.

 

 

I chose some acrylic paints that match the papers, and grabbed some makeup sponges.
The sponges work beautifully for stenciling with paint. 
I decided which side of the acrylic I was going to stencil on, 

and removed the protective film from that side only.
I chose to stencil the front cover on the back side of the acrylic. 
This will offer some protection to the paint, since this is the cover.
It's very easy to flip the stencil over, and add the paint backwards.
I loaded some paint on my sponge, and used a dabbing motion through the stencil. 
As you can see by the smaller white doilies, I had a bit too much paint on my sponge.
I don't mind the look for this project but it's best to start with less.
You can always add more if you need it. 

 

 

The paint dried quite quickly but I let it sit for an extra day. 
When I was ready to assemble my pages, I removed the other layer of protective plastic.

 

Then it was just a matter of putting my pages in order,
and adding a bit of embellishing. 

 

 

I placed a solid colored mat behind the title page.

 

 

Then I added some pearls and a little bow.
All the page edges have been inked with distress ink.

 

 

I added some stickers and bits that all fit into my "CREATE" theme. 

 

 

The white doily shows up beautifully on the background page. 

 

It looks lovely on the busier page too. 

 

 

I used touches of ribbons on some pages.
They match the ribbons used on the binding rings. 

 

 

I really love the way these paint splats look on both the solid green page, 

 

 

...and the pretty striped page.

 

 

The flowers look great on the back cover. 

 

 

You can see throughout the album, 
thought was given as to the placement of stickers. 
They aren't fighting with the stencil designs.

 

This was such a fun album to put together! 

If you haven't tried using acrylic pages before, I really hope you do!

Thanks for stopping by today! I'll be back soon with another fun project share! 

 

Clear Scraps--Memory-Dex Chipboard Tags--Springtime & Butterflies

Hi all!  Laura here today with some fun ideas for some pretty springtime Memory-Dex cards!

This set was created using the Clear Scraps Rounded Tag Chip Dividers.  These are a great, versatile set to use, and the shape is great for any theme.  

These springtime cards are an easy little project that is a great way to use up scraps.  Just trace, cut out, and glue down the pretty papers, add a few stickers, enamel dots, ephemera and such, and call them done! 

These are also great to use with stencils!  You can cover with paper as I did with the one side of the tag, but then paint and stencil the other!  You could also use stencil paste or any other medium you'd like.  And it's great to use alcohol inks on the acrylic versions!  Love that you have that option!

This was done using the Clear Scraps 4x6 Butterfly Flock Stencil and distress ink.  Super simple, but a great layer to add some depth.

When you add a simple border and a few stickers, pieces of ephemera and enamel dots, it makes a super cute card to add to your memory-dex!  It can be used to remember a fun event, trip, or even recipes or addresses.  The memory-dex boxes and cards make for a perfect creative playtime project!   These tag cards are fun because they add some interest in the box with the hole that comes pre-punched that you can add a pop of color and texture with some ribbon or twine.  There are many other options too in the Clear Scraps store!!  Make sure to pop over to check it out so you can peruse all the options for the cards and the boxes HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Hope you are inspired to give the memory-dex cards a try!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  Rounded Tag Chip Dividers, 4x6 Butterfly Flock Stencil

Other:  Acrylic paint--green, blue, brown, distress ink-blue, Simple Stories Simple Vintage Spring Garden papers, ephemera, stickers, enamel dots, foam tape, glue.

Spring Shaker mixedMedia Tags

Hello thank you for visiting my post today.

I have two fun and beautiful Shaker Tags.

I am using Clear _Scraps Chipboard _Shaker_Tags

I went out of my comfort zone and played with some mediums to see what I would get.

I try to give myself a challenge and chose a few flowers and ribbon for both tags.

I traced out cardstock. two pieces for each tag.

A front and back.

I forgot to do the second one before starting so it will be best to do them now.

Glue the acrylic shape to a front and back piece.

Then glue another matching shape piece to sandwich the acrylic piece.

You need a front and back piece.

I chose the Clear_Scraps Heart_Shaker_mix.

It works perfectly for both tags.

Then I Used Black_chalkboard_Paint for the Paw theme. And a fuschia glitter paste and pink shimmer pens and distress ink to color the strawberries themed tag.

The Micah Spray gives a Grungy distressed appearance. It’s definitely different and artsy for a tag and I really like the vibe of how different and still festive.

A fun tag for a gift and then keep for decor.

A Clear_Scraps_Stencil really add a fun background detail.

Distress Ink works great with stencils.

Clear_Scraps has many stencils to choose from.

I stamped and heat embossed spring sentiments.

I backed up the sentiments to plaid cardstock that reminded me of a rainbow.

I am loving the display and it feels like mini artwork.

You could spray before adding the shaker pieces and keep it cleaner than I did.

I feel the gold splatter is beautiful and am satisfied with the results.

These are going to be perfect for packaging with some gifts or for Decorating a space.

Thank you again for reading and hope you enjoy my adventures into some mixed media crafting and hope you are inspired to take a few fun crafting risks.

Clear_Scraps has Beautiful Decorative items from Frames to Hanging Decor pieces to meet any decorative Ideas you may have.

Stop by anytime and see all of the wonderful and Unique items available.

Have a wonderful rest of w day. I look for to the next craft adventure.

See you soon.

Sincerely:)

Denise AbateSmith

“Let’s Celebrate Spring “ File Box

Hello friends!

Today Is a celebration of Spring File Box.

Ive used a fabulous and quick Clear_Scraps Wood_File_Box

You will find many other styles available for your style and creativity.

This one is so cute and takes no time at all to put together.

You will get all of the pieces to put it together.

You just need glue and imagination to make it your own.

I went ahead and assembled the box and now I’m going to paint it with a pale lime green acrylic paint.

Clear_Scraps has beautiful stencils so I am using this lattice style one.

I am going to mix the modeling paste with the same paint I have used to paint the box.

I love the results of the texture and color.

I proceeded to get a couple Micah Sprays to add more color and distressed background colors.

I like experimenting and the shimmer the Sprays give.

I also decided this project needed ornate feet.

I had some in my stash and really like how they look.

I used two different sprays to coordinate.

I used pink ink to continue the distressed look and added fussy cut images and flowers.

I found a cute embellished mini envelope to add to the back and some other embellishments to continue the Spring theme.

I love how this came out and here’s a picture  and I’ve added the Memory dex cards from my previous post. 

I hope this inspired you and don’t forget to stop by Clear_Scraps and see all of the styles to choose from.

Scrapbooking and Memory making is a wonderful way to keep and share memories.

This is a fun way to organize your ideas and or the people we want to remember.
Have a wonderful rest of your day.

Thank you very much for coming over and sharing your time with me.

Share your projects you’ve created with Clear_Scraps products in the Facebook Group.

We would love to see your projects and creativity.

Happy Spring.

Wood_File_Box

Lattice_Stencil

Spring Purses Memorydex Cards

Today I have these Beautiful “Spring Purses” Memory Dex Cards.

I used the Clear_Scraps

Chipboard_Purses_File_Dividers. As well as the 

Fancy_Stencil.

I used a mixed media approach to create these fun Memory Dex cards.

I traced around the chipboard_purses and the used scissors to cut out the shapes.

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I Used Wer glue to adhere the cut outs to the chipboard.

Then I went about adding mediums and embellishments.

The stenciling worked out really well.

So I proceeded by making flowers that matched from the cardstock.

I enjoyed my crafty time.

Art stones add a fun whimsical element.

I even added hot glue to the center of the flowers and then spooned the mini stones over the center and really am pleased with the effect.

Then I added pops dots to replicate Easter eggs.

These turned out so cute and hopefully they inspired you.

Happy Spring and have a wonderful rest of your day.

 

Clear Scraps--Mason Jar Wooden Covers--Chasing Rainbows

Hello all!  Laura here today to share some St. Patrick's Day spirit with this cute little Clear Scraps Mason Jar Wooden Covers project!

This little set is fun to use as decor, or you can gift them!  This has several ideas for St. Patrick's, but you could also make a set that has a St. Patrick's, an Easter/spring, a 4th of July/summer, a fall and/or winter, etc if you are making a gift so it can be left out year round!  The Clear Scraps store has extra inserts sold separately in addition to the 3 that come with the set so it's easy to do--you can find them HERE!

These fit right onto a standard size mason jar.  I like to fill them up with a sweet treat to sit on my counter or to give as a gift.

You could also easily fill it with a store bought or homemade snack mix, trail mix, or cute vase fillers (glass marbles, shamrocks, etc).

To create the lids, you paint or stain the rings (I like to do this before I assemble) and then glue the layers together.  The lid inserts can be painted, covered with paper, stenciled and more!

This lid insert has been painted yellow, then stenciled using the Clear Scraps 5x9 Plaid Stencil using a soft brush and green distress ink.  It makes such a fun background for the paper and stickers!  You can also get different looks from the same stencil.

This lid was painted white to pop the green color even more--but I stenciled it twice--using a lighter color and shifting the stencil very slightly to give a shadow look.  If you want to keep it even more simple, you can simply use paper to give a layering affect.

This insert was painted aqua blue, then a circle of pretty patterned paper was added leaving just a bit of the painted lid to show as a frame.

Thanks so much for stopping by today--hope you are inspired to give these cute lids a try!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  Mason Jar Wooden Covers, 5x9 Plaid Stencil

Other:  acrylic paint: black, white, yellow, aqua, Simple Stories St. Patrick's Day papers, stickers, enamel dots, foam tape, distress ink.

Mardi Gras Mixed Media Canvas

Do you like mixed media projects? Mixed media is not something I do a lot, although I think it’s fun to play with different mediums and materials. 

Hi there, Judy here creating a mixed media project for Clear Scraps!

 Mardi Gras is March 4th and being a Louisiana native, where this celebration is pretty popular, I thought mixed media canvas with this theme would be fun!

I am using the 12 inch Shattered Glass Stencil and the Fleur-de-lis Mini Shaker.

The canvas I am using measures 9 x 12 inches. I pulled out some purple acrylic paint, gold texture paste and a pallet knife.

The first step is to add some purple paint to the canvas. I left some streaks in the paint as I did not want total coverage.

Next apply gold texture paste through the stencil with the pallet knife randomly.

I wanted to add a little green paint and did so with a dry baby wipe by swiping in various areas.

Assemble the shaker next.

Trace the solid chipboard back piece onto the backside of a gold glitter card stock and cut out.

Glue the gold card stock onto the solid piece.

Adhere 2 of the chipboard form pieces together.

I applied gilding wax to the front of the 3rd chipboard form piece and the edges of all chipboard pieces.

Glue the 2 chipboard pieces that were adhered together to the back piece. 

Add shaker bits to the back. I used sequins. 

Remove the protective film from both sides of the acrylic piece.

Glue the acrylic on top of the assembled piece.

Add the last form piece.

Now we’re ready to put the canvas together!

I had a Mardi Gras themed mask I made years ago that I thought would work perfectly on this project.

It was adhered with a low temp glue gun to the top of the canvas.

The shaker was added to the lower right corner. Gold beads were glued between the masks and shaker and the canvas is complete.

So, what do you think? I had a lot of fun putting this canvas together and hope you like it! Maybe I’ve provided a little inspiration to do a project you may not normally create. If so let me know?

I’ll be back with more projects next month! Until then be sure and check out more Clear Scraps inspiration by following on social media.

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Clear Scraps--Chipboard Shapes--

Hi all!  Laura here to share with you today!  I've got a beautiful LO idea for you, that would be perfect to scrap anything from a wedding, anniversary, Valentine's Day, or just as an "I Love You".

Clear Scraps really has SO MANY items that make creating "special occasion" scrapbook pages easy!  They have stencils, titles, chipboard shapes and so much more!  This LO started with a blank piece of white paper.  I grabbed the Clear Scraps 5x9 Swirl Hearts Stencil, some ink and a blending brush to create my own background paper!

I wanted to keep the look soft to add to the "romantic"aspect of this LO.  I softly applied the ink to the stencil and just moved it on down the page as I went.  It was easy to make this waterfall of hearts to be the base of this scrapbook page.

This made a great base to layer in some photo mats, floral ephemera, enamel dots and other fun touches to create a pretty page perfect for those romantic Valentine's Day (or?) pictures to come!  Another fun item you can use is chipboard shapes!

The Clear Scraps Banner Heart Chipboard Embellishments is a perfect embellishment for this LO.  You can use the 2 pieces separately, or layer them as I did here.  The bottom heart was traced and then cut out of a pretty patterned paper.  The top portion I painted with pink and white acrylic paint, and then brushed with Distress Ink.  A few flowers and stickers and it makes just the right finishing touch.  Please be sure to check the Clear Scraps Store too--there are SO MANY different designs of chipboard embellishments to choose from!  Even several heart designs in addition to the others for all different occasions, seasons and holidays.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  Stop back soon for more inspiration!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  5xo Swirl Hearts Stencil, Banner Heart Chipboard Embellishments.

Other:  Acrylic Paint--white, pink, Distress In--Vintage Photo, Aged Mahogany, Simple Stories Simple Vintage Love Story papers, ephemera, stickers, enamel dots.  Foam tape, glue.