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Farmhouse Style Mixed Media Cards

Farmhouse Style Mixed Media Cards with APG April 2022 DOM and Stamperia Garden

Hello, Friends! Just as I promised you yesterday, I’m back to share these Farmhouse Style Mixed Media Cards. I had such fun creating with this Amazing Paper Grace Watering Can and Flowers die that I just couldn’t seem to stop! Yesterday, I shared a video that introduced you to this delightful Club Kit and showed you several different ways to add mixed media finishes to the watering can. We also learned a simple flower shaping technique. If you missed that video, you can find it HERE.

This watering can is cut from paper in the Stamperia Garden collection. Here’s how to make this watering can:

First die cut the watering can pieces.
Then lightly mist both sides of the paper.
Now add the embossed design dies over the body of the watering can. Run them through your machine using an embossing mat. This really makes the embossed design pop.
Next, lightly rub the design with metallic wax. This will make the design stand out even more.
Finally, emboss with Versamark Embossing Ink and Seth Apter Vintage Beeswax Baked Texture.

The card base is 6″ x 6 1/2″. The background is made with torn layers of paper scraps that I stitched together on my sewing machine. Add extra texture with mustard seeds, spattered paint and ribbon.

Here’s a peek at the inside of the card. Of course, I added a pocket!

Tuck in a tea bag, bookmark and honey stick to turn the card into a gift!

Rosemary Garden Mixed Media Card

This watering can base is cut from heavy wrinkled specialty cardstock. I just kept layering various embossing powders until I achieved the finish you see here. The base coat is Seth Apter Patina Oxide followed by Vintage Beeswax and a little sprinkling of Taos Sunset.

TIP: Let the first layer of embossing powder cool before you add the next layer of Versamark Ink and powder! Heat chunky powders from the underside to avoid blowing the powder all over your work space.

TIP: Cut flower layers from scraps of solid cardstock or patterned papers. It always makes me happy when I can use up some scraps!

Decorate your pocket with fussy cut images to add extra flair to the card design.

Create a sweet bookmark with scraps of designer paper. Then tuck it into the pocket along with a tea bag and honey stick.

I keep thinking of different finishes and textures that I could use with this amazing die, so don’t be surprised if you see it again soon!

You’ll find a linked supply list below this post.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Amazing Paper Grace April Die of the Month
Stamperia Garden 12×12 Paper Pad (out of stock)
Mustard Seeds
Noble Peacock Seam Binding Ribbon
Charms and buttons from my stash
Embossing Powders
- Taos Sunset
- Patina Oxide (out of stock)
- Vintage Beeswax (out of Stock)
- Stampendous Frantage Spoonful of Rust

Mixed Media Watering Can Bouquet Wall Hangings

Amazing Paper Grace DOM April 2022: Mixed Media Watering Can Bouquet Wall Hangings

Hello, Friends! Today I have a trio of Mixed Media Watering Can Bouquet Wall Hangings to share with you. Why a trio? Because sometimes I have so much fun making a project that I decide to just keep going and going and going! That’s what happened when I started to play with my Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace April Die of the Month. This watering can die simply captured my imagination to the point that I ended up making FIVE of them. Each one employs a slightly different mixed media technique. If you’d like to see what I’ve been up to for the past few days, then read on!

Rusty Watering Can Wall Hanging with Patterned Paper Coneflowers

This was the project that got my creative juices flowing. First I die cut the watering can from a scrap of 110# white cardstock. Then I thought, “what if I ink this specimen up with Distress Vintage Tea Dye Ink?” That looked pretty cool, especially after I spritzed it with a little water. But then I thought, “What happens if I heat emboss this with a little Seth Apter Taos Sunset Embossing Powder.” And then…what about Vintage Beeswax Embossing Powder? And as you can see…I ended up with this wonderfully rusty, pitted watering can. Which I proceeded to fill with all kinds of coneflowers cut from scraps of Stamperia Garden. So. Much. Fun.

I just had to make another one.

Chipped Watering Can with Coneflowers

This time I started my adventure with a piece of silver hammered metal specialty paper. First I die cut and assembled the watering can. Then I cut out a big stack of coneflowers from patterned paper and plain cardstock. I ended up not liking the shiny finish on the watering can. So I heat embossed it with more Taos Sunset. But then I did a second layer with Stampendous Frantage Spoonful of Rust Embossing Enamel. This has bits of mica flakes and other textures in it. After the can cooled, I was able to crack the embossed watering can, ink it with Black Soot Distress Ink, spritz it with water and heat dry. As the ink dried, it actually sank down into the embossing powder and created a really fabulous chipped/rusted/aged effect.

Even more fun than the first experiment! Why not give it another test drive?

Embossed Watering Can with Cardstock Coneflowers

This time I started with a piece of pewter embossed specialty paper. First I heat embossed with Patina Oxide Baked Texture. The finish was pretty, but a little more shiny than what I wanted. So I sprinkled on more of the Taos Sunset and gave it another coat. I really like the way this ended up looking like aged copper.

Watering Can and Coneflowers Tutorial on YouTube

If you’d like to get acquainted with this wonderful die, learn how to assemble it, and get some ideas for shaping those delightful coneflowers, I hope you will enjoy this Make & Take Tuesday Tutorial on YouTube.

OK…true confession time. I had so much fun with this die, I ended up making two cards, too. I’ll be back tomorrow to share those with you!

If you’d like to find out how to subscribe to the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month Club, you can do that HERE.

You’ll find a linked supply list below this post.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Amazing Paper Grace April Die of the Month
Stamperia Garden 12×12 Paper Pad (out of stock)
Peppercorns, Mustard Seeds, and Prills
Hangers from my stash
Embossing Powders
- Taos Sunset
- Patina Oxide (out of stock)
- Vintage Beeswax (out of Stock)
- Stampendous Frantage Spoonful of Rust

Stamperia Garden Party in a Box Tutorial

Stamperia Garden Party in a Box Tutorial for Throwback Thursday

Hello, Friends! This week’s Throwback Thursday project is a Stamperia Garden Party in a Box Tutorial. After enjoying a short stroll last Sunday with my sweet husband (yes! we are taking little walks! Hooray!) I got this crazy idea in my head. Instead of taking a nap, I locked myself into the studio for a couple of hours so I could put the crazy idea to rest . Sometimes, you just have to give in to the voices in your head, right?

Now, y’all know I’ve made lots and lots of box pockets. I’ve even made them on the outside of my cards before. But this time, I wanted to create a box pocket from clear cardstock (acetate) so that it would look like a greenhouse window with a little potting bench inside. See? I told you it was a crazy idea. But sometimes crazy works for me, so I go along with it. Instead of figuring out what I was doing, I just turned on the camera and let it roll. So this tutorial has a few fun twists and turns in it. At the end of the day, I think you’ll find a lot of good inspiration and tips buried in it.

Paper Lollipop and Bookmark

Lollipops are sweet…and paper lollipops are sweet, too! I’ll show you how to make one using a paper straw, scoring tool, and a 12″ x 2″ strip of designer paper. It’ s so easy, you’ll want to make stacks of these as embellishments for your cards. We’ll also make a sweet stamped bookmark that I’ve embellished with beautiful lace from Reneabouquets.

Here’s a peek at all the treats tucked inside the clear pocket. The chocolate is wrapped in the same bit of designer paper as the tea bag.

A Peek Inside

Learn how to use scraps, the paper cover from the collection, and magnets to make a neat flip page that’s actually a pocket.

Tuck this little note card inside the pocket as a sweet surprise.

There’s a little gift card wallet inside…or you can just tuck in a note. Either way, it’s a fun addition to the card design.

Stamperia Garden Party in a Box Tutorial on YouTube

I hope you enjoy watching me create this “inside out” card in the video tutorial. I promise you will laugh at my antics at least once!

You’ll find a linked supply list below the post.

If you’d like to leave a comment, just click on the “REPLIES” button found beneath the post title at the top of the page.

Now dig into your paper stash and make something beautiful! Happy Throwback Thursday, y’all!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

**NOTE: Throwback Thursday projects are often made with supplies that have been retired. I will link to supplies whenever possible. If there is no link, it means I was unable to locate the supply. Thanks for understanding!

Stamperia Garden 12×12 paper pad
Ribbon
- Robin’s Egg Center Stitched Satin (out of stock…substitute Robin’s Egg Wrinkled Ribbon)
- Iridescent Metallic String
Reneabouquets
Clear Cardstock
1/2″ scor-Tape
Spellbinders May 2021 Clear Stamp of the Month
Speckled Egg Distress Ink

Stamperia Life Began in a Garden Easel Card

Stamperia Life Began in a Garden Easel Card for Really Reasonable Ribbon

Hello, Ribbon Lovers! Have you had a chance to play with the August Ribbon Club Assortment from Really Reasonable Ribbon yet? I pulled them out to make this shabby chic Stamperia Life Began in a Garden Easel Card the other day. Ooh la la! I love these ribbons!

See what I mean? These pretty ribbons are the perfect playmate for my 6″ x 6″ easel card. Create a vintage style border by adding a row of Sunflowers on Kiwi Grosgrain Ribbon over a row of Crochet Lace. I used a snippet of this same lace as a base for my vintage buttons.

Paint a metal butterfly charm and adhere it over the butterfly in the paper collection to add even more dimension.

Metal leaves are painted with Distress Paint, then tied through the long ends of the thread I used to stitch around the card perimeter.

Stamperia Life Began in a Garden Easel Card: Creating the Bow Cluster

Here’s how I created the bow cluster on this pretty card

Tie a double loop bow with Dandelion Diamond Satin Ribbon. (I used my Zutter Bow-it-All Tool).
Next, tie a double loop bow with sweet Autumn Flowers Grosgrain Ribbon. Use hot glue to adhere on top of the Dandelion bow.

Top with 3 Little Birdie Butter Cup Grape Tan blossoms.’
Add a stem from Rosemund Grape and Tan Little Birdie Flowers to the right of the bow cluster.
Add prills, if desired.

Stamperia Life Began in a Garden Easel Card: A Peek Inside

There’s room inside to add your own personal greeting. And of course, I had to create a couple of little pockets to fill with treats.

Here’s an itty bitty card where you can tuck in a teeny tiny note or gift.

And here’s a sweet little lavender magnet and sachet duo. Aren’t they fun?

I love the versatility of this month’s ribbon club. It’s great for end of summer and also great for fall.

I hope I’ve shared some tips, tricks and techniques that you can use in your own crafty adventures. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy by Design

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