Sorting Hat Sculptor

Hola crafty peeps,

I am back with a very exciting project for you all. I have created the sorting hat from the magical world of Harry Potter as an inspirational project for Expressions Craft Studio blog. Being a DT member it is always a personal challenge to create a project for fellow crafters which inspires them to use the new mediums and experiment with them. So, here I present to you the sorting hat made with the new IMMIX Sculptor Tex Medium. 

I have used the sculptor tex medium and gauge from the fabric pack to give the desired shape and wrinkly look of it. She has colored it using black gesso and metallic paints in the shades browny rust and tuscan red. This medium is absolutely amazing and easy to work with. Once the medium is dry it is rock solid and holds the shape you mold your fabric in. 

Here are some closer looks -

Hope you liked the project and are inspired to make one of yours as well. Do not forget to participate in the March monthly blog challenge 'Anything goes with Mediums' on Expressions' blog. 

Until Next Time

XOXO

JK

Travel More - Art Journal Page

Hola crafty peeps,

Many of you have asked me on how to make art journal pages, what to use, how to use! So to end all your misery I thought of doing a step by step tutorial for you all to watch and learn. I started art journaling only recently myself so i am gonna share all that I know with you all. 

Since my goal for this year is to travel more and wander into nature as much as I can, therefore, I thought of representing it in the best way I know which is mixed media. here are some close ups - 

So let's dive into the tutorial!

Hope you liked the simple process of making this journal page and are inspired to create one of yours as well. Do tag me in your journal pages I would love to see them. 

Also, don't forget to follow my blog and subscribe to my YouTube channel for more video tutorials. 

Until Next Time,

XOXO

JK

PS - With this I participate in more than words monthly challenge. 

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Supply List - 

Mod Podge Matte

Heavy gesso White - Expressions Craft

Heavy Gesso Black - Expressions Craft

Blue Atlas Chalk Paint - Expressions Craft

Pink Punch Chalk Paint - Expressions Craft

Stamps from Aliexpress

Jet Black Archival Ink

Diamond Stencil - Expressions Craft

Sentiment Stencil - Expressions Craft

Fuchsia Pink Sprinkle Mist - Expressions Craft

Washi Tape from Aliexpress

Altered Hoop

Hola crafty people,

We are already half way through the first month of the new year and I have something really fun for you to create. Over so many years, people have shared their versions of altered hoop and here is mine! A mixed media altered hoop steampunk style. 

I used natural cord and created a mesh to support all my chipboard and metal embellishments. I covered it with black gesso and then adhered my chippies and metal embellishments using heavy body gel. I used some buttons and art pebbles to add dimensions. Once satisfied with the layout, I covered everything with a coat of black gesso again. 

Next I colored with IMMIX metallic paints from Expressions craft. I only used two colors and dry brushed them. To brighten up the project I also dry brushed with white gesso. 

Here are some close up looks!

Hope you liked this new creation. Stay tuned for many more mixed media inspirations this month. Leave a comment and let me know if you want me to create something. 

Until Next Time,

XOXO

JK

Merry Everything Tags

Heya beautiful crafters,

With Christmas around the corner and all of us planning crafty gifts for our friends and family, I decided to do a couple of tags to go on my gifts. 

I used chipboard tags as my base from Expressions Craft Studio and covered it with white heavy gesso. Next using texture paste and stencil added some design in the background. Post that I adhered some clay molds and metal charms and covered everything with black gesso.

I used impasto paints in colors cobalt and poppy red. I highlighted the embellishments using IMMIX holiday gold metallic paint. Lastly, I added some handmade foamiran flowers, micro pearl beads for a snowy effect and a sentiment sticker which says 'Merry Everything'. I also dry brushed white gesso for a snowy effect. 

Here are some detailed pics!

Hope You liked this small little creation for the holiday season. If you create your own tags inspired by these don't forget to tag me in your posts, I would love to see them. 

Until next time

XOXO

JK

Altered Mixed Media Frame

Hola crafty peeps, 

I am here with an altered frame with a twist. The twist is that I have used MDF window shutters to create a picture space on the frame itself. 

I have used the newly launched metallics form Expressions Craft Studio. The quality of these paints is just amazing. I loved the fluffy consistency of these colors and the sheen they have is brilliant. They work well on both black and white gesso without loosing the color and sheen. A total of 26 shades have been launched which you can buy from the website here.

I can go on and on about these beautiful colors but for now let's dig in to the project tutorial. 

Step 1 - I covered my window and the frame with IMMIX heavy white gesso.

Step 2 - Using IMMIX texture paste and the newly launched brick stencil add the design around the frame. 

Step 3 - Add some IMMIX crackle texture paste here and there and sprinkle some sprinkle glitz over it for some grungy texture. 

Step 4 - Adhere all the required chipboards and cover them with white gesso. Also adhere the window shutters in its place. 

Step 5 - I used the new launched chalk paint color red cherry wood and covered the brick area as far as possible. 

Step 6 - I highlighted the bricks pattern using the new chalk paint color Military brown

Step 7 - Using the newly launched metallics in the color jungle green I covered all the chipboard branches

Step 8 - Finally add all the flowers around the shutters along with deco art atones. I also in the end used metallic colors mari gold and bronze moon to highlight the window and brick wall texture. 

Here are some detailed pics - 

I hope you liked this mixed media project using the newly launched products from expressions craft. Do tag me in your projects inspired from this one. 

Until next time

XOXO

JK

Mixed Media Treasure Chest

Hola crafty peeps,

I am back with yet another mixed media project for you all. This time I have altered a MDF box into a beach theme treasure chest. This project was made for Expressions Craft's monthly challenge  inspiration as one of their design team members. 

I have used very simple techniques in creating this. I used lots of seashells and a few handmade paper clay starfishes. Going with the mood-board, I have used teal and rust colors for my project. So without further wait, let's dig in!

Step 1 - Cover the box with white gesso first and then add black gesso on all the edges.

Step 2 - Cover all the black gesso areas with crackle texture paste and let it dry naturally. Apply a mix of thick and thin layer of crackle texture paste. 

Step 3 - Once dried completely, Using the stencil of your choice and crackle texture paste, make designs on all four sides of the box. 

Step 4 - Once all the crackle paste is dried, adhere all beach elements & deco art stones using heavy body gel medium and let dry. After the elements have stuck properly, cover everything with white heavy gesso. (I added a layer of medical gauge on top of the box before adding my elements.)

Step 5 - Color the box base in teal color and all the elements in rust color. I added a lil bit of yellow as well to make the transition of the colors look real. 

Let's get a closer look!

Hope you like the project! Do tag me in your creations if you are inspired by this one. And lastly, do not forget to participate in the ongoing challenge at Expressions Craft studio here. 

Until next time

XOXO

JK

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Supply list - 

1. IMMIX Heavy Gesso - White & Black
2. IMMIX Deco Art stones - Medium & Mini
3. IMMIX Crackled Texture Paste
4. IMMIX Sprinkle Mists - Deep Teal, Persimmon, Chest Nit, Burnt Orange
5. Expressions Craft Stencil - Weave Pattern