Mixed Media Assemblage | Week 4 of #SeekGatherCreateFeb2026 CraftyHope 2026-09-23 | Mixed Media Assemblage | Week 4 of #SeekGatherCreateFeb2026
DIY Charm Pendant Necklace | #JJBAmbassador #JJBSummerBeadBlast CraftyHope 2023-08-15 | Jesse James Beads is hosting a 15-week-long jewelry design challenge that’s called Summer Bead Blast. Each week, there is a new theme. As a Design Ambassador, I have been given the opportunity to create example designs for three of the weeks. However, I intend to try to create something with each of the week’s prompts. This is the twelfth week with the prompt of "Put a Ring on It" which encourages you to make or use a ring in some way. For more information on the challenge, please visit the Summer Bead Blast page on the Jesse James Beads website: jessejamesbeads.com/blogs/jesse-james-beads/jjb-summer-bead-blast-jewelry-design-challenge-2023As well for more inspiration, check out their Instagram: instagram.com/jessejamesbeadsand Facebook: facebook.com/jessejamesbeadsfanpageSome of the materials I used to create this pendant/necklace include:Color Classics Bead Strand in Saint's Green: jessejamesbeads.com/products/color-classics-bead-strands-saints-greenChain reaction: jessejamesbeads.com/search?q=chain+reaction&submit=Search&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&type=product Mini Bead Mix in Lemon Yellow Sun: jessejamesbeads.com/products/lemon-yellow-sun~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#jewelrymaking
Mixed Media Prompt Card Week 46 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Ribbon, White Marker, Colored Pencil CraftyHope 2023-08-14 | I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3kThat beautiful Fabric Ribbon is from PaperCatz: etsy.com/shop/papercatz~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Uhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXFaber Castell Highlighter pencils (planner pack): amzn.to/3sd1VIw Crayola Colored Pencils: amzn.to/3qwnK5d Posca Paint pens: amzn.to/3fuoUEfDistress Oxide in Shaded Lilac: amzn.to/3DVbpdM Prismacolor Colored Pencils: amzn.to/3DUjpvO Sharpie Water-based Poster Paint Marker set: amzn.to/3clOlHbDistress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHCInk Blender: amzn.to/3p6GYgW FabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8We Stabilo All Pencil in Black: amzn.to/3aXfDXj *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #alteredplayingcard
Mixed Media Prompt Project Week 45 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Art Journal Spread CraftyHope 2023-08-12 | My prompts this week were Receipt, Crackle Paste, and Green.I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3kThe alcohol-dyed papers and ribbon were from my friend, Terri. YOu can find more from her on Instagram here: instagram.com/terrijoyoung ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Distress Crackle: amzn.to/3qpcUOr Dylusions journal: amzn.to/3ORt6BcStabilo All Pencil in Black: amzn.to/3aXfDXj Uhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXDistress Oxide in Lucky Clover: amzn.to/3YxTD9T Drywall joint tape (grid): amzn.to/3DTcC5u Palette Knife Set: amzn.to/3cOXW7mModern Masters Olympic Gold paint: amzn.to/3KBE3o8 Instant Coffee (Nescafe Clasico, Dark Roast): amzn.to/36QOTSVStazOn Jet Black: amzn.to/3MwEIoU Tim Holtz Paper Dolls: amzn.to/3AMODBmDistress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHCInk Blender: amzn.to/3p6GYgW FabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8We Tim Holtz Small Talk Stickers: amzn.to/2WV8JrY *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #artjournal
Thrifty Thursday Video Haul | Thrift Stores, Clearance, Free, Gifted CraftyHope 2023-08-10 | In this #ThriftyThursday Haul, I share what I picked up at a couple of thrift stores, from the clearance section, and off the free shelf. As well, I was gifted a few items that are included in this haul. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#thrifted #haulvideo
Simple Mixed Media Shadowbox | #SeekGatherCreate Week 1 Wildflowers, Raindrops, Fish, A Bear CraftyHope 2023-08-09 | This is my contribution to the first week of the Seek Gather Create Mixed Media Scavenger Hunt Challenge. The prompts this week are Wildflowers, Raindrops, Fish, and a Bear. This challenge comes from four hostesses:Lisa: instagram.com/lisagoddardartMelanie: instagram.com/mixedmediamagpieTina: instagram.com/tinahoisartLaura: instagram.com/lauraddenisonI encourage you to check each of them out and learn more about the challenge. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Thinlet dies Wildflower Stems 1: amzn.to/44W3usC Antiquing wax: amzn.to/3QwDa3O Distress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHCInk Blender: amzn.to/3p6GYgW *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #shadowbox
Mixed Media Prompt Card Week 45 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Receipt, Crackle Paste, Green CraftyHope 2023-08-07 | I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3k~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Liquitex Fluid Matte Medium: amzn.to/2MC5LTqCrackle Accents: amzn.to/3Ok9VPg Distress Oxide Spray in Cracked Pistachio: amzn.to/45hZUsN Golden fluid acrylic in Green Gold: amzn.to/3QpRJpN Prima Clear Crackle Paste: amzn.to/3YjJYUo Ranger crackle paintFineline masking fluid: amzn.to/47gQW0q Stabilo All Pencil in Black: amzn.to/3aXfDXj Liquitex Matte Gel Medium: amzn.to/3060qMaPlastic Palette Knife Set: amzn.to/2CddvcHUhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXPosca Paint pens: amzn.to/3fuoUEfDistress Ink in Black Soot: amzn.to/43GuZ9n Ink Blender: amzn.to/3p6GYgW Liquitex acrylic ink in Transparent Raw Umber: amzn.to/3YkIjOsLiquitex acrylic ink in Phthalocyanine Green: amzn.to/3qhwXOE Instant Coffee (Nescafe Clasico, Dark Roast): amzn.to/36QOTSVTim Holtz Small Talk Stickers: amzn.to/2WV8JrY Distress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHC*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #alteredplayingcard
ICAD 2023 Studio Vlog | Week 9 | #icadstitches #icad2023 CraftyHope 2023-08-06 | For more information on Index Card A Day (ICAD), I suggest you turn to its creator, Tammy by visiting her website: daisyyellowart.comHere's where you'll find more specific information about ICAD: daisyyellowart.com/icad-baseAnd, here's Tammy on Instagram (@gypsy999 ): instagram.com/gypsy999For more information on Mixed Media ICAD, please check out Nina Fickett on Instagram: instagram.com/nina_fickett or here on YouTube as @NinaFickettDesigns The magpie/bird I used in one of the cards was made based off a class from @aimeebishop9851 You can find that class here: jeanneoliver.com/courses/the-magpies-nest On that same card, I referenced that I used a technique on the border of the card that I saw in this video (youtu.be/hiquv1Fl-yw) from @49dragonflies I learned the Tambourine/Spiderweb Stich from this video (youtu.be/javBJGQkocY) from @honeyfolkclothing1363 Materials* The main book that I'm referencing for my stitches is "Stitch Sampler" by Lucinda Ganderton: amzn.to/3N5yCyfI also mention these books - Sublime Stitching: amzn.to/3rUyfPVDoodle Stitching: amzn.to/44LcoZYThe Complete Encyclopedia of Doodle Stitchery: amzn.to/3ORkGdr *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#studiovlog
Mixed Media Prompt Project Week 44 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Altered Luggage Tag Art CraftyHope 2023-08-05 | The prompts this week are Orange, Scraps, and Yearbook.I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3kI scanned a few Yearbook photos in case you have none of your own. You can find them here: docs.google.com/document/d/1m0QfcTYAvPHZ73QqsjUtBISkstwQ5mEExuWQrV2v6mQ/edit?usp=sharingThanks to Susan at RaspberryBrowniesJourney (instagram.com/raspberrybrowniesjourney) for the orange fabric, flower, and all the other goodies she sent!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Uhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXLiquitex Professional White Gesso: amzn.to/444fWpu Ranger Small Brayer: amzn.to/2L5Z6TNInstant Coffee (Nescafe Clasico, Dark Roast): amzn.to/36QOTSVDistress Oxide in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3e0UzAr Inktense watercolor pencils: amzn.to/3sjXDM9 FabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8WeDistress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHCInk Blender: amzn.to/3p6GYgW *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #artprompts
Mini Junk Journal Flip Through | #JunkJournal CraftyHope 2023-08-03 | I made this little junk journal about two years ago (youtu.be/fCwMDbefCFE) and have really loved its small size. Some of my best pages are in this mini-book. As I just finished the last page in it, I thought it was a good idea to do a quick flip-though of it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #flipthrough
Mixed Media Prompt Card Week 44 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Orange, Scraps, Yearbook CraftyHope 2023-07-31 | I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3kYearbook photos from my own collection: docs.google.com/document/d/1m0QfcTYAvPHZ73QqsjUtBISkstwQ5mEExuWQrV2v6mQ/edit?usp=sharing ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Acrylic Matte Medium: amzn.to/3ItWMkXLiquitex Professional White Gesso: amzn.to/444fWpu Ranger Small Brayer: amzn.to/2L5Z6TNTombow Orange Marker 925 (set): amzn.to/3KeRgmH Walnut Ink Crystals: amzn.to/3rEBE5l Uniball Signo Gold pen (set): amzn.to/3Opcqxx LYRA Graphite Sticks: amzn.to/3g7dMMMUhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXDistress Ink in Black Soot: amzn.to/43GuZ9n Posca Paint pens: amzn.to/3fuoUEfDistress Oxide in Spiced Marmalade: amzn.to/3q1inuF *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #alteredplayingcard
ICAD 2023 Studio Vlog Week 8 | #ICAD #ICADstitches CraftyHope 2023-07-30 | For more information on Index Card A Day (ICAD), I suggest you turn to its creator, Tammy by visiting her website: daisyyellowart.comHere's where you'll find more specific information about ICAD: daisyyellowart.com/icad-baseAnd, here's Tammy on Instagram (@gypsy999 ): instagram.com/gypsy999For more information on Mixed Media ICAD, please check out Nina Fickett on Instagram: instagram.com/nina_fickett or here on YouTube as @NinaFickettDesigns Materials* The main book that I'm referencing for my stitches is "Stitch Sampler" by Lucinda Ganderton: amzn.to/3N5yCyfI also mention these two - Sublime Stitching: amzn.to/3rUyfPVDoodle Stitching: amzn.to/44LcoZY*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#studiovlog
Mixed Media Prompt Project Week 43 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Junk Journal with Paperbag Pocket CraftyHope 2023-07-29 | This week, my prompts were Music, Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold, and Lines.I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3kThe Rusted Roots Journal workshop can be found here: southerngalscreativeacademy.teachable.com/p/rusted-roots ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Uhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXQuinacridone Nickel Azo Gold High Flow Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3DwDKXI Stabilo All Pencil in Black: amzn.to/3aXfDXj Liquitex Acrylic Ink in Gold: amzn.to/3zKLXod Tim Holtz Photo Booth: amzn.to/39opO6L Tim Holtz Botanicals: amzn.to/3KnpEf5 Distress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHCInk Blender: amzn.to/3p6GYgW FabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8We Distress Oxide in Black Soot: amzn.to/3Sona26 Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer: amzn.to/2ZPAnsbDistress Oxide Spray in Mermaid Lagoon: amzn.to/43KV462 *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #junkjournal
Junk Journal Spread | July #CleanSlateJournal CraftyHope 2023-07-27 | The Clean Slate Journal series is a challenge from @NinaFickettDesigns in which you create within a junk journal without the pressure of prompts or other influences. It's all about taking time to play in your journal. You can see Nina's own journal spread for this month here: youtu.be/UZZe28OatfkI mentioned that I created the wet palette in order to make flowers (there was a glimpse of some of those) based on the video I watched from Suz here: youtu.be/EdmTYBYAtGE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Uhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXLiquitex Professional White Gesso: amzn.to/444fWpu Americana paint in Morning Mist: amzn.to/3rLnG1P Anita’s Acrylic paint in HawaiiStabilo All Pencil in Black: amzn.to/3aXfDXj Papermate 1.3mm triangular mechanical pencils: amzn.to/2Y5WNTzDistress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHCInk Blender: amzn.to/3p6GYgW Distress Oxide in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3e0UzAr Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer: amzn.to/2ZPAnsb Tim Holtz Label Stickers: amzn.to/3Ki0Rry FabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8We *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #junkjournal
Aromatherapy Car Charm | #JJBAmbassador #JJBSummerBeadBlast CraftyHope 2023-07-25 | Jesse James Beads is hosting a 15-week-long jewelry design challenge that’s called Summer Bead Blast. Each week, there is a new theme. As a Design Ambassador, I have been given the opportunity to create example designs for three of the weeks. However, I intend to try to create something with each of the week’s prompts. This is the ninth week with the prompt of "Out of The (Jewelry) Box" which encourages you to make a non-jewelry creation. For more information on the challenge, please visit the Summer Bead Blast page on the Jesse James Beads website: jessejamesbeads.com/blogs/jesse-james-beads/jjb-summer-bead-blast-jewelry-design-challenge-2023As well for more inspiration, check out their Instagram: instagram.com/jessejamesbeadsand Facebook: facebook.com/jessejamesbeadsfanpageThe main products I feature in this video are:Mini Bead Mix in Lemon Yellow Sun: jessejamesbeads.com/products/lemon-yellow-sunMega Bead Mix in Lavender Lemonade: jessejamesbeads.com/products/mega-bead-mix-in-lavender-lemonade ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#suncatcher
Mixed Media Prompt Card Week 43 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Music, Quin. Nickel Azo Gold, Lines CraftyHope 2023-07-24 | I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3k~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Golden fluid acrylic Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold: amzn.to/44RC5YrAcrylic Matte Medium: amzn.to/3ItWMkX Dip pen: amzn.to/44yu5vv Uhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXDistress Ink in Black Soot: amzn.to/43GuZ9n Ink Blender: amzn.to/3p6GYgW Uniball Signo gold pen (set): amzn.to/3OpcqxxPentel pocket brush pen: amzn.to/3Dllbps Distress oxide in Lucky Clover: amzn.to/3OpjBsS Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer: amzn.to/2ZPAnsbInstant Coffee (Nescafe Clasico, Dark Roast): amzn.to/36QOTSVTim Holtz Photo Booth: amzn.to/39opO6L Distress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHCFabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8We Tim Holtz Metallic Stickers: amzn.to/3xkk59T Uniball Signo 0.7mm white gel pens: amzn.to/2Vt2hra*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #alteredplayingcard
ICAD 2023 Studio Vlog Week 7 | #ICAD #ICADStitches CraftyHope 2023-07-23 | For Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) this year, I decided to work on learning more embroidery stitches. As that can be pretty painful to watch and I've been leaning toward a Vlog series, I decided to try it out with this June-July challenge.For more information on Index Card A Day (ICAD), I suggest you turn to its creator, Tammy by visiting her website: daisyyellowart.comHere's where you'll find more specific information about ICAD: daisyyellowart.com/icad-baseAnd, here's Tammy on Instagram (@gypsy999 ): instagram.com/gypsy999For more information on Mixed Media ICAD, please check out Nina Fickett on Instagram: instagram.com/nina_fickett or here on YouTube as @NinaFickettDesigns The main book that I'm referencing for my stitches is Stitch Sampler* by Lucinda Ganderton: amzn.to/3N5yCyfOther materials I reference in the video include*:Glazing Medium: amzn.to/3Do5TQFEmbroidery Floss: amzn.to/3mVeQbvGolden fluid acrylic Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold: amzn.to/3K7Qvfd *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Mixed Media Prompt Project Week 42 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Mini Wall Art CraftyHope 2023-07-22 | Using the prompts Spray through stencil, Rickrack, and Add paint with fingers; I altered a small canvas board into a cute wall hanging. I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, I'll pull three prompts and create the card for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck). (Find my complete list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3kI mentioned both of my 100 Day Projects in the video you can seeMaking100Faces here: instagram.com/explore/tags/making100facesand MiniAssemblage100 here: instagram.com/explore/tags/miniassemblage100~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Heidi Swap color shine in blackTulip fabric spray paint (set): amzn.to/43HenwR Dina Wakely Media BoardDeli paper: amzn.to/44WGUzC 3x5 gelli plate: amzn.to/3O0ZY9i Ranger Small Brayer: amzn.to/2L5Z6TNLiquitex heavy body acrylic paint in Cobalt Turquoise: amzn.to/43D0aBk Americana paint in Sea Breeze: amzn.to/3pPn7U8 Americana paint in Sea Glass:amzn.to/3Y0sDzC Liquitex Fluid Matte Medium: amzn.to/2MC5LTqRickrack in black: amzn.to/3q6R0PA Tacky Glue: amzn.to/3pTldhu *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #wallart
Thrifty Thursday Video Haul | Happy Mail, Estate Sale, Library Free Shelf, Hobby Lobby Clearance CraftyHope 2023-07-20 | In this video, I share some of the bargains and deals (thrifty) I picked up over the last several weeks. These include books from the free shelf at the library, happy mail from online friends, treasures from an estate sale, and clearance items from Hobby Lobby along with a few other finds. I have to give a shoutout and big thanks to my Happy Mail friends.First, Terri: instagram.com/terrijoyoungSecondly, Jackie: instagram.com/geminisingerThanks, y'all!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#ThriftyThursday #estatesalefinds #haulvideo
Mixed Media Prompt Card Week 42 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Spray thru stencil, Rickrack, Paint with fing CraftyHope 2023-07-17 | I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3k~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Distress Oxide Spray in Vintage Photo: amzn.to/3NUekIb Lindy’s Spray in Time Travel Teal (set): amzn.to/3Ohxx8s Acrylic Matte Medium: amzn.to/3ItWMkX Americana paint in Cotton CandyFabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8We Uhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXGolden fluid acrylic in Indian Yellow Hue: amzn.to/3DfFGE4 Distress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHCInk Dauber: amzn.to/3p6GYgWTim Holtz Distress Sprayer: amzn.to/2ZPAnsbAmerican Paint in Sea Breeze: amzn.to/46H95UW Stabilo All Pencil in Black: amzn.to/3aXfDXjSharpie Water-based Poster Paint Marker set: amzn.to/3clOlHbLiquitex Acrylic Ink in Gold: amzn.to/3zKLXod Tim Holtz Small Talk Stickers: amzn.to/2WV8JrY *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #alteredplayingcard
ICAD 2023 Studio Vlog | Week 6 | #icad #icadstitches CraftyHope 2023-07-16 | For Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) this year, I decided to work on learning more embroidery stitches. As that can be pretty painful to watch and I've been leaning toward a Vlog series, I decided to try it out with this June-July challenge.For more information on Index Card A Day (ICAD), I suggest you turn to its creator, Tammy by visiting her website: daisyyellowart.comHere's where you'll find more specific information about ICAD: daisyyellowart.com/icad-baseAnd, here's Tammy on Instagram (@gypsy999 ): instagram.com/gypsy999For more information on Mixed Media ICAD, please check out Nina Fickett on Instagram: instagram.com/nina_fickett or here on YouTube as @NinaFickettDesigns The main book that I'm referencing for my stitches is Stitch Sampler* by Lucinda Ganderton: amzn.to/3N5yCyf*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.You can see these cards on Instagram by checking out the hashtag IcadStitches: instagram.com/explore/tags/icadstitches I mentioned that I got the idea to use some texture paste after watching this video from Denise Cerro: youtu.be/Fjy9iJGn8Bo As well, the rusty, waxed fabric I used was altered based on the instruction and inspiration from the Magpie's Nest Workshop from @aimeebishop9851 That class is here: jeanneoliver.com/courses/the-magpies-nest ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia
Mixed Media Prompt Project Week 41 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Junk Journal Spread CraftyHope 2023-07-15 | The prompts for this week are Map, Modeling/Texture paste, and Newspaper/Phonebook.I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3k~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Uhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXGold Acrylic paint: amzn.to/3Oe5feR Ranger Small Brayer: amzn.to/2L5Z6TNPalette Knife Set: amzn.to/3cOXW7mPayne’s grey acrylic paint: amzn.to/3K0im0K Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer: amzn.to/2ZPAnsbLiquitex Acrylic Ink in Gold: amzn.to/3zKLXod White chalk paint: amzn.to/3pOTJ04 Tim Holtz Paper Dolls: amzn.to/3AMODBmFabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8We Distress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHCDistress Ink in Black Soot: amzn.to/43GuZ9n Ink Dauber: amzn.to/3p6GYgW *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #junkjournal
Mixed Media Prompt Card 41 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Map, Texture Paste, Phonebook or Newspaper CraftyHope 2023-07-10 | I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3k~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Acrylic Matte Medium: amzn.to/3ItWMkX Prima Sand Paste: amzn.to/3XNAikY Palette Knife Set: amzn.to/3cOXW7mDistress Oxide in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3e0UzAr Dylusions Spray ink in Postbox Red: amzn.to/3JPbxyV Distress Oxide in Twisted Citron: amzn.to/43hhnA7 Amsterdam Acrylic Ink in Olive Green Light: amzn.to/3pwTo26 Uhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXDistress Ink in Black Soot: amzn.to/43GuZ9n Ink Dauber: amzn.to/3p6GYgW *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #alteredplayingcard
ICAD 2023 Week 5 Studio Vlog | #icad #icadstitches CraftyHope 2023-07-09 | For Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) this year, I decided to work on learning more embroidery stitches. As that can be pretty painful to watch and I've been leaning toward a Vlog series, I decided to try it out with this June-July challenge.For more information on Index Card A Day (ICAD), I suggest you turn to its creator, Tammy by visiting her website: daisyyellowart.comHere's where you'll find more specific information about ICAD: daisyyellowart.com/icad-baseAnd, here's Tammy on Instagram (@gypsy999 ): instagram.com/gypsy999For more information on Mixed Media ICAD, please check out Nina Fickett on Instagram: instagram.com/nina_fickett or here on YouTube as @NinaFickettDesigns The main book that I'm referencing for my stitches is Stitch Sampler* by Lucinda Ganderton: amzn.to/3N5yCyf*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.You can see these cards on Instagram by checking out the hashtag IcadStitches: instagram.com/explore/tags/icadstitches ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia
Mixed Media Prompt Project Week 40| #CraftyHopePrompts | Necklace and BONUS Bookmarks CraftyHope 2023-07-08 | My prompts this week are Button, Brayer, and Mica Spray. In this video, I use those prompts to create a butterfly necklace and then go on to do a BONUS project of making a pair of bookmarks with my under-paper.I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3k~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* 5x7 Gel Press Plate: amzn.to/44cRkLrLiquitex Professional White Gesso: amzn.to/444fWpu Speedball Brayer: amzn.to/46ARGNJ Prima Marketing Clear Gesso: amzn.to/46AnodT Lindy’s Starburst Sprays: amzn.to/3XFYbuw Nuvo mica mist sprays: amzn.to/3rjZTpz Rustoleum Semi-gloss spray: amzn.to/3pBKwIm 22gauge silver wire: amzn.to/3PMmdSF Jewelry Pliers: amzn.to/3rW9iiFlush Cutters: amzn.to/3v7YqiHJump ring and clasp assortment:amzn.to/3rntJGBMod Podge: amzn.to/3pCIFmK Distress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHCInk Dauber: amzn.to/3p6GYgW Embroidery Floss: amzn.to/3mVeQbv*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #art
Bead and Button Bracelet | #JJBAmbassador #JJBSummerBeadBlast CraftyHope 2023-07-06 | Jesse James Beads is hosting a 15-week-long jewelry design challenge that’s called Summer Bead Blast. Each week, there is a new theme. As a Design Ambassador, I have been given the opportunity to create example designs for three of the weeks. However, I intend to try to create something with each of the week’s prompts. This is the sixth week with the prompt of Just a Notion which encourages you to use buttons, fabric, tassels, or other notions in your project. For more information on the challenge, please visit the Summer Bead Blast page on the Jesse James Beads website: jessejamesbeads.com/blogs/jesse-james-beads/jjb-summer-bead-blast-jewelry-design-challenge-2023As well for more inspiration, check out their Instagram: instagram.com/jessejamesbeadsand Facebook: facebook.com/jessejamesbeadsfanpageYou can find the Burry Me in Sunshine Thunder Polish beads here: jessejamesbeads.com/products/14-thunderpolish-burry-me-in-sunshine~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#diybracelet
Mixed Media Prompt Card Week 40 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Button, Brayer, Mica Spray CraftyHope 2023-07-03 | I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3k~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Acrylic Matte Medium: amzn.to/3ItWMkX Lindy’s Spray in Wild Honeysuckle COral: amzn.to/3XrOW0T Dylusions Mica sprays in Bubblegum pink and Crushed grape (set): amzn.to/3Nn5P8o Wendy Vecchi Mica spray in ButtercupLindy’s Spray in Ponderosa Pines Olive (set): amzn.to/44dcHMo Nuvo Mica mist in Midnight Horizon: amzn.to/3NrxncZ Liquitex Professional White Gesso: amzn.to/444fWpu Ranger Small Brayer: amzn.to/2L5Z6TNDina Wakely Gesso: amzn.to/2ZSqs5qLiquitex Matte Gel Medium: amzn.to/3060qMaDistress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHCInk Dauber: amzn.to/3p6GYgWUhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXE6000 Mini: amzn.to/3rQRvKATim Holtz Paper Dolls: amzn.to/3AMODBmLYRA Graphite Sticks: amzn.to/3g7dMMMTim Holtz Clippings: amzn.to/3irhIZyDistress Ink in Black Soot: amzn.to/43GuZ9n FabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8We Tim Holtz Transparent Wings: amzn.to/3plWwxA *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #alteredplayingcard
ICAD 2023 Week 4 | Studio Vlog | #icad #icadstitches CraftyHope 2023-07-02 | For Index Card a Day (ICAD) this year, I decided to work on learning more embroidery stitches. And, since that's kinda boring to watch, I'm documenting this in a vlog. I'm also trying to incorporate some of the available prompts.For more information on Index Card A Day (ICAD), I suggest you turn to its creator, Tammy by visiting her website: daisyyellowart.comHere's where you'll find more specific information about ICAD: daisyyellowart.com/icad-baseAnd, here's Tammy on Instagram (@gypsy999 ): instagram.com/gypsy999For more information on Mixed Media ICAD, please check out Nina Fickett on Instagram: instagram.com/nina_fickett or here on YouTube as @NinaFickettDesigns The main book that I'm referencing for my stitches is Stitch Sampler by Lucinda Ganderton*: amzn.to/3N5yCyfIf you want to see each of these cards on Instagram, check out my hashtag there #IcadStitches: instagram.com/explore/tags/icadstitches In the video, I also mention Tiffany @SouthernGalsDesigns and @ErinDeCoste and encourage you to check them both out. For more information on my Bead Box, check out the latest blog post about it: craftyhope.com/2023/04/bead-box-17-stocked.html Oh, and here's where you'll find my 100 Faces project on Instagram: instagram.com/explore/tags/making100faces*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia
Mixed Media Prompt Project Week 39 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Mixed Media Collage Tag CraftyHope 2023-07-01 | This week, my prompts were Coffee/Walnut ink, RubOn, and Sticker. I used them to alter a kraft tag into a piece of art. I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3k~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Acrylic Matte Medium: amzn.to/3ItWMkX Walnut Ink Crystals: amzn.to/3NoNKqH Instant Coffee (Nescafe Clasico, Dark Roast): amzn.to/36QOTSVStazOn Jet Black: amzn.to/3MwEIoUStabilo All Pencil in Black: amzn.to/3aXfDXj Liquitex Acrylic Ink in Gold: amzn.to/3zKLXod Tim Holtz Snarky stickers (and small talk): amzn.to/3yDQLdUUhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GX*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #alteredtag
Simple Connection Earrings | #JJBAmbassador #JJBSummerBeadBlast CraftyHope 2023-06-30 | Jesse James Beads is hosting a 15-week-long jewelry design challenge that’s called Summer Bead Blast. Each week, there is a new theme. As a Design Ambassador, I have been given the opportunity to create example designs for three of the weeks. However, I intend to try to create something with each of the week’s prompts. This is the fifth week and has the prompt of “Well-connected” meaning that the design includes a connection of some sort. I chose to begin with some of the pretty connectors within the Chain Reaction from Jesse James Beads and created four pairs of earrings. For more information on the challenge, please visit the Summer Bead Blast page on the Jesse James Beads website: jessejamesbeads.com/blogs/jesse-james-beads/jjb-summer-bead-blast-jewelry-design-challenge-2023As well for more inspiration, check out their Instagram: instagram.com/jessejamesbeadsand Facebook: facebook.com/jessejamesbeadsfanpageSome of the materials from Jesse James Beads that I use for these earrings includeChain Reaction: jessejamesbeads.com/products/chain-reaction-specialColor Trends Bead Mix in Lili: jessejamesbeads.com/products/color-trends-bead-mix-in-liliBeads by the Dozen in Neon Pink Pops: jessejamesbeads.com/products/beads-by-the-dozen-neon-pink-pops Thunder polish beads in Burry Me in Sunshine: jessejamesbeads.com/products/14-thunderpolish-burry-me-in-sunshine ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope #easyearrings
Junk Journal Spread - June #CleanSlateJournal CraftyHope 2023-06-28 | This challenge comes from a series for this year from @NinaFickettDesigns in which she encourages us to use a junk journal and just play. I often need it! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Acrylic Matte Medium: amzn.to/3ItWMkX Liquitex Professional White Gesso: amzn.to/444fWpu Ranger Small Brayer: amzn.to/2L5Z6TNInstant Coffee (Nescafe Clasico, Dark Roast): amzn.to/36QOTSVStabilo All Pencil in Black: amzn.to/3aXfDXj Papermate 1.3mm triangular mechanical pencils: amzn.to/2Y5WNTzSharpie Water-based Poster Paint Marker set: amzn.to/3clOlHbTim Holtz Label Stickers: amzn.to/3Ki0Rry FabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8We Embroidery Floss: amzn.to/3mVeQbv*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #junkjournal
Mixed Media Prompt Card Week 39 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Coffee or Walnut Ink, Rub on, Sticker CraftyHope 2023-06-26 | I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3k~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Acrylic Matte Medium: amzn.to/3ItWMkX 7 Gypsies Parchment RubOnInstant Coffee (Nescafe Clasico, Dark Roast): amzn.to/36QOTSVWalnut Ink Crystals: amzn.to/3PmrgZX Liquitex Acrylic Ink in Gold: amzn.to/3zKLXod Distress Oxide in Twisted Citron: amzn.to/43aecdz Distress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHCUhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXStabilo All Pencil in Black: amzn.to/3aXfDXj Americana paint in Sea Glass: amzn.to/3PqddCw Sharpie Water-based Poster Paint Marker set: amzn.to/3clOlHbDistress Ink in Black Soot: amzn.to/43GuZ9n Ink Dauber: amzn.to/3p6GYgW *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #alteredplayingcard
ICAD 2023 Week 3 Studio Vlog | #icad #icadstitches CraftyHope 2023-06-25 | This year for ICAD (Index-Card-A-Day), I've chosen to work on learning embroidery stitches. Since that has the potential of being pretty tedious to watch and because I want to eventually Vlog more of my creative adventures, I decided to do this weekly studio vlog series for my daily cards. You can also find my daily posts of these cards in Instagram using the hashtag IcadStitches: instagram.com/explore/tags/icadstitchesFor more information on Index Card A Day (ICAD), I suggest you turn to its creator, Tammy by visiting her website: daisyyellowart.comHere's where you'll find more specific information about ICAD: daisyyellowart.com/icad-baseAnd, here's Tammy on Instagram (@gypsy999 ): instagram.com/gypsy999For more information on Mixed Media ICAD, please check out Nina Fickett on Instagram: instagram.com/nina_fickett or here on YouTube as @NinaFickettDesigns The main book that I'm referencing for my stitches is Stitch Sampler by Lucinda Ganderton*: amzn.to/3N5yCyf~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Distress Oxide in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3e0UzAr Distress Oxide in Black Soot: amzn.to/3Sona26 Distress Oxide in Rusty Hinge: amzn.to/3L4eFGQ Liquitex Ink in Deep Violet: amzn.to/3qYsiB8 Embroidery Floss: amzn.to/3mVeQbv*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia
Mixed Media Prompt Project Week 38 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Junk Journal Spread CraftyHope 2023-06-24 | The prompts this week are blue, staple, and charcoal. I decided to work in my small junk journal with these prompts.I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3kAlso, I used a sentiment from a file I created myself. I’ve added them to Google Drive, and you can access them here: drive.google.com/file/d/16lgCFsgbIpLKx9cC5Cd3AwT3BuM17n8N/view?usp=sharing ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Uhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXDistress Oxide Spray in Uncharted Mariner: amzn.to/3Jq0M5O Lindy’s Spray in Azure Sea Asters: amzn.to/3qTgVuh General’s Charcoal Pencil 4B: amzn.to/3NGmQvJ FabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8WeDistress Ink in Black Soot: amzn.to/43GuZ9n Ink Dauber: amzn.to/3p6GYgW *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #junkjournal
Mini Assemblage Day 100 | #the100DayProject CraftyHope 2023-06-22 | This is the final project I completed for my Mini Assemblage 100-Day project that ended on June 1, 2023. The idea for the whole project was to create smaller-than-a-dollar assemblages in order to explore the process. You can see more of these mini assemblages on Instagram with the hashtag MiniAssemblage100: instagram.com/explore/tags/miniassemblage100~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Liquitex Professional White Gesso: amzn.to/444fWpu Black Gesso (variety): amzn.to/3UGf9qb Prima Marketing Cinnabar Mould: amzn.to/44alf6D Liquitex Matte Gel Medium: amzn.to/3060qMaStabilo All Pencil in Black: amzn.to/3aXfDXj Rub N Buff set: amzn.to/3NHCVRZ Foundry Wax: amzn.to/3pf78hM Distress Ink in Black Soot: amzn.to/43GuZ9n Ink Dauber: amzn.to/3p6GYgW Uhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXE6000 Mini: amzn.to/3rQRvKAInstant Coffee (Nescafe Clasico, Dark Roast): amzn.to/36QOTSVDMC Gold Floss: amzn.to/3Pp1xjI FabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8We *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #assemblage
Handmade Multi Strand Bracelet | #JJBAmbassador #JJBSummerBeadBlast CraftyHope 2023-06-20 | Jesse James Beads is hosting a 15-week-long jewelry design challenge that’s called Summer Bead Blast. Each week, there is a new theme. As a Design Ambassador, I have been given the opportunity to create example designs for three of the weeks. However, I intend to try to create something with each of the week’s prompts. This is the fourth week and has the prompt of creating a Multi-strand design. As I moved around some of the gorgeous beads and chains from @JesseJamesBeads, this pretty three-strand bracelet quickly evolved. For more information on the challenge, please visit the Summer Bead Blast page on the Jesse James Beads website: jessejamesbeads.com/blogs/jesse-james-beads/jjb-summer-bead-blast-jewelry-design-challenge-2023As well for more inspiration, check out their Instagram: instagram.com/jessejamesbeadsand Facebook: facebook.com/jessejamesbeadsfanpageThe main elements I included in this bracelet includeChain reaction in Gold: jessejamesbeads.com/products/chain-reaction-special-goldEnamel Chain in Sage: jessejamesbeads.com/products/enamel-chain-sage Pantone Bead Strand in Crystal Rose: jessejamesbeads.com/products/pantone-bead-strand-in-crystal-rose ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#jewelrymaking
Mixed Media Prompt Card Week 38 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Blue, Staple, Charcoal CraftyHope 2023-06-19 | I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3k~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Acrylic Matte Medium: amzn.to/3ItWMkX Charcoal willow sticks: amzn.to/3qFp6Ku Prang charcoal pencils: amzn.to/46knXIS Americana paint in Spa Blue: amzn.to/3qLqThp Liquitex ink in Cerulean Blue: amzn.to/3XdKtPx Liquitex Professional White Gesso: amzn.to/444fWpu Distress Oxide in Blueprint Sketch: amzn.to/43MuWbU Distress Ink in Black Soot: amzn.to/43GuZ9n Ink Dauber: amzn.to/3p6GYgW *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #alteredplayingcard
ICAD 2023 Week 2 | #ICAD #ICADStitches CraftyHope 2023-06-18 | This year, for Index Card A Day (ICAD), I'm working on learning embroidery stitches. And, I decided to share it with you in a Vlog-style formatFor more information on Index Card A Day (ICAD), I suggest you turn to its creator, Tammy by visiting her website: daisyyellowart.comHere's where you'll find more specific information about ICAD: daisyyellowart.com/icad-baseAnd, here's Tammy on Instagram (@gypsy999 ): instagram.com/gypsy999For more information on Mixed Media ICAD, please check out Nina Fickett on Instagram: instagram.com/nina_fickett or here on YouTube as @NinaFickettDesigns I mentioned that my dyded fabrics were learned/made based off a class from SeeSaraStitch (instagram.com/seesarastitch/). You can find that Mixed Media Textile COllage class here: southerngalscreativeacademy.teachable.com/p/mixed-media-textile-collageThe main book* that I'm referencing for my stitches is Stitch Sampler by Lucinda Ganderton: amzn.to/3N5yCyfOther materials I mentioned/used in the video include the following~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Embroidery Floss: amzn.to/3mVeQbvDMC Diamant silver floss: amzn.to/3Cz9GdK Tim Holtz Quote Chips: amzn.to/3n1auAl Liquitex Professional White Gesso: amzn.to/444fWpu Distress Oxide Spray uncharted mariner: amzn.to/4480adj Liquitex Acrylic Ink in Gold: amzn.to/3zKLXod *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia
Mixed Media Prompt Project Week 37 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Resin and Tin Earrings CraftyHope 2023-06-17 | This week, the prompts are Book page, Sandpaper, and Hearts. I chose to use these to create earrings from UV resin and an old cookie tin. I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3k~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* UV Resin: amzn.to/3JhnQ71 UV lamp: amzn.to/440XC0r Distress Ink in Black Soot: amzn.to/43GuZ9n Ink Dauber: amzn.to/3p6GYgW Liquitex Professional White Gesso: amzn.to/444fWpu Mod Podge Gloss: amzn.to/3Nfxeca Tonic studios Craft Pick: amzn.to/445W4SD Sharpie Variety Pack: amzn.to/3zvMgp31.8mm metal punch: amzn.to/3CxwMRP Jump ring and clasp assortment:amzn.to/3rntJGBBead Mat: amzn.to/3vZGMAG Wubbers Jewelry Pliers: amzn.to/3rW9iifEar Wire Assortment: amzn.to/3uhsRmk*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Favorite tin snips: bsueboutiques.com/metal-shears-good-metal-shears-cutting-tool-p/tool07900.htm~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmediajewelry #uvresin #tinearrings
DIY Beachy Beaded Earrings #PiratePrettiesJewelryChallenge CraftyHope 2023-06-15 | This is my contribution to the monthly Pirate Pretties Jewelry Challenge from Angela @pirateprettiesjewelry807. This month, the challenge was to use blue and tan to create earrings with either bronze/brass or silver metal. In addition, we could optionally include the fun element of Shell. To learn more about the challenge, head over to Angela's intro video here: youtube.com/watch?v=PvVwj_I2-C0 You are welcome to participate in the collaboration challenge by either using the hashtag in your video title here on YouTube. Or by adding a photo comment on Angela's photo in the Pirate Pretties Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/660562328149347/?ref=sharegroup~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Bead Mat: amzn.to/3vZGMAG Wubbers Jewelry Pliers: amzn.to/3rW9iifFlush Cutters: amzn.to/3v7YqiHTweezer nose pliers: amzn.to/39boljOHead Pin assortment: amzn.to/33aWmdEEar Wire Assortment: amzn.to/3uhsRmk*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#jewelrymaking #diyearrings
Mixed Media Prompt Card Week 37 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Book Page, Sandpaper, Hearts CraftyHope 2023-06-12 | I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3k~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Acrylic Matte Medium: amzn.to/3ItWMkX Liquitex Basics Gesso: amzn.to/3hLZS3wAmsterdam Acrylic Ink Warm Grey: amzn.to/3oZosHp Modern Masters Olympic Gold paint: amzn.to/3oWkK1e Distress Ink in Black Soot: amzn.to/43GuZ9n Ranger mini blending tool: amzn.to/3qGMK9p Uhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXDistress Oxide in Blueprint Sketch: amzn.to/3qGMK9p Tim Holtz Photo Booth: amzn.to/39opO6LDistress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHCCrop-a-dile 2: amzn.to/45Xz4ajE6000 Mini: amzn.to/3rQRvKAFabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8We Glossy Accents: amzn.to/3N3wJCb *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #alteredplayingcard
ICAD 2023 Week 1 | Studio Vlog Series #dyicad2023 CraftyHope 2023-06-11 | This year for ICAD, I'm working on my embroidery stitches. And, that's kinda boring to watch. Instead, I'm recording little snippets each day and sharing it as a studio vlog. EEK! For more information on Index Card A Day (ICAD), I suggest you turn to its creator, Tammy by visiting her website: daisyyellowart.comHere's where you'll find more specific information about ICAD: daisyyellowart.com/icad-baseAnd, here's Tammy on Instagram (@gypsy999 ): instagram.com/gypsy999For more information on Mixed Media ICAD, please check out Nina Fickett on Instagram: instagram.com/nina_fickett or here on YouTube as @NinaFickettDesigns The main book that I'm referencing for my stitches is Stitch Sampler by Lucinda Ganderton: amzn.to/3N5yCyf ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials*:Embroidery Floss: amzn.to/3mVeQbvDistress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHC*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #icad
Mixed Media Prompt Project Week 36 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Junk Journal Spread CraftyHope 2023-06-10 | The prompts this week are Rust fabric, Black paint, and Border. I worked in my small junk journal to create a mixed media spread that incorporated these prompts. I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3k~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Uhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXLiquitex Basics Gesso: amzn.to/3hLZS3wPlastic Palette Knife Set: amzn.to/2CddvcHLindy’s Spray in My Mojito GreenLindy’s Spray in Steampunk Sepia (set): amzn.to/43JQhSYWendy Vecchi Mica Spray in ButtercupUniball Signo pen set (w/gold): amzn.to/3Opcqxx Tim Holtz Paper Dolls: amzn.to/3AMODBmTombow marker 296 green (sets): amzn.to/45YH0Ig Distress Oxide Spray in Cracked Pistachio: amzn.to/43THcXo FabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8We Distress Oxide Pad in Cracked Pistachio: amzn.to/3MSy6U8 Distress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHCStabilo All Pencil in Black: amzn.to/3aXfDXj *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #junkjournal
DIY Asymmetrical Earrings | #jjbambassador #JJBSummerBeadBlast CraftyHope 2023-06-09 | Make sure you check out the details about this challenge on the @JesseJamesBeads website here: jessejamesbeads.com/blogs/jesse-james-beads/jjb-summer-bead-blast-jewelry-design-challenge-2023And follow them on Instagram: instagram.com/jessejamesbeadsNext week, the challenge is to use Memory Wire or Stretch Cord.Most of the beads I used in these earrings came from the Lavender Lemonade mega bead mix: jessejamesbeads.com/products/mega-bead-mix-in-lavender-lemonade and from the Rainforest bead mix: jessejamesbeads.com/products/color-trends-bead-mix-in-rainforest~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#jewelrymaking
Thrifty Thursday Haul Video | Estate Sales #thriftythursday CraftyHope 2023-06-08 | In this video, I share some of the treasures I picked up at several estate sales. These items are intended mostly for use in my art and jewelry.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#estatesalefinds #thrifted
Mini Assemblages 92, 98, & 99 for #The100DayProject CraftyHope 2023-06-06 | One of my projects for the 2023 season of The 100-Day Project was to create "smaller-than-a-dollar" assemblages. I called this #MiniAsemblage100, and you can see the other ones I created on Instagram here: instagram.com/explore/tags/miniassemblage100 About halfway through the project, someone suggested that I share some of my processes here on YouTube. So, I began recording these little projects but am only sharing the ones that seemed to interest the most people. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Distress Oxide in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3e0UzAr Black wire 24 gauge: amzn.to/3Nebe2M Liquitex Basics Gesso: amzn.to/3hLZS3wE6000 Mini: amzn.to/3rQRvKAFabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8WeGold DMC floss: amzn.to/3OVh1eM Mined Foundry Wax (full set): amzn.to/3WO9OiL Sharpie Variety Pack: amzn.to/3zvMgp3 Embroidery Floss: amzn.to/3mVeQbvDistress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHCTacky Glue: amzn.to/3pTldhu *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia
Mixed Media Prompt Card Week 36 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Rust fabric, Black paint, Border CraftyHope 2023-06-05 | I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3k~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Acrylic Matte Medium: amzn.to/3ItWMkX Sharpie Water-based Poster Paint Marker set: amzn.to/3clOlHbFabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8WePosca Paint pens: amzn.to/3fuoUEfFineliner Applicators: amzn.to/3ir5PVUTim Holtz Quote Chips Theories: amzn.to/391QCcH Distress Ink in Black Soot: amzn.to/43GuZ9n *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #alteredplayingcard
Mixed Media Prompt Project Week 35 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Canvas Art CraftyHope 2023-06-03 | This week, the prompts are Tissue paper, Embroidery floss, and PearlEx Powder. I used a 6x6-inch stretched canvas frame as my substrate.I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3k~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Acrylic Matte Medium: amzn.to/3ItWMkX Liquitex Matte Gel Medium: amzn.to/3060qMaPearlEx Powder: amzn.to/43juSzS Plastic Palette Knife Set: amzn.to/2CddvcHTim Holtz Floral Stencil: amzn.to/3ozyK0R Stabilo Woody Set: amzn.to/38C0XIEAmsterdam acrylic ink in Olive Green light: amzn.to/3WISYSm Amsterdam acrylic ink in Naples Yellow Red Light: amzn.to/3MNewIK Dr. Ph Martin’s India Ink in Van Dyke Brown: amzn.to/3oKnDSM Liquitex Fluid Matte Medium: amzn.to/2MC5LTqEmbroidery Floss: amzn.to/3mVeQbv*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #canvasart
Summer Vibes Anklet | #JJBDesignAmbassador #JJBSummerBeadBlast CraftyHope 2023-06-02 | This summer (2023) Jesse James Beads introduced the Summer Bead Blast challenge. It's 15 weeks of beady prompts to inspire and encourage you to create. You can find all the information about the challenge on their site here: jessejamesbeads.com/blogs/jesse-james-beads/jjb-summer-bead-blast-jewelry-design-challenge-2023As well, make sure to check out their Facebook page: facebook.com/jessejamesbeadsfanpageAnd Instagram: instagram.com/jessejamesbeads for more inspiration and information on this challenge. Make sure to use the hashtag if you decide to participate!This is the first week of the challenge with the prompt "Summer Vibes".Using beads from the Bead Mix in Lili: jessejamesbeads.com/products/color-trends-bead-mix-in-liliand some silver paperclip chain: jessejamesbeads.com/products/paperclip-chain-in-silverI made a pretty and simple anklet that's perfect for summer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#anklet
Mini Assemblage Day 89 | #the100dayproject CraftyHope 2023-05-31 | One of the two projects I've worked on for the 2023 season of the 100 Day Project has been #miniassemblage100 in which I create smaller-than-a-dollar assemblages. You can find more of these on Instagram here: instagram.com/explore/tags/miniassemblage100 In this video, I share how I created Day 89's assemblage. It was one of my lengthier ones. I also mention the art of Michael DeMeng and encourage you to check him out: michaeldemeng.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Tim Holtz boxes: amzn.to/3NfhlUJAntiquing wax: amzn.to/3MGNz9S Prima black gesso: amzn.to/41hmbWd E6000 Mini: amzn.to/3rQRvKARub-n-buff (set): amzn.to/3IOkCHG UV Resin: amzn.to/3MLM5ex FabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8We *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia
Mixed Media Prompt Card Week 35 | #CraftyHopePrompts | Tissue Paper, Embroidery Floss, Pearl ex Powd CraftyHope 2023-05-29 | I'm creating my own prompt deck using playing cards and you are welcome to play along! Each Monday, for the 52 weeks in a year (and 52 cards in a deck), I'll pull three prompts and create the card. (Find my full list of prompts in the link below) On Saturday of each week, I'll make a mixed media project that incorporates those three prompts. Play along with me any way you wish: create your own deck, use my prompt list, use the prompts I've drawn, etc. It's really a free-for-all! Whichever way you do decide to participate, make sure you use the #CraftyHopePrompts hashtag so I can see your creations.Here's the full prompt list: tinyurl.com/5n8jmp3k~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials* Acrylic Matte Medium: amzn.to/3ItWMkX PearlEx Powder set: amzn.to/3oGFSIx Distress Oxide in Cracked Pistachio: amzn.to/3C0sr9m StazOn Jet Black: amzn.to/3MwEIoU Uhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GXEmbroidery Floss: amzn.to/3mVeQbvDistress Ink in Black Soot: amzn.to/43GuZ9n FabriTac: amzn.to/3IUF8We Distress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHC*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!You can find more from me on my blog: http://CraftyHope.com Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope Twitter: http://twitter.com/craftyhopeEtsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope#mixedmedia #alteredplayingcard
