Mixed Media Mania - Altered Egg Carton

Join me next Tuesday (April 8, 10 am-1pm or 6pm-9pm) at the LBH for our spring Mixed Media Mania class.  Mixed Media doesn't always have to be dark, grungy and "steampunky" - this month we will do it up in shabby chic just in time for spring and Easter.

We will alter a little egg carton with paints, inks, glitter, papers, lace etc for a sweet little addition to your Easter home decor.  There's even a bit of hand-sewing - I promise it's easy enough for anyone to do!

Drop by the LBH or call (817-431-7930) to reserve your seat. Hope to see you then!

Mixed Media Mania Class - Feb. 25

"Grungy Hearts" Technique Canvas

Come join me at the Little Blue House in Keller for the Mixed Media Mania class next week (Tuesday, Feb. 25, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm - 9 pm).

You will create this 12 x 12 canvas with a multi-layered background and nine hearts, each featuring a different technique.  Play with new and "old" products to create a unique decor piece.

You can stop by the LBH or call 817-431-7930 to reserve your seat.  More information including a supply list is on the LBH blog.

Hope to see you then!

More Student Projects from my Mixed Media Mania Class

My second altered cigar box class at The Little Blue House was as successful as the first! Everyone's projects came out fantastic! Take a look at these wonderful boxes.

Julie's "Create"

Laura's

Linn's

Mary's (she was visiting all the way from Chicago!)

Michelle's - not quite finished - she added red burlap in lower left corner which insisted on remaining red! She wants to change that a bit but the rest of the box looks amazing.

Susie's "Junk"

I love teaching this kind of class where the students just take off on their own, making unique color choices and combinations of embellishments. Every one comes out different yet beautiful.

Looking forward to Mixed Media Mania classes again in September!

Mixed Media Mania Class - Altered Cigar Box

We had a great response for my Mixed Media Mania class on Tuesday.  And, because it was also the first day of school, many were not able to attend so we have added another date for two more classes next Tuesday, Sept. 3, 10 am - 1 pm or 6 pm to 9 pm.  You may call the LBH at 817-431-7930 to reserve a spot.

I wanted to share some of the results of the students. I forgot to start taking photos until after a few had left, so this is just a small sampling of the gorgeous boxes everyone made.

Debbie's - before the final highlight coat of white

Ellen's - before the beautiful dark green and blue sprays

Hilary's finished box

Karen's - for some reason I was unable to crop or edit this photo but the true colors of her finished box were beautiful soft greens and blues

Lynette's finished box

Susan's finished box - love the wings!

This class was a blast! Please join me next week if you can!

New Monthly Class - "Mixed Media Mania"

What is Mixed Media? 

Very simply it means a work of art created with more than one medium. There are no rules and just about anything goes! Want to learn more? Come join me for our very first “Mixed Media Mania” class at the LBH. These new monthly classes will focus on the wide world of mixed media techniques and projects.

Mixed Media Mania
Tuesday, Aug. 27
10am-1pm or 6pm-9pm
Cost: $45

In August we will be playing with gesso, Dylusions ink sprays, stencils, modeling paste and a variety of “stuff” to create an altered cigar box. Each box will be unique, depending on the many different choices you will make. Below you will see some peeks of the box I created.

Wooden cigar boxes and most supplies will be furnished but I suggest you raid your garage, junk drawer, sewing supplies and craft rooms for odd bits to add to your box. (Some ideas: washers, nuts, bolts, screws, springs, sewing bobbins, zipper pieces, buttons, keys, old jewelry bits, charms, game pieces, flowers - especially colors you won’t ever use., etc.)

Supplies to bring:

non-stick craft mat

heat tool

Scissors

Small bristle brush (not foam)

Fast-tack, clear-drying tacky glue

Small palette knife if you have one

2 favorite colors of spray ink (if you have)

“Junque” pieces as noted above

Please stop by the LBH to see the class sample and sign up for this fun Mixed Media Collage class. You may also call to reserve your seat!
(817) 431-7930

I look forward to creating together!