Tim Holtz Mixed Media mat back in stock

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The Tonic Studios Tim Holtz glass media mat has been out of stock everywhere for ages. 

But it has started showing up recently. 

Scrapbook.com has it in stock and on sale! You can purchase it there for $35.99.  You can check it out here: Scrapbook.com.

You'll also find the Glass Media Mat Tool Set there. It contains one Media Edge (it's not a ruler, but is used as a guide) and one Media Scraper and is used with the Glass Media Mat. Check the description of the product for more info. 

It's on sale for $16.19.

Just a heads up that ALL Tonic Studios products are on sale there. 😎

Happy crafting!  ♥

Great gift idea plus a giveaway!

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If you are looking for a gift that is suitable for young children then check this out.

Warren Leow from The Hungry JPEG may be familiar to some of you.

Warren has recently started a personalised books site called Amazing Fables.

There are currently four books available... three for 3 - 12 year olds and one for 12+ year olds. There are also two more coming soon. 

By completing certain details during the ordering process you can personalise the books with your childs name, gender and you can even pick from a selection of avatars. You can also add a customised dedication that will be printed at the beginning of the story. Once you've completed those details you can preview the book before purchase. 

Amazing Fables ships world wide. There are two formats available. Soft cover - US$24.99 and hardcover - $29.99. The hardcover format has a sturdy cover with glossy laminated or matte finish.

The softcover edition comes with thick and child-friendly paper. (If you're ordering more than one book you can use the code AMAZING20 to save 20%. 

You can check out the books here: Amazing Fables

So... onto the giveaway!! Warren is giving a book away to one lucky member of my Facebook group).  (Shipping is included too!)  If there are more than 100 entries Warren is going to give two books away.

To enter all you need to do is head over to Cricut Explore, Maker and More (yes, we've had a slight name change) and you'll find all the details.

Entries will close in 48 hours.... so be quick so you don't miss out.  If you have any questions about the books I'm sure Warren would be happy to answer them. 

Happy crafting!  ♥

Free Note Card SVG from Dreaming Tree

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Dreaming Tree SVG's have released  a new Card freebie. The file includes a matching envelope.

I think this is a design that I could use over and over for many different occasions.

Download it for free from here: https://tinyurl.com/FreeFloralNoteCard


Also, for a limited time you can get the "Give a Gift" SVG bundle for free if you purchase $9.98 or more from their store. Use code FREEGIFT at checkout. https://tinyurl.com/ycgmkj8z

Don't forget we have a free Dreaming Tree "Tealight Garden" SVG available in the files section of my "Cricut Explore and More" Facebook group. This file has been provided by Leo at Dreaming Tree exclusively to my group. Head over there to download it for free.

Happy crafting!  ♥

Craftbundles June bundle giveaway

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Take a look at Craftbundles.com June bundle.  

The Magical Craft Bundle contains over 110 SVG cut files for only $19.  The bundle is valued at $261 and all the files include a full commercial license.

You can purchase your copy here: Craftbundles Magical bundle


Would you like a chance to win this bundle?  If you do, head over to Cricut Explore and More Facebook group where Craftbundles.com have given us three bundles to giveaway.  😆

Entries close Friday, June 15. Hurry on over so you don't miss your chance! 

Happy crafting!  ♥

Sale alert on Spectrum Noir products

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For the next 11 hours Blitsy has 40% off all their Spectrum Noir products.

For those of you who don't do stamp colouring, check out their Sparkle pens. They're great for using on your die cut images to add a bit of sparkle without adding glitter. I have one set of the Sparkle pens and the three pack of clear pens. They're sparkly without shedding glitter.

   

  

Click here to check out the Spectrum Noir range. 

Don't forget that Blitsy has free worldwide shipping once you meet a certain order threshold.  You'll find more info on that here.

Happy crafting!  ♥

Mixed Media project - Hello card

Here's my project for Mixed Media Monday over at Cricut Explore and More.

I followed a technique found over at the Blitsy.com website.   I used texture paste (in place of the embossing paste they used); a Tim Holtz stencil and 6 colours of Ken Oliver Color Burst powders. 

Once the texture paste was completely dry I used a white paint pen to doodle over the design.

I created the Hello sentiment used an image from Cricut Design Space (image #M38B1E which is included in Cricut Access) and popped it up used Stampin' Up Dimensionals.

Happy crafting!  ♥

Mixed media canvas - Timeless

Today I'm sharing a mixed media canvas I've titled "Timeless".

My focal point feature is a mason jar image from Cricut Design Space.  I cut the image multiple times and adhered them together to give me a dimensional image.

Here's my step by step video.

View it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/UjDuwU5-r_M

Because I was testing some new (to me) products I used a sheet of cardboard from an old packaging box for my canvas.  I kind of wish I'd used a real canvas now because I'm really happy with how it eventually turned out.

What you're seeing is my second attempt. I wasn't happy with the colours I had chosen first time around so I painted over everything again with black gesso and started again.  Being able to do that really takes the pressure off!  And because I'm not embarrassed about sharing my disasters, here's what it looked like before I painted over it.

Am I the only one that keeps going back and back to their projects and adding a touch more paint/ink here and there?  I still think this one need some more shadows... but the time comes when you really have to stop and move on to the next project.  Comment if you find yourself returning to old projects and adding/fixing something.

Also, please let me know if you have any questions.  Don't forget to head over to my Facebook group to check out our other "Cricut meets Mixed Media" projects. Click here to go to Cricut Explore and More. I have a fabulous design team who do such amazing projects! ♥

Most of the products I used are listed below.  These are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission (at no cost to you) if you purchase a product after clicking that link.  ♥

Happy crafting!  ♥