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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Creating Keepsakes Mixed Media Special Issue BLOG HOP and a GIVEAWAY!

Creating Keepsakes' newest special issue is out: Mixed Media Scrapbooking.  This special issue of FULL of wonderful ideas for getting a little messy with paint, sprays, art mediums, fabric, metal . . . you name it!!  Best of all, there are easy to follow instructions for most of the techniques in the issue.

Check out this link for the bonus online content: Mixed Media Scrapbooking

Here is one of the projects I did for this issue.  It's a mixed media canvas using a plethora of mist, paint, gesso, embossing powder, ink, etc.

Published in Creating Keepsakes' special Mixed Media Issue.  Copyright Creative Crafts Group. Posted with prior permission from the publisher.

One of the fun techniques I did for this canvas project was heat embossing metal.  I used a variety of metal keys, watch parts and a bookplate that were originally a more antique-looking metal.  I wanted to give the project a bright, modern look, so I decided to coat all the metal pieces in shiny silver.  To do that, I simply embossed each metal piece using silver embossing powder.  The Mixed Media special issue shows the step shot tutorial:

Just dip in embossing ink, pour on embossing powder, then heat emboss.  Easy peasy!

You can purchase a copy of this fabulous special issue in the CK Store.  As always, Creating Keepsakes is allowing me to give away a copy of this issue to one lucky blog reader. To be eligible to win, simply leave a comment on this post before the end of the day on Sunday, July 22nd.  I will draw a random winner.

And now for the blog hop part!  Go to each of the blogs listed a below and leave a comment on each one for even more chances to win.

Mou Saha                   
Laina Lamb                 
Joey Manwarren    
Ashley Horton            
Iris Uy                         
Paper Crafters Corner 
Maggie Holmes                       
The Scrap Review       
Piradee Talvanna        
Adele Beck                 
Kim Watson        
Kim Jackson       
Patty Cieri                               
Erika Hayes                 
Summer Fullerton 

Good luck!      

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48 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    stacy, that is beautiful your children look so sweet. i am way passed that stage now that my children are older. enjoy...

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  2. katemade designsJuly 17, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    what a great tip. Thanks

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  3. Auntie EmJuly 17, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    Your LO is gorgeous! I love the misting. I often use the heat embossing method on brads as well. I found little black and red and blue stars which look great with gold or silver embossing powder for Christmas trees. :)

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  4. tapeJuly 17, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Gorgeous layout! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  5. MargieJuly 17, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Beautiful page!!Love getting messy!

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  6. KristinJuly 17, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I'm just starting to get into mixed media. What an inspiration this book would be! Thanks for the contest. :)

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  7. BellaideaJuly 17, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    would be great to see it all!

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  8. MelissaJuly 17, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    How cool! I never thought to heat emboss metal! Thanks for the tip!

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  9. DoraJuly 17, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I am so excited about this because I have all this stuff in my craft room RIGHT NOW!!! If only this baby would go to sleep I could try it out RIGHT NOW!!! Thanks!

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  10. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    that was an excellent tut. thanks, debbie
    mailme58@aol.com

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  11. IrmaJuly 17, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    what a beautiful photo of your girls, ahhhh!
    I had a brief opportunity to look through the CK - I really would get loads of creative inspiration from it. Thanks for the chance!

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  12. AnnJuly 17, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Thanks for the little tutorial on embossing keys! Great!

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  13. RomyJuly 17, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Wow, this is such a gorgeous layout! I love what you did with the glimmer mist. Your pages are always so beautifully designed.

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  14. Kelly MassmanJuly 17, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    very cool!! i have used some mixed media techniques--this is a great reminder to do more; great idea to have this issue published! thanks for a chance to win!

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  15. CharkJuly 17, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    beautiful page!

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  16. ShawninazJuly 17, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Love your technique, awesome!

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  17. wintamJuly 17, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    I love the idea of "renewing" antique metals - it's great! (and I'd love to win this issue... they don't carry it where I live. Thanks for the chance!).

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  18. RobynJuly 18, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    I am in love with metal accents and looking for more ways to enhance it! You tip is great! BTW, love your LO. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  19. SueJuly 18, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    Loved the tutorial. I never would have thought to do that! Loved your layout.

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  20. trudelmjJuly 18, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Very nice!

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  21. Kim EJuly 18, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    I dont really know much about mixed medias, Ive never tried anything out of the box. Thanks for a chance at this magazine!

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  22. AnonymousJuly 18, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    I'm sure this is chock full of inspiration!

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  23. Kathy AJuly 18, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    I want to lean it all! What a fun book!

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  24. Beatrice LawsonJuly 18, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    What a gorgeous picture... love what you did on this layout, the mix of colour and texture is lovely!

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  25. leon santiagoJuly 18, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    pls. i want to be inspired more!

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  26. MoongirlJuly 18, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Oh, I love your project! I am having fun getting stared with mixed media supplies and would love great ideas.

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  27. ValerieJuly 18, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    I adore your project. Love to get a copy of this book. Thank you for a chance.

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  28. tiannaJuly 19, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    Heat embossing metal is a great tip! So beautiful.

    Thanks!

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  29. UnknownJuly 19, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    What beautiful paper, and I am loving how to emboss the key! Thank you for the giveaway.

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  30. the"divine"handJuly 19, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    Absolute gorgeousness!!! Have to get into some mixed media...

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  31. HollykJuly 19, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    You layout is beautiful. I love embossing metal to get the look I want.

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  32. csroyalJuly 19, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    I would love to win this. Just getting into mixed media and this would be a great learning tool for me!

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  33. TamikaJuly 19, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    This is beautiful! Hope inside there's tips on how to make my misting look like yours! Great project!

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  34. MelindaJuly 19, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Lovely layout!

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  35. LydiaJuly 19, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    Love your layout! Its really beautiful. Given me some ideas. :) Thanks!

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  36. Dale TiernanJuly 20, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    What gorgeous girls! Beautiful colours and arrangement too.

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  37. LauraJuly 20, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    I admire your work all the time. You never disappoint!

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  38. SusanJuly 20, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Love the metal embossing! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  39. jengdJuly 20, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Your canvas is simply gorgeous! Thanks for the chance!

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  40. scrape n scrapJuly 20, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    love your layout!

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  41. UnknownJuly 21, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    thanks for the technique tips! I will have to try it out.

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  42. SagecatJuly 22, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    I never really thought about embossing on metal...really like the finished product. Thanks for giving a chance to win the new creative publication!

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  43. Fabi OrmerodJuly 22, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    great tip Stacy!!!! I loved to see you diving into mixed media (i love doing it)

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  44. JomamaJuly 22, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Your layout is beautiful! I would like to learn more about mixed media. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  45. JomamaJuly 22, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Your layout is beautiful! I would like to learn more about mixed media. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  46. ElisabettaJuly 23, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    Thanks for the opportunity to win!!!!
    Elisabetta

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  47. groovyvirgochickAugust 3, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    Love that tip, great layout and I would love to win the CK Mixed Media Special.

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  48. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Amazing inspiration for those who are just beginning to venture into the world of mixed media scrapbooking. I LOVE your use of materials.

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