In this new MIX-Ability challenge Dina uses a standard billing envelope liner and layers of color to create this wonderful mixed media piece.
The base is a 4" white Art Square that because of it's 4 ply solid core thickness, won't buckle or wrinkle when layers of gel medium, collage, stamping and color are applied - making it the perfect substrate for mixed media!
Visit Dina Kowal Creative for the details.
Dina is at it today too with a multi layering technique that was created to highlight one of her new sentiment stamps from Impression Obsession.
In her blog post at Mama Dini's Stamperia she explains all the different layers created with pencil, Distress ink, Zig markers, ball point pen, a white pen and even a bit of gesso!
We couldn't think of a better way to use one of our newer size Art Squares, a 2" X 4" SWATCH!!
Gorgeous isn't it!
We told Dina when we first saw the photo of this card that we thought she was single handily creating renewed interest in using Inchie Squares in card projects!
She created this beauty for a Mix-Ability 'inchie' challenge using black Inchie Squares and stamps from Impression Obsession's Valentine release (so jealous she gets to use them before the rest of us!)
We spend so much time educating artists about the properties of our Art Squares and how they are so fabulous to use with direct application of wet media that we ourselves forget how perfect they are as a surface for an inchie mosaic or puzzle - especially the black and darker colors. By using the Sissix Gridworks die you are able to punch out 9 perfect 7/8" squares from your art. When you mount them on the Inchie Squares that leaves a perfect 1/16" border all around.
Suffice it to say that it can get a little challenging reassembling the squares (wink wink) but the results are simply stunning!
Visit Mama Dini's Stamperia for the details.
We are pretty excited to share this unique distressing treatment from a recent post from Virginia's View Challenge #10 - All Things Distressed by their guest designer...our very own Jill Foster!
As Virginia points out, distressing is a technique that has been around for many years and usually involves background treatments with distress inks, focused edge coloring or even tearing the edges of your paper for a tactile distress effect.
But what is unique about this card is that Jill actually tears and colors the edges of a 4" Art Square. Because the squares are a 4ply artists quality mattboard they can take not only a lot of 'distressing', but layers of color as Jill shows in the video of how she created this card.
We just learned about Virginia's View Challenges and hope that you visit not only to see the details and video from Jill, but to participate in the challenge that is open until December 18...and there are also opportunities to win product from Simon Says Stamp and Penny Black!
Thanks Jill for coming up with yet another great way to create with Art Squares!!
We are always stunned at the ability to create such a richness of color simply with a watercolor medium. And Elizabeth does just that today in her posting on Studio Sessions as part of a Penny Black design team challenge to create a winter watercolor.
Be sure and read her detailed step by step because she put down at least 4 different layers; something that definitely wouldn't work on paper, but is well suited to doing on a 4ply white ATC size Art Square!
Don't you just love her interpretation of winter colors - so warm and cozy!!
You have to visit Dina's blog today to see the number of layers of color application and technique used in this masculine card challenge with Impression Obsession. Our new 4" squares are perfect not only for a variety of coloring methods, but a perfect fit for larger size stamps!
This all started with the random application of extra black ink on a brayer that was then rolled onto a 3" white Art Square.
Seriously...how did she do this?!
Visit Dina's blog today to learn the details...amazing!!
They need your help and enthusiasm to promote their products through personal blogs and online galleries. They are looking for team members who are excited about stamping and art, love RubberMoon, and would love being a part of a fun and friendly design group.
Perhaps you are interested....or know someone who might be! Spread the word as there are only 2 more days to submit applications for what will be an amazing creative team!
The Details
If chosen, your term will run for 4 months with an option to renew your term for 4 more months. This call is open to all. (**Please note that we pay shipping on the stamps we send as your bi-monthly ‘gifts’, but cannot be responsible for customs or duty fees to Canada or if shipped internationally.)
Application Process
All submissions must be received by 12:00am CST, Oct. 5, 2013. New team members will be contacted by Oct. 15, 2013.
Please send an email containing the following information to: [email protected]
1. Name:
2. Address:
3. Email:
4. Phone number:
5. Blog or website address and Facebook URL:
6. Links to any online shops/blogs/presence you may have:
7. Related forums/message boards that you like to visit and participate (we do NOT need your forum nickname):
8. Three (3) items, cards, crafts or layouts using stamps as the main focus. Your submissions don't need to be brand new and do not need to have RubberMoon Stamps used, but should not have been published or submitted for publication for a printed or online magazine.
9. Please note if you are a current or past design team member for any other companies. (We do not expect you to work solely for us).
10. Please tell us a few words about what you like about stamping and what would be the most exciting part for you to become a RubberMoon Art Stamp Co. design team member.
General Requirements
• You will need the ability to photograph or scan your art for submission to RubberMoon Stamps.
• You will need to have a blog or website with regular updates and enjoy participating in online challenges in the stamping community.
• You'll also need to be ready to have some FUN and enjoy creating and sharing with your stamps!
Monthly Responsibilities
• Submit 2 items (cards, scrap layouts, altered and/or mixed media art, jewelry, décor etc.) per month using Rubbermoon Stamps.
• Contribute one (1) tutorial every 6 weeks. This is a step by step guide to creating your favorite card or project. This can also be techniques, and include stamping tips and trends.
• Participate in our contests or blog hops when we run them.
• Encourage other crafters and promote RubberMoon thru your blog, our forum and our blog.
Term Responsibilities
• Submit your art using Rubbermoon Stamps at least once during your term to various publications of your choice.
• Participate in any creative team discussions.
What You Receive
• Free select stamps every other month and other goodies as they become available (may include digital stamps).
• 25% off on all store items for the term of your creative team membership!
• Your videos(if you choose to make them) will be shared on RubbermoonTV.
• Your blog/website will be posted on our blog friends page, and your Etsy store listed on our shop page.
• A great opportunity to work with a fun creative team, learning new things.
• Encouragement and support in your artistic endeavors.
• The chance to widen your own following and showcase your art and creativity through RubberMoon and your fellow team members.
If you are an artist, creative wiz bang and lover of stamps how could you not give this a shot!!
Wow, Dina has been busy! Wait until you see the detail on this card she created for the Heartfelt Creations Alumni DT Hop. The color combinations on this card are gorgeous. Although she didn't specify which color Art Squares she used....I suspect it was either the wheat or dark cream Inchie + Squares - they certainly add a richness to the coloring!
So jump to Dina's blog here and join the hop!
Be sure and check out Dina's interpretation of 'sweet thoughts' for the current Impression Obsession challenge. She stamped 9 white Inchie Squares to create the focal point for this really fun card.
Visit her blog, Mama Dini's Stamperia for all the details on how she made the card, including specifics about the Twin Touch marker colors she used! Or visit Impression Obsession to enter your interpretation of sweet thoughts by next Wednesday to win a $25 gift certificate!
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