Let's Talk about Media Mixage™... Part 1

Hello friends

Oh yes pop that kettle on!
I didn't mean to scare any of you yesterday and sound serious...it's all good fun!

I thought I would have a little chat to you about Spellbinders™ Media Mixage™ .

This is something new and I appreciate that a lot of crafters may feel wary of trying new things.
We all have a comfort zone and stepping out of it can sometimes be a real challenge.  

The words 'Mixed Media' - what does it means?  

If you add buttons, ribbons, twine or gems to your projects you are already a mixed media artist!

Mixed Media doesn't mean you have to create something grungy, throw paint

around the room or be an expert with inks and stamping.

There are of course many talented people who can do all that but

Mixed Media covers so much more.

The good news is that Spellbinders are inviting us to Explore Beyond.

My interpretation is that it means retain your style (cling onto your snuggle blanket) but

feel content to venture and experiment with new things.  

I want to introduce you these new things and be here to answer any questions you may have.

Okay...so all good?  Where shall we start...?   

You may have already seen some of the new products that have been launched and 

due to hit our shores this month.  Let me explain what some of these are.

What is a bezel? 

It is basically an empty metal shape.  They come in a variety of sizes, colours and shapes.

They have matching dies so that you can cut paper/fabrics and they will fit inside perfectly.

You can fill your bezel if you wish.  Some bezel filling ideas -
paper, felt, beads, glitter, small flowers, charms. 

Attach ribbon to the jump rings, twine or chain.  Make jewellery or tie around a card, gift, jar or bottle.

Here I have used two triangular bezels.  Using the matching dies I have cut paper to lay in the bottom,

added a rose shaped charm and then filled the bezels with resin (more details on resin to follow).

What is a blank?

It is a blank piece of shaped thin metal.  

They can be used on their own to adorn your projects or can be altered.  

Again, there are matching dies so you can die cut fabric or paper to place over the top, you can paint your

blanks, cover with glitter glue.  It is possible to 'texture' your blanks and this is something I 

will also follow up on.

And here are the dies that co-ordinate with bezels and blanks shown above.

Today I have only briefly touched upon some ideas but 

I will chat about more and explain ICE Resin® and texturing. 

I will be back soon with Part 2 - I do not want to overload you all in one blog post!

I will be stocking Media Mixage™ items soon and I promise to do step by step tutorials and classes.

My motto to everyone (and myself!) is that there are no rights or wrongs in craft -
if you are happy with the end result then it is perfect.

Other news...
I have put the finishing touches to my Mother's Day card for the class this Saturday.
Here is a little sneak peek ... I do have places left if you happen to be in Gravesend
on Saturday morning - it is 10am to 1pm - it is all very relaxed, we craft,
drink tea/coffee and eat homemade cake!

Finally today, I could not resist putting a photo up of Bella in the woods.
Mitchell took this photo of her yesterday.
So wonderful to see some sunshine at last.

It is Friday tomorrow...and yes...
it is an extra special Friday Die Day!
Take care.