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Title: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge-Winner Announced on page 4
Post by: CarefreeSadie on September 29, 2014, 11:26:51 AM
Our keyword for the gallery for this challenge is MM1INF14, please read the keyword post that is a sticky in this forum.   Our Mixed Media Gallery is here! (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/thumbnails.php?search=MM1INF14&submit=search&album=search&title=on&newer_than=&caption=on&older_than=&keywords=on&type=AND) Thank you!

Welcome to my Mixed Media Challenge.
 
Mixed Media is often described as using 2 or more mediums on a project.  Those mediums can be anything, ink, paint, embossing (dry or heat), gels, gesso, modeling paste, metallic, papers, and different embellishments.  Welcome to Mixed Media.

For this challenge you will need some sort of white glue, at least 3 colors of acrylic paint and some chipboard (like the back of a tablet or a cereal box).  We are going to make abstract tiles, circles, or anything else you want to attach to a project.  I used Elmer’s white school glue but the YouTube video I watched showing how to do this used Aileen’s white tacky glue.  So I am thinking any white runny type of glue would work.  You will also need a nonstick craft mat or some wax paper to work on.  Craft sticks that look like popsicles sticks work well for the base coat.  You will also need toothpicks or a tweezers with a pointed end.

Cut the chipboard into squares or circles or whatever shape you want to work with in your final project.  I used a 3 x 3 square for the first tile I made.  The second group I cut circles and did a tag, a washer, and a couple of frames.
 
I used a white background (yes you need to add white paint for the white to actually be white when you are done) and two colors of pink.  I used Liquitex Basics but I would imagine that any acrylic paint would work.  You mix a larger amount for the background color and smaller amounts for the accent colors.  I used a stamp block the first time which was not a good idea since now my stamp block is discolored from the glue.  The second time I used a paint pallet with a larger part for the background and smaller amounts for the accents.  The second group I used white for the background and silver and blue for the swirls.  You need to cut the chipboard to whatever final shape you want before applying the glue and paint because the chipboard with the glue and paint will not cut with a punch when it is dry.

You take the background color and slather it on your chipboard going out to the edges.  A craft mat or a piece of waxed paper will work well to lay it on.  After you get a goodly amount of base on lay it down and take a toothpick or tweezers and drizzle the colors onto the background.  After you have both colors drizzled onto the background take a clean toothpick or tweezers end and swirl through the colors making a pretty combined pattern.  When it looks good to you put it aside to dry.  It will take a good 24 hours to dry.  I found that the chipboard dried much faster than the entire cardstock tag I used.

When your pieces are dry make a finished project and post it using MM1INF14 as the keyword.  You do not need stamping on your finished project but certainly can make a project that includes stamping.

I made a blog post with pictures I took along the way so if you would like to see those instructions with the pictures go HERE (http://www.duhnproductions.com/MainWeb2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14:white-glue-and-acrylic-paint&catid=17&Itemid=121).

Thank you for reading and thank you in advance to those who try this out.  I tried really hard to find something that almost anyone would have already to use in a mixed media challenge and this seemed the most appropriate. 

The  finished projects are in the Inktoberfest Gallery using the keyword  MM1INF14 (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/thumbnails.php?search=MM1INF14&submit=search&album=search&title=on&newer_than=&caption=on&older_than=&keywords=on&type=AND)

Pink Card (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=585#top_display_media)

Blue Card (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=586#top_display_media)

Blue Tag (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=587#top_display_media)

 
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: howdyheidi on October 04, 2014, 08:29:26 AM
This sounds fun.  I have not seen this technique at all before. I am looking forward to learning it and getting better at mixed media. Thanks for hosting!
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Iring on October 04, 2014, 09:02:47 AM
Ditto Heidi!  This does look like fun!  I'd better do this challenge early as I'm a little worried about drying time in FL humidity.  Thanks so much for your wonderful samples!
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: djc on October 04, 2014, 09:28:05 AM
Your sample cards are beautiful.  Thank you for the illustrated tutorial.

Daria
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Craft Nerd on October 04, 2014, 11:05:45 AM
What a cool technique and your samples are fabulous.  And like Cindi, I will probably do this challenge first because it takes forever for things to dry down here.

Question - can we combo?
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: CarefreeSadie on October 04, 2014, 11:20:18 AM
Sure you can combo this with any other challenge which also lets you combo......LOL
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Craft Nerd on October 04, 2014, 04:57:16 PM
So I made a bunch of pieces for this challenge and they are drying.  I did run into a few problems.  Mostly because I decided to get creative.  But as a result, I've got some tips:

First, I decided I wanted to do something other than a square or circle.  So I pulled out my Spellbinder poinsettia and snowflake dies.  And I've got a pack of chipboard I bought at Michael's.  Well, that chipboard is a bit thick for a Spellbinder die.  So I had to pull out an Exacto knife for the poinsettias.  For the snowflakes, I pulled out a macaroni box from my recycling bin.  That worked much better.

Next, I figured I could put the pieces on a paper plate that way I could easily pick the whole thing up and move it off somewhere to dry.  My paper plates have a light wax coating.  There was some sticking.  But that might have something to do with my next issue.

I was a messy girl when making these and the pieces did not want to stay put.  I should have used some removable adhesive.  Because I got glue all over the place, including under most of the pieces.  Of the 12 pieces I did, only 2 did not need to turned over so the glue on the bottom could dry.  I'm also going to have to trim around all the pieces because of the excess glue around the pieces.  On one of the leaves (top left in the picture), you can't even see the shape.

Final tip, skinny shapes are not the best for this technique.  The colors kinda just blended together on the snowflakes because there just wasn't enough room to get the cool swirling effect.
 
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: CarefreeSadie on October 04, 2014, 05:02:42 PM
I really like your poinsettias, they are great as far as color.  If you can keep them from sticking as they dry you should be able to sort of peel the extra around the edges off.  Using the leaves and poinsettias was a really good idea, and the way they look now they should really look great on a project.
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Craft Nerd on October 04, 2014, 05:32:58 PM
Thanks Sadie. 

I managed to peel all of the piece off the plate.  The top sides are dry. So I've flipped them so the bottoms can dry.
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Far North on October 04, 2014, 06:11:56 PM
Sadie this is a wonderful challenge!  Your examples are fantastic!!

One of things I find most frustrating with mixed media is learning what products can do and if the products of different companies really do similar things or are they different.  Like Tim Holtz' acrylic paint is runny almost like re-inker..so it might not work for this technique but it is capable of many water friendly techniques similar to distress ink but it has some acrylic qualities too. 

Last month I post 2 photos in the gallery of my work making acrylic skins.  Here is my tag http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastupby&cat=0&pid=500&uid=526#top_display_media
and the Christmas snowflake card 
http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastupby&cat=0&pid=499&uid=526#top_display_media

Sadie after I read your instructions I believe we are using very similar techniques to make acrylic skins with minor variances. You use Elmers glue which obviously worked fine for you and should as well as several other glues and mediums.  I used a Golden product call Tar Gel which is transparent and self-leveling.  Our biggest difference is that you combined your products on your tiles while I sat my old craft sheet on top of cardboard (something stiff so I would be able to move the craft sheet) and directly poured the glues and paints onto the craft sheet.  Just like you I ran a skewer through it then I tilted the craft sheet so it would spread out more.  My dried skin is very thin.  I too tried them in punches but the metal is not sharp enough for it to cut the plastic skin.  But I did learn dies work wonderfully to cut the skins with my original Cuttlebug. I adhered my skins to my card with gel medium but I would think most basic glue/gel adhesive would work. 

I think it is so cool when we can learn from others when trying new techniques.  Like you I don't have other stampers here who would want to play with MM techniques.  I hope you don't mind if I further explore die cutting...but no problem if you want us to try your tile method.  One disadvantage of my method is that there is the possibility of collecting a few more scraps.  Right now my extras are self adhered to a  piece of strong plastic which I attached to some strong cardstock.  It is cut to size to fit in a small page protector. 

Thanks for your fantastic instructions!...Jan



Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: CarefreeSadie on October 04, 2014, 09:49:23 PM
Sadie this is a wonderful challenge!  Your examples are fantastic!!

One of things I find most frustrating with mixed media is learning what products can do and if the products of different companies really do similar things or are they different.  Like Tim Holtz' acrylic paint is runny almost like re-inker..so it might not work for this technique but it is capable of many water friendly techniques similar to distress ink but it has some acrylic qualities too. 

Last month I post 2 photos in the gallery of my work making acrylic skins.  Here is my tag http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastupby&cat=0&pid=500&uid=526#top_display_media
and the Christmas snowflake card 
http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastupby&cat=0&pid=499&uid=526#top_display_media

Sadie after I read your instructions I believe we are using very similar techniques to make acrylic skins with minor variances. I thought of your skins as I was exploring this glue technique.  You use Elmers glue which obviously worked fine for you and should as well as several other glues and mediums. I tried using the gel medium I had and It dried too fast for the swirly so I stuck with glue which is also something most people have on hand.   I used a Golden product call Tar Gel which is transparent and self-leveling.  I have Liquitex gel medium but like I said it dried too fast, does tar gel dry slower?  Our biggest difference is that you combined your products on your tiles while I sat my old craft sheet on top of cardboard (something stiff so I would be able to move the craft sheet) and directly poured the glues and paints onto the craft sheet.  Just like you I ran a skewer through it then I tilted the craft sheet so it would spread out more.  My dried skin is very thin.  I too tried them in punches but the metal is not sharp enough for it to cut the plastic skin.  But I did learn dies work wonderfully to cut the skins with my original Cuttlebug. I adhered my skins to my card with gel medium but I would think most basic glue/gel adhesive would work. 

I think it is so cool when we can learn from others when trying new techniques.  Like you I don't have other stampers here who would want to play with MM techniques.  I hope you don't mind if I further explore die cutting...but no problem if you want us to try your tile method.  I don't mind at all, please share how it turns out.  One disadvantage of my method is that there is the possibility of collecting a few more scraps.  Right now my extras are self adhered to a  piece of strong plastic which I attached to some strong cardstock.  It is cut to size to fit in a small page protector. 

Thanks for your fantastic instructions!...Jan

I answered in brown, please share your pieces too. 
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Iring on October 04, 2014, 11:22:08 PM
I started this challenge before I saw Sarah and Jan's notes.  I'm thinking overnight the pieces might be dry enough to slide off my craft mat so I can have it back in the morning?! 

I used some chipboard ivy leaves that I bought at least 15-20 years ago!  The price tag said Ben Franklin, and they are long gone from here!

I was surprised how self-leveling the glue was.  I used Aleene's Tacky Glue and Golden Fluid Acrylics (samples from when I worked at an Art Supply - it had perks!).  Why is it so much fun to swirl colored glue with a toothpick?!  :laugh:  I probably over swirled a bit.  Couldn't stop myself!  Fortunately I didn't have the trouble Sarah did with glue on the bottoms.  I used one toothpick to hold the chipboard in place and one to swirl.  The glue seems to have filled in the holes.  I do see where I didn't get all the way to the edge in a few spots.  I might have to do some trimming or inking later on.

Thanks so much for the really clear tutorial Sadie.  This was a lot of fun!  I'll be back once the glue dries.
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Iring on October 04, 2014, 11:24:16 PM
FYI Jan,

I just clicked on your links and they both point to one of my cards  ??? 
I missed your acrylic skin work the first time around, I'll have to check it out!  I made some a few years ago that had coffee grounds in it.  I'll have to dig that out and do something with it.

ETA :

Jan's Tag (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pid=500#top_display_media)

Jan's snowflake card (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pid=499#top_display_media)
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Far North on October 05, 2014, 03:15:02 AM
Cindi, thanks for adding to my stardust by posting new links!  But oddly enough although my computer wouldn't allow me to paste into the above world icon above.  My links I posted below do work just fine on my computer and your new links do too.  Hmmm???

I would love to see your acrylic skins with the coffee grounds.  I read where seed beads could be added too but I haven't found any pictures. 

Sadie-my first skin was probably about 6x8 so it took a couple days to dry. I will be share photos when my pieces dry. Thanks!

Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Craft Nerd on October 05, 2014, 10:38:37 AM
Ok, there are ghosts in the computer.  Because the links in iring's post take me to Daniel's weird Wizard of Oz piece. And I mean weird in the best sense of the word. 
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Craft Nerd on October 05, 2014, 10:41:44 AM
Testing the links

Jan's snowflakes (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=64&pid=499#top_display_media)

Jan's bird (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=64&pid=500#top_display_media)
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: howdyheidi on October 05, 2014, 10:53:33 AM
Ok, there are ghosts in the computer.  Because the links in iring's post take me to Daniel's weird Wizard of Oz piece. And I mean weird in the best sense of the word.

The links aren't taking me anywhere, that is odd!
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Craft Nerd on October 05, 2014, 02:14:06 PM
It wouldn't be a party without a glitch. 
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: CarefreeSadie on October 05, 2014, 02:17:58 PM
Craft Nerds links are taking me to Far Norths skin projects.  I guess the ghosts don't like me...or maybe they like me, yuck!  Please no ghosts here.....
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Far North on October 05, 2014, 06:51:20 PM
My next 2 acrylic skins are now dry and I have attached the photos.  Next I need to browse my dies to see what I want to create. Sarah  this sounds a little like a backwards process does that count for your challenge LOL???  Wouldn't a logical person know their color scheme 1st?  OH well!
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Craft Nerd on October 05, 2014, 08:12:50 PM
Hey Jan, if you make embellishments from the skin and then created a project from there, it would definitely count for my challenge.
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: stampwilly on October 06, 2014, 02:39:56 PM
Here is my entry. I made a huge mess, but like the results! :smile:

My Pieces (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=609#top_display_media)

My Card (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=610#top_display_media)


Stampwilly
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: stampwilly on October 06, 2014, 02:47:27 PM
I keep getting an error on all the links except for Sarah's  last links showing Jan's projects and mine. Hopefully the kinks will get out soon.  :-\

Stampwilly
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: CarefreeSadie on October 07, 2014, 10:11:59 AM
Stampwilly those turned out so well, thank you for doing this challenge.  I didn't think of putting glitter on when wet, but it is such a great idea! Your ice cream cone card turned out great!

I'm looking forward to seeing the other projects that are in the works too. 
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: yellowcherrios on October 07, 2014, 04:54:16 PM
Sadie as I mentioned in another thread, that I do not have acrylic paint other than those tiny pots that come in kits……But I did find today that I have some paint that is from Speedball and is for block printing…would that work for your challenge?  It says it's water-based (though I notice a smell when I open my plastic container I am storing them in---and their lids are twisted on still!). 

Here is what I have---and it says "excellent transfer tack with minimal odor"---so I guess it's suppose to have a smell :(----but hey! it's gluten-free!    :laugh hard:
block printing ink (http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/speedball-black-block-printing-ink-170126/)

I also have a few fabric paints too if you think that would work better. 
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: CarefreeSadie on October 07, 2014, 05:13:38 PM
You can try it but it says ink not paint so it might make the glue too runny.  But I would still try it.  LOL  good luck!
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: yellowcherrios on October 08, 2014, 08:11:06 AM
Thanks Sadie….I haven't opened the block paint yet so I will be sure to notice how runny it is…..hmmm maybe I can use some Martha Stewart white glue that's on the dry side that I have if it is a runny paint…..
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: lovepug2 on October 08, 2014, 08:39:07 AM
THis sounds like good messy fun! Loved seeing everyone's entries so far.
Ive got oodles of chipboard from my scrapping days. This sounds like a fun challenge. Thanks for hosting Sadie!
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Far North on October 09, 2014, 09:26:24 PM
I finished this challenge and must say it twas NOT easy!
Because I combined this challenge with 2 others-Starting Point and Paper toweling stamping!
Thanks Sadie for hosting terrific MM challenge!

Here is my card. (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=628#top_display_media)

...Jan
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: CarefreeSadie on October 10, 2014, 11:00:15 AM
Wow!  Far North that card is fabulous.  I really like the elements you used.  Your skin turned out great.  The background is wonderful.  I sat and looked at the different challenges all on one card for quite a while.  Thank you for doing this challenge and sharing such a wonderful card.
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: howdyheidi on October 11, 2014, 10:15:22 PM
I hope my pieces dry in time!!! 
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: howdyheidi on October 12, 2014, 11:42:06 AM
My shapes dried overnight, but I was not pleased with the matte finish so I am attempting to add glossy accents to a couple and see if and how they dry.  It is a fun technique.
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: yellowcherrios on October 12, 2014, 11:53:21 AM
Here is my challenge piece:
 
golden swirl card (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=644#top_display_media)

Sadie when I went to look for my glue, right there in front of me was a small bottle of white acrylic paint!  I could not believe it and I stood there stunned…I do not remember where or why I have just a bottle of white acrylic paint!  lol!  So after that I looked all around and in another drawer I found green sparkle acrylic paint and gold metallic acrylic paint.  So it looks like I did have some acrylic paint! lol!  but those are all the colors I have….I did find some acrylic glaze I won from Ann's (prospurring) website but it dries a bit thin (I'll show that in the other examples I post later). 

Thank you Sadie for a fun challenge! 
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Looser on October 12, 2014, 01:10:48 PM
I am so glad Cindi (Iring) & I had a terrific chat t'other day. She helped me take a 2nd look @ this challenge & see that it was not what I thot it was @ first glance.

While my results won't make the party's 'end', I am sooo energized to take on your challenge, Sadie! Will share my results ASAP! I have my 'tablet back' at the ready & way too many options for it, but I will persevere! O0 ;D :smitten:
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: CarefreeSadie on October 12, 2014, 02:15:38 PM
Yellowcherries that piece is great.  That is great that you had just enough acrylic paint to play.  Just lovely results!

Looser I hope you join in, I am not sure what you thought this challenge was but I am glad that you have it figured out.....I am looking forward to seeing your results.

Howdyheidi whatever you do don't use a heat gun on the glue fun.....it bubbles and does some kind of neat things but it looses the neat swirly paint effect.
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Looser on October 12, 2014, 03:20:57 PM
LOL, Sadie!  I swirled & whirled my stuff & went crazy with my entry. Will share it ASAP! ;D
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: howdyheidi on October 12, 2014, 04:23:32 PM
Well, it dried and I used one of the pieces on a project shown here.   (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=646&message_id=18b2cc7ff4d49f658bbe872badfc807f&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock)

I explained in the gallery I used punched pieces of watercolor paper in hopes that my stuff would dry faster with that.  It did dry overnight so maybe it worked.  I used Elmer's School glue and some regular craft acrylic paints (the 50 cent versions) and then after that dried I added the glossy accents.

I would try this again using some metallic paint in the mix. I think that would have added some extra umphf, but I am happy with my results.  I am actually going to add glossy accents to all my little pieces to use on later projects. 
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: CarefreeSadie on October 12, 2014, 04:52:08 PM
Howdyheidi that is terrific.  The leave turned out great.  I really like it a lot.  Thank you for playing along.
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: stampwilly on October 12, 2014, 05:49:22 PM
Melissa and Heidi, your cards are so pretty! You did very well with the technique! ;D

Stampwilly
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: yellowcherrios on October 12, 2014, 06:42:39 PM
Here are the other pieces I finished but did not put into a project…I thought I'd still show them since I will not get them into a card before the deadline.  :)

other mixed media cut-outs (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=648&message_id=e102aac2a97def1fe339dabbfb95a871&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock)
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Craft Nerd on October 12, 2014, 08:11:38 PM
Here is the first project I finished. It combines this challenge with Lighten Up and Paper Towel.

Snowflakes (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=656&message_id=07b0427d999ca4f023f6ed61e3ca71c5&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock)
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: lovepug2 on October 12, 2014, 08:25:10 PM
Sadie, this challenge was really fun. My little craft partner(3yo son) loved doing this and helped make these pieces as well as some others!

It was fun to get inky and create.

Here's my finished card-
http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=659

Thanks for a fun challenge  O0 :smitten:
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Craft Nerd on October 12, 2014, 08:46:13 PM
I managed to finish two more cards.

Christmas Tree (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=661&message_id=1a86526a71dbfa444072b4a0f3094e9d&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock)

Poinsettia (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=662&message_id=c268ad6c24e8c0e5408ce18f4e3f006a&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock)

Thanks for a great challenge.  I really loved this technique, and I have a bunch of extra pieces to play with that I didn't finish making cards with in time.

You can't really see in the pictures the shimmer on the pieces.  I used a metallic acrylic paint for the technique.
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: Iring on October 12, 2014, 09:36:06 PM
Sadie, I never knew that swirling glue would be so much fun!  I used chipboard leaf shapes to make my mixed media pieces.  I swirled Golden fluid acrylic titanium white, quinacridone magenta and iridescent bright gold.

I combined your challenge with Craft Nerd's Starting Point challenge and the October KIAE swap.  Once I had mixed media leaves I had to use them!

You can see my Halloween Card here. (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=665#top_display_media)

Thanks for the challenge!  It's something I would never have imagined doing!
You can see the leaves before swirling, and the finished leaves below.
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: CarefreeSadie on October 13, 2014, 10:42:29 AM
Oh my gosh, you guys, you certainly ran with this challenge!  I love every one of the results.  You turned glue and paint into works of art.  Thank you everyone for playing along.

Yellowcherries, Craft Nerd, lovepug2, and Iring your projects all turned out great.  I am almost speechless looking at your results and the earlier entries. 

I showed you how to make squares and circles and you all, everyone of you took it right on past that to the next level.  WOW! just WOW!  I am so glad you all played along and made such wonderful works of art.  Thank you, you humble me!  Winner to be announced later after I am no longer speechless after looking through every single wonderful entry in this challenge.  I love them all.....and thank you again!
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: yellowcherrios on October 13, 2014, 10:56:21 AM
Sadie, I just got to leave a comment on your blue card, and I wanted to ask: does dipping the flower in wax stiffen it? 
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: CarefreeSadie on October 13, 2014, 11:05:38 AM
Sadie, I just got to leave a comment on your blue card, and I wanted to ask: does dipping the flower in wax stiffen it?

Yes it does but not harden, harden more like malleable harden......LOL!  You can still move it around some with your warm fingers.  The part I like about it is you can add Pearl Ex and heat with the heat tool and the Pearl Ex will not rub off.
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: yellowcherrios on October 13, 2014, 12:06:39 PM
Oh that is cool!  I have some beeswax I used sometime when I make my own lotion (though I've been taking the beeswax out lately so this is an idea for what to do with it).  What do you melt it in?-- regular kitchen pot? or the melting pot from TH?

Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: CarefreeSadie on October 13, 2014, 01:11:56 PM
Oh that is cool!  I have some beeswax I used sometime when I make my own lotion (though I've been taking the beeswax out lately so this is an idea for what to do with it).  What do you melt it in?-- regular kitchen pot? or the melting pot from TH?

Sorry about your post, I thought I hit quote but I apparently hit modify instead.  here is my answer in my own post, sorry again.

If you use the melting pot from ranger you also need to use a project pan which they no longer sell.  So I got a small encaustic pan that I put inside the melting pot from ranger for the beeswax.  (There is always a work around isn't there?)
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge
Post by: CarefreeSadie on October 13, 2014, 01:13:52 PM
Well I went through and wrote down the names of everyone who played the mixed media challenge and had an impartial person (hubby) pull a name out of a hat and...........Craft Nerd is the winner!  There will be a small token of appreciation on its way to Craft Nerd and kabillions of thanks to everyone for playing along.
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge-Winner Announced on page 4
Post by: Iring on October 13, 2014, 01:28:30 PM
Congratulations Craft Nerd!  This was a fun challenge!
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge-Winner Announced on page 4
Post by: howdyheidi on October 13, 2014, 01:37:10 PM
Congrats Craft Nerd!  This was a great challenge!
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge-Winner Announced on page 4
Post by: yellowcherrios on October 13, 2014, 02:06:37 PM
Congratulations Sarah!  and thank you Sadie for hosting this challenge and organizing Inkfest!  I learn a lot and this challenge was so fun!! 
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge-Winner Announced on page 4
Post by: Craft Nerd on October 13, 2014, 02:59:21 PM
Woo Hoo!!!

Thanks Sadie for such a great challenge.  I've fallen in love with this technique. 
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge-Winner Announced on page 4
Post by: Looser on October 13, 2014, 03:20:45 PM
Congrats, Nerd! O0

Another way to melt wax & more? Take a can & place it in a sauce pan of water on the stove top. Put the wax in the can & let it melt with the water simmering--not boiling. AND STAY WITH THE STOVE WHILE DOING THIS! It's perfectly safe long as you pay attention! #>
Title: Re: INF14 Mixed Media Challenge-Winner Announced on page 4
Post by: Far North on October 13, 2014, 03:32:40 PM
Congrats Sarah!

PS. to Daniel's instructions below.   One of the things you are watching for--keep the wax free from water contamination! If that happens it becomes a whole different ball of wax!