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Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here sharing a new winged card using handmade papers. Using some premade papers, I selected 3 different colors - pink, purple, and red. The wings are so delicate and I die cut them from a purple paper. The hearts were die cut from pink paper. Using VersaFine Clair Inks and an art dauber, I added color to the images. A purple panel was also die cut and lightly inked.  It was placed atop white cardstock, then again on lavender and white panels before being added to a purple card. The pink center panel was also die cut then added to the card with foam adhesives for dimension.  The wings and heart were added on top. The phrase was stamped and die cut from red paper, then added slightly under the right wing. Thanks for stopping by.

Continuing with the theme of Love this month, I made a mixed media piece and embellished it with a wonderful handmade paper heart.  After I layered the 5 x 12 inch wood panel with gesso and paints, I added stamping and a title. My plaque was then ready for my embellishment! I made paper pulp which I then squeezed through a strainer to remove most of the water. I used cookie cutters to form different shapes. Using the sponge and wood block (papermaking kit) I carefully removed as much water as possible. I put them in a 250 degree oven for 15 minutes to speed up the drying but you could also let them air dry.  I love these embellishments which can be large or small, and painted and altered to fit any canvas, scrapbook page, card, etc.  And here is the heart painted red and sprinkled with glass glitter.  I look forward to using the rest of these on other projects!! Supplies used: Trash to Treasure Book Please be sur...

©Michele Emerson-Roberts 2016 Mixed Media” is the “buzz” word in the art world these days. Some people think that means just throw a bunch of stuff onto a substrate and call it done! Sad to say, that is exactly what it looks like too!  You still need to follow the basic elements and principles of design. The Grummer company has always championed making handmade paper using stuff that would have ended up in the trash. They have taught millions of people to make beautiful things adhering to this philosophy. Follow along to create your own piece of art. Mine is a Mother's Day gift for my mom. Supplies: ·        Any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits ·        A sunny window ·        Blender, strainer, cello sponges and soft towels ·        Scraps of white or off white and tan paper (think junk mail, etc.) ·      ...

©Michele Emerson-Roberts 2015   When you are in a hurry but really want a card that looks like it took a huge amount of time and effort, combine some Graphic 45™ paper and a tea dyed heart casting for a spectacular look! Make up dozens of different castings a head of time and assemble the cards in under 5 minutes! Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits   Microwave , heat tool or a sunny window Heart casting mold Blender, cello sponges and soft towels Scor-Pal™ Westcott™ personal paper cutter and scissors 10 x 7” cream colored card stock folded to make a 5 x 7” card Envelope for the 5 x 7” card Vintage themed Graphic 45™ “cut a part” card stock Beacon QuickGrip™ Adhesive, double sided foam tape or dots Scraps of white or off white paper (think junk mail, etc.) Instant tea or coffee 12” of cream colored ¼” satin ribbon 5 x 7” floral themed embossing folder Spellbinders ’ Grand Calibur...

With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, I am trying to come up with a little something for my husband of almost 27yrs.  After that number of years he knows what is in my heart, but I still like to show him with unique pieces.  This year I had a puffed heart came to mind...hmmm, with a note hanging from it perhaps??  Off to work I go... Materials: foil Arnold Grummer's Paper Making kit ( www.arnoldgrummer.com ) Mod Podge The Ultimate glue ( www.crafterspick.com ) ShrinkyDinks ( www.shrinkydinks.com ) chain jump rings assorted charms ( www.michaels.com/beadlanding ) To create a puffed heart I began with a sheet of foil.  Carefully crumple it between your hands to form a loose ball, then shape the ball into a heart.  A little press here, a dent there, a pinch at the bottom and your heart will take shape.  Once the form is complete, it's time to make a sheet of paper. Last month I created multiple jars of pulp ( https://polymercreations4u....

©Michele Emerson-Roberts  2014 Do you ever need a last minute Valentine gift for someone special? Your loved ones deserve the best, and for me that means something handmade with love! Keeping that in mind, I went to my handmade paper stash to create this fun gift box for my wonderful husband. I will fill the little box with “Kisses” candy and I will have the perfect gift! Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits Blender, small strainer, cello sponges and soft towels, bone folder Beacon Quick Grip™ Adhesive, double sided tape Scraps of red and white paper (think colored junk mail, etc.) Die: Nellie’s Accordion Heart die Spellbinders Grand Calibur™ Machine Purchased small box     Instructions: Follow the direction for paper making found in any of the Arnold Grummer paper making kits or books to make slurry from the white and red scraps. Create one sheet of white paper and one sheet of r...

©Michele Emerson-Roberts 2014 The quiet time between Christmas day and New Year’s Day is a time for me to relax, reflect and look back at the past year and start planning and looking forward to 2015. My thoughts always go to “love”, weddings and Valentine’s Day. The card I am working on today will be for my wonderful husband Charles who grows beautiful flowers and is indeed my Valentine. Just a small reminder that he still makes my heart flutter. Supplies:  Any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits Microwave, heat gun or a sunny window Blender, small strainer, cello sponges Iron and pressing cloth Westcott® personal paper cutter, scissors Scor-Pal™ Beacon ZipDry™ & QuickGrip™ Adhesives Scraps of white and lavender paper or cardstock (think junk mail, etc.) - or use lavender scrap from a previous project. Remember: ALWAYS save the scraps. Black cardstock 5 ½” x 8 ½”  (Checked my stash and did not have any handmade paper….darn) Envelopes for a 4 ¼ x 5 ...