Showing posts with label videos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label videos. Show all posts

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My focus lately has been a bit all over the place. And, with any luck, it's not slowing down. But, I need to remember to keep y'all updated over here too! So...let's quickly recap some of the latest highlights (in no particular order).

  • I did an interview with CanvasRebel recently and the article just came out. You can read it by following the link.
  • I also got my name out there even more as I did a demo of some of my mixed media card-making at Hello Gallery in Fairhope during the February First Friday Artwalk (after-hours) event. 

     I'll admit that I was pretty nervous, but enjoyed myself plenty and got in the creative flow better than I expected. I do have jewelry, assemblage art, mixed media cards, and a variety of other pretties available for sale in the gallery.
  • I've been very active on my CraftyHope YouTube channel. Since my last blog post, I released several vlog series as well as art journaling and thrift haul videos. Oh, and there are a couple of jewelry-related ones too! (The earrings below are one of them!)
    DIY Easy Toggle Ring Dangle Earrings

  • I'm desperately trying to decide what I'll be working on for The 100-Day Project this year. It starts February 18th, so I best decide SOOOOOON! I've floated the idea of several different projects but am leaning more and more toward yet another assemblage project. I'd love to hear if you're joining the project and what you're going to do. 
  • There's new jewelry in the CraftyHope Etsy shop for you to peruse. Here's just a peek.
Red Dagger Earrings

  • If you watch my "What's in My Art Bag: Jewelry Edition" Video, you'll notice that I mentioned a new Bead Box. Hopefully, I'll have a new "stocked" post soon. But, because of the rush I was in to get packed up, I didn't get a ton of photos. So....we'll see how that goes. 
Whew, I think that's plenty for now. If there's something you're missing from me, just let me know!


Mixed Media and Art Journaling Videos from July

Before any more of this week/month get away from me, let me go ahead and quickly share the July Mixed Media YouTube videos from my channel that you might have missed. 

First up, the videos from my personal CraftyHopePrompts challenge. Any of the videos will explain this challenge in detail.

Card 40: Button, Brayer, Mica Spray


Project 40: Necklace and BONUS Bookmarks

Card 41: Map, Texture paste, Phonebook or Newspaper

Project 41: Junk Journal Spread

Card 42: Spray through stencil, Rickrack, Paint with fingers

Project 42: Mini Wall Art

Card 43: Music, Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold, Lines

Project 43: Junk Journal with Paperbag Pocket

Card 44: Orange, Scraps, Yearbook

Project 44: Altered Luggage Tag Art

I also participated in the Clean Slate Journal Series from my friend Nina and made this junk journal spread.

Clean Slate Journal - July


In addition to all the above, I finished the Index Card a Day (ICAD) challenge. This year, I did stitches and presented this on YouTube as a Vlog. You can find the whole series in this playlist

ICAD Stitches Vlog Series


I encourage you to follow my CraftyHope YouTube Channel so you don't miss any of my videos!


Mixed Media Videos from April 2023

 Holy smokes, y'all. I blinked and April was at an end. Did it fly by for you too? Here's a quick roundup of the art journaling and mixed media art videos I posted over on YouTube in April, in case you missed any of them. 

Per usual, I'll first share my makes from my own #CraftyHopePrompts challenge. The videos each explain this challenge if you're unsure what it is. 

Week 26 Card - Star, Lace, Craft Paint


Project 26 - Mixed Media Tag

Week 27 Card - Chalk, Magazine, Drip

Week 27 Project - Junk Journal Page

Week 28 Card - Splatter, Scratch, Triangle

Week 28 Project - Encaustic Wax Panel

Week 29 Card - Embossed Paper, Acrylic Paint, Seam Binding

Week 29 Project - Junk Journal Page

Week 30 Card - Pink, Draw, Distress Stain

Week 30 Project - Altered Tag
 
In addition, I shared some of the processes for my #MiniAssemblage100 project for #the100DayProject.
Mini Assemblages 42-44

Mini Assemblages 48, 50, & 52

Mini Assemblages 53, 54, & 56

Finally something simple, I worked in my Clean Slate Junk Journal.
April Clean Slate Journal

You can find all this and more on the CraftyHope YouTube Channel
Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.

Art Journal and Mixed Media Videos from March 2023

It's time for another quick roundup of the mixed media art videos you may have missed last month. Clicking on the photo or caption should take you to the video on YouTube. 

As with previous months, let's start with the #CraftyHopePrompts videos. This is a challenge I created for myself. Each Monday, I draw three prompts and alter a playing card using those prompts. Then, each Saturday, I do another project that also uses the same three prompts. You're welcome to play along. The details can be found in each of the videos. 

Card 22 - Work upside down, Embossing powder, Scrapbook Paper


Project 22 - Butterfly House Art

Project 23 - Twine, Gouache, Book Text

Project 23 - Junk Journal Spread

Card 24 - Rainbow, House, Dots

Project 24 - Dollar Tree Birdhouse to Fairy House

Week 25 - Recipe, Paint with Trash, Violet

Project 25 - Art Journal Page

In addition to my own challenge, there were a few other projects.

Junk Journal Spread - Mixed Media Play

Junk Journal Spread | #CleanSlateJournal

There are also a few more projects on my CraftyHope YouTube Channel if you're interested in seeing more! And, if you have any questions about any of these, ask away!!

Art Journal and Mixed Media Videos from Feb. 2023

This post is just a quick roundup of some of the mixed media videos I shared on the CraftyHope YouTube Channel over the last month. If you're interested in learning more about these projects, clicking on the pictures should take you to their video. 

Let's start with the #CraftyHopePrompts videos. This is a challenge I created for myself. Each Monday, I draw three prompts and alter a playing card using those prompts. Then, each Saturday, I do another project that also uses the same three prompts. You can learn more about this challenge in almost any of the videos. But, I welcome any questions you have either here or in any of the videos' comments. 

Card 18 - Alcohol spray, Hand-carved stamp, Pattern


Project 18 - Bookmarks

Card 19 - Asemic writing, Ticket, Stitch

Project 19 - Junk Journal Spread

Card 20 - Paperdoll, Black marker, Words

Project 20 - Art Journal Page

Card 21 - Non-dominant hand, Grungeboard/chipboard, Marker

Project 21 - Altered Tag

In addition to my own challenge, the #SeekGatherCreate challenge occurred over the month too. Each week, the hostesses give out four prompts for the participants to use in some kind of mixed media piece. This challenge always spurs a lot of creativity from me and the other artists who play along.

Week 1


Week 2

Week 3

Week 4 (Just went up today!)

I did complete one other mixed media project - a spread in my clean slate journal. 

Clean Slate Journal Spread


And, that was it for February. It was a busy month, but so inspired. 

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