It's time for a new Mixed Media project at Crafting By Designs.
For my project I made some twinchies.
What exactly is a twinchie? It’s a two inch by two inch piece of artwork. You can use any media you like to make it, paper, fabric, wood, metal…the list goes on!
Heavy watercolor paper works perfectly for making this, but if you like to recycle you could use a cereal packet or other similar packaging, or even a postcard.
You can make up a set to keep for yourself, or you can start to trade them in swaps the same as you would for ATC's.
Twinchies are fun and completely addictive.
Here are is a photo tutorial on how I did mine:
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| Dylusions Ink spray: London Blue, Pure Sunshine and Bubblegum Pink |
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| Spray with water. |
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| Cut to size, don't discard the little pieces. |
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| Distress the borders with Ranger Distress Ink: Black Soot. |
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| Paint a square in the center using water thinned gesso. |
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| Stamp a small image, I used Inkadinkado Pattern Play Inchie Stamp Set. |
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| This is how they look. |
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| Color the images. |
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| I used some recycled cardboard for added sturdiness. |
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| Added some glitter to the scraps, this can be used to add details to any project. |
Here are the finished twinchies:
I used one of the twinchies to make a card:
I can't wait to see what everyone creates!
I would like to enter this project in the following challenges:
- Show us Your Twinchies: Anything Goes
- Make it Monday 123: Anything Goes
- Simply Create: Linky Party #17
- Inspire Me Fridays 91: Anything Goes
- Challenges 4 Everybody: Anything Goes
- Dream Valley Challenges: Anything Goes
- 2 Sisters Challenges: Celebrations
- The Squirrel and The Fox: Anything Goes
- Card Makin' Mamas: Anything Goes
Thanks!
Love,
Julia
wow a great technique julia! this is so effective :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning creations Julia - I love every one of them and know that the recipients will value them for pieces of art because that is what they are. I love the inked backgrounds, the stenciling and the heat embossing/stamping. Awesome woman! BTW I saw them on MIM.
ReplyDeleteStamping Shanni
Hello Julia. Your card, Twinchies and colors are fabulous. Visited from MIM..Loz
ReplyDeleteHow pretty!!! Thank you so much for joining us at Make it Monday this week! Don't forget to leave a comment for another entry and mention you saw them on MIM for a chance at our second prize! Good luck and I hope to see you back soon!
ReplyDeleteRene ;D
Wow! What amazing Twinchies! I love all the different techniques you've used, I love the Dylusions sprays and stencils, so versatile, thank you joining us ths month, good luck Hun, Zoe DT Show us your Tinchies xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous twinchies and colors. I spotted this on MIM. Faye
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous. Such a fabulous technique.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this with us at Dream Valley.
Hugs Sharon. x
What fun! These are gorgeous and a great way to use scraps too. Great job, Julia!
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Aletha
That's a great technique, these are very interesting. I saw it on MIM.
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea Julia, absolutely love these!!! Great color choices and designs. :) Thanks for joining us at The Squirrel and The Fox.
ReplyDeleteHi Julia, just had to swing in here and tell you what a fabulous job you did w/ those twinchies! I already have those sprays and that stencil, so I will be playing w/ your technique now! Thank you so much for the inspiration!! Yours are so beautiful!!
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Kristy
Wonderful twinchies, love the backgrounds and the inchie stamps. Thanks for joining us this month on Show us Your Twinchies.
ReplyDeleteSylv x
Oh wow....I absolutely ADORE these twinchies, and I think they're some of the best I've ever seen!.....colours, designs and the extra stamps in the middle just look fantastic. Hope you'll keep joining us with more fab inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBarbara xx
Show Us Your Twinchies
They are gawjus, love them and all the work on the backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteLove this tutorial and how you made the card using one. Super colours. xx Flora
ReplyDeleteWow! These are stunning - love the bright colours. Great little tutorial too, thank you for that. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for wiwiting my blog. I found lots of inspiration here on your blog. Love this card and the techniques are great:
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