Category Archives: MIXED MEDIA

CARDS, MIXED MEDIA, RUBBER DANCE ART STAMPS, TUTORIALS

Leaf and tree collage fodder cards with Brusho´s – Rubber Dance

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Hello, today I am sharing a video and a set of cards. For these cards I´ve used the Xmas Trees 2, Sketchy Leaves 7 and Sketchy Leaves 5 stencils as well as Kartengrüße and Mix A Sentiment 2023 stamp sets.

I started with a watercolor paper and places the stencil onto it. Next I misted the leaf and tree areas of the stencils with a water spray bottle. After that I removed the stencils from the paper and dabbed some Brusho powders onto the wet areas. The color particles immediately start to spread on the wet areas and create interesting looking leaf patterns.

I let the water dry on it´s own and after all the areas were completely dry, I dabbed any residue powder off the paper and fussy cut the leaves. I mixed various colors together to create interesting looking images.

After finishing the Brusho collage fodder, I used the Mix A Sentiment 2023 stamp set to stamp a background pattern to white card bases. I used grey, brown and blue ink tones for stamping. Then I added some golden pigment droplets here and there and added the fodder leaf as a focal point. I finished the cards with a stamped sentiment in the same color like the text on the background.

Here is a video of the steps for you to watch:

I have been wanting to try this technique out fo a while and I must say,
it´s a lot of fun to watch the powders create depth and lightness to the leaves on their own. Not a single leaf turns out the same.

Happy crafting,
Sanna

MIXED MEDIA, STAMPLORATIONS

STAMPlorations March “Anything Goes”-Challenge

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Hello everyone! It´s again time for another STAMPlorations monthly challenge. March theme is “Anything Goes“.

I made a set of Artist Trading cards for this challenge. My bases are from the Watercolor ATC Ephemera pack. On top I added some clear stickers from the Newsprint Background Bits #1 set. On top of that layer I used the Art Marks 3 clear stamps with black stamp ink as well as Distress Oxide Inks in greens and red tones.

On top of those stamped images I added some stenciling with brown Distress Oxide Ink thru a STAMPlorations stencil. As a focal point I stamped some leaves (Art Marks 3 stamp set) with Distress Oxide Ink and fussy cut them. Adhered as a focal point to each ATC I then decorated them with some half pearls and a stamped sentiment from the Shine Bright stamp set.

Challenge start is March 6th and it runs until 31st of March.

As always, there are prices to be won, too:

a) a winner of $25 credit to the STAMPlorations store chosen from the entries that use STAMPlorations products

b) a winner of $10 credit to the STAMPlorations store randomly chosen from all entries (you don´t need to feature a STAMPloration product for this category, so everyone can join and win this and this way, maybe also start their own STAMPlorations collection of awesome goodies).

Here are the rules to play by:

– Anything goes, any type of project, any style
– use of STAMPlorations products not a requirement
– link back to the particular challenge post (if blog entry) or tag @stamplorations if joining via IG
– multiple entries per crafter allowed
– pls. note: AI generated and free-off-the-internet images/designs are NOT allowed in projects
– be sure to read and understand the challenge rules listed on the STAMPlorations blog before linking up projects to avoid being disqualified and your entry from being removed

ps. as always, my DT Discount Code at the store is valid, so feel free to use it 🙂 !!!

That´s all for now! Be sure to check out the varios product categories in the STAMPlorations store. Also check out the blog – always good to know what is happening (hint, don´t miss any new offers, challenges and new product!!).

Hope to see you join in and play!!
xxx, Sanna

ART JOURNALING, MIXED MEDIA, RUBBER DANCE ART STAMPS

Layered art journal page – Rubber Dance

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Hello, today I have an art journal page share for you. For this page I used the Doodle Flowers 2, Butterflies and Moths, Mix It Up 5, Mix It Up 7, Carved Collection 6, Stitching Borders and Mix It Up 4 stamp sets as well as Dotted 1 and Mini Textures 1 stencils.

I started by wiping residue ink from the Dotted 1 stencil onto the background and pressing another layer of residue brown ink from the Mini Textures 1 stencil around the first pattern. Next I grabbed some Neocolor II crayons and applied various yellow and light pink tones to the page. After that I grabbed a selection of pink, green, brown and turquoise Distress Oxide Inks and used the various stamps to add details and layers to the background.

I also painted some circles onto the page and filled those with golden pigment dots. Next I added contrast with a black stamp ink by adding stamped stars and numbers as well as stitching. I then clustered a few collage fodder pieces together (leaves and butterfly) and adhered those on place. I also had a few “diy vintage labels” left over, so I adhered a few onto the page. For finishing touches I added two sentiment stickers and created black areas with an acrylic marker and detailed those with a white gel pen.

This was a really fun one to make! Have you tried this idea of freely adding plenty of layers and seeing where the page takes you?
xxx, Sanna

MIXED MEDIA, RUBBER DANCE ART STAMPS, TAGS

Rubber Dance – gelli printed collage paper tags

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Hello everyone, I´m here today with a set of gelli printed collage paper tags. I´ve used the Leaves #2, Ornament 1, Dotted 1 and Organic 4 stencils to make the gelli printed collage papers. For the stamping and fodder I used the Stitching Borders, Collage Leaves 3 and Doodle Flowers 2 stamp sets.

I started by using a Gelli Arts mini printing square plate for creating the stenciled images as well as the stenciled and transfer image ones. After creating plenty of collage paper squares, I chose the ones that worked the best together and adhered those to tags. On top I then added a some stamping with black ink and the Stitching Border set. On top I then added some collage fodder leaves (made with Doodle Flowers 2 set). For finishing touches I added some stamped sentiments from the Collage Leaves 3 stamp set.

For dimension and interest I also adhered a few wood veneer pieces from my stash and added some ribbon to the tags.

On how to make those gelli printed papers, there are plenty of videos available on the interned. I made a few here too. Hope you get inspired to try out making your own collage papers with Rubber Dance stencils and a gel plate. Have fun!
xx, Sanna

CARDS, MIXED MEDIA, RUBBER DANCE ART STAMPS

Cards with bold backgrounds – Rubber Dance

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Hello, today I have a card set share up that feature very bold backgrounds. They don´t need much on top as they really stand out on their own. For these cards I used the Loose Florals 2024 and the Doodle Flowers 2 stamp sets as well as the Kartengrüße set for stamped sentiments.

The background papers are from a gelli printing session where I made my own collage papers using strong colors and the Loose Florals 2024 stamp set. For this set I wripped the paper on one side to create an irregular border and adhered the paper onto a card base. On top I added something light – a lightly inked collage fodder flower in pink. To go with it, I added a few enamel hearts and a stamped sentiment along the cards edge.

On the second set I have a even more distressed look going on on the background. Thus I left the backgorunds full and didn´t wrip the paper. I love the peeled paint look of the paper. It makes it seem like vintage wallpaper in layers. For these cards I again used the same principle. A bold background paper paired with a single flower as a focal point.

Here I added some faux stitching around the edges with a white gel pen. Some glitter glue for detail onto the flowers and a stamped sentiment on a residue piece that has the same tone like some areas on the background piece.

And all these cards are flat and thus very easy to put into mail. Who else loves creating collage papers with stamps and a gelli plate?
xx, Sanna

CARDS, MIXED MEDIA, RUBBER DANCE ART STAMPS

Working with residue papers – Rubber Dance

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Hello, today I´m sharing a card idea that started off from a piece of “waste” paper. I used the Doodle Flowers 2 and the Stitching Borders stamp sets with the Ornament 1 stencil to create this card.

I´ve also “hidden” some light stamping with Distress Oxide Inks and Mix It Up 7 and Mix It Up 5 stamp sets onto the background. This card started with a “waste paper” I brayered gelli printing residue ink onto. I also cleaned my used stencil with a baby wipe thru the Ornament 1 stencil onto this piece of paper. That way the beginning for this backgroud had started by accident in a way.

After cleaning my table I noticed how nice the paper looked like and decided to use it as a card background. I then went and used the Mix It Up 5 stamp set iwth various light Distress Oxide Ink colours to add details to the white areas. After that I grabbed some collage fodder flowers from my stash, added one to the card as a focal point and stamped the sentiment with Kartengrüße stamp set. For finishing touches I added the faux stitching with black ink and some glitter glue to the flower for detail.

I love to use this type of papers as a starting point and give them a new life as a card background, for example. I think this one turned out pretty nice. Have you tried this idea?
xx, Sanna

MIXED MEDIA, OTHER PROJECTS

Full Deck Challenge 2025 – finished deck cards video flip-thru

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Hello and happy Monday! And just like that a full year has passed and with it, 52 deck cards got altered. Here is a flip-thru video of all the cards I altered during 2025:

It was a very good challenge to do – not too much time pressure. I even managed to make short videos of every process. And because it´s a small project, it is not overwhelming.

I haven´t yet decided, if I am going to play again this year. Still got some time to think it over :). Are you going to join in ?
xxx, Sanna

ART JOURNALING, MIXED MEDIA, RUBBER DANCE ART STAMPS, TUTORIALS

“Note to self” Art Journal Page process – Rubber Dance

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Hello, it´s my turn to share a project over at Rubber Dance blog today. I am up with an art journal page share. For this page I used the Ornament 1 and Mini Textures 1 stencils. For stamping I used Doodle Flowers 2, Collage Leaves 3 and A to Z stamp sets. I wanted to create an inspirational page and this is what I came up with:

My starting point was the inked Ornament 1 stencil which I sprayed with water mist and then pressed onto the journal page. Next I blended two tones of pink Distress Oxide Ink around the edges and white areas. After that I took the darker pink tone and stamped some leaf patterns onto the inked area, followed with light grey stamping.

I had a green toned collage paper ready and stamped with Collage Leaves 3 stamp set and black ink some leaves onto it. After that I fussy cut them and was ready to adhere them to my journal page. On top of the leaves I added a few Doodle Flowers 2 collage fodder images that I had previously made.

Then I decorated with leaves with golden pigment details. Next I stamped some inspirational words into the middle with the Collage Leaves 3 stamp set. For finishing touches I added a hand stamped title using the rest of my collage paper and the A to Z stamp set.

I also recorded a process video for you to watch – hope you enjoy!

Have fun creating!!
xx, Sanna

MIXED MEDIA, OTHER PROJECTS, RUBBER DANCE ART STAMPS, TUTORIALS

Full Deck Challenge 48/2025 – Dangle

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Hello and happy Sunday! Here is my take on the ShanoukiArt Full Deck Challenge number 48: dangle.

I used collage papers gifted to me by Yuna on the background again. In addition I took some gelli printed collage papers (done with Cross It stencil by Rubber Dance) and mixed those together. On top some Neocolor II crayon and my constant – a date stamp.

As a focal point I used a Rubber Dance butterfly and some Tonic Studios Nuvo Drops. My dangle is a bell and a pom pom ribbon.

Here is the process video:

See you in a few days with number 49!!
Happy crafting,
xxx, Sanna

CARDS, MIXED MEDIA, RUBBER DANCE ART STAMPS, TUTORIALS

Quick stenciled Xmas card idea – Rubber Dance

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Hello, it´s my turn to share a Rubber Dance project again. I am sharing a set of Christmas cards this time. I used the Xmas Trees 2 and the Stars 1 stencil for these cards. The idea is very simple, you just need some gelli printed collage papers as a starting point.

I have quite a pile of collage papers that I´ve created with Rubber Dance stamps and stencils during the past year. This pile is a great starting point to any kind of project, basically. Here I´ve used gelli printed images that I created using the Textured Xmas Trees 2 stamp set. Next I took a glitter paste and applied it thru the Stars 1 stencil onto the paper.

After cutting the paper into size, I wripped the bottom part of the paper. The “unclean” line add more interest to the card.

After that I took another collage paper (created with Marks 2 and Marks 3 stencils and bold colors) and placed the Xmas Trees 2 stencil on top. I then traced the tree patterns with a black pen onto the paper and fussy cut the trees.

I then took a piece of white paper and stamped Christmas wishes with black ink and Kartengrüße stamp set. Cut into size and adhered to the card and the card set was done in no time.
Here is step-by-step video, too:

Have fun creating with collage papers and adding details with stencils!
xx, Sanna