Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Creating Keepsakes Blog Hop, A Giveaway and A New Layout

Creating Keepsakes is releasing a new special issue, Mixed Media Scrapbooking and we are celebrating with a blog hop.  Each of the stops along the way will give you a chance to win a copy of this issue.  Click here for a sneak peek inside the issue.  I have had the honor of an advanced copy which I have been pouring over for the past few weeks.  I love to try new techniques, so the subject of this issue is right up my alley.  It inspired me to finally break open the jar of Liquitex Flexible Modeling Paste that I bought a few months ago with the intention of making something.

I started with a 12x12 sheet of heavy cardstock.  Using removable tape, I taped the 12x12 Harlequin stencil from Crafters Warehouse to the cardstock.  Then I used a palette knife, to spread the paste over the template onto the cardstock.  I let the cardstock dry overnight.  Since the paste dries white, I decided to add a bit of color with water soluble crayons (mine were made by Caran D'Ache).  I crayoned color onto each diamond.  Then I used a damp paintbrush to blend the crayon, giving it the look of watercolor.  The final product became the base for this layout.


Here is a close of the background paper that I created using the paste.

  
And now for a little fun!  The good folks at Creating Keepsakes are allowing me to give away a copy of this issue.  If you love playing with new techniques or are just looking for some fun ways to spice up your pages, you will love this issue. 


For a chance to win a copy of Mixed Media Scrapbooking, leave a comment on this post.  I will randomly select a winner on Friday evening, July 20th, and announce the winner in a new blog post.  The winner will have 1 week to claim the issue.  If you can't wait, you can buy a copy here.

Now, please visit the other talented scrappers on our blog hop for inspiration and more chances to win a copy of Mixed Media Scrapbooking. 

Thanks for stopping by the Green House on the Hill and enjoy the blog hop!
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26 comments:

  1. Auntie EmJuly 17, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    I love your watercoloured background! The way the paint blended is makes a beautiful backdrop for your photos. I have a stencil like this, I know what I am going to try! Thanks for the inspiration! :)

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  2. katemade designsJuly 17, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Your painted background is beautiful. I must try this.

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  3. tapeJuly 17, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Love the modeling paste background! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  4. KristinJuly 17, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    LOVE the layout with the modeling paste (it's my new favorite thing)...I just started making mixed media art & would love to win this magazine. TFS!

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  5. ccledbetterJuly 17, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Love your layout!

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  6. MelissaJuly 17, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Gorgeous background! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  7. CherieJuly 17, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    What an adorable layout! Love the technique!

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  8. IrmaJuly 17, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Love the diamond pattern!
    I had a brief opportunity to look through the CK - I really would get loads of creative inspiration from it. Thanks for the chance!

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  9. Kelly MassmanJuly 17, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    very cool--love the colors and the pattern!! great idea to have this issue published! thanks for a chance to win!

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  10. CharkJuly 17, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    cool, love the colors!

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  11. DoraJuly 17, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    That came out just amazing! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  12. RobynJuly 18, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    WOW............cool LO! I love the technique you used. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this fabulous looking magazine!

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  13. SueJuly 18, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Great technique! I know what I will attempt this afternoon.

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  14. trudelmjJuly 18, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Congrats!
    Very excited!

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  15. Kim EJuly 18, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    That is so cool Patty, I lvoe the colors! (3f)

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  16. Beatrice LawsonJuly 18, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Modeling paste?? Have to try some of these cool new products... well, new to me anyway!

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  17. MoongirlJuly 18, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Oh, I love your layout! I want that stencil too, lol. I am just beginning to dive into mixed media and it is so fun!

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  18. JuneJuly 18, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    Kewl technique...Thanks for the chance to win...

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  19. ValerieJuly 18, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Love your idea to play with paint. Thank you for a chance.

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  20. TamikaJuly 19, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    It's always fun to see what captures the creator in someone from what they see in the pages of CK magazine!

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  21. MelindaJuly 19, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Awesome technique! Looks like a lot of fun! TFS!

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  22. SandyPJuly 19, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Love your layout! Love the technique... Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous issue!!
    SandyP

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  23. LauraJuly 20, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Love what you did with your layout:) I need this issue!

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  24. SusanJuly 20, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    That is such a great technique. I'd love that magazine

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  25. jengdJuly 20, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    I've been seeing a lot of use of paste recently but it's something I haven't tried. I really like what you did with it so that it's not "complete." Looks great!

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  26. UnknownJuly 21, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    That is such an awesome technique - I have never heard about this paste before but will put it next on my wishlist!

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