Splashy Mix Media Challenge Blog

Hello Fellow Crafters! It's time for another challenge over at 

Splashy Mix Media Challenge Blog for the month of September!

You can create any mixed media project taking inspiration from the below moodboard. There are some beautiful colors in this board! Be sure to check them out so you can follow the right colors on the board. :)

Before I show you what I created, here are some guidelines to follow:

- Your work must be new, not previously published anywhere
- You can create any mixed media project corresponding to the moodboard and the colors presented in the moodboard are also accepted.
- You can enter up to 3 entries.
- The post should contain a banner, a link to our challenge and the name of the blog.
- Use hashtag - #splashymixchallenge and tag us at Instagram and mention that you are playing with us
- You can also add your work to our album in our Fb group
- Last date to submit your works 28th September until 11:55 pm!

Here are our Sponsors/Prizes to be given!
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CHALLENGE WINNER

(as voted by our DT)

$30 USD value prize from CREATIVE EMBELLISHMENTS

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3 DT Favourites

(as voted by our DT, in no particular order)

One DT favourite will receive y bag from Letzcraft Store 

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1 Random Winner

(chosen by Random.org)

One Random winner from Indian Participants will get a goody bag worth Rs.500 from Creative Minds

Click on the SPONSORS tab above to know them in detail.

Like their pages and follow them for additional points

Now on to my project. I decided to go a little outside the box for me. When I saw the colors and the 1st scenery of the moodboard, I thought how lovely it would be to sit outside and look at that. So I thought I'd create a little outdoor sitting bench and little table for my little Indian Mermaid I had made a few years ago. The colors were perfect for this, and I've been trying to figure out how to display her. Voila! I now had me the perfect place for her. 

I created these pieces out of popsicle sticks. I've never made one before, so it took me a couple of tries to figure out the best way to make it. Here is my Project:

Once I had the pieces put together, I painted them and added embellishments, such as the flower on the bench (since there's one in the moodboard), and a little bottle I inked with Alcohol Ink, and a "doily" underneath the vase. 

I hope that you have been inspired by this project and that you will join us for this awesome challenge! Let your creativity flow! Thank you for stopping by!

Blessings, Jeanie Ellis - Scrapbookingmamaw

Splashy Mix Challenge #8

Hello fellow crafters! And welcome to another challenge over at Splashy Mix Challenges!   We have a great moodboard for you this month...check it out! Beautiful and bright colors!

Now here is the mixed media card that I made with inspiration from the board:

I used several textures in this card, including texture paste and adding some gemstone flowers for embellishments! Lots of flowers and lace with mist sprays were also added. I added a beautiful little hummingbird I got from Reneabouquets online shop. 

I hope that you like this card and that it will inspire you to play along with us! Here are some things you need to know and our sponsors for this challenge:

Guidelines to follow

- Your work must be new, not previously published anywhere
- You can create any mixed media project corresponding to the moodboard and the colors presented in the moodboard are also accepted.
- You can enter up to 3 entries.
- The post should contain a banner, a link to our challenge and the name of the blog.
- Use hashtag - #splashymixchallenge and tag us at Instagram and mention that you are playing with us
- You can also add your work to our album in our Facebook group
- Last date to submit your works 28th August until 23:55 !

Prizes
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CHALLENGE WINNER

(as voted by our DT)

$30 USD value prize from CREATIVE EMBELLISHMENTS

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3 DT Favourites

(as voted by our DT, in no particular order)

One DT favourite will receive Goodie bag from Letzcraft Store 

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1 Random Winner

(chosen by Random.org)

One Random winner from Indian Participants will get a goodie bag worth Rs.500 from Creative Minds

We are grateful to all our generous sponsors for Supporting our brand new challenge. To learn more about our sponsors, click on their names! 

Thank you for stopping by!

Blessings, Jeanie Ellis - Scrapbookingmamaw

Hidden Compartment Book Box

Hello, fellow crafters! Jeanie Ellis here to share with you my project for this month's challenge! Before I share with you my project, let's go over some important details:

You my create any mixed media project incorporating inspiration from the below Moodboard

- Your work must be new, not previously published anywhere

- You can create any mixed media project corresponding to the moodboard and the colors presented in the moodboard are also accepted.
- You can enter up to 3 entries.
- The post should contain a banner, a link to our challenge and the name of the blog.
- Last date to submit your works 28th June until 23:55 !

Prizes
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INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE WINNER

(as voted by our DT)

$30 USD value prize from CREATIVE EMBELLISHMENTS

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NATIONAL CHALLENGE WINNER

(as voted by our DT)

Rs. 500 Value prize from Die Cuts and More and will be our Guest Designer the following month 

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3 DT Favourites

(as voted by our DT, in no particular order)

One DT favourite will receive Goodie bag from Letzcraft Store 

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1 Random Winner

(chosen by Random.org)

One Random winner from Indian Participants will get a goodie bag worth Rs.500 from Creative Minds

Thank you to each and every sponsor! We appreciate you! 

And now let me share with you my project and a video tutorial. 

Here it is:

This is the Top of the Book Box

Here is an angled view of one side

Here it is opened

I really enjoyed making this Hidden Compartment Book Box. I used a tutorial from Lori Whitlock (link to that tutorial is in the YouTube video description box). 

BASIC INSTRUCTIONS

First off, let me say that to get the full details of this box, you will find them in the tutorial. 

1. Cut out all the SVG files for the box

2. Adhere all pieces together, making sure you score all score lines tightly (TIP: Use liquid glue, as it gives you allowance to move the pieces if necessary).

3. Add the mounting papers onto the individual pieces (book cover, binding, etc.) For the side edges of the box where it's the "pages", I used corrugated paper to give it more of a pages look.

4. After assembling the box and adding the decorative papers, decorate! I had a lot of fun decorating. My favorite part!

There you have it! I hope that you will join us for this month's fun challenge! 

Have a great day!

Splashy Mix Challenge - Home Plaque

Hello fellow crafters! And  welcome to the new challenge for the month of May. 

Today I want to share with you another project as a Designer for Splashy Mix Challenges! I hope that you will join us!

Below is our mood board for this month...I LOVED working with this board!

(Create any mixed media project incorporating inspiration from the Moodboard)

Now on to my project! I have created a video process of my project...please check that out (BELOW) with all the details and what I used. 

Here is a rundown of the process:

Gather supplies needed: Gesso, pastes, glue, stencil, texture paste....

"Stain" with diluted brown spice acrylic paint

Gesso the Title (Home)

Use Acrylic Paint (Tahiti Blue), applying with finger for more control

Use VersaMark to emboss Silver embossing powder, then 

your rustic pastes to create "aged" look. TIP: Gesso 

this first before inking

Use stencil and texture paste colored with acrylic paint

Add your embellishments with hot glue, liquid glue...your choice

My completed project- Rustic Home Decor Plaque:

I hope that you feel inspired by my project, and that you will join in on our challenge! Now here's more detail for the challenge: (PLEASE READ)

- Your work must be new, not previously published anywhere
- You can create any mixed media project corresponding to the moodboard and the colors presented in the moodboard are also accepted.
- You can enter upto 3 entries.
- The post should contain a banner, a link to our challenge and the name of the blog.
- Last date to submit your works 28th May until 23:55 !

Prizes

INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE WINNER

(as voted by our DT)

$30 USD value prize from CREATIVE EMBELLISHMENTS

NATIONAL CHALLENGE WINNER

(as voted by our DT)

Rs. 500 Value prize from Die Cuts and More

3 DT Favourites

(as voted by our DT, in no particular order)

One DT favourite will receive Goodie bag from Letzcraft Store and will be our Guest Designer the following month 

1 Random Winner
(chosen by Random.org)

One Random winner from Indian Participants will get a goodie bag worth Rs.500 from Creative Minds

We are grateful to all our generous sponsors for Supporting our brand new challenge

Click on the SPONSORS tab above to know them in detail

Many blessings! Jeanie Ellis, DT - Scrapbookingmamaw

Spring Flower Home Decor

Hi everyone! And welcome to Splashy Mix Challenge #4! I'm Jeanie Ellis, here today to share with you my thoughts and inspiration on this month's MoodBoard! Let's take a look at it:

Isn't it a gorgeous board?? With this board, you can create anything with orange colour prominent in your project

- Your work must be new, not previously published anywhere
- You can create any mixed media project corresponding to the moodboard and the colors presented in the moodboard are also accepted.
- You can enter upto 3 entries.
- The post should contain a banner, a link to our challenge and the name of the blog.
- Last date to submit your works 28th April until 23:55 !

Prizes

INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE WINNER

(as voted by our DT)

$30 USD value prize from CREATIVE EMBELLISHMENTS

NATIONAL CHALLENGE WINNER

(as voted by our DT)

Rs. 500 Value prize from Die Cuts and More

3 DT Favourites

(as voted by our DT, in no particular order)

One DT favourite will receive Goodie bag from Letzcraft Store and will be our Guest Designer the following month 

1 Random Winner
(chosen by Random.org)

One Random winner from Indian Participants will get a goodie bag worth Rs.500 from Creative Minds

We are grateful to all our generous sponsors for Supporting our brand new challenge.

Click on the SPONSORS tab above to know them in detail

We are looking forward to seeing your beautiful entries for our April Challenge.

Stay tuned to this place to get beautiful inspirations from our designers!

Link up your projects using our Linky Tool below  

Enter your name along with your country in the linky before April 28th at 11:55 pm IST.

Now let me share with you my project....a Spring Flower Decor! Because of the colors, I was trying to get it to not look "Fall". I wanted to give it a Spring look. So here is my process:

Supplies

Step 1: Paint the base color, inside and out

Step 2: Sponge paint at least 2 colors over the black

Step 3: Add cording or rope, beginning at the bottom

Step 4: If you have vertical "cracks" like I had, fill in the cracks

by gluing on some flat cording. (Optional)

Step 5: Add more orange cord to hide the ends of yellow cord

Step 6: Now add small cord on top of orange cord (Again, optional)

Step 7: Add orange cord on top edge of rim and yellow cord

on top of the cords on the base

Step 8: Add floral foam to the inside

Step 9: Add Sheet Moss

Step 10: Begin adding greenery and your floral

FINAL PROJECT

NOTE: To add to my mixed media Home Decor, I crocheted orange "slices" and

added them to the bottom of the flower pot

I hope that you enjoyed my project and that it gave you some inspiration! And be sure to join us by going to the current challenge tab and clicking the InLinkz button! Thank you for stopping by!

Blessings,

Jeanie Ellis