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Little fallen nest by artist Betsy Roberts

Today we have Betsy Roberts showing us a mix-media project using Radiant Rains and the Twinkling H20's. I really like the contrast with the wood and fabric in her piece. Oh....and the fact that it would look perfect in my house. Enjoy!

I had a fun time with this fabric tree on a wooden canvas.  I painted the canvas with Radiant Rains Solar Gold and Twinks .  Then I cut the fabric tree and use Steam2Seam to adhere it to the wooden canvas.  

Next, I used Viva dimensional Paint Pens in Gold Pearl, Transparent Red Glitter, Dark Orange pen to create leaf-like items on the tree and dimension between the branches.

Then I cut out of Creative Imaginations new ATC goodies the bird and next along with the wonderful words they have.......LOVE THAT COMPANY!!!! and adhered them to the wood canvas.

I used the Viva Pearl Dimensional paint to add eggs to the nest and under the head of the bird, once I cut it apart.  This was to help with more dimension.

Next onto a spring filled tree........coming soon!!!!

Thank you for visiting!

Artist Trading Card

Hello Everyone, Lynn Kopas  (designer for CI) here with some ATC Cards using Luminarte Paints and Paint It Papers. I must admit - these were my first EVER ATC Cards. I have never created any project on a canvas this small. After much procrastinating I decided to treat each card as a small mixed media canvas and it came together quite nicely. I came up with this idea one night when I couldn't get to sleep and started in on it the next day. I've been on a "bird" kick lately and definitely on a mixed media kick so I treated each ATC card like a larger canvas. I paper collaged each card with papers from IOD's Devotion collection using the 6x6 paper pads. I then covered the card with a light coat of translucent white paint. I stamped on the painted background and added some rub-ons. I wondered how Luminarte Radiant Rain would mix with modeling paste ... so I experimented. This is how I created the dimensional branches ... (if you click on this photo you will really seen the dimension)

 
The birdies were traced onto Paint It Paper and then covered with Olive Vine Twinkling H20's - one of my go-to colors. I then inked the edges for more definition and added a wing - from the opposite side of the Paint It paper.

 
For the center card I crunched little pieces of tissue paper to fill a small chipboard heart and dabbed it with Poppy Red Twinkling H20's...

 

Here are the pieces together ...

 Stay tuned for more inspiration on the blog!! Thanks for visiting.
 
Supplies Used:

• #29011 - Devotion 6x6 Paper Pad
• #26438 - Luminarte Radiant Rain Dabber - Nutmeg
• #26359 - Twinking H20's - Olive Vine
• #26376 - Twinkling H20's - Poppy
• #28070 - Paint It Paper - Define

Buried deep in Kits....and lovin it

Congratulations to……………………Jules Eickmeier! She is our Survey WINNER today! You have won the Springtime H20 set (6 piece). If you would please email me your shipping address(es) to citonya@comcast.net and I will get your prize out promptly!

   

Tell your creative friends and family to join the fun! Inform your local store to stop by our Creative Imaginations Booth #1657 at the Craft and Hobby Show. They can play with all our products and take home some great Make & Takes to share with you! Here is another sneak peek of Marah's prep class.

Marah here, I have been up since about 5:30 this morning packing kits for my CHA class....I am happy to say I see light at the end of the tunnel....that's always a good thing and such a sense of accomplishment.

This is another CHA ATC Class sample....painting on my Canvas Stickers with Primary Elements by Luminarte. In person this just radiates color and shimmer

a few other canvas stickers from the pack we are using in class...

Some how in the midst of packing, and kitting....sorting and cutting, I am finding time to create a few more ATC's for the booth.

Then, I started to paint

and collage my iPhone cover that I was getting kind of tired of..(painted with the new Primary Elements)

still in the process of course....i will share it when i finish it.

 

Thanks for visiting!

A peek of more Prep....by Marah Johnson

Tomorrow is the last day to take our SURVEY and get entered to win some goodies. We will still be pulling names and announcing WINNERS after we have closed the survey. So,  Click Here and enter the  7 question SURVEY. Also, to increase your chances become a fan today on Facebook and leave a comment. Good Luck!

As for our WINNERS yesterday………they are…………… Linda Polaretzki for doing our SURVEY and Denise Byrant who wrote, "Mastering Twinks sounds fabulous! Off to check it out!"

Both of you have WON the NEW Fairy Tales Primary Elements Artist Pigments and All-purpose medium. If you would please email me your shipping address to citonya@comcast.net and I will get your prize out promptly!

       

I (Marah Johnson) have painted over 100....yes OVER 100 book pages with Twinkling H2O's for my ATC class they are going to be using them in a guided collage technique...don't they look delish in this stack?

100 little tiny crowns from vintage paper painted with twinkling H2O's for my ATC class....I want to do a zillion more of these just so I can look at them.

and one of the ATC's I made this morning while SKyping my dear Cheryl Mezzetti....nothing like a morning of plotting, planning and playing and getting our grove on for CHA. Tell your stores to stop by at booth 1657 to do our "Make & Take" and play with our new products.   This Card uses CI's new Primary Elements Artist Pigments and All-purpose medium, Luminartes SILKS and of course my trusty H2O's.

What are you doing to keep your hands full of paint these days?

Thanks for visiting.

Santa Claus Twinkles on Your Tags and Gifts

Hi, its Barbara Roth, here to post some fun things you can paint for the holidays with your Twinkling H20 paints. With the holidays,  I made an ATC or Artist Trading Card with Santa Claus painted on it that I can use as a tag for my presents or as a holiday decoration. I looked at some photos of recent pictures of Santa on the internet. I decided to measure him in head lengths to see if he was was the size of the average man you find in most drawing books. It turned out the particular Santa I decided to sketch was a little shorter then the average male, who is 7 1/2 -8 heads in height.

I determined Santa's height and I sketched in his body and added details. Then, I used a waterproof Faber Castell Pitt pen in superfine to outline over my pencil lines. I gave the pen a few moments to dry and then erased my pencils lines. My drawing was larger then ATC size so I reduced it on a copy machine to approximately 2 1.2" x 3 1/2" and printed it onto watercolor paper.  Feel free, to print my directions and trace my Santa if you want to make an ATC or some other holiday decoration.

I painted Santa with my Twinkling H20 paints using Jasper Red for his suit and Rich Cobalt for the shading on his beard and suit.  I used Mallard green paint for his bag and gloves and painted extra layers where I wanted the bag to look darker. I painted a watery wash of Rich Cobalt and Plum Crazy for the background behind Santa. For Santa's face I used a mixture of Sunburst and Jasper Red and I also used Sunburst on the areas I wanted to appear brighter and like the sun was hitting them. I let all layers dry before adding the next layer for smoother looking paint.  Once I was finished painting Santa, I got out my craft scissors and cut a deckle edge around him. I pasted my little Santa on red cardstock and used a VersaMarker watermark pen to mark where I wanted to dust some sparkles and sprinkled on with some silver embossing powder. After I dusted and sparkled, I sealed it with a heat gun. An adorable Santa as an ATC card, tags for presents or frame it and give as a gift. Try this yourself and have a Wonderful Holiday.

Thank you so much for visiting the Luminarte Blog and we are wishing you and your loved ones good health and wonderful cheer over the holidays. xo

Last Chance to Enter ATC Challenge! Entries must be received by Dec. 15, 2011

 Win some GREAT PRIZES... Enter your ATC today!! Click to see how to ENTER Challenge.

Hope you have been enjoying our ATC Challenge as it is coming to a close this month. The Luminarte Blog has shared a lots of techniques and ideas to help you create your unique ATC cards. Thank you to those who have entered! If you are like me and waiting till the last minute....seize the day!

I wanted to share Cheryl Mezzetti's (our fabulous Design Team Coordinator for Creative Imaginations) did a beautiful Artist Trading Card (ATC) using the Luminarte products. Love the variety of texture and the freedom of her expression. Enjoy!

Cheryl here,  I am sharing my version of what I like to do with ATCs. 

I love texture on my ATCs so I use a lot of different techniques.  First up, I used Twinkling H2O's to create my back drop by mixing and blending different colors.  Next I used a stamped image to add some texture.  Then I stiched a stem, added a rolled up flower and tulle as my leaf.

I also used my Luminarte misters to finish off my card for more shimmer and sparkle.

 

Supplies I used:

Twinkling H2Os

26358 Petite Twinkling H20 Kiwi

26353 Petite Twinkling H20 Mediterranean Blue

26422 Spritzer Bottle

26400 Solar Gold

Creative Imagination Signature Collection Paper

26019 Sunbeam

 

 To read more about Cheryl visit her Alter This Blog.

Thanks for visiting and get your entries in today!

ATC Challenge - Marah Johnson!

Hello - Marah Johnson here to share some of my ATC {Artist Trading Cards} with you!  I love working on a tiny canvas....the small area takes away the intimidation of figuring out what to do with so much space. ATC's are the perfect size to experiment with techniques textures and new products. There is something rather freeing about knowing that  you are working in a 2 1/2x3 1/2" space.
Who doesn't love using their leftover scraps? I know all of you out there have a stash of all kinds of goodies that are too small for the average paper crafting project but would be perfect for these little tiny masterpieces.  So go ahead and give it a try - you will find these little treasures are addictive!

Here are a few of my favorite ATC's

 

 

And why not send us one of your finished ATC to show off at the CHA Winter show? 

Interested? Below is all the information to get  you started!

 

We Want Your ATC!

 

What is an ATC you ask?

Artist’s Trading Cards (ATC’s) are pocket-sized works of art.  Measured at 2.5”x3.5” Cards are produced in various media, including dry media (pencils, pens, markers, etc.), wet media (watercolor, acrylic paints, etc.), paper media (in the form of collage, papercuts, found objects, etc.) or even metals or cloth. The cards are usually traded or exchanged rather than sold. 

 

CREATE AND WIN {that is where you have a chance to win our raffle}

Create an ATC using Luminarte™ Paints as one of your materials and mail it to the Creative Imaginations Headquarters. Your ATC becomes your raffle ticket to win awesome Luminarte Paints and other Luminarte Friendly product. The more you create, the better chances to win. We will pull 3 winners in December 2011. Send your art in early for more chances to win.  All entries will be considered at the time of the raffle.

 

BECOME PART OF OUR TRAVELING GALLERY

All submissions will be featured in the Creative Imaginations booth at The Craft and Hobby Association Show CHA. They also will be on loan to various retailers across the country. Submissions may also be featured on the Luminarte Blog or in Luminarte ads and promotions.

 

RULES {of course we have to have rules}

• Create a 2.5”x3.5” art card using Luminarte Paint.

• Optional: Include Paint It! Papers, BE Foil Kits or other Creative Imaginations product. (this will not increase your chances to win, but may increase exposure of your card in other marketing promotions)

• Label the back of the card with 

         Name

         Email address

         City

         State

         Country (if outside the US)

         Luminarte product used including colors

• All cards submitted become the property of Creative Imaginations, LLC.

• Mail Cards to:

Creative Imaginations

c/o Luminarte ATCs

17832 Gothard St

Huntington Beach, CA 92647

 

Last raffle drawing will be December 15, 2011.

Twinks meet Silks with Artist Marah Johnson

 

A first of many "Silks" Video for you. I am so enamored by this product! its like puppy love, love at first sight....twitterpation at its finest.

of course no post would be complete without a few samples.... and ATC using the technique from the video.

a couple more samples from the video....

You can order Twinkling H20's and Stencils from Creative Imaginations.

You can order silks here.... (my inner enabler is coming out!)

I am off to play a bit more...perhaps another artist trading card or two.-Marah Johnson

Don't Miss Your Chance to WIN!  

Create an Artist Trading Card using Luminarte™ Paints as one of your materials and mail it to the Creative Imaginations Headquarters. Your ATC becomes your raffle ticket to win AWESOME Luminarte Paints and other Luminarte Friendly products. The more you create, the better chances to win. We will pull 3 winners each in November and December 2011. Send your art in early for more chances to win.  All entries will be considered at the time of the raffle.

BECOME PART OF OUR TRAVELING GALLERY

All submissions will be featured in the Creative Imaginations booth at The Craft and Hobby Association Show CHA. They also will be on loan to various retailers across the country. Submissions may also be  
    by Sonia Mara Adame       featured on our  Luminarte
                                           Blog or in Luminarte ads and
                                           promotions. 

RULES:

• Create a 2.5”x3.5” art card using Luminarte Paint.

• Optional: Include Paint It! Papers, BE Foil Kits or other Creative Imaginations product. (this will not increase your chances to win, but may increase exposure of your card in other marketing promotions)

• Label the back of the card with 
         Name
         Email address
         City
         State
         Country (if outside the US)
         Luminarte product used including colors

• All cards submitted become the property of Creative Imaginations, LLC.

Mail Cards to:

CreativeImaginations
c/o Luminarte ATCs
17832 Gothard St
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

 
Last raffle drawing will be December 15, 2011.

Happy Painting! :)



by Sonia Mara Adame

CALLIING ALL VIEWERS! We are GIVING AWAY some Luminarte Products!!

                                         by Sonia Mara Adame

 That's right! WE ARE DOING GIVEAWAYS through December!! WIN Twinkling H20's and other products! 

If you like to paint, stamp, play in mix media, doodle, draw, or just like to get messy! We want to see some ATC CARDS from you! Get with your friends, family or do some on your own. Once you start, it is hard to stop. Trade them with your friends but be sure to send us some too!  For your chance to WIN, simply create an ATC card using any of your favorite Luminarte products!

 

WHAT IS AN ATC?

Artist’s Trading Cards (ATC’s) are pocket-sized works of art.  Measured at 2.5”x3.5” Cards are produced in various media, including dry media (pencils, pens, markers, etc.), wet media (watercolor, acrylic paints, etc.), paper media (in the form of collage, papercuts, found objects, etc.) or even metals or cloth. The by Sonia Mara Adame         cards are usually traded or  
                                       exchanged rather than sold.

ATC'S created by Artist Marah Johnson to get your creative juices flowing!

CREATE AND WIN

Create an ATC using Luminarte™ Paints as one of your materials and mail it to the Creative Imaginations Headquarters. Your ATC becomes your raffle ticket to win awesome Luminarte Paints and other Luminarte Friendly product. The more you create, the better chances to win. We will pull 3 winners each in October, November and December 2011. Send your art in early for more chances to win.  All entries will be considered at the time of the raffle.

BECOME PART OF OUR TRAVELING GALLERY

All submissions will be featured in the Creative Imaginations booth at The Craft and Hobby Association Show CHA. They also will be on loan to various retailers across the country. Submissions may also be  
   by Sonia Mara Adame       featured on our  Luminarte
                                          Blog or in Luminarte ads and
                                          promotions.   

By Marah Johnson

RULES:

• Create a 2.5”x3.5” art card using Luminarte Paint.

• Optional: Include Paint It! Papers, BE Foil Kits or other Creative Imaginations product. (this will not increase your chances to win, but may increase exposure of your card in other marketing promotions)

• Label the back of the card with 

         Name

         Email address

         City

         State

         Country (if outside the US)

         Luminarte product used including colors

• All cards submitted become the property of Creative Imaginations, LLC.

Mail Cards to:

CreativeImaginations

c/o Luminarte ATCs

17832 Gothard St

Huntington Beach, CA 92647

 

 

by Sonia Mara Adame

 

Last raffle drawing will be December 15, 2011.

Happy Painting! :)

 

Announcing the Creative Imaginations - Luminarte ATC Raffle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                         by Sonia Mara Adame

 

WHAT IS AN ATC?

Artist’s Trading Cards (ATC’s) are pocket-sized works of art.  Measured at 2.5”x3.5” Cards are produced in various media, including dry media (pencils, pens, markers, etc.), wet media (watercolor, acrylic paints, etc.), paper media (in the form of collage, papercuts, found objects, etc.) or even metals or cloth. The by Sonia Mara Adame        cards are usually traded or  
                                       exchanged rather than sold.

ATC'S created by Artist Marah Johnson to get your creative juices flowing!

CREATE AND WIN

Create an ATC using Luminarte™ Paints as one of your materials and mail it to the Creative Imaginations Headquarters. Your ATC becomes your raffle ticket to win awesome Luminarte Paints and other Luminarte Friendly product. The more you create, the better chances to win. We will pull 3 winners each in October, November and December 2011. Send your art in early for more chances to win.  All entries will be considered at the time of the raffle.

BECOME PART OF OUR TRAVELING GALLERY

All submissions will be featured in the Creative Imaginations booth at The Craft and Hobby Association Show CHA. They also will be on loan to various retailers across the country. Submissions may also be  
   by Sonia Mara Adame       featured on our  Luminarte
                                          Blog or in Luminarte ads and
                                          promotions.                      
www.CreativeImaginations.typepad.com/Luminarte-Paints

By Marah Johnson

RULES:

• Create a 2.5”x3.5” art card using Luminarte Paint.

• Optional: Include Paint It! Papers, BE Foil Kits or other Creative Imaginations product. (this will not increase your chances to win, but may increase exposure of your card in other marketing promotions)

• Label the back of the card with 

         Name

         Email address

         City

         State

         Country (if outside the US)

         Luminarte product used including colors

• All cards submitted become the property of Creative Imaginations, LLC.

Mail Cards to:

CreativeImaginations

c/o Luminarte ATCs

17832 Gothard St

Huntington Beach, CA 92647

 

 

by Sonia Mara Adame

 

Last raffle drawing will be December 15, 2011.

Happy Painting! :)