Masculine Mixed Media Card with Faux Metal Gears by Tracey Sabella

Hi everyone! It's Tracey back to share a masculine card featuring Donna's NEW Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Pigment Powders along with her Spellbinders® Sprightly Sprocket Dies.

It's been a while since I created a masculine project, so I had a lot of fun creating faux metal gears for this card.

Tips and Techniques

I cut these gears from black cardstock with Donna's Spellbinders® Sprightly Sprocket Dies.

I layered several colors of Donna's Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Pigment Powders onto the diecut gears. I started out by mixed brown pigment powder into Matte Medium to create metallic paint and brushed it across all of the gears. Then I made more "paint" blending blue, gold, and brown for a patina effect. I used my finger to dab it randomly across the largest and smallest of the gears. Finally, I created copper "paint" with wine, gold, and brown Pigment Powders to rub across the three remaining dies. I rubbed small amounts of copper across the blue gears, and a little patina on one of the copper gears.

I embellished this largest gear with copper eyelets and a Prima piece that fits perfectly into the center.

Here's a close-up of this trio of gears. 

I mixed up Donna's NEW Silver Pigment Powder into paint to rub around the edges of the card and across the outer black border to soften it.

Rather than including a traditional birthday greeting, I used this encouraging metal sentiment and stamped a birthday verse on the inside of the card. I grunged up the metal with the patina and silver Pigment Powder "paints" left on my craft mat. I attached the piece with Donna's NEW Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Natural Girlie Grunge Twine.

I stamped across the bottom using Donna's Clearsnap® Truffle Mix'd Media Inx.

I layered a few strips of Donna's NEW Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Girlie Grunge Tissue tape behind the gears and rubbed them with Silver Pigment Powder "paint."

I hope you've been inspired to create some faux metal elements with

Donna's fabulous Pigment Powders for your next project!

~ Blessings ~

Tracey

Donna Salazar Designs Products

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

NEW ~ Pigment Powder - Wine

NEW ~ Pigment Powder - Silver

NEW ~ Girlie Grunge Twine - Natural

NEW ~ Girlie Grunge Tissue Tape - Ash  & Oak

Pigment Powder - Gold

Pigment Powder - Blue

Pigment Powder - Brown

Spellbinders®

Sprightly Sprockets

Clearsnap®/Colorbox®

Mix'd Media Inx® ~ Truffle

Partner Products

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® ~ 3D Foam Squares - Black, Small

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® ~ DODZ™ - Small

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® ~ DODZ™ - Medium

For a complete product list, please stop by my blog: Garden of Grace.

"Together" Masculine Mixed Media Card by ~ Tracey Sabella

Hi everyone. It's Tracey here to share a special masculine card I created for my wonderful husband. Gary and I will be celebrating our anniversary on Friday ~ thirty-three years!! 

While I enjoy creating feminine girlie grunge projects with Donna's fabulous products, I also adore the challenge of going masculine for the guys in my life.

Tips and Techniques

An easy way to achieve a lovely finish on chipboard is with embossing powder. I pressed the chipboard into my Jasmine Clearsnap Mix'd Media Inx pad, and covered with Jasmine Mix'd Media Inx Embossing Powder before heat embossing. 

I hand cut this heart from the denim banner in Donna's newly released Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Pennant Set. I distressed the edges and lightly dry brushed with gesso. To give the heart some body, I cut a slightly smaller heart from thin cardboard and adhered it to the back of my denim heart.

I used Donna's new Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Pigment Powders to transform black cardstock into grungy metallic gears. I was going to mix the powder into matte medium to create a shimmery paint, but unfortunately it had gone bad. So I looked through my stash and because I wanted something that was colorless, I tried my transparent crackle paint. It worked perfectly. To get the dark gold, I mixed both gold and brown powder into the crackle medium. Then I set aside a small amount of this mixture and added blue pigment powder for a patina effect. I cut and embossed the gears from black cardstock using Donna's Spellbinders Sprightly Sprockets dies, then rubbed the dark gold colored paint across the gears, then went back and rubbed some of the patina medium randomly onto the gears. Because it is applied so thinly, there's no crackling on the gears like there is on the other places where I applied a heavier coat of the medium.

The canvas strips from Donna's Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Canvas Ribbons are left from a previous project, dyed and stamped with Donna's Mix'd Media Inx. 

I grunged up one of Donna's 3D Foam Keys from Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L. I started by lightly sprinkling on Donna's Clearsnap Leather Mix'd Media Inx Embossing Powder, then rubbed her brown Pigment powder into the remaining sticky adhesive areas. I wanted to finish off the sides of the key, so mixed brown pigment powder into transparent crackle paint. I applied this to the sides of the key, randomly across the top, and randomly to the metal key.

For a stenciling medium I mixed Donnas blue Pigment Powder into more of the transparent crackle paint. To get a darker blue, I also mixed in some of her Indigo Mix'd Media Inx. After stenciling, and while still wet, I lightly sprinkled with Denim Mix'd Media Inx Embossing Powder and heat set.

I hope you've been inspired to grab some of Donna's new products

and try out some grungy masculine techniques.

~ Blessings ~

Tracey

Products Used

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

*NEW* Pennant Set

*NEW* Canvas Ribbons

*NEW* 3D Foam Keys

*NEW* Pigment Powder - Gold

*NEW* Pigment Powder - Brown

*NEW* Pigment Powder - Blue

*NEW* Dodz™ XL

Clearsnap®/Colorbox®

Mix'd Media Inx® ~ Denim, Jasmine, Indigo, Black, Truffle, Honey

Mix’d Media Inx® Embossing Powder ~ Denim, Jasmine

Spellbinders®

Sprightly Sprockets

Donna Salazar Designs

Rubber Stamps ~ Ruler, Crackle, Ruler

Partner Products

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Crafty Power Tape

DODZ™ - 3D

DODZ™ - Medium

3D Foam Squares - White, Regular

Spellbinders®

Artisan X-plorer

For a complete product list, please stop by my blog, Garden of Grace

"Dare to be Different" Journal Pages by ~ Misty Russell

Hi!  Misty here to share a journal spread using pages from Donna's Denim Art journal.

I created the background using heavy gesso and then creating more texture with a stencil and modeling paste.  Then I used a mix of DSD Smooch and her new Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ pigment powders...

I felt like this particular page needed a little more texture so I added some of the little 3d foam squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ and topped them off with Clearsnap Twinkle Dust Glitter.

One of the things I really like about using the pigment powders is that I can have more control with where I want the color, like on the chipboard dress form.

  I really wanted just hints of color and so after using some glaze over the entire piece, I then added bits of color over specific areas...like the pink heart in the center. :)  However, the pigments can also be used in the same way as mists by sprinkling the tiniest bits to your projects and then misting with water.  

The pink and lighter blue colors on these pages were done using that technique...

Then I finished by adding even more pigment powder and glitter to the other embellishments! 

Thats all I have for today!

Hoping you have a beautiful and creative weekend!

Donna Salazar Products

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™

Pigment Powder ~  pink, blue, gold

3D foam swirls

Clearsnap

Smooch Spritz ~ Candle Light, Latte

Twinkle Dust Glitter - Pralines and Cream

Spellbinders

Rose Creations Die

Sprightly Sprockets

Partner Products

3D Foam Squares 

Father's Day Card by ~ Tracey Sabella

Hello everyone! It's Tracey back to share my latest project with you. Father's Day is around the corner, and I have created a card to inspire your masculine creativity. Sometimes it can be a challenge to switch gears to make cards for the guys in our lives, but Donna's products are oh so perfect for masculine creations!!

Tips and Techniques

Donna's Spellbinders Sprightly Sprockets Dies create the coolest gears and her new Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™Pigment Powders give a fabulous metallic finish. I cut the dies from smooth black cardstock, then dabbed with Donna's Clearsnap Mossy and Patina Mix'd Media Inx. While the ink was still wet, I used my finger to apply brown and gold Pigment Powders. When I had the grungy metallic finish the way I wanted, I spritzed with a matte fixative spray.

I hang on to my scraps to use for texture. Here I've used bits of Donna's Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ Pennant Set (Canvas Flag) and Texture Ribbons (Burlap). I colored them with Donna's Mix'd Media Inx.

I adhered my title onto a piece of cork which I colored with Mix'ed Media Inx. To raise the title, I've adhered it with Donna's Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ DODZ™ - 3D. 

I simply rubbed these chipboard circles with Pigment Powder. I also dry brushed the background with metallic copper, olive, and black craft paint.

I spritzed and splattered the background with Donna's Clearsnap Green Olive and Wood Stain Smooch Spritz. For texture I punched this grid border and tore off one edge and the sides for a grungy masculine effect. I also used graphite molding paste to stencil a grid design. The card edges are stamped with Donna's Ruler stamp. I used pieces of washi tape to cover the numbers when I inked up the stamp so just the lined edge marks would stamp onto the card. Just remove the washi tape before stamping. 

I use just about anything to add texture. Here, I've used matte soft get to adhere punch waste in the corner, then topped it with Iced Enamels Shattered Inclusions. Chunky glitter or mica flakes would give a similar effect. 

Thanks for stopping by!

I hope you've been inspired to grab your Donna Salazar products and try out

a masculine card for that special guy in your life. 

~ Blessings ~

Tracey

Donna Salazar Products

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™

Pigment Powder ~ brown, gold

DODZ™ - 3D

Pennant Set (Canvas Flag)

Texture Ribbons (Burlap)

Clearsnap

Mix’d Media Inx ~ Truffle, Mossy, Patina, Black

Mix’d Media Inx CHOX ~ Midnight

Smooch Spritz ~ Green Olive, Wood Stain

Spellbinders

Sprightly Sprockets

Donna Salazar Designs

Rubber Stamp ~ Ruler 

Partner Products

Spellbinders ~ Fallen Angel

Spellbinders ~ Artisan X-plorer

Other Products

Um Wow Studio ~ Chipboard - Circle Confetti

A complete product list can be found on my blog HERE.

"Picture Perfect Memories" Layout by ~ Misty Russell

Hi!  Misty here today to show you a new layout I created of my grandma (on the far left) and her best friends in high school.

I wanted to give the paper a old vintage look to it so

 I created the background using the Mix'd Media Inx as paint and then misted them with water.

Then I made a background for my little photo using the Lace Trim, a cog from the Sprightly sprocket set, and a paper doily I had stained up with some left over coffee I had in my pot.

I used the awesome 3D foam swirls embossed them in the same way I did the keys in my last project, and topped them off with some flowers.

Then I finished it all off by grunging up the Lace Trim (by cutting it in half) and letting it peek through the ripped paper. 

Donna Salazar Designs Products

Spellbinders

Sprightly Sprockets dies

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L:

3D Foam Swirls

Lace Ribbons

Clearsnap

Mix'd Media Inx (sparrow, wisteria, peridot refills)

Mix'd Media Inx Embossing Powder (leather)

Other Products:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L DODZ™

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Love Art Journal by ~ Misty Russell

Hi, Misty here today to share a journal created with the awesome new Denim Art Journal! I was so excited when I saw this book. I absolutely love everything denim so to have the chance to work with an art journal with a denim cover.... I was in heaven! Not to mention it is so strong and sturdy and ready to take on the messiest of mixed media creations, which is something I definitely want in an art journal.

I grunged it up by adding paint and Mix'd Media Inx (refills). I like to drop the tiniest amount onto my creations and then lightly mist with water to get the same effects you would with regular mists.  

Above you can see one of my new favorite DSD products! The 3D Foam swirls.  Did you know you can emboss these awesome little gems?! I didn't try it with this particular project because I just assumed they would melt!  To my surprise they take heat embossing very well. Not only that, but since they have adhesive on both sides, you don't have to add anything to adhere the powder. So 3D Foam shapes are going to be my go to products. Can you imagine the possibilities with embossing, glitter, and now the new pigment powders...the perfect customizable embellishments for any artwork.

Finally, my other new favorite things...the ribbons. Denim, Canvas and Lace...OH MY!!! It's hard to see here, but I used the Denim, Canvas, lace, and organza ribbon to add some fabric texture to the journal (You can see it better in the video below). In true grunge style, I did abuse the ribbon a bit by tearing pieces apart.  I wanted the funky frayed edges. The great thing about these ribbons is that I didn't have to carefully pull apart pieces of thread to create the full frayed edge it was perfect with just one rip of the fabric. I don't think it has ever been that easy for me before. :)

Now to see my process here is a start to finish video:

Thank you so much for stopping by! Hope you have a great week!

Donna Salazar Designs Products:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Denim Art Journal

3D Foam Swirls

Lace Ribbons

Texture Ribbons

Canvas Ribbons

Clearsnap

Mix'd Media Inx refill (indigo, sparrow, pewter, wisteria, denim)

Mix'd Media Inx (denim) Embossing powder

Spellbinders

Sprightly Sprocket dies

Thanks for stopping by! 

 Hope you have a great week...

Creative Team Announcement and Gift of Love Layout by ~ Misty Russell

We're so excited to be adding a talented artist to our Creative Team.

Please welcome Misty Russell!

Her artsy/grungy style is such a perfect fit for Donna Salazar girlie grunge products.

We can't wait to see your amazing projects!

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Hi!  I'm so excited to be joining this team! I've always been a huge fan of Donna and her girlie grunge style, and have also admired my fellow team mates for a long time so this is a dream come true to be among such a talented crew!

For my first project, I'm sharing a layout of my daughter...

(I apologize for the photo quality, we haven't had any sunshine in a very long time)

 I created the background of this layout using the "Mix'd Media Inx" refills as paint. The ink is so intense that it only takes a small amount to make a big impact. The most apparent colors used were "Peridot" and "Truffle"but I blended some areas with "Pewter" as well. 

I also added "Leather" Mix'd Media embossing powder to random parts of the background to create some fun metallic texture. 

 To finish off the page, I embellished it with the some gears using the "sprightly sprockets" dies and then added some cute little tissue flowers using the "Rose Creations" dies.

Thank you so much for stopping by and letting me share my first project with you, hope you have a great week!

Donna Salazar Products
Clearsnap ~ Mix'd Media Inx "Peridot"
Clearsnap ~ Mix'd Media Inx "Truffle"
Clearsnap ~ Mix'd Media Inx "Pewter"
Clearsnap ~ Mix'd Media Inx embossing powder "Leather"
Spellbinders "Sprightly Sprockets"
Spellbinders "Rose Creations"

Best Day Ever by ~ Tracey Sabella

It's Tracey here to share my latest Donna Salazar project with you. I just adore Mistra's October Sketch-n-Color using some of Donna's signature colors. I thought they would be perfect for a guy page. This a wedding photo of our son-in-law, Andrew, with his groomsmen. I printed the photo in sepia to tie into the honey background. 

This layout has a bit more "white space" than usual for me, but I adore the way it turned out. Below I share the details on my happy accident that created the crackled drips. In addition to Donna's Mix'd Media Inx, I've featured her Spellbinder's Sprightly Sprockets dies and Zutter Distrezz-it-All. Sketch details can be found HERE.

"The Best Day Ever"

October Girlie Grunge Sketch-n-Color

Tips and Techniques

I cut/embossed these gears from grey cardstock using Donna's Spellbinders Sprightly Sprockets dies. I rubbed them with her Clearsnap Stormy and Patina Mix'd Media Inx, then rubbed very lightly with metallic patina paint. 

Here's another view of the gears. I distressed the paper strips behind the photo and gears with Donna's Zutter Distrezz-it-All. 

I use a lot of mixed media these days, so I have been brushing all of my background paper with clear gesso. Donna does some cool misting techniques using Beacon Fast Finish Decoupage medium, and I adore the way the color moves on it. So once the gesso was dry I brushed on two coats of Fast Finish Decoupage. When it was nearly dry, I put small dabs of reinker in the three featured colors across the page just above where the top paper strip would cover them. I spritzed the color dabs with water and tapped the page lightly to achieve the drips. To my surprise, where it was the wettest, the decoupage medium raised up to form this amazing crackle texture. It was quite soft, so I was careful not to touch it (and ruin the crackle effect) until I had heat set it to dry. You could also set it aside to air dry, but I'm too impatient for that!! :-) 

I created grey molding paste by rubbing my Stormy Mixed Media Inx pad onto my craft mat several times, then I put a palette knife full of molding paste onto the colored spot on my mat and mixed the inx into the molding paste. I stenciled this fab light bulb (from fellow design team member DeeDee's Um Wow Store). After the molding paste had dried, I dry brushed metallic paint across at an angle. 

I hope you've been inspired to get inky with Donna's Mix'd Media Inx on your next project!

~ Blessings ~

Tracey

Donna Salazar Products

GCD Studio  ~ Natural Beauty 12x12” pad

Clearsnap ~ Mix’d Media Inx Reinker – Stormy, Patina, Honey

Clearsnap ~ Mix’d Media Inx – Stormy, Patina

Spellbinders ~ Sprightly Sprockets Dies

Zutter Distrezz-it-All

Other Products

Grey Cardstock ~ Stash

Um Wow Studio ~ Circle Confetti

Um Wow Studio ~ Light Bulb Mask

Golden ~ Light Molding Paste

Liquitex ~ Gesso – Clear

Beacon ~ Fast Finish Decoupage

Jacquard ~ Lumiere – Halo Blue Gold

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Helmar ~Liquid Scrap Dots

Ranger ~ Heat It