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SCS Community Manager Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 23,830
What is the Mix-Ability Challenge?
Welcome to the Mix-Ability Challenge! Our challenge is every Friday, beginning February 1, and we'd love for you to join us. Our goal is to make mixed media simple and approachable, and to let you experiment using things you already have. Here are our guiding principles. This is a mixed media challenge, with the goal of teaching people how simple Mixed Media can be, and how you can get a range of looks with Mixed Media - Clean & Simple, Vintage, Modern, Abstract, Grunge and much more. A "medium" can be any of the following: Pencils - wax, oil, watercolor, graphite/charcoal, chalk/pastel Pastels - chalk, oil Markers - watercolor, pigment, water-based, acrylic Pens - ink, glitter Pigments - Gelatos, watercolor crayons, metallic rubons Paints - watercolor, acrylic, oil, poster, tempera Inks - dye, chalk, distress, reinkers, pigment, hybrid Powders - mica, pigment, chalk Sprays & airbrushing Dimensionals - embossing paste, gesso, fabric, found items, papers (collage, piecing) & ephemera, foils Heated elements - encaustic wax, embossing We will post a stash shopping list for each challenge ahead of time, so that you know what you'll be working with each week. See you soon!
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SCS Community Manager Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 23,830
And say hello to our awesome challenge hostesses:
Biggan - Birgit Edblom
true-2-you - Trudy Sjolander
tiffguam - Tiffany Johnson
dini - Dina Kowal
Scrapacat Kyra Sanders
dizzymommie - Janelle Stollfus
JeanneS - Jeanne Streiff
UnderstandBlue Lydia Fiedler
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#3
SCS Community Manager Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 23,830
Shopping list for MIX1 Challenge - February 1
For the February 1st challenge, you will need
one of the following:
Matte Gesso OR
Chalk Ink OR
Acrylic paint OR
Matte pigment ink OR
Chalks/pastels
And you will need one of the following:
Embossing powder OR
Dimensional glaze like Crystal Effects or Glossy Accents OR
Glitter OR
Decorative foils OR
Metallic embellishments OR
Glaze pens
#4
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Germany
Posts: 1,475
Ohhh..... sounds wonderful!!!
And what a great team! *woot*
I always love trying something new.... can't wait for the challenges to begin!!!
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Forum Fanatic
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Posts: 9,050
Two weeks ago, in a fit of delusion about having more time than I do and needing another hobby, I *almost* signed up for a mixed media class. Sanity returned and I didn't but obviously the universe is telling me I NEED to do this. I also happen to need to go to the craft store today so will pick up the necessary items for the first challenge.
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SCS Community Manager Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 23,830
Gotta love those messages from the universe!
#7
Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: hanging with my sistahs
Posts: 18,184
so glad I 'read' the header...I am so in for these new challenges...a chance to stretch my brain...thanks to all who are journeying forward with the mix!!!!
#8
Watercolor Wizard
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Alabama
Posts: 8,476
Fantastic!!! I love learning and trying new techniques! Thank you Lydia and design team, I am looking forward to this!
#9
Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Woodinville, Washington
Posts: 4,153
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! Can't wait!
#10
Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Idaho
Posts: 2,979
I can't wait to get started! It's going to be so much fun!
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: NC
Posts: 1,354
A challenge right down my alley!
#12
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 4,726
I cannot wait to get started! Mixed-media gets all the mojo flowin'!
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Olympia, WA
Posts: 40,676
YAY!!!! I have TONS of the above mentioned and NO KNOWLEDGE of what to do with it, I just knew I HAD to have it!!!!!
#14
Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Queensland, Australia
Posts: 6,310
Let the fun begin!
#15
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Olympia, WA
Posts: 40,676
oops
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#16
Glitter Guru
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 5,699
Hmmmm interesting! I'm looking forward to learning how to create mixed media projects!
#17
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Kingston, Ontario
Posts: 15,621
That sounds like Fun!
#18
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: My heart is in Peru!!
Posts: 3,218
Yay!!! I have few of the materials needed, but I will play along! I want to learn
#19
Challenge Hostess & DSS Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Being positive & happy!
Posts: 60,334
I have a bottle of gesso just waiting to be used!!
#20
Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,336
Yippee! This is going to be amazing!!
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: on the edge
Posts: 2,186
i was talking to someone not too long ago about wishing for a mixed media challenge on here! looking forward to it!
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: the land of smiling people
Posts: 9,079
Heheeeee!!
#23
Watercolor Wizard
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Chicago 'Burbs
Posts: 8,080
OMG!!! Is it Friday yet?!
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Poofville
Posts: 52,811
Quote:
Originally Posted by
KelliJo
YAY!!!! I have TONS of the above mentioned and NO KNOWLEDGE of what to do with it, I just knew I HAD to have it!!!!!
That means you have no excuses!
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Watercolor Wizard
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Chicago 'Burbs
Posts: 8,080
Quote:
Originally Posted by
KelliJo
YAY!!!! I have TONS of the above mentioned and NO KNOWLEDGE of what to do with it, I just knew I HAD to have it!!!!!
That's me too, KJ!!!
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Olympia, WA
Posts: 40,676
Quote:
Originally Posted by
tygerpaws11
That's me too, KJ!!!
YAY!!!!! We will March TALL towards these challenges Michelle!!!!!
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Olympia, WA
Posts: 40,676
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Jeanne S
That means you have no excuses!
NO 'Scuses Lucy!~
#28
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Olympia, WA
Posts: 40,676
Quote:
Originally Posted by
KelliJo
oops
What the??? I didn't post this????
#29
Kookie Creator
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Cheshire, CT
Posts: 387
Awesome idea =)
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Regina, SK
Posts: 20,117
Be still my beating heart! Seriously...mixed media? This totally rocks! I am one happy girl thanks to you fabulous folks!
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Maine - Home of the Blackfly!
Posts: 5,657
Super excited about this new challenge!! I've been dabbling . . . THIS will be fun!!
#32
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
UnderstandBlue
For the February 1st challenge, you will need
one of the following:
Matte Gesso OR
Chalk Ink OR
Acrylic paint OR
Matte pigment ink OR
Chalks/pastels
And you will need one of the following:
Embossing powder OR
Dimensional glaze like Crystal Effects or Glossy Accents OR
Glitter OR
Decorative foils OR
Metallic embellishments OR
Glaze pens
So, Gelatos would be a matte pigment "ink" right?
#33
SCS Community Manager Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 23,830
Since this is my challenge - I say yes!
Anything with a matte finish is just ducky by me!
I hoard my gelatos!
#34
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Olympia, WA
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What are Gelatos???
#35
Forum Fanatic
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Oregon Coast
Posts: 9,137
I just saw this . . . And I am SO excited! I can hardly wait until Friday (well I always say that on Mondays, lol)!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
KelliJo
YAY!!!! I have TONS of the above mentioned and NO KNOWLEDGE of what to do with it, I just knew I HAD to have it!!!!!
Right there with you!
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#37
SCS Community Manager Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
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Location: Austin, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
KelliJo
What are Gelatos???
They are dreamy little crayons from Faber-Castell - we did a rundown on them here:
Splitcoaststampers - Product Focus
#38
Glitter Guru
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 5,699
Quote:
Originally Posted by
KelliJo
What are Gelatos???
Ooooohhhhh I love my Gelatos! I just played with them again this weekend. They are awesome little sticks - looks like colored Chapstick tubes - of rich creamy color. You scribble them on your paper, get your finger wet, and rub, baby, rub! Makes for awesome blended/rubbed/watercolored backgrounds!
Or you can rub them directly on your stamp, mist it with water, and stamp on your cardstock. You get an artsy watercolor-y stamped image.
Oh yeah, I love my gelatos!
#39
Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: in my own little PINK sparkly world
Posts: 11,500
Oooh, so glad I was trolling the forum today...I've always wondered what other ways there were to do mixed media...I've just seen it in grunge version and that isn't me at all. so looking forward to this...I've got enough supplies to start with...good thing since I already went to Michaels 2 times last week...teehee...
#40
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: well, duh!
Posts: 11,991
This looks like fun, and a great way for me to start using some of the supplies just sitting around waiting for some mix-media inspiration!
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