A fun way to brighten someone’s day is to put together a handmade card and pop it in the mail and when the pile of mail is sorted and your card comes out on top a smile is sure to happen. If you are an avid card maker or love the idea of making mixed…
We have had a wonderful month with our guest designer Nadia Cannizzo who has taken us in new color directions and fun mixed media techniques over the past few weeks. The end of the year is near and her message “Trust the timing of your life” is a wonderful reminder to trust where you are in life, reflect…
If you love the look and feel of mixed media, but have not given it a try, this step by step is a great way to learn mixed media and try it out in a small space with someone special in mind. The fun part about mixed media is there are no rules, no mistakes,…
Keep Calm and Put the Kettle On: Tea Lover’s Birthday Card Tutorial Made with Canvas Corp Brands Beans and Bags Hello, Friends! My name is Kathy, and I am addicted to TEA! The best part of each new day for me is the moment that I lift that steaming cup to my lips and take…
Turn your love of mixed media art into a card for that someone special. Dig through your stash of red goodies to see what you might have on hand. With mixed media you can add color with paints, mists and dyes to transform items to coordinate with your project. So don’t be afraid to put a…
It is sometimes so hard to create a piece of art for a boyfriend, husband or male relative. Trying to find just the right colors, the right themes to create around. CCB crew member Marie Johansson found just the right harmony of colors and supplies to create a rustic anniversary card for a special male relative….
Halloween is one of world’s oldest holidays and while the US and Canada take claim to over 65% of the population celebrating the holiday there are plenty of countries around the globe that also celebrate it, so one might think it is an American driven holiday it is not. The holiday started about 2000 years ago in…
We are so inspired by all the brands in market. Each one bringing something unique with its own vibe. Today we are matching up with Pion Design, a Swedish Brand that is has a romantic, soft vibe. Pion Design is a family owned company located outside of Luleå in the northern part of Sweden. They are a…
If you would love to give mixed media a try, start with a handmade card or two, where the surface is just the right size to give some mixed media techniques a try. The combination of techniques is what you use to achieve the final look you are going for. Choosing a simple color story…