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Stamp Shammy Useful for Mixed Media Art Work

Via Scrapbook.com, I heard about the Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy. The product description and testimonials sounded great so I ordered one.  According to the product description, all you do is add some water and you can clean your stamps quickly and easily. No more stamp cleaners or packages of wipes.

The shammy (5" x 7") is compatible with: "wood mounted rubber stamps, cling mounted rubber stamps, clear stamps, acrylic blocks and all ink types."

Here are instructions from the site: "Before using the Stamp Shammy with your rubber stamps or clear stamps, first soak the shammy in water (running it under a faucet is fine) until it is fully hydrated. The Stamp Shammy’s cloth will become soft and pliable when it is fully hydrated. The cloth may change color when hydrated; this is normal."

I use a variety of art stamps in my mixed media and collage art work so the shammy will be a time saver for me.

 

Creating While You Travel Tips: from ClothPaperScissors

Image of Postcard

If you're traveling this Summer, you may be interested in this post from ClothPaperScissors about Creating While You Travel. Here are a few of the tips to try:

• "Instead of sending the typical tourist postcards that everyone else sends, create your own unique mail art designs." 

 

• "If you’re worried that people will peer over your shoulder while you’re painting out in public, Jane Davenport has a simple solution: Pick a spot where your back is against a wall." (I like this idea. Last night, we attended an outdoor Virginia Symphony Concert in Virginia Beach. I took out my sketch book to catch the action but I soon was surrounded by a few onlookers. I prefer to sketch without an audience).

 

•  "Don’t limit yourself to the usual art supplies in your travel art journal—mix things up. Gina Lee Kim uses washi tape to attach tip-ins......Her choice of tip-ins might include: transparency sheets that can be painted with watercolor."

Lots of great ideas here. Make sure you read the complete article.

 

Posca Pens

In the past, when I worked on my art journals, I regularly ruined markers (Sharpies, Paint Pens, Fude pens, etc.) whenever I wrote with them on top of acrylic-painted pages.

When my friends in my TAG art group told me that Posca Pens easily write on top of acrylic paint, I was skeptical. Well, I ordered some Posca Pens and I love them. They do work on acrylic-painted pages.

There is a bit of a learning curve because the pens are juicy with paint. You also have to be careful to make sure the paint is dry before you touch it - or lay your hand over it like I did. All in all, the pens are an excellent product.

I ordered the pens from Japan via Amazon. Since I prefer light colors over primary shades, I ordered the pastel set. I also ordered extra black & white pens because I tend to use these colors for hand lettering.

Reconstructing and Making Brushes: from Artist Rich Waller

Image from the Rich Waller site

Here's a DIY Art Tool that intrigued me: Reconstructing and Making Brushes. The technique comes from artist, Rich Waller.

Waller shows readers how to make them with a short tutorial. Now, I just need to shop for some Loew-Cornell brushes.

Super Thick Index Cards from Norstrom Dumati

For a long time I've been searching for thick index cards to use in my art work. Office supply stores and big box stores only offer flimsy index cards that do not work well with art supplies.

I recently found a small business man (Chris Norstrom) who sells Super Thick Index Cards on Amazon. He graciously sent me free samples (above) so that I can choose the size and thickness of cards that I needed. I just placed an order for 4" x 6" Super Thick (14 point - 100# weight) cards which I plan to use with pen & ink and watercolor paints.

I have no association with Norstrom. I'm just pleased that he offers such a wonderful product.

 

 

Handcrafted Colored Ink Brush Pens Via Jane Davenport

I've already purchased the Jane Davenport Mermaid Markers (as well as many of the other tempting products in her line).

Still, I wanted to try out a tip she detailed in her book, Beautiful Faces. Jane suggests filling water brushes with Dye-Na-Flow ink and water to make colored ink brush pens.

As an experiment, I purchased one bottle of Hot Fuchsia Dye-Na-Flow ink. I used a medicine dropper to add eight small drops of ink to a water brush and then topped it off with distilled water. I figured that there was less chance of contamination with distilled water. I really love the bright color that resulted from this mixture.

I'll probably be purchasing additional colors of Dye-Na-Flow ink to make more colored ink brush pens.

 

Jane Davenport Art Supplies & Accessories

Yesterday I was in the Virginia Beach Michaels store when I came upon a display of the new Jane Davenport art supplies and accessories. You can also order the items online through Michaels. The product line is quite extensive.

I picked up the Jane Davenport Portrait Paints Kit which consists of four matte acrylic paints, a brush and face stencil. I checked for customer reviews of the new Davenport products but I didn't spot any online.

On another subject, snow may be coming to eastern North Carolina this weekend. If you're on the East coast, you could also see some snowflakes. Stay Warm!

 

Art Supplies

We're converting to a fiber optic connection very soon for our Internet service. So I'm in the process of changing my e-mail provider. What a time consuming task it is to change my e-mail address on every site!

A while back, I visited the new Jerry's Artarama store in Virginia Beach. I discovered these Art Bites All Media Art Panels. And yes they can be used with any media.

I also purchased some jumbo compressed graphite because I want to start experimenting with graphite drawings. The store also offered these Faber-Castell 9000 jumbo pencils that I've been hearing about from other artists. I also picked up two (new to me) colors of Neocolor crayons in Light Cobalt Blue and Rose Outremer.

What really surprised me was finding this calligraphy ink, in Barnes & Noble, in the color Lapis. The directions indicate that the ink should only be used with a steel nib or brush. The color is gorgeous.

Working with Charcoal: Tips

I like to use charcoal for sketching. Here are some tips on creating with charcoal:

• Benefits – Helps you learn about values; to work in large shapes rather than detail; easily makes dark marks on your paper; inexpensive.
• Availability – Pencils, sticks, powders and chunks.
• Best Substrates for Charcoal – Paper with some texture so the charcoal has something to stick to. Example – watercolor paper.
• Techniques – Smudging with a paper stump, eraser or finger. Create highlights with a kneaded eraser.
• Finishing – When art is complete, spray with a fixative to prevent the charcoal from smudging. Better to use a few light coats than a heavy coat of fixative.

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Cleaning Stencils

There are two schools of thought when it comes to the care of stencils. Some artists do not like the bother of cleaning off the paint and dyes after they have used their stencils. Others like to clean them after every use. I'm in the latter category. I believe one gets a better looking design when the stencils are clean.

DecoArt Media just came out with a product called Brush & Stencil Cleaner. And I am very impressed. Yesterday, the above stencil (Old French Script) was heavily encrusted with blue acrylic paint. I used the cleaner and the stencil looks new. I just have to go back and wipe off a few specks of blue.

I also used the cleaner on some other stencils that had some stubborn, old acrylic paint stains on them - and they now are stain-free. I believe you will like this product.

(Full Disclosure: I am a member of the DecoArt Helping Artist Program. However, I only endorse products that I really like and regularly use.)

 

RÅSKOG Utility Cart for Art Supplies

My RÅSKOG Utility Cart arrived from IKEA today and I'm just in love with it. I plan to use the cart for storing the art supplies that I am using for a particular project. Since I'm painting at the moment, I'll put my paints, brushes and specialty papers in the cart.

When I move on to a different project, I'll outfit the cart with the related supplies. I like the idea that I can easily move the cart from room to room. So I can make art on the go.

Right now the cart is selling for $29.99 with $10.00 shipping. The initial price was $49.99 so if you're thinking of purchasing this cart, do it now. I have no affiliation with IKEA. I just love the cart.

 

On the Road to Organization

Well, I'm now at that stage where it's difficult to find the art supplies in my Studio. I'm sure you can identify: piles of papers and books, half-finished projects waiting to be completed, bottles of paint, mediums and glue scattered about and on it goes.

I decided to organize my colored pencils first. I had been keeping my pencils in a box which made it difficult to find the appropriate colors that I needed. So I purchased two Yasutomo Niji Rolls from Dick Blick for $4.95 each. The rolls have the capacity to hold 36 pencils, pens, markers, water brushes or other drawing supplies. 

I like the idea that I can see all of my colored pencils spread out before me. I need to purchase two more rolls. Yes, I have more colored pencils (including watercolor pencils). I also want to arrange my colored markers in another roll.

Now, it's on to tackling the paper collection. It's so difficult to part with collage papers and ephemera.

Ink Samples from The Goulet Pen Company

I discovered that you can order ink samples from The Goulet Pen Company so I decided to give it a try. The cost for the samples depend on the ink that you choose. However, I found the prices to be reasonable.

As you can see from the photo, I ordered a variety of turquoise and blue shades. I like the idea that the samples allow you to test out the ink before purchasing a full bottle. I haven't decided on my favorites yet. I plan to use the samples for pen & ink sketches.

The company also offers a Ink Drop Club that is on hiatus until December. "The cost is $10 per month (or $15 per month outside the U.S.). You receive 5 fountain pen ink samples as well as access to a special club page with extra discounts and promotions." 

I have no relationship with the company. I was just satisfied with the samples that I purchased.

 

Barnacles DIY Project

Outside View of Barnacles

I've been seeing these handcrafted Barnacles on Pinterest and the Web so I finally decided to make some.

Design Sponge has an excellent Barnacles tutorial but it involved more work than I wanted to do today. Red House West offered a quicker tutorial so I went with that. I used CelluClay which I had on hand.

To make the process less messy, I mixed the clay in a plastic storage bag. I put some plastic wrap on the table and a mound of clay. I covered the clay with some more plastic wrap so that I could form a circle without the clay sticking to my hands. Then I removed the upper layer of wrap.

I molded the clay circle, with the outer covering of plastic wrap, around a small balloon. I tied the wrap closed with thin wire. Then I formed ridges on the clay with a plastic knife. Since I left the plastic wrap on the balloons, the clay was still wet after two days. So I removed the barnacles from the wrap and balloons - and let them dry another day.

Inside View of Barnacles

My barnacles are wider at the top than natural barnacles. I actually spread them out to achieve more of a bowl shape. I plan to sand, and paint, the inside of the barnacles a soft blue.

When I do this project again, I think I may try working with Creative Paper Clay to achieve a smoother texture.

Wood Cigar Boxes

A few days ago, we were in Greensboro, North Carolina and stopped at the JR Discount Outlet. Besides cigars, they sell quite a variety of items. 

The store was selling wood cigar boxes for $2.00 each. I've seen them cost as much as $10.00 online and in stores. I'll be using the three boxes that I purchased for storing my acrylic and watercolor paints - and pens.

 

Fabric Swatch Sticks

Although I do not sew, I have a stash of fabrics that I use in my mixed-media art work.

When I needed a particular color or design, I had to rummage through my large drawer of fabrics. To provide myself with easy access to the variety of materials, I created these fabric swatches.

First, I glued a small piece of paper on each popsicle stick. Then I pasted on the swatch of fabric. The photograph shows only a few of my fabrics. You can display the fabric sticks in a decorative can - and add more color to your Studio.

If you own a large supply of paints, you might want to create paint swatch sticks - and label the sticks with the names of the paint colors.

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Jet Pens Order Arrived

My order from Jet Pens recently arrived. As you can see, I got a little carried away with purchasing blue pens.

I like ordering from this company because of the unique Japanese products that they offer. Also, I'm always in search of the perfect pen for sketching and art journaling. Here are descriptions of some of the items that I ordered.

The pen that I most look forward to using is the Ohto Graphic Liner Needle Point Drawing Pen. It "produces the same kind of line as your typical fiber-tipped drawing pens, but with a sturdy metal needle point instead." According to the company description, "you'll never have to worry about smashing the pen tip over time, and can use every last drop of the waterproof, archival-safe pigment ink." I hope this is true because I do think I tend to press too hard on my Micron pens.

I ordered the Sakura Pigma Sensei Drawing Pen. The description says that "the ink is archival quality, smear- and feather-resistant, waterproof, chemical proof, and fade-resistant. It also does not bleed through most papers." Although the pen is promoted to manga artists, I think I will enjoy sketching with it.

I also ordered the Marvy LePen Technical Drawing Pen. It is described as having "pigmented black ink that resists bleed-through and is permanent when dry." 

Because I often make detailed pencil sketches and need a slim eraser, I ordered the Seed Radarknock eraser encased in a pen-like form. It has "an unusual tip shape resembling a three-quarter moon, making erasing small areas easier than with wider erasers."

Some how, I also ordered the Tombow Mono Knock 3.8 Eraser encased in a pen-like form. "With the push of a button you can extend the Tombow Mono eraser" and it's ready to use.

The shocking pink item in the photo is the Sun-Star, Paper Stitch Lock Staple-Less Stapler. It "requires absolutely no metal staples, and will hold up to 4 sheets of paper together (average copy weight). The mechanism punches the paper and stitches it together in one press." I really got tired of messing with metal staples. Most of the hard copy that I keep are two to four pages in length so the stapler will work for me.

I have no association with Jet Pens. I just like their products. And aren't all mixed-media artists also office supply and stationery hoarders too?

Cra-Z-Art colored pencils

I came across these Cra-Z-Art colored pencils on the Walmart site. There were a few good customer reviews so I purchased them at my local Walmart. The pencils were not available as an online order.

There is a great range of colors in the 72 count set - and the cost is only $5.99. I did like how the pencils performed on paper. However, my favorite colored pencils are still the creamy Prismacolor Premier colored pencils. But I will also use the Cra-Z-Art pencils in my drawings.

Are You an Art Supply Hoarder?

Part of My Art Supply Hoard

A well-respected Art blog recently asked their viewers about their Artistic Goals for 2013. Many of the readers said that their goal was to use all, or most, of the art supplies that they had purchased within the past year - or even years ago. Many members in my local Art Group admit to being art supply hoarders. How about you? Are you one too?

I have to confess that that I have a bunch of new art supplies that I haven’t used yet. Many of them have not even been opened. Do you see that Yupo Pad in the photograph? I purchased it a few years ago – and Yes – I have not even experimented with one sheet of it. I probably do own some more supplies that don’t appear in the photo. However, I just wanted to show you a sampling of my new stuff.

But there may be an upside to our art supply hoarding. After you read this post, challenge yourself to rummage through your stash. Pull out all those new art supplies in drawers, boxes, desks, under beds or wherever you hide them. You may be surprised to find things that you have completely forgotten about.

Pile these goodies on a table and Resolve to Use One of those Art Supplies Today (after you read this post). These newly-found supplies may give you an unexpected shot of inspiration. To continue the momentum, schedule each one of these art supplies into your calendar or daily planner. For example, plan to experiment with one new art supply each week.

And don’t pack those new art supplies away. Keep them out in full view so that you will remember to create with them this year.

I don’t think art supply hoarding is such a terrible vice. After all, these items are not just supplies - they are Tools of Inspiration and Creativity.

Alcohol Ink Spray Experiment

I experimented with making some homemade alcohol ink to use as a background spray for my mixed-media art work. On many blogs, I've seen artists mix the alcohol with Rite dye, either the liquid or powdered form. I decided to try India-type ink instead.

I put isopropyl alcohol and a turquoise-blue ink in a small mister. I added the ink, little by little, with a dropper until it was dark enough for me - and then I shook the bottle. As you can see, my stamped images bled a little even though I heat-set the images beforehand.

I had used a Memories ink pad. Next time, I'm going to try a StazOn ink pad and a heavier weight of paper.

Since the images had already bled, I then saturated the Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) with the ink/alcohol mixture. I did like the pale blue color of the spray. I think I'm going to experiment with acrylic ink and isopropyl alcohol next.

What I do like about making my own alcohol inks is that I can control the colors.

I Won a Giveaway from Blue Twig Studio

Blue Twig Studio recently celebrated their One-Year Birthday and owner, Deb, marked the event by offering some giveaways of her Club Kits.

I was lucky enough to win the Embellishment Club Kit in Orange. As you can see above, the Kit includes lots of cool embellishments. The colors are perfect for the Autumn season.

You can find more details about Deb's Club Kits here. Check out her Online Store too - She sells quite a variety of tempting products. Thank you Deb for the generous giveaway!

 

Make Your Own Alcohol Inks Tutorial - from Me Making Do

Image from Me Making Do Blog

Many times I use craft supplies in my mixed-media art projects. However, the supplies can get quite expensive so I'm always looking for DIY Craft Supplies and Tools.

You can find a great tutorial on how to Make Your Own Alcohol Inks on Healther's blog, Me Making Do. You probably have all, or most, of the supplies in your stash at home.

Heather uses the Alcohol Inks to dye paper projects. I can't wait to mix up some of these inks. I think I'll experiment and try using the inks on my watercolor paintings too.

Checking Out the Monoprice Graphics Tablet

Recently, I've been looking at various Graphic Drawing Tablets online so that I can explore new ways of making art.

Many of the tablets out there are quite pricey. Then, I found out about the Monoprice Graphics Tablet - 10" x 6.25." The latter tablet sells for $49.60. That's a bargain when you compare it to graphic tablets that go for a couple of hundred dollars or more.

There seems to be a lot of good buzz about the Monoprice Tablet. Check out their site for more information.

 

A Smarter Pen Case

When I'm traveling, or sketching on the go, I used to pack my pens and pencils in a generic pencil pouch. Sometimes, I even tossed my pencils and pens in a ziplock storage bag. Either way, I was always digging around into the bag, or pouch, to find the right implement. In the storage bag, the pens would become soiled from my graphite pencils.

Well, I recently purchased the Nomadic Triple Pouch Pen Case (in red) from Tokyo Pen Shop and I am thrilled with their product. The cost is good too - only $10.50. The Japanese folks really make smart products. Not only can I separate my pens and pencils in my pen case, but I also don't have to hunt for the needed tool.

What Japanese products do you like?

How to Make a Tortillon from Kim "Gordie" Carver

I periodically like to check in with The Empty Easel site. I always find inspiring articles with practical advice, ideas, tips, and tutorials for creating and selling art.

Today, I found an article on How to Make a Tortillon (blending stick) written by Kim "Gordie" Carver. She includes template instructions. At first I thought, "Why make a Tortillon when I can just as easily purchase one?" But then I read how Kim uses her blending sticks.

Here is her explanation in her own words: "I use Prismacolor Pencils a lot. The colors are vibrant, and they are beautifully transparent when I use a Tortillon to blend them, allowing the colors below them to show through."

Now, to me, that was a new use for a Tortillon. I had always used these blending sticks for shading when I did pencil sketches. All of a sudden the Tortillon appeared to be a more versatile tool than I realized. Check out Kim's Tortillon Tutorial and then try making one for yourself.

Are there other artist tools that you use for alternate purposes?

JetPens Order Arrived!

I received my first order from JetPens and what customers say about them is true. Delivery is fast. They take great care in packing their orders. And the product quality is excellent. I love my new purchases.

As you can see, I seem to be in a Blue Phase - and all of the pen/pencil shades of blue that I purchased are lovely. Here's what I ordered:

• Maruman Mnemosyne - Word Book
• Stabilo Point 88 Fineliner Marker Pen - 0.4 mm - Turquoise Blue
• Pilot Color Eno Mechanical Pencil - 0.7 mm - Soft Blue Body - Soft Blue Lead
• Pilot Color Eno Mechanical Pencil Lead - 0.7 mm - Soft Blue
• Herbin Dip Pen Ink - 30 ml Bottle - Pearlescent Ink - Light Aqua Blue
• Zebra Regal Arrow Liquid Ink Roller Ball Pen - 0.7 mm - Light Blue
• Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Ink Pen - 0.3 mm - Yawaragi Colors - Usuzumi (Light Sumi Gray) 
• Uni Mitsubishi Pin Pen - 03 Pigment Ink - 0.38 mm - Black Ink
• Zebra Surari Emulsion Ink Pen - 1.0 mm - Black Ink 

 

Vanish 4-in-1 Artist Eraser - Great Tool!

 When I placed my last online order with Jerry's Artarama, I looked in the new product section and saw this Vanish 4-in-1 Artist Eraser. I always (like to have an excuse) to buy new art supplies so I ordered one eraser. I wasn't expecting much.

Wow - was I surprised. I love this eraser and I wish I had ordered more than one. I had never been happy with any erasers that I bought in the past. But Vanish is my new Go To eraser. Here's part of the product description:

"The Vanish 4-in-1 Eraser has a unique, flexible composition that can erase anything from graphite to charcoal, colored pencil to pastels! Strong enough to erase sharp graphite lines from hard papers, but gentle enough to remove charcoal strokes from soft papers, the Vanish Eraser not only cleans the paper, it cleans up after itself! Instead of creating piles of crumbs for every line erased, the Vanish rolls with the stroke, leaving only a nice clean strip at the end."

Have you purchased this eraser? What do you think of it?

I Won an Edgmon Easel Box

Today, the FedEx guy delivered a wonderful surprise. In the recent ArtistsNetwork Holiday Contest, I won an Edgmon Easel Box. It can be used for both Field and Studio use. The Easel Box was designed by Artist and Workshop Teacher, Susan Edgmon. You view Susan's award-winning paintings at SusanEdgmon.

As you can see by the picture, the Easel Box is a beautiful piece of equipment. The Boxes are handcrafted and manufactured in NorthWest Arkansas. They are compact and lightweight, only 7.4 lbs. Setup takes less than two minutes. So, this product is a convenient traveling companion. You can see a video demonstration of the Easel Box here.

I can't wait to fill my Easel Box with tubes of watercolor paint - and to start creating.

On the Hunt for Citra Solv

I wanted to create some fabric transfers using Citra Solv. I went to the company's site - and it looked like four stores in my area carried the product.  After some driving, and many phone calls, I found out that none of the listed stores actually had the product. I don't live near a big city.

The local store owners weren't even familiar with Citra Solv. Luckily, Jerry's Artarama (online site) has the product - and at a good price ($9.79 for 16 oz.). However, shipping is around $8.00. The good news is: Citra Solv will soon be shipped to my home. Note: The product is considered flammable or hazardous so it is not available for rush or air service.

On the instructables site, there's an excellent tutorial on Fabric Printing with Citra Solv. I can't wait to try it.

Soldering Tool Kit

Among a million other artistic endeavors, I've been wanting to try soldering jewelry for a long time now. 

I recently saw this soldering tool kit, in Michaels, for $16.00. It might be a good kit to experiment with just to see if I'm really interested in soldering.

Here's the product description: "Soldering iron heats to 950 degrees Fahrenheit. Includes Cone Point, Square Point, 10ft lead-free solder with rosin core, 10ft adhesive back copper foil tape, stand, and instructions. Designed especially for women's hands, Non-slip comfort grip. Works with replacement tips that have 8-32 threads."

 

My Blumchen Order Arrived

YAY! My D. Blumchen & Company order arrived this afternoon. For the past year, I have been experimenting with creating vintage and spun cotton ornaments. I am very pleased with the quality of the supplies that I received today.

Hopefully, I will soon be posting some of these ornaments on my blog. If you love vintage, and enjoy creating, Blumchen offers the most tempting eye candy. Why not check them out. (The slight cloudiness, at the bottom of the picture, comes from the plastic bags.)

 

Dick Blick Scrubber Brushes

I just purchased these Scrubber Brushes, online, from Dick Blick. They are used in watercolor painting to correct mistakes.

According to the Dick Blick site, you simply re-wet the area you want corrected, wait a few seconds, then scrub the paper with the brush, blot and rework. I purchased the set of three, in sizes 2, 6 and 12.

If you have used these brushes, let me know what you think of them. I can't wait to try them out.

Decorative Paper

It may have been the July 4th weekend (with less antique vendors) - or the hot weather - but I didn't find any vintage items, at the Raleigh Flea Market, that caught my attention.

However, we also visited The Scrap Exchange in Durham and I found some lovely decorative paper. The black & white paper is 24 1/2" x 36." I should have purchased more of it. I think the paper will make a nice background for a collage.

I enjoyed hunting through The Scrap Exchange which is a nonprofit, creative reuse center. Their "mission is to promote creativity, environmental awareness and community through reuse." The Center receives new material daily and sells it at 50-75% off their original retail price.

What can you find there? Depending on the day of the week, anything from ceramic tiles to decorative paper, matte board, fabric, buttons, glass beakers, test tubes - and much, much more.

They also have an Artists' Marketplace, featuring items from local craftspeople and artists who use reclaimed materials in their work. If you live too far away from the Center, you can purchase items online.

Check out their site for more interesting information about all of their activities.

Time to Stock Up on Mixed-Media Supplies

If you're a mixed-media artist, now is the time to stock up on those supplies that can add that extra bling to your future projects. During the Holiday season you can find items, such as sparkling stars, that may not be available during the year. And the best part is these supplies are on sale right now.

Check out Craft, Department, and Discount stores. Pay a visit to Book, Stationery and Dollar stores too. Here are some of the supplies I recently picked up.

New Mixed-Media Art Supplies!!!

I recently placed an order with Retro Cafe' Art Gallery. The vendor caught my attention because of the unique supplies that they offer.

I can't wait to begin working with the Stencils and Tim Holtz Concerto Mask. I really needed (yes, I know - a created need) the Inchie 30-Pocket Binder Page. I plan to use the Clear Acrylic Inchies to make charms. And the Collage Sheet came just in time for the holiday season!

This was my first order from Kristin and I am very happy with my new supplies. Everything was nicely packaged and my order arrived so quickly. Check out her shop.