Concentrated to Diffuse: Mixed Media Tutorial #1 For Scraps of Darkness

[@contadinaK]

Lydia! You just made my day. Thank you. May your art and craft bring you much joy and peace this coming year - yay!

[@Thicketworks]

Your work is refreshingly organic, and the fact that you are so articulate makes it a joy to watch and learn from you. I'm excited by all the possibilities that crafting tools offer, but I'm numbed by the 'clean-cut, mainstream' approach. Thanks for being a beacon of originality in a sea of sameness.The tribute to your Mother is nuanced/complicated. I like that. My mom now lives with us, and we do art together as often as possible. I have become her memory, and she is softening my heart.

[@contadinaK]

Wow! Thank you for these incredible compliments. I think I'm starting to find my creative voice, and I deeply appreciate this shout out of support - wow! And thanks for sharing about your mom - despite the aches and pains and losses that come with old age, the freshness, youthfulness, and enthusiasm with which my mom was able to approach our day o' craft was something to see. Glad you have this time with your mom - it's precious.

[@ameliashearer1110]

This was truly lovely and enlightening. I looked after my mum then mum-in-law arrived and tho' it was hard work when you have 4 children I wish I had them back, so it is lovely hearing the softness and love you have for your mum. :) xxx

[@contadinaK]

thank you, johanne! i've been so wowed over the past few days at the support and encouragement from crafters like you. yayyyy!

[@TheOldladyB]

I just so love this page. I have a picture of my Mom's hand, mine and my grandsons. Now I know what to do. I wish my Mom was here but alass she is not. Thank you for this video. Darlene.

[@contadinaK]

thank you, amelia! i can imagine that your experience was both challenging and gratifying. i wish my mom were closer - sometimes i cry like a big old baby about it.

[@CarolOlive100]

I really like all of the new products and your use of said products. I am going to try and find them...This was a very interesting project and I enjoyed watching you work your magic. I also enjoyed the respect and love you have for your mother....Keep on keepin on....I shall enjoy your journey...

[@sandyroberts8159]

This is fabulous work. I hear you with your mom. My dad just had his 100 birthday. Thanks for this.

[@liberalsprinkles]

what a gorgeous layout. love the colors and wonderful textures

[@Take5Geri]

First time here and I'm with the others who appreciate your work so refreshing and easy to live with not so in your face....years ago did the same with the glue gun found that there were glitter glue sticks not sure if they are still on the market. Thanks for all your tips really makes you want to get up and create something even if it's time for bed. LOL Happy Spring!

[@katies708]

Your work is beautiful...and so is the love you have for your mother. Hang in there. Memory is a tricky thing in older people. You said she had surgery recently. Anesthesia can take a long time to leave the body of older people. This happened to my Grandma. She couldn't remember how to use her TV remote control. Mom had to change station for her even though she had always been the Queen of the remote. About 3 months after the surgery, she asked my mother for the remote. She operated that technology just like she had before the surgery! It was like she had just woken from a long nap. Unless she has been diagnosed with some memory ailments, maybe her memory will return. Hang in there and keep up the beautiful work!

[@lydiadoorman3427]

I can't believe I never stumbled upon your video's! Your work is gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing your proces of creating with us, it's artist like you that keep me inspired and want to run to my craftroom to start creating :D

[@lisacollins4392]

This is gorgeous!! I love your work.

[@contadinaK]

thanks, correna, and yes, i feel the love!

[@labluegypsy]

Exquisite work and very moving story! So glad I found ur channel!

[@gooddollie]

i really enjoy your videos! your work is amazing!

[@lmsmathteacher]

I feel SO much smarter about mixed media now!

[@deloresmiller3863]

Love your art and your sharing of your memories .....

[@inspiredcaroline24]

Wow wow wow!!! Your work is so amazing, so talented, so inspiring!! I am not following you at various places, including here. Just mind blowing. TFS. Caroline :))

[@jolac46]

Stunning layout. Love the colors and all the textures. Thanks for sharing, Johanne L.

[@mebee4894]

Used your concentrated to diffuse technique tonight, looks good :) thx.

[@contadinaK]

thanks, teammie! can't wait to watch you do your magic!

[@MarjieKemper]

Another fabulous tute! Must get off here before I click on another.... lol... love your style!

[@NGillette74]

Thanks so much for sharing! Wonderful techniques!

[@samanthabudiselich7996]

oh how I miss you. :)

[@FranOnTheEdge]

This is lovely & uses a technique I hadn't thought of trying before with a material I've used otherwise for yonks. (Masking Tape) At 15:23 mins this vid stops (you show a still for quite a while), & you say that more of this 'organic vascular effect' is shown in the vid immediately previous to this one. All I see there, is 'Easy Cards with Sizzix Pop 'N Cut Dies ' could you direct me more precisely to to the 'more organic vascular effect' video? Because I just love what you're doing with this.

[@nancylee6351]

Wow! 2 thumbs up! You make it look SO simple! PLEASE tell me what the name means..Scraps of Darkness?

[@obiwan5323]

Wow.

[@arollby]

Love it. =)

[@KaroSadowska]

great LO!:) like your play with hot glue gun

[@inspiredcaroline24]

That should have said now following you - apologies :)