Mixed Media Tips and Tricks for Beginners

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[@cfeatherston07]

Simon has mentioned that with the stencils. Put them on the mat reversed so that side of the stencil with that matte side is face up and not on the grip mat and it won't pull that off

[@marypolancodesigns]

So good to know thank you!

[@catheyday4182]

Thank you for all the tips and tricks!

[@RedQueensJubileeClub]

Oh Mary… your daughter has a great voice and wonderful presentation skills. Her inflection goes up and down appropriately as she demonstrates and explains what she is doing. Her nails look wonderful. I can’t trim my nails with a nail clipper. She is quite the pro.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Awww thank you so very much; she was so proud of herself and her nails lol

[@AlysonGold]

These are all so cute, but I agree, that I Love You card is amazing! I love the pink and brown. I've started playing with mixed media because it's teaching me not to stress over being perfect and to embrace imperfections. I don't mind a longer video from you because I know it will be packed with great tips and tricks!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Exactly, that is what I'm getting from it too! Thank you!

[@emmkaa2099]

Girl, with the mixed media!! ...right? It's a blast! Keep playing!

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY thank you for the encouragement! I appreciate you!

[@irishk.1041]

I agree with Alyson. Mixed media does "teaching me not to stress". This artist "works" at fine art and "plays" (to the max) with mixed media for cards. This media is joyful. Can combine fine art talents with just "jumping in" with everything. Sitting back to SEE what transpires from a lot of different techniques, Different mediums, some of which you might not traditionally put together - yet they come out beautiful. Not always - but mostly :) Enjoyed you with my coffee. Many smiles because of you - just being you! Thanks Mary - wonderful.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I love this and I agree totally! thanks so much! Big hugs

[@JulianaMichaels]

Look at you, go with the mixed media! Loving it!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Woot woot....I DID IT! lol Thank you

[@user-uc7lo9qp2e]

Lynn Le Bel The heat embossing on tge edges! Great techniques and lovely cards!! Thanks Mary!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much!

[@kcinca5410]

Somehow I started doing mixed media without really knowing it was what I was doing years ago. I just like using a lot of different products and techniques. Who knew? I like the heart card very much. I do love a scripty cover stamp. Your cards came out great. See, you're a natural!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh thank you so much for your encouragement. I had so much fun!

[@jespees]

This video was great in showcasing techniques. Also, you really took Simon’s new release in a sophisticated direction. Love the cards!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much! That's a great compliment.

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Cool cards and tips, Mary! The heart is my favorite… Thanks for posting!🎉❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY mine too! Thank you so much

[@shugsbug]

Love these Mary, thanks for sharing. Hard to pick a favourite, but if I had to, it would be the our card. Love your lightness and humour in your videos

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much 😊 That's such a great compliment.

[@suzanestrada293]

Mary! I can't believe you wore a white sweater for this craft session. I would have ink all over my sleeves. That aside great video as always :)😆

[@marypolancodesigns]

Bwahahaha I thought the same as I edited it!!! Lol

[@user-doradee]

I am SO glad I found you🤩 I am new to card making and mixed media, you made it look FUN!!! I didn't get a panic attack watching your video💜 Loved the color scheme and the tip to hide glue on vellum! THANK YOU🤗

[@marypolancodesigns]

This is such a great compliment thank you so much for being here!

[@vickidavis4207]

Great video Mary! I love all your fun "try out" techniques.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much! YAY! i did have a good time!

[@user-uc7lo9qp2e]

Lynn Le Bel Great ideas and techniques Mary!! Thank you for sharing!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@cherieselauer7829]

I absolutely love your videos!! I found you a long time ago with one of your “use this it’s much cheaper” videos! I love this hobby but can’t afford much! my favorite card you made today was the heart one

[@marypolancodesigns]

Awesome! Thank you! I really appreciate your kind encouragement. That one is my fave too! :)

[@janeen3967]

Great ideas. Love the heart card. I'm trying to do more mixed media because of the added interest it provides. Thanks Mary ❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

Me too...thank you so much for this! I feel I'm not alone. lol

[@mindybaldwin2273]

Love these cards! 💕

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much!

[@juanitalopez1529]

Thank you Mary! I loved your cards, especially the hearts one. I am inspired to try some of your techniques.❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY! Try it out for sure. So much fun!

[@melissasilvestre2442]

I can’t wait to see what you do with this!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yay! I'll be there watching along!

[@joybland5072]

I just ordered these stamps...I am going to make the panda but I will color his tongue and paw pads. Great video! Thank you Mary.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Please do so and make up for my mistake. haha I love him he's so cute

[@rosemariemorgan868]

Love all these cards

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yay so 😊

[@jillowens-davis3497]

Love your designs Mary! Thank you so musch for sharing your journey with us. It means a lot! ♥

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome! Thank you for this!

[@susanmcalpine6413]

Thanks so much! I love all of them!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@Pattilrfour]

The card'S are all so pretty. This video was full of tips can't wait to try all of them. Thank you for another awesome video, it is so much fun with you.❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for this encouragement

[@JH-wd7ul]

Fabulous!!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@LynBell]

Love the cards and the colours are beautiful!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much!

[@Janstroh1]

love the colors!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much! YAY

[@deannaoleary1362]

Wow. Awesome

[@marypolancodesigns]

Many many thanks

[@judyevansparker5989]

love how these turned out

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh thank you so much!

[@Janstroh1]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you!!

[@bobbirobinson4084]

Great video!!! Thanks!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Glad you liked it! Yay! Thanks

[@moniquevann9950]

Super cute cards Mary TFS❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much!

[@GwyllionFaye]

Your cards are adorable! Thanks so much for sharing. I absolutely love mixed media designs. I have to remind d myself there are NO mistakes in art only lessons 💜

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much! And you are so right...no mistakes! I inevitably learn something along the way anyway! :)

[@juliecurtis9517]

I totally appreciate the tips and tricks while your working.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you for letting me know. I was hoping that was helpful

[@mistye277]

Ahhh Perfect! Thank you for these tricks!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Glad you like them! YAY Thank you

[@terrisherwoodbruner9386]

Phew! Almost missed this! 😊

[@marypolancodesigns]

So glad you didn't. YAY

[@marzs1214]

I just love all these techniques!

[@marypolancodesigns]

So glad! Thank you so much ❤️

[@michelegourd5742]

Mary, Love your cards!! I have not done to many mixed media cards. But I do like the way you made yours!! I will have to try this!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much! Yes just dive in and play. Its super freeing

[@beckyhaydegarcia5045]

This was a FUN video to watch!

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY so glad thank you for that!

[@brendajones8948]

I love all of these and can’t wait to try your ideas! Totally copying!😉 Thanks for sharing!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yay! Thank you! Yes copy away!

[@carloshaun7297]

Thank you!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You're welcome! YAY

[@cynthiatuczynski9491]

Very nice cards. Thank you for sharing 😊🤗

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome! Thank you!

[@debracapps63]

Loved this video!!! Beautiful cards and great inspiration to give mixed media a try!

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY! so glad you liked it! I had a blast !

[@theresagerman3717]

I love. Love your pug Bo precious. As are you and extremely talented. Thank you for sharing.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much! That's so kind of you!

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Beautiful cards Mary 🥰 I love your techniques, your backgrounds and the adorable images ❤️ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much! You're the best!

[@JoanOrloffDK]

@@marypolancodesigns ❤️❤️❤️

[@franmc6797]

Omg the idea of using the plastic coated bag for the grip mat, mind blown! I hate pulling off and putting on the plastic. Game changer for me❤❤❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

RIGHT??? So changed the game for me too; I was irritated with that acetate every time. haha

[@HandmadeWithLovebyStacyC-]

Love love looooooooooove this video so much!!!! You’ve inspired me and now I’m super excited to try these techniques! ❤❤❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yay! Thank you! This is the best compliment!

[@digo7860]

I am only 5 minutes in and I like already! Thanks for this video!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Awesome! Thank you! I appreciate that feedback so much!

[@juliecurtis9517]

Such great cards!. I was playing with mixed media this morning. I'm just learning so mine aren't as nice as yours yet.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Your art is always beautiful, right where you're at, skill-wise. I love how you phrased it, "I'm just learning" and "yet". That's exactly how I want all of us to think about it. Thank you for leading the way. :)

[@nicholewade8677]

Awesome cards ❤ I just put in an order for Simon's new release, can't wait for them to get here

[@marypolancodesigns]

Awesome! Thank you! Yes so fun and cute love it

[@nicholewade8677]

I've been really sick in 23 and very depressed. I've had multiple surgeries. I'm glad you are still here to make me smile. Thank you

[@gavincollins8053]

Referring to my previous comment, I just saw it again in one of his videos, you place the glossy side down onto the sticky mat. I think that will help with your residue problem.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Got it thank you so so much!

[@justpassingthroughthistime9947]

noticed a problem with the glue gun myself, yesterday. This is what I found. I was storing it upright, in it's box. Because I thought that would be best to keep it from getting dried glue from forming around the opening. Well, I then had no ability to squeeze the glue out. I thought about it for a bit and then stored as though it was in the silicone holster. I had no problem with dried glue nor with glue not being able to be squeezed out.

[@marypolancodesigns]

This is great to know thank you so much for sharing!

[@MagicStones1]

I think you mentioned another tool that could be used instead of the My Sweet Petunia glue press but I don’t see it in the list of tools. I’d love to find an equivalent that would be kind to my hands. I loved this video! That encourages me to try mixing things! Thanks, Mary!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yes, go to this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXW7m56Ca7SEitU Time stamp 12:23 and I talk about it. :)

[@maureenherrera483]

These are awesome!!! The gold really makes them. You should add a word at the end of the video that people can put in the comments and that way you will know who stayed with you until the end and also use it for giveaways. What brand is your little trimmer and is that the one you like best?

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much for this! I may consider that in the future. :)

[@marzs1214]

Hey Mary, have you seen a crafter on KZbin called NB cards? She created a smoosher for this type of in smooshing and it gets, in my opinion better results. The smoosher is created with a zip baggie of sorts and some crumpled up paper towel. Check it out. She uses the ink pads you used and other dye based with a spritz of water but her tool helps you create better smooshed backgrounds. Just my opinion.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I haven't heard of her yet. Thank you!

[@wandakuzyk]

Thank you for showing this. I am one of those scared to try people. Maybe I might. Lol.

[@marypolancodesigns]

You should! Just let loose and go for it

[@jenniehawkins9998]

I already paid for the class. I wasn't able to pull it up. I would like to watch it now.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Hi there, can you send me an email at [e-mail] so I can help you with this?

[@BrendaMarkertSD]

What glue do you recommend for card making?

[@ann-marieo.5359]

Gorgeous cards especially the text background one!! With Simon Hurley stencils you need to use the glossy side of the stencil against the sticky side of the mat otherwise it pulls off the coating. That is what happened with yours I suspect but I’m not positive. I write sticky notes to his stencils so I don’t forget which side to use.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Great to know thank you so much: i hadn't realized this. I appreciate you!

[@raehenderson]

Would love to see all your links. However, on my iPhone 12 the Brush Pen class link is right next to the “more”,,, and no matter how I try I can’t activate the “more”. It activates the brush pen link every time LOL. I even used a stylus. But no worries! Your cards are absolutely adorable!!!! I feel more confident in trying mixed media now. Thank you so much!!!!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

So happy to hear the video was helpful. Sorry about the iPhone issue. If you have a computer I think it will work

[@maryannferry2977]

Very nice cards! Question - when smooshing your ink pads, what kind of "paper" are you using on the clipboard?

[@marypolancodesigns]

The paper I'm using for my card is Watercolor cardstock, I believe specifically from Arteza. But if you mean the white mat I have on the clipboard that is a replacement craft mat for the rim Holtz glass media mat

[@gavincollins8053]

Apparently with the stencils, one side is shinier than the other, and so one side won't leave the residue like it did on your mat. Unfortunately I cannot remember at the moment, which side is best to put down on the mat. I'm not 100% sure about this, as I didn't take much notice as it doesn't effect me, but I think I heard Simon Hurley mention that on a couple of his videos.

[@janettespieldenner1925]

So stinkin' cute!!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@dwilloughby1969]

Could you heat from the bottom for that paste?

[@marypolancodesigns]

Great idea, I will definitely try that next time, cause even when I let it fully dry it still puffs up a bit, which don't get me wrong is a great affect but might not be what I want in that moment.

[@DanaK44]

Nice cards Mary. Question, what type of paper did you use for the ink smooshing?

[@marypolancodesigns]

I was using Arteza brand here is the link; amzn.to/3OAttzV

[@marypolancodesigns]

Also, thank you so much! :)

[@DanaK44]

@@marypolancodesigns thank you so much!!

[@juliedrennan9264]

So cute

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you! ❤️

[@lornapollock]

what kind of grip mat are you using?

[@marypolancodesigns]

That is the Altenew Sticky Mat, linked in the description of the video.