Frequent Cloth Paper Scissors contributors Debbi Crane and Cheryl Prater have concocted this fun eBook featuring over 20 smart and sassy projects divided like a cookbook into appetizers, main courses, and sweet treats for a fresh perspective on creating mixed-media projects. From artist books to assemblage, art quilts to art dolls, it's all here, plus how-to instructions on a variety of mixed-media, collage, and surface design techniques.
Step-by-step projects are laid out like recipes complete with ingredients (materials), instructions (what to mix, add), and tips (how it should look, taste, etc.), showcasing colorful, innovative projects created with a variety of ephemera and mixed-media materials. Techniques for making art quilts, collages, assemblages, memory art, bookbinding, doll making, and paper crafting are included. An inspiring gallery of work by popular artists is also included. Take a walk on the wild side with this new and easy-to-download Mixed Mania eBook!
Introduction
Well-Stocked Pantry
Tools and materials
Substitution chart
Creative kitchen basics
Chapter One: Artistic Appetizers
Paper dolls
Doodles
Two cooks in the kitchen: The creative process
Crazy papers
Scrumptious squares
Background wonderland
Divide-and-conquer self-portrait
Chapter Two: Main Courses
Reliquary girls
Quilted clutch
Mixed-mania doll
Art quilt
Two cooks in the kitchen: What is "mixed media"?
Fabric journal
Dimensional collage
Peek-a-boo collage book
Keepsake box
Chapter Three: Sweet Treats and Special Occasions
Artsy board game
Two cooks in the kitchen: About each other
Mini collage feast
Cottage cards
Chapter Four: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Mixed-Media Apron Gallery
About the Authors
Resource Guide
Templates
Index
Cherly Prater was a mixed-media enthusiast long before she discovered Cloth Paper Scissors magazine (Interweave). However, her experiments with collage and scrapbooking launched to new heights after the exposive discovery that she wasn't alone in her mixed-media craze. Cheryl lives in an Atlanta suburb with her husband, their twin boys, and their Champion Dachshund.
Debbie Crane's most important roles include being a wife, mom, teacher, and art maker. She finds great joy in teaching elementary art but considers writing Mixed Mania her "Blues Brother" moment.
"This beautiful book features 20-plus smart and sassy collage and surface-design recipes."--Decorating Digest Craft Home Projects
"Crane and Prater dream up every which way to do collage and scrapbooking.... Showcases what incredible results mixed media can produce." -Booklist
"This book is the mixed media version of Mason Dixon Knitting. It's all about going nuts, losing yourself, and creating!" -CraftLit: A Podcast for Crafters Who Love Books
"This book is a great intro to mixed media, and perfect for anyone you know who's interested in exploring this mode of creating, but doesn't know where to begin." -Craftypod.com Blog