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Art Crayon Mixing with Marabu

See how Marabu art crayons mix and work on different paper surfaces.

To start working with Art Crayons by Marabu, I wanted to test them out on different paper surfaces. I’ve not used Art Crayons before and I was excited when Marabu sent them to me. Within the first stroke, I was drawn to the creamy feel, so rich! I think you will love them too. Watch the video below to see how I tested the crayons and how they reacted to different surfaces.

Some materials used were supplied by companies I work with. Some links are affiliates – thank you for considering to use them.

Materials:

Primary Art Crayon set
Blender Art Crayon
various papers – textured, coated, cardstock

Video Exploration:

Mixing Examples:

Making a Christmas Present for your Cat

I am participating in a round-up of Christmas in July posts. I am sharing a post for an animal gift, specifically for our new kittens. This fish is sewn, stuffed, and filled with catnip. The fabric is also painted using Marabu fabric sprays. Of course, I had to give it to them now in order to share this post, they took a minute to warm up to it but they love it.

Links below are Amazon affiliate links, thank you for using them.

Materials:

cotton fabric
scissors
Marabu fabric sprays
stencil
heat gun
pins
sewing machine
needle and thread
fiber fill
catnip
pattern

Directions:

If you want the pattern, it is a free download here. [fish]

print out and pin to fabric

cut two

Video Tutorial:
painting the fabric

pin wrong sides of fabrics together

sew most of the way around, leaving an open space

remove pins and turn inside out

fill the fish with stuffing

put a desired amount of catnip into the fish

with needle and thread sew the opening closed

the cats checking it out!

Every day in July, a participating blogger will release new free crochet, knitting, sewing pattern, or craft tutorial. Each week will have a theme.

I am posting towards the end of the round-up so you will be able to see a lot of the projects at the following link.

[Christmas in July]

Beach Shadowbox with Makers Movement

Oh, how I want to visit the beach, sand in my toes, playing in the water. It is such a fantastic summer activity. Since I can’t go, I made this shadowbox to remind me of how fun it can be. This shadowbox can be placed on a shelf as a decor item or as a Christmas tree ornament. Wouldn’t it be fun to send to a friend that also loves the beach? Thanks to Maker’s Movement for sending me the stamp and die set, Beach Vibes to use with this project.

Beach Vibes

Materials:

Mini Maker Die Cut Machine
Beach Vibes – stamp and die set
black stamp pad
stamping block
Spectrum Noir markers
washi tape
scissors
white cardstock
Marabu fabric spray
double stick tape
foam tape squares

Directions:

I began with a box I made using a past tutorial here. [picture frame SVG]

Using the stamps, I stamped onto white cardstock.

Then I colored the images with alcohol ink markers.

Using a bit of washi tape, I placed the dies and sent them through the Mini Maker from Maker’s Movement.

And here are the pieces all cut-out.

I used Fashion Spray from Marabu and a torn piece of cardstock to color the frame.

Using double-stick tape, I placed the castle into the frame.

Next, I cut a bit of the bottom of the bucket and placed it in the frame with foam tape to lift it up.
I used a double layer of foam squares.

The other shapes were placed with double-stick tape.

And here is the finished piece.

Do you have a favorite beach? Let me know in the comments.

Suggested Materials:

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