Creative Artiste #129 ~ Anything Mixed Media Goes Challenge

Hello Creatives 

First Friday of the month so it's time to share a project for 

Creative Artiste's Anything Mixed Media Goes Challenge.. 

As another heatwave is set to melt the UK i'm taking you 

all to the beach today.. not literally of course 😊

On a summer sky painted background I scraped sand coloured texture 

paste making feet impressions in the sand by pressing in stamps 

from the Inkylicious shoreline stamp set whilst the paste was wet. 

When dry I stamped and embossed the shoreline, adding paint 

dots, dabs and flicks to the sky to enhance the atmosphere.. 

Embellished with coordinating lace, sequin trim and machine stitch 

top to bottom, I pondered for a while unsure what word or quote to 

pair up with the scene... 

Having found a bag full of beach bracelets in a suitcase that 

my Children used to collect whilst on holiday the word 

Tranquill came very much to mind... 

**Happy Days**

Come dip your toes in and share your Mixed Media creativity with the 

team HERE @ Creative Artiste's #129 Anything Mixed Media Goes 

Take Care everyone 

Creative Hugs 

Tracey xx 

Sharing today's creativity with: 

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #150 ~ August Anything Goes

Creative Inspiration Challenge ~ #41 Anything Goes

C.R.A.F.T 786 Challenge ~ Summer/Holiday (Vacation) ATG

Art Journal Journey ~ The Good Old Summertime  

The Four Seasons Challenge ~ Summer August 2026

Simply Lovely Again..!!

Hello Creative Friends 

Another Summertime show of recent Alison Bomber stamps by 

PaperArtsy.. The Hydrangea is one of my favourites and in 

real time they lap up the sun even during a heatwave.. 

Stamped and embossed on a watercolour tag scrap I coloured with 

watercolour and pencil stamping text to fill the bare background. 

With a craft knife I carefully cut around random leaves to lift 

and add dimension popping dots of glitter glue in each centre 

as that's where the Hydrangea flower magic really happens 

Co-ordinating buttons and lace embellish with a trio of machine 

stitch colour edges it all.. simply lovely again 😊

Stay safe & creative everyone 

Hugs Tracey xx 

Sharing today with: 

Four Seasons ~ July Summer Season Challenge 

Tagalong and ATC's ~ July Challenge Favourite Colours/ATG

We Love Stamping July Challenge ~ *Summertime* 

Creative Artiste #128 ~ Anything Mixed Media Goes

 Hello Creative Friends 

It's Anything Mixed Media Goes @ 

Creative Artiste July's Challenge #128 

A just for fun piece and a trip down memory lane.. 

July was an exciting month as a child, the end 

of the school year, six weeks of holiday, outdoor play 

and family holidays... Taking the long route down to 

Devon/Cornwall admiring the stunning scenery.. 

My page consists of paint splodges and scrapes, 

and painted scene with stencilled sun and rays. 

The car is a TH wacky transport die, cut and layered 

multiple times, very similar to my dear great uncles🤣

Art yarn and lace add dimension with hand embroidered flowers 

resembling the bank of Heathers seen along the way.. 

*Happy Days* 

Hope to see your mix up of media creations @ 

Creative Artiste Challenge #128 ~ 

Anything Mixed Media Goes... 

Plenty more to see from the Design Team HERE 

pop on over and show them some love... 

Stay safe & Creative 

Tracey xx 

Sharing today's creativity with: 

Art Journal Journey ~ Fabric, Lace & Trims.. Oh my 

The Four Seasons Challenge ~ Summer Season July 2026

Make your own Background ~ Try it on Tuesday Guest Designer

 Hello creatives 

It's always an honour to be invited to be Guest Designer  

@ Try it on Tuesday. I have known these lovely creatives 

for quite a number of years now and every fortnight they 

NEVER fail to inspire me with their dedication 

to create challenges for us every two weeks. 

I hope I can inspire you with this fortnights theme 

*Make your own background @ Try it on Tuesday*

Using recycled packaging this substrate is ATC size, 

covered with a layer of gesso, I smudged on acrylic 

paint using my finger then scribbling on some text..  

Gluing washi tape and a torn TH mixed media die cut 

I smudged acrylic paint again blending those raised 

areas in with the background... 

Dots of embossing ink sprinkled with gold embossing powder 

are heated with a heat tool.. how I love watching that 

embossing powder melt and rise. 

Edged with very messy machine stitch and a strip of old 

lace a Penny Black Bird from the singsong set is stamped 

and coloured with alcohol markers, pencil and paint. 

Cut and layered on the ATC along with a TH sentiment sticker 

this completes my *Backgrounds* make for Try it on Tuesday..

Please pop on over HERE and visit the 

inspiring Try it on Tuesday Team. 

*Thank you Lovely ladies for inviting me*

Creative Hugs 

Tracey xx 

Sharing today's creativity with: 

We love Stamping ~ April Challenge Spring

Tag-along (and ATC's) ~ Blossoms, Butterflies and Birds

Stamping Sensations ~ April Challenge/Inspired by Nature/ATG 

Creative Artiste ~ #125 Anything Mixed Media Goes April Challenge

Hello Creatives 

Its challenge #125 @ Creative Artiste our 

theme is always Anything Mixed Media Goes.

Here's what I got up to, mixing up media in my journal.

 

Scraping gesso then modeling paste through a TH stencil I've 

glazed with PaperArtsy Mattints giving a sheer subtle effect. 

Collaging torn papers and old book pages on a 6x4 topper, 

graphite is rubbed through a tree stencil and then with paste. 

Glazing again with mattints I edged with machine stitch, 

washi tape and tea stained paper doilies.. 

The Hare is a stamp by Hobby Art and has always been one 

of my favourite stamp images so much so that I actually 

have two sets of the March Hare.. 😊

Very sad to see this wonderful company close, without 

the encouragement from Jenny Mayes (Owner) all those 

years ago I never would have taken those brave steps 

to even start a blog, Jenny made me believe 

in myself, what a beautiful soul she is 💖

The stamped hare is coloured with alcohol markers, pencil 

and paint given thread whiskers and bedecked with purple 

and green lace, he's popping up from the woodlands edge 

making his presence known .. so cute.

If you like to mix up your media come join us HERE 

@ Creative Artiste #125 Anything Mixed Media Goes

Wishing those that celebrate 

*Easter Blessings* 

Take care everyone

Creative Hugs Tracey xx 

Sharing todays creativity with: 

Try it on Tuesday ~ Make it Cute 

Art Journal Journey ~ Tree's are Awesome aren't they? 

Fourseasons ~ Spring Season April 2026 

Anything Mixed Media Goes ~ Creative Artiste #124 Challenge

 Hello Creatives 

It's monthly challenge time @ Creative Artiste 

#124 Challenge ~ Anything Mixed Media Goes

This wasn't what I had planned to share today but 

this stamp set by Tracy Evans *Feed your Soul* 

I couldn't resist purchasing as the Silver Birch 

reminds me very much of the Tree 

outside my Moms window.. 

Created with lots of stencil work, paint and paste, 

the stamped image is painted with the Bird box stamped, 

cut and layered multiple times on the focal flip page.

Flipped over there's more paint scrapes, pencil and 

stencil first revealing a single lace lawn daisy and two 

stamped birds flying high, maybe gathering materials 

to start building their nest..

after months of rain flora and fauna thrive..

Spring is definitely beginning to show it's face..

Now time to share your creativity @ 

Creative Artiste #124 Challenge*Anything Mixed Media Goes* 

Come share your Mixed Media creations HERE

Happy Crafting 

Take care & stay safe

Hugs Tracey xx

Sharing todays creativity with: 

Art Journal Journey ~ Spring Forward 

The Four Seasons ~ SPRING March 

Stamping Sensations ~ March Spring/Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge ~ 

Make your own background 

Anything Mixed Media Goes ~ Creative Artiste #123

 Hello Creatives 

Creative Artiste Challenge is BACK!!! 

February has arrived refreshed after the break and 

HERE to share my Design Team Mixed Media Creation. 

Sharing my love for mixed media, I adore adding lace into my 

projects, I think many of you know 😍 This journal page I've 

scraped paint and paste through a stencil, sprayed distress 

oxides teamed with dabs of gold paint. 

My postcard topper is decorated with torn papers, layered with 

rice paper remnants and washi. Repeating that stencil, paint 

and paste, flat areas I stamped and machine stitched, edging 

with lace, hand sewn blanket stitch and a trio of kisses.

Overlaid with a golden lace flourish, two paper cut hearts 

covered with glossy accents rest safe and cosy together 💖 

Myself and the Design Team hope you will share your love 

of mixed media and join our February Challenge.. 

There's so much more inspiration to see HERE @

**Creative Artiste #123 Anything Mixed Media Goes** 

Happy Crafty February 

Hugs Tracey xx

Sharing todays creativity with: 

Sunday in the Art Room SITAR

Try it on Tuesday ~ All Loved Up 

Lets Craft and Create ~ #228 AG + From The Heart

Creative Inspiration Challenge ~ #35 Anything Goes 

C.R.A.F.T Challenge ~#773 Love/Anything Goes 

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Add a Heart 

Art Journal Journey ~ Anywhere, Anytime, Any place with Anyone

Every day is a Gift...

 Hello lovely creatives 

After the brightness the snow brought we've since had 

nothing but drizzle, damp and darkness.. boooo!!! but 

I've been blessed with a little bit of free time 

this week so trying hard to kick start my mojo I've 

combined a mix of new and old stash to decorate a tag. 

There's tea stained doilies, torn letters and tape collaged 

onto a tag, over stamped and stencilled with ink and paste. 

A large embroidered flower cut from a lace fabric panel 

adds opulence and romance alongside enamel hearts and 

heartfelt words 😘 edged with stitch and lace...

*Every day is a Gift*

Wishing you all a bright, beautiful 

and creative day Tracey xx 

Sharing todays creativity with: 

Try it on Tuesday ~ Add some Text  

SITAR ~ Sunday in the Art Room

Tag-along and ATCs ~ January Love, Romance or Anything goes

Creative Artiste ~ Anything Goes Mixed Media Challenge #120

 Hello Creatives 

Welcome to Creative Artiste's October challenge #120 

our theme is always *Anything Mixed Media Goes* 

Autumn arrived and my October project shows how the beauty 

of the season inspires me. On a paint scraped background I 

stamped script, heat embossed with gold embossing powder, 

hand stitching around the edge using a variety of art yarns.

Gathered Sycamore twigs covered in Lichen are attached to the 

background with fabric leaves painted and enhanced with pencil, 

gilded and embellished with a mix of glass beads. 

Autumn truly is an inspiration..

What inspires you? 

The team at Creative Artiste look forward to seeing  

please come share your Mixed Media Creations @ 

Creative Artiste October Mixed Media Challenge 

Creative Hugs 

Tracey xx

Creative Artiste ~ #117 Anything Mixed Media Goes

Hello Creatives 

It's time for July's challenge @ Creative Artiste 

our theme is always Anything Mixed Media Goes.. 

The weather has been so hot already on our second heatwave 

as we tiptoe into Summer, Spring gave us so little rain, 

landscape/gardens have suffered but the wildflowers still bloom.

Here's my mixed media creation to display their beauty... 

On a gel print background stencilled and layered with washi tape I 

stamped wildflowers and leaves. Painted with acrylic paint I added 

die cut flowers found in my stash whilst having a micro tidy 😊 

already with a tickle of watercolour I exaggerated their 

presence with pencil, pen and gems.

 

The large purple flower reminds me so much of Malva which 

shows up in my garden no matter the weather and the 

pollinators love it. Finished with a word strip from TH 

paying homage to the wonder of wildflowers.. 

Come share you mixed media magic with the design team HERE

@ Creative Artiste ~ #117 Anything Mixed Media Goes Challenge 

and please remember to MIX UP YOUR ARTY MEDIA...

Take care & stay creative 

Tracey xx 

Sharing with: 

Art Journal Journey ~ Halle's Hobbies Botanicals

Creative Artiste ~ #116 Anything Mixed Media Goes

 Hello Creatives 

Time for a new challenge @ Creative Artiste  

our monthly theme is Always Anything Mixed Media Goes

Here's a mixed media journal page with it's background created 

using paper scraps, layers of torn washi tape and gilding glue pushed 

through a stencil then applying gilding flakes for a touch of sparkle. 

The large Butterfly is stamped and die cut, painted and coloured with 

an overlay of inktense activated with water, embellished with beads, 

buttons, wire with a stitched edge to finish my mixed media page.. 

Come share your mixed media creations with the team HERE 

and play in our JUNE #116 Anything Mixed Media Challenge 

Take care & stay creative 

Hugs Tracey xx

Sharing todays creativity with: 

Try it on Tuesday ~ Things with Wings 

We Love Stamping ~ JUNE Nature or Anything Goes

Stamping Sensations ~ June Our Furry Friends or Anything Goes  

Lets Craft and Create Challenge #220 - AG + Add Buttons

Creative Artiste ~ #102 Anything Mixed Media Goes

Hello Creatives 

March is here and if like me you eagerly await 

the awakening and flourishes of Spring.. 

So lets welcome you all to 

Creative Artiste Monthly challenge 

where *Anything Mixed Media Goes..* 

Here's my March Mixed Media DT project 

Torn papers, prints and mark making create my collage background. 

Stamped and stitched meadow grasses with a stamped cut and 

layered Hare expands this Spring like scene, grounded with 

twisted wire, machine stitch and topped with a lacey cloud.

Do you like mixing up your media or would like to try your hand??

Then why not create and share with us all @ Creative Artiste 

we'd love to see YOUR take on Mixing up different media's... 

You will find lots more inspiration from the DT HERE

pop on over, show some love and drop them a comment

Creative Artiste #102 Anything Goes Mixed Media

Wishing you all a Safe, 

creative March 

Hugs Tracey xx

Creative Artiste Anything Goes ~ May Challenge #93

Hello crafty friends

A warm welcome to Creative Artiste's May Challenge #93 

where our theme is always *Anything Mixed Media Goes*

This May I share three ATC's created using paper collage 

and fabric scraps. Each fashioned into a mini scene with 

beads and die cuts, fabric paint washes, posca pen doodles 

along with hand sewn and free motion embroidery detail.

If you like to mix up your media do come and share 

your creations with the Creative Artiste Team HERE 

Wishing you all a happy, safe and creative month ahead 

Hugs Tracey xx

Quirky Dutch Summer Guest Blogger ~ Rag book story telling

Hello creative friends,

I'm delighted to be part of the Quirky Dutch Summer this year.
Hosted by it's founder the marvellously talented Marit Barentsen

QDS is a 10 week Summer project where creatives around
the world come together to share their artistic journey.

Today it's my turn to share a project..

Bringing childhood memories to life with cloth and stitches you
can find me over here @ QUIRKY DUTCH SUMMER ~ #9 GUEST: TRACEY

I do hope you can join us..
There is so much more to see @ QDS than little me!!

Thank you sweet Marit for giving me this opportunity
and many thanks to all the QDS Artists for their 
inspirational creations this QUIRKY DUTCH SUMMER. 

Creative Hugs
Tracey xx

Sharing my creative journey with:
Art Journal Journey ~ Gills Theme Anything with Eyes
More Mixed Media Challenge ~ Anything Goes with Optional BRIGHT
Country View Crafts _ August Texture