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Hi there! My friends over at Die Cut Divas and I are having a blog hop, where we are introducing each other to our readers. Today, I’d like to introduce you to the next lovely lady from the Die Cut Divas Team: Paula!

Introducing Paula

Paula’s blog is called Scraps of Me. Paula has a cheerful, whimsical, playful style, that I think comes partly from the fact that she is mother to two darling girls who keep her very busy! I love how sweet and upbeat her projects are – such as this owl card with stars, hearts, and a flower! Here are some of my recent favorites by Paula:

Happy Anniversary Card by Paula Laird and used with permission.

Happy Anniversary Card by Paula and used with permission.

Adore Precious Memories Scrapbook Layout by Paula Laird and used with permission.

Adore Precious Memories layout by Paula and used with permission.

Birthday Girl Card by Paula Laird and used with permission. May 20, 2013

Birthday Girl Card by Paula and used with permission.

Happy Birthday Deer Card by Paula Laird and used with permission.

Happy Birthday Deer Card by Paula and used with permission.

Twas The Night Card by Paula Laird and used with permission.

Twas The Night Card by Paula and used with permission.

I hope that you will take a few minutes to visit the Die Cut Divas Blog and Paula’s blog Scraps of Me. ♥

May’s Challenge at Die Cut Divas

The Die Cut Divas Blog is a challenge blog and this month’s challenge is to make “Anything But a Card.” All month they are providing ideas and inspiration. The rules are simple: make anything but a card and include at least one thing that is die cut or dry embossed in your die cutting machine.

I hope you’ll enter the challenge! And thanks for stopping by!

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Reims Cathedral Window Mixed Media Panel  by Anne Gaal of Gaal Creative at http://www.gaalcreative.com - Feel free to pin and re-pin! ♥

Hi there! Today I’d like to show you how to create a mixed media, faux stained glass window to display in your home or office, like the one shown above.

This 12″x12″ faux stained glass window is now available in my Etsy store!

This photo simply can not do justice to the beautiful shimmer and shine or the richness of the paints which have a gorgeous depth to them that makes them look like enamels used in cloisonné jewelry. That’s why I created this short, 3 1/2-minute video so you can get a better look at it and learn about the Stewart Gill Byzantia and Galactica paints that I used when making it.

I didn’t want to make the video artificially long, so if you’d like to look longer at the still photos near the end of the video, simply pause the video. If you click in the lower right corner of the video once it starts, you should be able to view it full screen, so you can truly see the details.

To create this panel, I used the same technique as on a previous, smaller panel, described on my blog here. For best results, make sure that the layer underneath the Stewart Gill paints is white, so that the light reaches through these semi-opaque colors to the white surface before being reflected back, to preserve their depth and richness.

Close-up of Reims Cathedral Window Mixed Media Panel by Anne Gaal of Gaal Creative at http://www.gaalcreative.com - Feel free to pin and re-pin! ♥

Stewart Gill Byzantia

  • Look like expensive enamels used in cloisonné jewelry
  • Available in rich, intense, metallic jewel tones
  • Water-based acrylic paints which means easy clean up
  • Can use on fabric, paper, canvas, shrink plastic, and polymer clay

Close-up of Reims Cathedral Window Mixed Media Panel by Anne Gaal of Gaal Creative at http://www.gaalcreative.com - Feel free to pin and re-pin! ♥

Stewart Gill Galactica

  • Super sparkly, ultra fine, acid-free glitter
  • Suspended in an archival-quality, 100% clear acrylic paint
  • Water-based acrylic paint means easy clean up
  • Can use on paper and other media, including dark fabrics
  • Heat set on the reverse side of fabrics with a hot dry iron

Close-up of Reims Cathedral Window Mixed Media Panel by Anne Gaal of Gaal Creative at http://www.gaalcreative.com - Feel free to pin and re-pin! ♥

Reims Stencil from Artistcellar Cathedral Series

This stencil is one of four Artistcellar stencils that are based on European cathedrals. Each can be used as 1/4 of a circle, or can be tiled to create a half moon, or a full circle like the one shown in this project.

Perfect for a windowless office

Do you know someone who has to work in a windowless office or a cubicle farm? A faux stained glass mixed media panel like this one would be a terrific gift! Because of the way the Stewart Gill Byzantia and Galactica paints bounce the light, it would truly give the illusion of their being an actual window!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Die Cut Divas: Introducing Dawn

May 15, 2013
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Hi there! My friends over at Die Cut Divas and I are having a blog hop, where we are introducing each other to our readers. Today, I’d like to introduce you to the next lovely lady from the Die Cut Divas Team: Dawn! Plus, Arlene has some sweet things to say today on the Die [...]

Die Cut Divas: Introducing Arlene

May 13, 2013
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Hi there! I’d like to share some good news with you! My friends over at Die Cut Divas and I are having a blog hop, where we are introducing each other to our readers. And they are also publishing an interview about me today! I hope you’ll pop over to the Die Cut Divas Blog [...]

All About Faber-Castell Aquarelle Pencils

May 10, 2013
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Hi there! Today’s post and video are all about Faber-Castell Aquarelle Pencils which I used to create this pretty Queen For A Day Card. This 10-minute video shows you how I made the focal image for this card and describes all of the features of Faber-Castell Aquarelle Pencils: Opening a new set for the first [...]

18″ Sodalite & Swarovski Crystal Necklace

May 8, 2013
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Hello! Today I’d like to share a beautiful navy and white necklace with you, that is a fabulous way to dress up jeans for “casual Fridays” at the office. This 18″ necklace is made with a semi-precious gemstone called sodalite and several designer Swarovski crystals. The pendant is one of a kind, and is made [...]

20″ Steampunk Swarovski Locket Necklace

May 6, 2013
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Hello! Today I’d like to share a steampunk-inspired locket necklace. It has so many feminine details, and a pleasing mix of vintage and modern. The 20-inch long custom necklace has an asymmetrical design and lots of luxurious, high-end elements. First, let’s look at this exquiste etched heart locket. The locket opens and is ready for [...]

Share The Journey Wood Arrow Album Cover: Step-by-Step Mixed Media Tutorial

May 3, 2013
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Hello! Today I’d like to share a new Design Team project that I made for both Genuinely Jane Studios as a guest designer and for Artistcellar as a member of the inaugural design team. It combines a wood album in the shape of an arrow from Genuinely Jane and an Old World Map Stencil from [...]

18″ Black and White Serpentine Necklace

May 1, 2013
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Hello! Today I’d like to share a stunning black and white serpentine necklace with you. I really enjoy working with semi-precious gemstones like the serpentine and designer Swarovski crystals to create handmade jewelry. This necklace is 18 inches long and features a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind pendant made from a polished trochus shell. It adds a natural, [...]

You’re Invited to an Art Fair on May 11th!

April 29, 2013
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Hello! You’re officially invited to the Spring Art Fair on May 11th, the day before Mother’s Day, from 10 am until 2 pm. Brian will be selling his pottery, and I will be selling my photography, mixed media, and handmade jewelry. It will be held at Smith’s Nursery and Produce Farm as part of their [...]

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