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Explore Lori’s Art & Creations Upcoming Summer Events

Hello all,

Thought I would share my latest art work along with my summer event schedule. I’m looking forward to the upcoming summer markets and art fairs! It’s always fun to share my passion with others and receive feedback on what you find interesting.

Upcoming Events:

Caldwell Artisan Fair

June 13th

10 am to 6 pm

Memorial Park

619 Irving St, Caldwell

Meridian Art Festival

June 27th & 28th

Kleiner Park

1900 N. Record Ave., Meridian

Nampa Art Festival

August 8th & 9th

Lakview Park

1304 7th St N., Nampa

New Art:

Artwork featuring a textured wall relief with a star, gears, flowers, and abstract shapes in a wooden frame.
Textured Star 12″x12″ framed. Textured wall art featuring a star and various decorative elements including gears and flowers, framed in wood, with a Aqua Green, Pink and Grey color scheme.

Framed artwork featuring a textured design with gears, a flower, and various metallic elements in shades of blue-green.
Small Bloom, 4″x4″ framed (8″x8″). Framed artwork featuring a textured design with gears, a flower, and various elements in shades of blue-green.
Art piece featuring an intricate design with gears, butterflies, and various textures, created by Lori Warren.
Mini Art #436, 4″ x 6″. Art piece featuring an intricate design with gears, butterflies, and various textures.
A textured artwork featuring a large wrench surrounded by various gears, flowers, and decorative elements in shades of blue and silver, displayed on a wooden stand.
Mini Art #434, 5″ x 5″. A textured artwork featuring a small wrench surrounded by various gears, flowers, and decorative elements in shades of blue and grey.
A mixed media art piece featuring various textures and materials, including gears, flowers, and other embellishments, mounted on a wooden plank with a turquoise and metallic color scheme, surrounded by greenery.
Shabby Art – Altered Yard Domino, 5″ x 9″. A mixed media art piece on a wood yard dominor featuring various textures and materials, including gears, flowers, and other embellishments.
A collection of six unique handcrafted necklaces displayed on a wooden background, featuring ornate pendants with various designs including floral patterns, geometric shapes, and colorful beads.
Mixed Media Pendants. Handcrafted, ornate pendants of various designs including floral patterns, gears, and other elements.

What do you think? Do you have a favorite piece? Add a comment, your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Hope to see you at an upcoming event!

Happy day!

Lori

Logo for Lori's Art & Creations featuring various art tools, with the slogan 'A Mix of Creativity'.

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Creative Escape: Enjoying Card Making in My Studio

Hello all,

It’s been a long while since I have last posted as, once again, life took over and pushed me in a different direction for a while. I have spent the list few days sorting out my art studio and re-organizing. I could make things easier on myself if I didn’t like to dable in so many different genres (Mixed Media Art, Art Jouranaling, Card Making, Sublimation, Laser Cutting, and so much more). Instead, I have to try to fit a lot of stuff into a little space.

As I got settled in, I realized that I couldn’t remember the last time I sat down an made a hand made card. So, that is what I did and I so enjoyed it. I just grabbed a stamp set, white cardstock, and a few peices of colored/pattern paper from my scrap bin and just let the creativiity fly. It’s amazing how much better I feel after a few hours in my art studio!

I have no instructions for this card as I was just enjoying the process of crafting. I have included the materials used below:

Supplies you would need:

Tsukineko – VersaFine – Instant Dry Pigment Ink Pad – Onyx Black
Scrapbook.com

Ranger Ink – Archival Ink Pad – Jet Black
Scrapbook.com

Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress Ink Pads – Mini – Kit 1
Scrapbook.com

Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress Ink Pad – Old Paper
Scrapbook.com

Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress Ink Pad – Worn Lipstick
Scrapbook.com

Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Mowed Lawn
Scrapbook.com

Waffle Flower Crafts – Craft Dies – Additional Circles
Scrapbook.com

Buttons Galore and More – Sequins – Embellishments – Assorted – 12 Pack
Scrapbook.com

Lost Coast Designs – Little Diamonds Background stamp

  • The Angel Company – Love & Joy stamp set (no longer in production)
  • Black string
  • Cardstock

With summer coming up, I also need to get back to my Mixed Media 3D Art Work for upcoming Markets and Festivals. I’m hoping to be at the Meridian Art Festival in June, the Nampa Festival of Arts in August as well as the 208 Gem State Market some time this summer as well. There is so much to do and we all know how quickly time passes.

I hope this post finds you happy and healthy!

Happy day,

L

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MitFORM – Travel Inspired

Hello all,

Posting my latest mixed media project made with mitFORM Medal Decorations. MitFORM Metal Decorations that can be used for decoupage, scrapbooking, mixed media and more! These products are a perfect fit for my mixed media and altered art projects.

Check out the Quick Tip Mixed Media Video below for the step by steps.

Metal decorations for decoupage, scrapbooking, mixed media, and crafts

Other Supplies:

•Flat Panel Canvas

•TCW Stencil

DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint and gesso

•DecoArt DuraClear Matte Varnish

•Ranger Texture Paste

•Tim Holtz Ideology

•Found objects

•Vintage finds

•Wood base/finial

Quick Tips Mixed Media Video

I hope you will check out MitFORM and their nice variety of products.

Happy day,

L

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MitFORM – Yard Domino

Hello all,

I am so excited to introduce you to MitFORM and their Metal Decorations that can be used for decoupage, scrapbooking, mixed media and more! These products are a perfect fit for my mixed media and altered art projects. Check out the Altered Yard Domino Steampunk piece shown below. Adding the MitFORM elements fit nicely with my other collection of upcycled and found objects. Check out the Quick Tip Mixed Media Video below for the step by steps.

Metal decorations for decoupage, scrapbooking, mixed media, and crafts

Other Supplies:

•Yard Domino

•TCW Stencil – TCW807

DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint

•DecoArt DuraClear Matte Varnish

•Artistik Black Gesso

•Ranger Texture Paste

•Tim Holtz Ideology

•Found objects

•Vintage finds

•Wood base/finial

Quick Tips Mixed Media Video

I hope you will check out MitFORM and their nice variety of products. As for me, I’m off to design a whole new art piece using these awesome metal decorations.

Happy day,

L

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Sublimation Kitchen Towel – Happy Spring

Hello all,

Lori here, I’m over on the Artesprix Blog with another Sublimation project.  Use your card making skills to stamp, blend, and color your way to Sublimation happiness!  Also, my new Sublimation Words and Phrase stamps are perfect for these types of project. These stamps eliminate the “reverse” image troubles of stamping words on sublimation projects.

Check out the Quick Tips Mixed Media video below for the step by steps!

Artesprix supplies:

Sublimation Ink pad –Black, Green, Purple, Blue,

Kitchen Towel

Sublimation Acrylic Paint – Black

https://emeraldcreek.co/sublimation-stamps/Sublimation Markers – Mint, Seafoam, Lavender

Heat tape

Heat press

Protective Paper

 Other Supplies:

Lori’s Cards & Creations –Sublimation Words & Be You Dragonfly 

TCW Stencil – Elliptic

Computer Paper Blending Tool and foam

Quick Tips Mixed Media Video

I hope this project has demonstrated how simple it is to use a few basic stamping techniques with Artesprix Sublimation Stamps, Markers and Acrylic Paint to make wonderful sublimation creations. 

Happy Day!

Lori

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Artesprix Sublimation Metal Heart Ornament 

Lori here, over on the Artesprix Blog with a new Sublimation project featuring the Heart Shaped Sublimation ready Metal Ornament. This project is easy to create using a brayer and a few Artesprix Sublimation Ink Pads.  Be ready show some love to your Valentine with these Heart Shaped Metal Ornaments.

Check out the Quick Tips Mixed Media video below for the step by steps!

Artesprix supplies:

Sublimation Ink pad –Violet, Rose, Read, Black,

Metal Ornaments – Heart Shape

Heat tape

Heat press

Protective Paper

 Other Supplies:

Stampers Anonymous, Tim Holtz Collection – Heartfelt

Lori’s Cards & Creations – Sublimation Words

Wood Beads

Computer Paper

Brayer

Twine

Stick

Heat Press

Quick Tips Mixed Media Video

I hope you enjoyed this project and agree that Sublimating these Heart Shaped Metal Ornaments by Artesprix will make terrific and unique gifts for your Valentines.

Happy Day!

Lori

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Personalized Ribbon with Sublimation Ink

Hello all,

Lori here, with another Artesprix iron-on-ink project over on the Artesprix Blog

No need for tags this year when you can personalize the ribbon for each package using Artesprix Sublimation Ink Pads, Markers and Sublimation Ready Ribbon.  With a few simple steps and some repeat stamping, you can easily create personalized ribbon that will impress your friends and family. 

What is Sublimation Iron-on-Ink?

It is an interesting and fun product that allows you to create a design on standard copy paper that can then be heat transferred onto surfaces (must have polyester in it or have a polyester coating). Once the project is transferred to the blank, it is lifetime permanent. Before Artesprix, you would need a fancy printer to experience this level of personalization, but not anymore!

Artesprix supplies:

Sublimation Ink pad – Red, Green

Sublimation Marker – Black Fine

Ribbon

Heat tape

Heat press

Protective Paper

Stencil – Modern Alphabet

Other Supplies:

Computer Paper

Loris Cards and Creations Snowflake set

Quick Tips Mixed Media Video

I hope you enjoyed this Personalized Ribbon project and will give Artesprix Sublimation products a try for your next creation.  I love that I can personalize ribbon for my holiday gifts this year!  Making personalized ribbon will definitely cut down on the need for so many tags that tend to fall off packages and get lost under the tree. 

Happy Day!

Lori

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Polished Coasters – Watercolor Technique

Hello all,

Lori here, over on the Artesprix Blog with another interesting Sublimation Ink project.  This design features a quick and easy way to use Sublimation Refill Ink as a watercolor to make festive coasters for the Holiday.  This simple technique is the perfect companion to Sublimation Ink Refills and produces stunning results.  The completed coasters made me so happy that I am thinking of making more as holiday gifts for my friends.

Artesprix supplies:

Protective Project Mat

Sublimation Ink pad – Black

Sublimation Stamp Ink refills – red, green, orange, brown.

Polished Coasters

Heat tape

Protective paper

Other Supplies:

Stampers Anonymous – Cozy Christmas

Sizzix – Christmas Phrases

Computer Paper

Heat Press

Quick Tips Mixed Media Video

I hope you enjoyed this Polish Coaster project and will give Artesprix Sublimation products a try for your next creation.  My holiday gift making is going to center around these products this year as I have many unique sublimation gift ideas floating around in my head.  So exciting!

Happy Day!

Lori

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Artesprix – Decorative Sign

Hello all,

I’m over on the Artesprix blog with a new Sublimation project using Artesprix Iron On Inks and Inkpads.

What is Sublimation ink (iron on ink/paint)? It is an interesting and fun product that allows you to create a design on standard copy paper that can then be heat transferred onto sublimation ready surfaces. The whole process is really magical!

We are now thoroughly into fall in my neck of the woods and I thought a “Happy Fall” Decorative Sign would be the perfect addition to my fall decorations. And can I just say…I love this sublimation ready Decorative Sign by Artesprix. I think I will be making a sublimation Decorative Sign for each and every holiday!

Artesprix Products:
Protective Project Mat
Sublimation Ink Pad – Black
Sublimation Acrylic Paint – Lighten Medium, Black
Protective Paper
Decorative Sign
Stencil – Modern Alphabet
Heat Tape
Sublimation Markers – Black

Other Products:
Computer Paper
Heat Press
Lori’s Cards and Creations Stamp set – Winter/Fall Swirls, Happy Fall.

Quick Tips Mixed Media Video

I hope you enjoyed this project and will give Artesprix Sublimation Iron on Inks and Paints a try as well as this sublimation ready Decorative Sign. It is only available in the Artesprix Shop for the Month of November 2022 so be sure to get one soon if you want to try it!. These products are truly great to work with and offer so many creative options!

Happy Day!
Lori

A Company(s) that I am affiliated with or Design for may have provided me with product to create this project. The opinions I share are solely my own.