Saturday, March 7, 2020

SSS Lucky To Know You Blog Hop

Hello crafters! I am so happy to be a part of the Simon Says Stamp Lucky To Know You blog hop, to celebrate the brand new release. If you are following along the hop, you should have come here from the very creative JD Collins.


The Lucky To Know You release is full of fantastic and versatile dies, stamps, stencils, sentiment cards, and sequins. There is also a free gift with every order (until supplies last), if you use the code WLY777 or FLF584, you get the Wooly Lucky stamp set or the Color the World enamel pin. This promotion will expire on 3/8 at 11:59 pm EDT.

I made a canvas board and a shaker card, both are tutorial. Let's start with the canvas board.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

When I saw the Mushroom House stencil I knew I wanted to turn it into a house for the Spring Gnomes and make a a canvas. I am giving this to my youngest, who was stamping hearts next to me while I was making it. He was a little disappointed that the gnomes didn't look like Transformers, but thought the idea of tiny spring Christmas santas/gnomes/elfs was a fun. So this is where the Christmas gnomes live during spring, when they don't need to work so hard. There is a lot of old folklore in Sweden about these 'nissar', who helped out at farms, but could also be naughty. The canvas board is 5x7 in and I used Distress Paint to color it. You can turn it into a card instead.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Add gesso to the stencil.

Coat the board with gesso and let dry.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Apply texture paste through the mushroom home.

Apply texture paste through the stencil to create the base for the gnome home.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

You can stamp the gnomes directly onto the background, but since the background has texture due to the gesso, I stamped them on tissue paper.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Tear around the edges of the tissue paper. A torn edge disappears better on the background. Add a layer of gloss multi-medium to the background. Carefully place one of the gnomes onto the board and then add a second layer of multi-medium on top. Don't use matte medium, since the tissue paper will show through more then.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Start coloring the board with Distress Paint. I misted water in the sky area to create the clouds. Pumice Stone was mixed with white since I wanted a lighter first layer on the house.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Paint the gnomes.

Continue adding color and don't worry if you are not happy with the result. At this stage of the project it often looks a bit flat.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Add a door to the house with red paint and the Mushroom House stencil.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Add details to the mushroom house.

The Mushroom House stencil is meant to build up layers and detail of the house. Next add stones around the door and a window and door knob. I also added black dots to the roof.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Mix a little green paint into texture paste and apply through the tree design on the stencil.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Add shading to the gnomes and their home.

Shadows and shading give dimension and life to the scene. Here you can decide if you want a softer and cleaner look - then stick to lighter shadows, for instance, done with grey paint. Or a somewhat more distressed look - then add darker shadows and messier textures. I also dry brushed green moss on the house.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Stamp a sentiment from the Just Because Word Mix 2 to the sky and stamp the You Matter stamp here and there on the background. Splatter white paint on the canvas. I tore rough masks with printer paper for the house and the gnomes, so that they didn't get too many splatters.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Pen work.

Finally add details with a black pen and a white gel pen. You can use the black pen to fill in some of the lines that disappeared in the painting process, and to add more shading. I also added some details to the house. The white gel pen works great for highlights.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

This is such a great sentiment and works for many types of projects.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Mushroom house roof.

The texture paste gives just the right rough texture to the mushroom house. 

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Gnome house with moss.

Here you can also see some of the rough lines that I added.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

The pens can also be used for grass. The white splattered dots are meant to be flowers.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Spring gnomes.

These Spring Gnomes are so cute. The stamp set has three gnomes, but I only had space for two. There are also coordinating dies.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

You don't need to be very precise when painting. If you look at these roses, you can see that I painted the quickly and then later added some line work.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

I try to pick specific sentiments from the You Matter stamp, which I want to be more visible than the rest. 


Layers of ink - Easter Egg Shaker Card Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Next, I made a quick and simple shaker Easter card. It's mainly green and yellow and I wanted something different than the more common pastel shades for Easter. The egg is from the Faberge Egg set.


Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Start by diecutting the egg from one of Tim Holtz's Abandoned papers.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Next, die cut the detailed design from heavystock paper.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Ink the egg with Mustard Seed.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Fold a piece of cardstock and die cut the egg window from the front. Glue a piece of acetate to the back. Place foam tape around the window and fill with mica flakes. Add a second piece of acetate on top to seal the shaker.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

You can also add color to the acetate or place a colored paper behind the shaker, but I wanted my shaker to look like a real egg, with just the decor and the mica flakes showing.

Layers of ink - Gnome Home Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Glue the detailed egg to the front. I also added a piece of lace and to strings of twine. The mica gives great shine to the card.

Don't miss all the inspiration along the hop and of course there are prizes to be won too. SSS is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop and all you need to do is comment. Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday 11 March.

This is the second day of the blog hop and don't miss all the inspiration from the blog hop that was yesterday. There is also a Lucky To Know You gallery where you will find even more inspiration. You can also  link your own projects made with the release and there are galleries for all SSS releases, and for the card kits too.

This is the last stop of the hop. If you have missed any of the inspiration you can find all the links below:

Anna-Karin Evaldsson (you are here)



Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog today!  

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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* Please note: the links are affiliate links, for which I receive a small percentage of sales generated by the link, at no extra cost to you.



94 comments:

  1. It was so neat seeing the step-by-step evolution/process. It looks fun. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. LOVE this Anna-Karin! The gnomes and mushroom house are so adorable, the boys must love this one! and the egg is fun too! hugs, Maura

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  3. adding the mushroom was a great idea! I love the mixed media technique for the card. LOvely really!

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  4. Your canvas board is stunning, so many lovely elements! Amazing work on both projects.

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  5. These are INCREDIBLE! I love the texture and the painting!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  6. Both your creations are beautiful; but the canvas is a real eyecatcher !

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  7. Oh Wow!! Your canvas and card are both stunning!!

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  8. What a neat canvas board! Really cool! And I love your shaker card!

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  9. I love these, great job with the cards!

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  10. Cute ideas and another dimension for these awesome products. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Wonderful projects. I love the canvas board you created -- you've inspired me to give this a try!

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  12. You are so creative! Great projects and use of the wonderful release!

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  13. The mushroom house is fantastic.
    Love those gnomes. fun card.
    thanks for sharing
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  14. Oh my goodness! Your designs are amazing!

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  15. Everything is great, but the canvas is adorable! What a great idea.

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  16. Like how you achieved wonderful dimension.

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  17. Your cards are all so beautifully done. Thanks for the additional pictures showing the creative process. All of the little details are so wonderful!

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  18. These are so different! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. OMG, if I saw your canvas in a store, I'd buy it!! It is just beautiful and fun and so whimsical. Love every detail. The gnomes are so adorable! The one with the birdie is my favorite - being a birdie addict. lol Your Easter card is also quite lovely - shakers are my fave type of card.

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  20. Great projects, love the bold colors!

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  21. Whoa, love what you created! Thanks for sharing your process!

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  22. Although your shaker card is gorgeous, my favorite is your awesome canvas! When I saw this release I immediately thought give the gnome a home! And you did. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome inspiration Anna-Karin and have a wonderful day.

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  23. Amazing multimedia projects! FABULOUS!!

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  24. How awesome, I love all the texture and details! Thanks for sharing all the process info!

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  25. Oh my goodness...this is just amazing!

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  26. How sweet is your project--love the gnomes and mushroom house!

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  27. super cards - LOVE how you created the bricks on the gnome house - thanks for sharing

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  28. Oh. my. goodness! Your gnome canvas is absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your work!

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  29. Thank you for sharing your techniques! I'm loving the gnome home.

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  30. Love, love, love the mixed media approach! Seriously cool creations.

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  31. Your canvas is intriguing! Your son is very lucky to have such a talented Mom! Thank you for the detailed instructions. It’s amazing what you did with the mushroom house stencils. Thank you for sharing!

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  32. This is an awesome project. I LOVE it. Now I need to get the stencil and stamps. THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION.

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  33. Wow, watching every little step bring these projects to life was so inspiring! You’re truly an artist!

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  34. I especially LOVE the mushroom house. SO CUTE

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  35. Awesome creations! Fabulous release!

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  36. Oh I could stare at this all day! I immediately spotted the words in the background of your darling gnome card and i just love the whimsical look of it - the vibrant colors and the creativity of your hard work! Super cards - TFS!

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  37. AWESOME!!!! Absolutely beautiful, so very much detail in your work. Such talent and creativity. Thank you for sharing!!!

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  38. You've really added an artist's touch to your cards...all the texture...

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  39. Thank you SO MUCH for the tutorial! I'm new to this whole thing and your tutorial has given me a few neat ideas! Thanks for sharing your time and talent.

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  40. Wow! You really showed how to use this fabulous stencil. I LOVE this, and am now subscribed to your blog! You are a wonderful artist whom so inspires me!

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  41. That Mushroom House Stencil is fabulous...wonderful projects and I love your mushroom house for the Gnomes...

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  42. Last but not least! Cute cards! I loved seeing your process. It really helps me understand how to use these products! Great hop!

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  43. How adorable! Love those darling gnomes!

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  44. Great release! Gorgeous creations! I especially love the mixed media gnome canvas!

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  45. OMG your canvas board is stunning, what a gorgeous creation - I just want to touch it!! (is that weird? lol)

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  46. What a lovely canvas! So many fun details!

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  47. Wonderful canvas board. So creative.
    Thanks so much for sharing...

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  48. Wow! These projects are gorgeous! Thanks for the awesome inspiration!

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  49. Wonderful project. Thanks for including the very detailed instructions on how you created the gnome house.

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  50. Fun scene with the mushroom house and gnomes! Love the beautiful egg die and the shaker card you created!

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  51. The canvas has great texture. I like the word stamp over the panel. Great shaker card.

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  52. Hey Anna-Karin! So very nice, Thank you, Denise

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  53. Amazing technique.Had no idea of it.

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  54. Wow love the mushroom's card, so beautiful!

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  55. Great projects!!! It's really nice to see how much variety there is in your skills.

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  56. Oh wow these are just amazing! That first card deserves to be hung on the wall!

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  57. Thank you for the step out instructions as well as the tip about multi medium and tissue paper. So very helpful!
    Both of your projects are fantastic! The details you were able to add to the mushroom house are amazing. :)

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  58. Loved your projects..thanks for sharing!!

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  59. This canvas is so fun and whimsical. Love the texture on the mushroom house and all the details! Fun shaker card, I never thought to use Mica flakes but they are so pretty.

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  60. Oh my gosh, this is my FAVORITE and I bought both the gnomes and the stencil!! This is a work of ART! It's like a card and art journal project in one! Wish there was a video! I'm definitely trying this! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity!!!!

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  61. What a great idea to make a canvas - I love the gnomes and especially how you painted the mushroom house. Thanks for all the details! Have to save your instructions!!

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  62. Hello :) it's my first time to comment on your blog and I am happy to find your website! The canvas is out of this world wow really

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  63. Your texture techniques are phenomenal. I will definitely have to branch out.

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  64. WOWOWOWOWOW!! Such AMAZING Projects!! I LOVE the INSPIRATION!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!

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  65. Wow! Your board and card are amazing, so much color and texture, love them!

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  66. I love that canvas! The gnomes are adorable!

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  67. Beautiful card and that canvas WOW!

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  68. Wow! Love the shaker card - so beautiful!

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  69. Beautiful projects! I love the canvas. Such a great idea!

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  70. OH, how adorable!! And your decorating of the mushroom is fabulous!

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  71. Beautiful project!! Thanks for sharing!!!

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  72. Oh my your canvas is stunning, love the use of the tissue to transfer the image. Thanks for the inspiration. Happy Crafting Everyone!

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  73. Beautiful Easter shaker and thanks for sharing how you made the canvas.

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  74. How beautiful and unique, the canvas board is lovely with gnomes.

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  75. OMG, your images jump off the pages-- you are just that great! Thanks so much for your step by step walk thru's... so helpful to see how/when the images take shape and come to life! And the unexpected texture of the egg shaker's background is marvelous! I love your using the gnome and house for a canvas-- yet one more way these versatile elements can be put to beautiful use!

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  76. I love the canvas board and the shaker card. Thank you for sharing.

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  77. Ooh your mixed media project is awesome!! Love the colors and all the texture! :)

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  78. Beautiful cards! Love the springfilled looks!

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  79. Hi Anna :) I! Love! These! Projects! The color palettes...compositions...textures...balance are all amazing!!! Thanks for inspiring me :)

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