All New - Kit of the Month

I hope you are enjoying the creative uses that the design team has found for Linnie Blooms products. Today I wanted to share with you that throughout 2015 Linnie Blooms will be offering a Kit of the Month.  These kits are created in limited quantities and will include a FREE how-to online video that will show you exactly how I created the project.  This is in addition to color written instructions and the supplies that you receive to complete the project.

We are getting a jump start with this beautiful December Kit.  At this time there is no subscription required to get your kits.  Simply order the kit when you see it becomes available.  If we haven't run out, you will receive it, along with a link to the video.

I hope you will take advantage of this great offer!  Better still, when you create your project, be sure to load a picture of it on our Mixed Stitch Media Revolution Facebook Group Page!  

Mixed Stitch Media Challenge - December

TGIF!  Time to check out what the Design Team did this month with the following inspiration piece:

Image Credit:  DesignSeed

First up is Joan's piece:

Joan created this banner using the Linnie Blooms Medium Canvas Pennants as her base.  I just love the spritzed music sheets she used!

Here is Holly's take on the December inspiration piece:

"Morrocan Christmas ornament gift. I was inspired by the colors and theme of my daughter's room. I used Pitt Pens , Gelatos, a stencil, 

Linnie Blooms Flourish Pocket and ribbon to create this little St Nick Gift for my daughter."

I'm sure her daughter will LOVE it!

Next up is Sheila and her take on the challenge:

Apparently Joan wasn't the only one that chose to use the Linnie Blooms Medium Canvas Pennants this month.  I think this piece from Sheila is simply dreamy!

Here is Casey's project this month:

I love the combination of canvas on wood!  

Last, but not least, here is Therese's project:

"I was drawn to the color and texture of the inspiration piece. I always enjoy working with the Linnie Blooms canvas 12x12. I used My Minds Eye paper and embellishments to bring it all together!"
Therese

Once again, I'm totally wowed by each designers take on this month's inspiration piece.  Now it's YOUR turn!  Pull out your stash, make something and show us your take on this month's inspiration piece!

November Mixed Stitch Media Revolution Challenge is HERE!

   

Well, the wait is over!  Here is the November Inspiration Image for this month's challenge:

Image Credit

To get you even more inspired, here is our Design Team with their take on this month's inspiration.  First up is Joan Borgelt's project which she created with a Linnie Blooms Canvas Bookmark and our Feather Stencil/Mask:

Here's Therese Hennessy's project:  

   

From Therese: "November's inspiration piece had a color combination that caught my attention first.  I also like how the flowers are clustered and wanted to incorporate the canvas flowers.  I painted the canvas flowers with paint dabbers.  The fence makes a nice base for the floral arrangement.  A cute card is a great way to say "Hello"!

Casey Heimos Project:

           

My motivation was for sure the inspiration colors. It reminded my immediately of fall, and thanksgiving and thanksgiving reminds me of what I should be thankful for. “a pocketful of blessing’ just came to me and I thought that would be a perfect way to incorporate the Linnie Blooms pocket. I used Tim Holtz distress markers and  water spritzer to get my color, and I used a Hero Arts stencil on the flap of the pocket.

Sheily Rumney's Project:

   

Holly Bray's Project:

Gelato pens, hand dyed ribbon, Heidi swap glimmer mist in gold, LB stamp set. Disney Princess Tiana and Marissa

Now show us your mixed stitched media projects:

Are you Ready for a Challenge?

Starting 11/7 we will be featuring a new Challenge for you!  It's a Mixed Stitch Media Revolution Challenge!  On the first Friday of every month we will share an Inspiration Image for you to use as your inspiration to create a Mixed Stitch Media Project.  You can create anything -- cards, canvases, altered 3D art, scrapbook layout -- ANYTHING!  The day we post the Inspiration Image we will also post our Design Team's projects based on the piece.  Then there will be a Linky thing that will allow you to get in on the act!  Get inspired and link us to your own version!  Get to meet new bloggers AND be entered to win FREE product every month!  The winner will be randomly chosen prior to the next month's new challenge piece.

I hope you will get in on the fun!  Be sure to follow our blog so that you don't miss a thing!  If you want to get a head start, go ahead and checkout our Design Team's bios and work by clicking on the Design Team page here.  See you next week!

Introducing Our New Design Team

Thank you all for your applications to join our new Design Team!  I truly do appreciate it!  Congratulations to our new design team members:

Sheila Rumney

Casey Heimos

Holly Bray

Therese Hennessy

Joan Borgelt

We look forward to seeing your take on our Mixed Stitch Media Challenges!

The New Catalog is Here!

I hope you like it!
http://issuu.com/lindabarutha/docs/fall2015catalog

It's Catching On!

As I scanned through my bloglovin reader this morning, I couldn't help noticing that almost daily now, someone will feature incorporating stitching in their cardmaking or art journal.  This makes me happy, but it also cracks me up.  I've literally been stitching with my artwork for YEARS!

(machine stitched ATC - circa 2010)

But, the second thing I notice is that these same people showing you how to incorporate stitching in your artwork, are instructing you to actually stitch.  Now, don't get me wrong, I love to stitch but let's be honest -- there are plenty of people that love the look but don't like or want to stitch.  THIS is exactly why I designed Linnie Blooms products!

(machine and hand-stitched)

YOU DON'T HAVE TO STITCH TO HAVE A STITCHED LOOK 

WHEN USING LINNIE BLOOMS PRODUCTS!

This is the biggest advantage to you!  I saw one adorable sample on someone's blog today, and they were showing how to stitch on a square of loose muslin, and then actually stitch it onto their card front.  Although it was a cute card, I would have gotten it done in 1/2 the time using Linnie Bloom products.  First, the loose muslin she used I would have replaced with either my 5x5 Blank Canvas or my Canvas ATC or Luggage Tag.  Each of mine have recycled book paper sewn in between the canvas, so there is plenty of stability.  Secondly, because these already have a stitched perimeter you already start out with a stitched look.  

Linnie Blooms 5x5 blank - no-sew project

Linnie Blooms ATC - no-sew card

My last point is that instead of stitching your fabric to the card, you can simply use Aleene's Fabric Fusion to adhere the fabric to the cardstock.  I'm sure the non-stitchers are cheering right now!  LOL!

Linnie Blooms 5x11 Long Blank -- Complete no-sew project

Bottom line -- I'm thrilled to see more and more people getting on the Mixed Stitch Media bandwagon.  But when deciding to join in on the fun, please consider all of the advantages of using Linnie Blooms products.  You can buy them at your local scrapbook store, like, Polkadots and More.  If your LSS doesn't currently carry Linnie Blooms, tell them about us!  

Creatively yours,

Linda

New Design Team Call

If you are new to Linnie Blooms products -- WELCOME!  New or not, Linnie Blooms products are specifically designed to create MIXED STITCH MEDIA STYLE!  Are you wondering what that is?  It's a twist on mixed media by incorporating some stitching into your creations -- faux or real!

Today I'm announcing that I'm looking for Mixed Stitch Media designers to join my brand new Design Team.  Here is how it will work:

-You will be asked to participate in a monthly design challenge.  You will submit your project to me via email or Facebook private group.
-I will post the challenge inspiration on our blog, along with your creations for the month.
-The post will include a linky tool for others to get in on the fun and share their creations as well.
-The team term will be 3 months.
-Initially you will choose 2 Linnie Blooms products that will be shipped FREE to you.  In addition, you will receive a 40% discount to the Linnie Blooms online store so that you can choose your own products to work with either during your term or one-time after.

Sound like fun?  I think it will be.  If you would like to apply, the deadline for applications is 10/15/14 with the chosen designers announced 10/18/14.

To apply, send me an email to admin@LinnieBlooms.com including the following information:
1.  Your name and email address
2.  Your blog or website address
3.  Some sample photos of your best mixed media projects

That's it!  I hope you will consider joining us!  No prior design team experience is necessary.  However, you do need access to a computer, the ability to take clear, attractive photos, and a passion for sharing your artwork.

Creatively yours,

Linda

More New Products!

Well, hello there!  I hope you had a restful weekend.  Here, the weather was amazing and I couldn't have asked for a better weekend.

Today, I have yet another new product to share with you.  Even though my week of new product reveals is over, I realized that I haven't really shown you everything yet!  So today I'm excited to show you the Mini Pillow Cover.

These two were designed by Therese Hennessy using Bella Blvd. paper, Linnie Blooms Mixed Stitched Greetings Stamp Set and the image transfer process.  

Aren't these adorable?!  I can so see using these as sachets filled with potpourri, door hangers, or Christmas ornaments.  So much fun!  I hope you will give them a try!

Creatively yours,

Linda

New Product Reveal - Day 5

OMG!  I can't believe we are on day 5 already!  And today I'm going to be showing you one of my very FAVORITE new products!  I love products with endless possibilities and this one truly delivers. Every time I'm working on one, I get more ideas.  So, I hope you like this too.

It's a canvas treat bag!

And here is just one of the projects I made with it.

Isn't it cute?!  So much fun to make!  Then, my friend Therese Hennessy made this one:

Isn't he cute?!  His name is "Frankie".  LOL!  AND, since Therese is the owner of Polkadots and More Store, she bought a bunch wholesale from me and kit them up to sell both online and in her brick and mortar store.  Here's the link if you are interested.  POLKADOTSANDMORE.  

Switching gears a little, here's another "non-halloween" use that I've found for my canvas treat bag:

Simply fold down the jagged edge after painting the outside of the bag and you have a one-of-a-kind bag for displaying anything!  

As you can imagine, I have lots more samples in the works to share with you in the coming weeks.  If you have any questions about how to color and decorate your canvas treat bag, just ask!