Why have boring notebook covers when you can add your own personal touch through the use of mixed media art techniques? Let's get crafty!

Apr 11, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

The ideas outlined here are appropriate for kid's craft projects, as well as for mixed-media artists working in their creative spaces. Let's explore the art of autumn!

Oct 25, 2007 - Jenn Greenleaf

This week's altered art project consists of two projects in one: an altered book and a painting.

Mar 29, 2007 - Jenn Greenleaf

Do you want to unleash your imagination by creating collage or altered art, but you have no idea where or how to begin?

Jan 15, 2009 - Nicole Skutelnik

How many times have you been to the flea market or to a yard sale and found an old beat up serving tray that really wasn't worthy for anything more than the garbage?

Mar 14, 2007 - Jenn Greenleaf

Bringing in the holidays with mixed media art projects is not only fun, but also it a gratifying experience. This can be created with children or independently.

Mar 16, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Work on this simple art project with your children in preparation for Easter!

Apr 6, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

We're surrounded by art supplies all the time; even when we open our mailboxes. Turn those pieces of junk mail, such as catalogs, into art books.

Dec 16, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

If you haven't seen them yet, Altered Books are a hot new phenomenon in crafting.

Aug 2, 2007 - Mary Welling-Bonney

Everyone loves receiving an Easter basket, no matter how old they are. Why not create one geared specifically to mixed-media artists?

Mar 17, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Do not throw those scraps away! Set them aside and use them for the projects outlined here. You will be surprised what you will come up with!

Mar 21, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Spring-cleaning does not only mean getting rid of trash, reorganizing, and having a yard sale. It also means creating new pieces of art from winter scraps. (Kid friendly)

Apr 9, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Contractors aren't the only people in need of painter's tape. Mixed media artists use this stuff for a wide variety of projects!

Nov 6, 2007 - Jenn Greenleaf

The Harry Potter series has inspired thousands of children to start reading; it can also inspire them to make Hogwarts-themed art and craft projects.

Oct 25, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Get good quality, free images and artwork for your vintage Steampunk arts and craft projects.

Jan 28, 2011 - Louise Dop

Kids and art go hand in hand, so why not introduce some recycling lessons in with your mixed-media art projects? Let's recycle a coffee can into art.

Apr 14, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Get crafty during the holiday season by giving new life to old or damaged books. Don't throw them away! Use them to create unique pieces of art.

Dec 13, 2009 - Jenn Greenleaf

The altered book has evolved as a form of mixed media artwork since the1960s, but its influences have spanned centuries.

Sep 10, 2009 - Alison Fletcher

Sometimes, when visiting a home improvement center or a surplus store, there are remnant tiles available to purchase. Why not turn them into art?

Mar 23, 2008 - Jenn Greenleaf

Despite what may be considered taboo to many, altering books is a popular mixed-media art choice for many artists novice and advanced. Where do they find books to alter?

Mar 9, 2010 - Jenn Greenleaf