Mixed Media Journal

Hello everyone!

I thought I would share this fun mixed media book with you today. I used products from Canvas Corp, 7gypsies, and Tattered Angels!

For the cover I used 7gypsies collage tape which be still my heart comes in several designs! I simply collaged the tape for my cover pattern.

The roses are simple rolled paper but I kicked mine up a bit by using Tattered Angels Suede paper, 7gypsies ephemera, and a 7gypsies Swiss dots stamps on Tattered Angels Brushed Cotton paper.

For the binding of my book I used 7gypsies pins and simply pinned them through each signature and threaded a piece of Tattered Angels brushed cotton paper through the pins. I the attached them to my covers using brads.

I love making pockets for my books, I created this pocket using the Suede Tattered Angels paper and glimmer mist. I love the ombré look!

7gypsies has so many yummy metals to play with, so I added a few to my cover!

Distressing with glimmer mist is a snap! No really, all you do is point and spray! The chalkboard mists are perfect for this because they tend to look much softer than traditional glimmer mist. Some of my favorite colors to distress with are, cardboard, decadence, clam bake, and Dijon.

Check out this grungy tag I distressed and stamped with some of the new 7gypsies cling mount stamps!

I'm in love with Canvas Corp envelopes! You will notice I use them quite a bit as they have become a staple for mini books! Try misting them! I also love the Canvas Corp Kraft basics papers. They can be mixed matched with just about any patterned paper!

Thank you all for stopping in today, don't forget to leave a comment on the Tattered Angels, 7gypsies, and Canvas Corp Facebook pages! We will be picking a winner on each page at random to win some awesome new goodies! Also check back often as we will be posting more techniques each week and even some "how to" videos!

Xoxo
Marion Smith

Vintage Telegram from Marion Smith

Buy Now!

I have some very special Printables to share with you called Vintage Telegram. These are an extension of the Romance Novel that did so well and everyone has been asking for more so here you go. Click Here  to purchase and download your very own collection. Thanks everyone for the awesome support.

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Creative Tour 2013

New 7Gypsies Grab Bags! $25!! Yaye for new grab bags! You will love all of the wonderful goodies these 7Gypsies grab bags have! Lots of hard to find items including some truly unique portfolios and mini albums! Each grab bag will have over $25 worth of products. Get yours now before they are all gone! All grab bags will be shipped within two days of your order!!  Click here to get yours!

Supplies are limited, when these are gone they are gone for good as many of the items were the very last items left at the warehouse.

The Gypsy Ball!

Click here to register!

A Bitter Sweet Farewell to Prima and A Happy New Beginning!

Hello everyone!


Well I've been putting this post off for some time, because I knew I would be writing it with a heavy heart. Last month I decided that my life and career needed a change, and so I left Prima Marketing in order to start a brand new adventure that ultimately gives me and my family more financial security. We all know how much a I love Prima, and I am so thankful for the past five years. I am forever grateful for the opportunities they have given me, and they will always have a special place in my heart.

So what does all of this mean? Well it means that I will be designing and developing products for a few new brands, and the best part is there will be a lot more product lines in the future by Marion Smith. I am so unbelievably excited to announce that I will be working exclusively with Canvas Corp, 7Gypsies, and Tattered Angels. Together we plan to provide you with some amazing new products that will only feed your Artsy addiction. (I'm just going to apologize to all the husbands out there. This is my disclaimer for the large credit card statements!) 

I really truly feel at home with these new brands, and the whole team is just amazing! I want to thank all of you for sticking by me all of these years and going along for the ride. It's truly been a dream and I am incredibly thankful to all of you for your friendship and support! I also want to extend my thanks to Canvas Corp, 7Gypsies, and Tattered Angels for seeing something in me and understanding my chaotic and creative mind. 

I will be teaching like a mad women this year, so please make sure to sign up for my newsletter to find out where I'll be teaching next. In March I will be touring California the entire month and I will post that schedule at the end of next week. Also if you would like to request a store to teach at please forward me the info marion@apieceofcraft.com. 

Now I would like to invite you all to follow each of the new brands on facebook. Get ready because we have a lot to share and I just know you'll love visiting each brand for that creative inspiration! 

Canvas Corp Facebook

7Gypsies Facebook

Tattered Angels Facebook

Below is a mixed media piece I made to celebrate this new beginning. It is made using products from all 3 brands, and only glimmer mist, no paint! It kind of symbolizes my growth in this industry as I feel I have finally bloomed and found my place. 

Now as always I leave you with question....

What is one of your most favorite products made by each or one of these 3 brands and why?

Thank you all!

xoxo
Marion Smith