Get ready to take your Pretty Grunge backgrounds to the next level as we dive into creating beautifully layered, mixed media embellishments using Distress Inks, Sprays, and more. In this class, you’ll learn a variety of inky techniques to transform die cuts, stamped images, and textured layers into stunning focal points and accents for your cards and mixed media projects.
Whether you joined me for Part 1 or are jumping in here, you’ll leave with a stash of one-of-a-kind embellishments and the confidence to add that signature pretty-grunge touch to your creations.
This class includes the following.
CLASS GUIDE
WELCOME VIDEO
CLASS PREP VIDEO
CLASS SUPPLY LIST
CLASS INTRO VIDEO
TECHNIQUE VIDEOS
CLASS WRAP UP VIDEO
Also included with this class are 3 bonus resources to help you get even more out of your mixed media play:
Pretty Grunge Card Examples
If you're looking for inspiration, check out these 12 completed card examples that you can create by mixing and matching the backgrounds created in Pretty Grunge Part 1 with the embellishments created in Pretty Grunge Part 2.
5 Steps For Creating Clusters
Creating embellishment clusters for your cards and paper crafts doesn’t have to be tricky! In this free guide, I share my simple 5-step method for layering die cuts, stickers, and ephemera to build beautiful, dimensional focal points. You’ll also get my favorite tips and tricks to streamline your process and craft with confidence.
Perfect for card makers, crafters, and mixed media artists who want to get more from their sprays.
Pretty Grunge Color Combinations
A curated set of inspiring color combos from the Distress color palette, designed to help you create soft, layered backgrounds with a pretty grunge vibe. Great for kickstarting your projects or when you need a little color inspiration.
These bonus resources will help you get the most out of the class and your supplies!
This is a list of the general supplies needed for class. For a more detailed supply list, you can refer to the class guide once you purchase the class.
Watercolor Cardstock or Mixed Media Heavystock
Gold Glitter Cardstock
Brown Cardstock
Vellum
Distress Ink / Water-reactive Dye Ink - Peeled Paint, Forest Moss, Victorian Velvet, Aged Mahogany, Fossilized Amber, Tea Dye, Pumice Stone, Old Paper, Scorched Timber, Walnut Stain OR Colors of choice to coordinate with your backgrounds
Distress Spray Stain / Spray Ink - Scorched Timber OR Colors of choice to coordinate with your backgrounds
Distress Spritz / Spray Ink with Shimmer - Fossilized Amber, Peeled Paint, Tattered Rose, Walnut Stain OR Colors of choice to coordinate with your backgrounds
Permanent Waterproof Black Ink
Embossing Ink
Gold Embossing Powder
Crusty Copper Embossing Powder - I do recommend this specific powder due to how it will be used in the class
Weathered Gold Embossing Powder - I do recommend this specific powder due to how it will be used in the class
Aged Mahogany Distress Embossing Glaze OR Embossing Powder in color of choice to coordinate with your backgrounds
Scorched Timber Distress Embossing Glaze OR Embossing Powder in color of choice to coordinate with your backgrounds
Gold Luster Wax OR Rubbing Wax in color of choice
Heat Tool
Heat Embossing Tool
Craft Mat
Blending Brushes - one for each color of ink
Spray bottle filled with water
Splat Box or Cardboard Box (optional)
Waterbrush or Paint Brush and Jar of Water
Small Paint Brush
Tweezers
Craft Pick
Paper Towels/Cleaning Cloth
Die Cutting Machine / Electronic Cutting Machine
1 Floral Outline Border Stamp that can be colored OR outline image of choice
1 Flower Outline Stamp that can be colored OR outline image of choice
1 Set of Sentiment Strip Stamps
1 Set of Sentiment Stamps (feel free to use a coordinating die)
If a supply has 1-3 next to it, you can chose to use just one and use it multiple times or you can switch it up with similar dies, stamps, etc to create more variety in the finished embellishments.
1 Large Layered Butterfly Die (die has a detail top layer and a solid shadow or bottom layer) OR layered image of choice
1-2 Small Layered Butterfly Dies (die has a detailed layer and a solid shadow or solid layer) OR layered image of choice
1 set of Flower and Leaf Dies
1-3 Flower Stem Silhouette Dies
1-3 Vertical Silhouette Shape Dies
1-3 Vertical Border or Shape Dies
1-3 Wreath or Circular Shape Dies
1-2 Label or Solid Shape Dies
1-3 Coverplate/Background Lattice Dies
If a supply has 1-3 next to it, you can chose to use just one and use it multiple times or you can switch it up with similar dies, stamps, etc to create more variety in the finished embellishments.
1-3 Embossing Folders with Repeat Patterns
Printed Ephemera Tags or Labels
You've got questions. We've got answers.
The live class will be hosted on YouTube. You will be sent a private link to access the class. Once the live class is over, a recording of the class will be available in my online classroom where you have accessed the other class materials.
Once the class has gone live, you will have access to the live replay, pre-recorded content and to all other class content that you can enjoy whenever it fits your schedule.
You will have ongoing access to the live replay, pre-recorded content and all other class materials that you can watch and rewatch anytime.
Because the link to the live class is shared with you upon purchase of the class, there will be NO refunds once you purchase the class.
The class is scheduled for two sessions of 2 hours each.
Session One 10AM - 12PM ET
There will be a one hour break from 12PM - 1PM ET
Session Two 1PM - 3PM ET
You can find a general supply list above.
To view the supply list you can use the link above.
A detailed supply list is available in the class guide once you purchase the class.
Juliana Michaels is a mixed media artist and paper crafter who has been creating and inspiring in the paper crafting industry since 2008. What began as a love of scrapbooking evolved into card making and eventually blossomed into her true passion—mixed media. Known for her “pretty grunge” style, Juliana now works full-time for herself creating videos, teaching classes, and sharing her love of mixed media, with a special focus on Tim Holtz products. She regularly inspires makers on her blog and YouTube channel. A retired Physical Therapist, Juliana has a fondness for coffee and Mexican food. When she isn’t crafting, she enjoys working out, reading, antiquing, and spending time with her family, fur baby, and friends.
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