Inspiration – Mou Saha

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Happy Earth Day Word Art Tutorial

April 22, 2021 1 Comment

Hi all, Happy Earth Day! Here’s a word art tutorial with some embellished hand-lettering with the following supplies.

Materials list (with Affiliate links):

Grip 2001 Graphite Pencil

Kneadable Art Eraser

Pitt Artist Pen® Extra Superfine – #199 Black

Goldfaber Color Pencils

Mixed Media paper, cut to 9 x 6 inches

Ruler

Start by drawing three light straight lines using a pencil and ruler at about the middle of the paper. These will be the base lines for the handlettered words.

Spell out Happy Earth Day in block letters with pencil. Fill in the block letters with earth-themed images like trees, birds, mountains, clouds, etc.

Trace the pencil lines with PITT Pen Black Extrasuperfine tip. Gently erase pencil lines.

Start adding colors to the images in the letters with color pencils. Be as colorful as you like.

Sketch a simple floral frame around the words with pencil.

Color the floral frame with color pencils to finish

I hope you enjoyed today’s tutorial and hope you have a Happy Earth Day!

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Watch for FREE through January 2021

January 8, 2021 No Comments

To celebrate their 5th Anniversary of Daily Practice workshops, Creativebug is offering FREE classes for you to watch throughout January!

Here are my classes that you can watch:

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Happy Mother’s Day

May 9, 2020 No Comments

Here’s a word art tutorial to celebrate moms everywhere.

I have made a complete materials list (with some affiliate links) for you.

Materials:

· Castell® 9000 Graphite Pencil Design Set – Tin of 12

· Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils – Tin of 48

· Kneadable Art Eraser

· Deluxe Water Brush

watercolor paper

Start with a light pencil sketch of how you want the words on watercolor paper.

Color around the letters with Watercolor Pencils.

Blend the colors with a deluxe water brush.

Add details to the drawing with Watercolor Pencils.

Add a scalloped frame to the drawing as shown.

I hope you enjoyed today’s tutorial as much as I enjoyed creating it. Stay well and stay creative and Happy Mother’s Day!

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A Creative Approach Podcast

February 25, 2019 No Comments

Toward the end of 2018, I was interviewed by Karen Poirier-Brode for A Creative Approach Podcast. We talked about life and how it led me to where I am at in my artistic journey. Here’s the link to the page where she highlighted what stood out to her in our conversation –

48: Approaching Art Mindfully for Greater Inspiration with Mou Saha

And you can listen to the podcast episode right here –

Listen to “48: Approaching Art Mindfully for Greater Inspiration with Mou Saha” on Spreaker.

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Top Art Classes of 2018

February 11, 2019 No Comments

And you can watch all of these classes plus thousands more for FREE for 2 whole months AND get 30% off of your purchase at Joann. Click here for all the details.

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Catch the FREE Life Book Summit Replay

December 9, 2018 No Comments

Be sure to catch the FREE replay of Life Book Summit! It’s only available till December 11th and is chock full of amazing projects and practices you would regret missing. Rush on over now before it’s gone: http://bit.ly/MS_FREE_LBSummitReplay

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A Die-cut Mixed Media Christmas Shadow Box

December 6, 2018 No Comments

Did you know that I wanted to make this mixed media shadowbox last Christmas. But this Katelyn Lizardi Sizzix die set was in such high demand that I couldn’t get it in my hands until September this year! The beauty is that this die-set let’s you make two different shadowbox designs which you can then collapse and flatten and send as a card in an A9 envelope. It will pop right back up to become a shadowbox when you take it out of the envelope.

Katelyn has a video that explains how-to if you need any guidance. Something like this would look pretty with holiday-themed patterned papers, plain cardstock as well as in a more mixed media style as I prefer.

The shadow box is about 1.5 inches deep which means you can add several layers inside with elements that are also included in the die-set. I had oodles of fun with this and it took me a couple of hours to complete mainly because I had to wait for the paints to dry.

Supplies:

*Some are affiliate links. All contents, words and images are copyright of Mou Saha.

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Blog Series: Christmas Inspiration Day 5: Light Vignette

November 30, 2018 No Comments

Welcome to the 5th and final day of my Blog Series – Christmas Inspiration! And today’s project is a little light vignette. Of all the projects I posted this week, this one is my FAVORITE! So, I saved it for the last day and also made a video on i-movie to show you how fun this is. Play the video to see for yourself!

I’m listing the supplies I used. Feel free to choose from your stash. I want to give you some starting points and not directions, so you can explore freely. If you do create some projects along with me, please use the hashtag #mousaha and tag me on Instagram @mou.saha.studio and on Facebook @MouSahaStudio.

CAUTION: Do not use real open flame candles with these paper tree light to avoid fire hazards! I used flameless smokeless LED Tea Light Candles for safety and still would keep an eye on the display when it’s turned on.

Supplies:

*Some are affiliate links. All contents, words and images are copyright of Mou Saha.

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Blog Series: Christmas Inspiration Day 4: Gift Tags

November 29, 2018 No Comments

Welcome to my Blog Series – Christmas Inspiration: Day 4!

This week I’m sharing with you five mixed media projects created with die-cuts and colors. There will be ornaments, lights, cards and gift tags.

I’m listing the supplies I used. Feel free to choose from your stash. I want to give you some starting points and not directions, so you can explore freely. If you do create some projects along with me, please use the hashtag #mousaha and tag me on Instagram @mou.saha.studio and on Facebook @MouSahaStudio.

Today I’m making some more gift tags.

Supplies:

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Blog Series: Christmas Inspiration Day 3: Gift Tags

November 28, 2018 No Comments

Welcome to my Blog Series – Christmas Inspiration Day 3.

This week I’m sharing with you five mixed media projects created with die-cuts and colors. There will be ornaments, lights, cards and gift tags.

I’m listing the supplies I used. Feel free to choose from your stash. I want to give you some starting points and not directions, so you can explore freely. If you do create some projects along with me, please use the hashtag #mousaha and tag me on Instagram @mou.saha.studio and on Facebook @MouSahaStudio.

Today I’m making gift tags.

Supplies:

Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK – Tag Collection
Sizzix Sidekick Side-Order Set – Winter (Item #663098)
Sizzix Sidekick Side-Order Set – Christmas (Item #663112)
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 16PK – Funky Festive (Item #663101)
Sizzix Big Shot Machine Only (White and Gray)
Sizzix Accessory – Cutting Pads, Standard, 1 Pair (Purple w/Silver Glitter)
Sizzix Accessory – Standard Magnetic Platform for Wafer-Thin Dies
Faber-Castell – Mix and Match Collection – Color Gelatos – Iridescents – 15 Piece Set
Faber-Castell – Mix and Match Collection – Color Gelatos – Metallics – 15 Piece Set
Faber-Castell Goldfaber Aqua pencils
Faber-Castell Soft Matte Gel Medium
Decorative Deer
Watercolor paper
Other: Red twine

*Some are affiliate links. All contents, words and images are copyright of Mou Saha.

Toward the end of 2018, I was interviewed by Karen Poirier-Brode for A Creative Approach Podcast. We talked about life and how it led me to where I am at in my artistic journey. Here’s the link to the page where she highlighted what stood out to her in our conversation –

And you can listen to the podcast episode right here –

And you can watch all of these classes plus thousands more for FREE for 2 whole months AND get 30% off of your purchase at Joann. Click here for all the details.

Katelyn has a video that explains how-to if you need any guidance. Something like this would look pretty with holiday-themed patterned papers, plain cardstock as well as in a more mixed media style as I prefer.

The shadow box is about 1.5 inches deep which means you can add several layers inside with elements that are also included in the die-set. I had oodles of fun with this and it took me a couple of hours to complete mainly because I had to wait for the paints to dry.

Supplies:

*Some are affiliate links. All contents, words and images are copyright of Mou Saha.

CAUTION: Do not use real open flame candles with these paper tree light to avoid fire hazards! I used flameless smokeless LED Tea Light Candles for safety and still would keep an eye on the display when it’s turned on.

Supplies:

Other: Flameless Smokeless LED Tea Light Candles

*Some are affiliate links. All contents, words and images are copyright of Mou Saha.

Welcome to my Blog Series – Christmas Inspiration: Day 4!

This week I’m sharing with you five mixed media projects created with die-cuts and colors. There will be ornaments, lights, cards and gift tags.

Today I’m making some more gift tags.

Supplies:

Other: Red twine

*Some are affiliate links. All contents, words and images are copyright of Mou Saha.

Welcome to my Blog Series – Christmas Inspiration Day 3.

This week I’m sharing with you five mixed media projects created with die-cuts and colors. There will be ornaments, lights, cards and gift tags.

Today I’m making gift tags.

Supplies:

Other: Red twine

*Some are affiliate links. All contents, words and images are copyright of Mou Saha.