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Mixed Media Artwork & Products

A few years ago I fell in love with all things mixed media! I love making cool, funky artwork and testing out new mixed media products! Here are all my best mixed media articles all in one place.

Mixed Media Artwork and Products

Mixed Media Artwork

Old-Fashioned Knorr Spinach Dip, Dressed Up for Christmas

Old-Fashioned Knorr Spinach Dip, Dressed Up for Christmas

Tara Jacobsen
November 12, 2026

If you grew up a girl in NW Pennsylvania, there were certain rites of passage. You learned to drive in the snow. You learned that the garage doubles as a second freezer from November to March. And sooner or later, you learned to make Knorr spinach dip. I’ll never forget the first time I had…

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A Calmer, Better-Prepared Eye Exam: A Practical Guide for Caregivers

A Calmer, Better-Prepared Eye Exam: A Practical Guide for Adults and Caregivers

Tara Jacobsen
November 10, 2026

Let me just say it... taking my mother-in-law to the eye doctor was ALWAYS an adventure! As a caregiver for Mom while she lived with dementia, I can tell you that no two eye appointments ever looked the same. Sometimes we were there because she had lost her glasses (AGAIN... and if you’re a caregiver,…

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Sarcastic Stickers Printable Set - Free Funny Junk Journal Stickers With Sassy Grandma Attitude

Sarcastic Stickers Printable Set - Free Funny Junk Journal Stickers With Sassy Grandma Attitude

Tara Jacobsen
November 9, 2026

If your inner monologue sounds like a running commentary of eye rolls, you’ve come to the right place! This free sarcastic stickers printable set is loaded with sassy grandmas, snarky washi tape strips, retro pattern borders and quirky character tags that say what everyone else is too polite to say out loud. Think bold colors,…

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Christmas Tree Taco Dip - A Merry, Make-Ahead Appetizer That Looks Fancy (But Isn’t!)

Christmas Tree Taco Dip - A Merry, Make-Ahead Appetizer That Looks Fancy (But Isn’t!)

Tara Jacobsen
November 7, 2026

My Mom was Cordon Bleu trained. She could debone a chicken and whip up a sauce that would make you weep. But her real holiday party magic trick? A dip. Mom was a total dip nut, and our holiday parties were a bop. Our house filled up with people from every walk of life -…

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Easy Lasagna Dip Recipe - Cheesy Italian Sausage Appetizer Everyone Scoops Up First

Easy Lasagna Dip Recipe (Cheesy Italian Sausage Appetizer)

Tara Jacobsen
November 7, 2026

Let me tell you something about game day at our house. It's not really about the game (sorry, sportsball.) It's about THE SPREAD! Johnny makes the most fabulous spreads for game days and big family gatherings. When the dips come out, everybody gathers around like it's Black Friday at a doorbuster sale. And this lasagna…

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Cranberry Orange Pecan Pie Bars - Easy Holiday Dessert Bars With a Buttery Shortbread Crust

Cranberry Orange Pecan Pie Bars - Easy Holiday Dessert Bars With a Buttery Shortbread Crust

Tara Jacobsen
November 5, 2026

Every year, right around Halloween, my Mom turned our kitchen into a Christmas cookie factory. While other moms were still picking candy corn out of the couch cushions, mine was creaming butter and sugar and lining up tins. Mom had one non-negotiable rule for Christmas cookies: they had to freeze. If a recipe couldn’t survive…

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Mixed Media Products

The Grabie Box Explosion: Paper Crafts Magic!

The Grabie Box Explosion: Paper Crafts Magic!

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How To Use The WRMK Envelope Punch Board For Mixed Media

How To Use The WRMK Envelope Punch Board For Mixed Media

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The Best Ways To Print Out Free Printable Ephemera

The Best Ways To Print Out Free Printable Ephemera

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Magazine Collage

What Is The Best Glue For Magazine Collage?

What Is The Best Glue For Magazine Collage Art?

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Harvesting Extra Bits For Your Magazine Collage Art

Harvesting Extra Bits For Your Magazine Collage Art

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How To Recreate A Magazine Collage - Weirdcore

How To Recreate A Magazine Collage - Weirdcore

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Decoupage

Magazine Collage Process Video and Step By Step

Magazine Collage Process Video and Step By Step

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Mod Podge Crafts - The Ultimate Guide

Mod Podge For Crafts... The Ultimate Guide

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Thrift Store Crafts - Upcycle Mail Station

Upcycled Mail Station - Thrift Store Crafts

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