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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

The Flag Cake That Disappears First at Every 4th of July BBQ

Tara Jacobsen
June 12, 2026

Every 4th of July growing up, we headed to my grandparents' house for the same picnic, every single year - and I wouldn't have changed a thing about it. There was always a red and white checkered tablecloth on the picnic table, the smell of charcoal in the air, and a croquet set out on…

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How Putting Diapers On Our Old Dogs Saved Our Sanity

Tara Jacobsen
June 5, 2026

We have been battling indoor peeing for a while now from our two old dear male dogs. How does this happen you may ask, well here is the story... My mother-in-law has dementia and her little dog Max (who is such a good boy) lived with her for years during the run-up to her being…

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How To Decorate Your Home First By Using Canva, Ideogram and Amazon

Tara Jacobsen
June 2, 2026

You found the perfect statement pillows. The reviews are glowing. The photo looks incredible... on someone else's bed. But will they look right on YOUR bed, in YOUR room, with YOUR headboard? Here's the truth: most of us can't visualize it until we see it. And by the time we see it - after buying,…

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Chocolate Fluff Fruit Dip - The 1980s Party Treat We're Still Making

Chocolate Fluff Fruit Dip - The 1980s Party Treat We're Still Making

Tara Jacobsen
May 28, 2026

If you grew up in the 1980s, you already know exactly what this is... Every party table, every church potluck, every holiday gathering in Northwestern Pennsylvania had some version of it. A fluffy, creamy, impossibly chocolate dip surrounded by a ring of fresh strawberries and apple slices - because technically there was fruit involved, and…

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Old-Fashioned Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie — The Easy No-Bake Version Grandma Never Made

Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie - The Easy No Bake Version

Tara Jacobsen
May 21, 2026

Grandma Lilly Mae would have made her pie crust from scratch. She would have squeezed every lemon by hand, probably humming something while she worked, and the result would have been the kind of pie that made grown adults close their eyes on the first bite. She was that kind of cook. I am not…

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We Sold the Big House… and We're RENTING. Here's Why It Was the RIGHT Move

We Sold the Big House… and We're RENTING. Here's Why!

Tara Jacobsen
May 19, 2026

My husband and I are selling our "big house" and downsizing. Two of our three kids still live with us… one recent high school grad and one who is in college. That said, they spend A LOT of time outside of the house so it felt weird for my hubs and I to be living…

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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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