Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 9:00AM My friend Lorriane Bell created a beautiful little book with my new Art Pops™ cards. Read about her process and see more photos on her blog HERE! Art Pops™ used in the book include the Art Pops™ Wait For Me Cards and Art Pops™ Lo's Serendipity Cards.
Have a blessed day!
Friday, November 15, 2013 at 12:01AM 
And here we go...
1. I woke up exhausted after being chased by a giant bright red lobster/crab creature.
2. I'm looking forward to seeing my mom again soon!
3. I love to buy things on sale or with a coupon.
4. I am hoping to utilize some of my gift(s) as part of a new church ministry.
5. What's up with all the injuries this year in the NFL?
6. I strongly dislike getting paper cuts on my fingertips.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to getting my hair cut, tomorrow my plans include video editing for some upcoming tutorials and Sunday, I want to watch a little football!
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 12:00PM 
Rae Missigman used one of my Art Pops™ cards to create this cute and easy gift card holder!
Magali Maleinge created this stunning mixed media page layout using a couple Art Pops™ cards. It is filled wih much texture and dimension. See her blog HERE for more details and photos.
Anke Kramer created these pretty Project Life pages. I love how her style of soft colors mixes so well with the cards. See her blog HERE for more details and photos!
Kristin Peterson cleverly took an Art Pops™ card and used it to create this beautiful dimensional piece. Check out some peeks on her blog HERE!
art pops, robenmarie in art pops Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 12:00PM Hello!
Today we have a guest blog post from my uber talented friend, Rae Missigman. She worked her magic with my Mixed Media Essentials #1 rubber art stamp set and I asked her to create a tutorial to share. I hope you enjoy it!
This sweet little pouch is up for auction* as well. It measures approximately 5 1/2" x 6" in size.
How does it work?
•Starting bid is $25 which includes shipping within the US - this auction is open to US bidders only.
•Place your bid in a comment on this post. Please note that I moderate comments so they appear only after I approve them.
•You must include an e-mail address to have your bid qualify.
•Bidding closes at 7:00PM EST on Friday, November 15.
•If you have the winning bid, I will contact you via e-mail to make arrangements for payment.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Have a blessed day!
From Rae:
"Stamping and painting on fabric is something I have been doing for a long time- longer than I would like to admit! I think the first time I ever put paint brush to fabric was in the 80's. My father was big into photography and took me to shows all the time, often pointing out how some images were painted on fabric.As a young mother with a camera I was intrigued by this art form. By then I had managed to amass dozens of fabric covered photo albums (you know the ones- lace trim and all, uh-huh, yep, those are the ones).
I started out doodling with paint one day and a light went off. The next thing I knew I was painting each and every one of them with bright and colorful patterns and designs. Well, the albums are long gone, the photos safely archived, but the idea of painting on fabric has long remained. I am not sure if there is anything I haven't tried to paint, but fabric, textiles, are my true love, what I turn to most often when I want to paint something unique, different."
Materials:
2 - 6" squares of heavy duty canvas
2 - 6" squares of material to line your bag
Fabric for cutting shapes for stitching onto pouch
Fabric for creating seam binding at top of pouch
1 - 7" zipper
Assorted paints ( I use Golden Acrylics and regular Acrylic Craft Paints)
Paint Brushes
Scissors
Thread
Sewing Machine
Mixed Media Essentials #1 Stamp Set by Roben-Marie Smith
Staz On Ink Pad
Acrylic Block
Iron On Fusible Webbing
Iron
Optional:
White and Black Paint Pens
Embellishment for front of Pouch
Zipper Pull
Assorted Baubles & Beads
Pretty Ribbon Scraps
Permanent Marker
STEP ONE - For pouches, I like to use heavy duty canvas or duck cloth so that it keeps it shape and the paint doesn't bleed through. Cut two 6" squares and stitch once around entire square, close to edge, to keep from fraying. Paint a background layer on your squares. This can be as simple or intricate as you like. I used the Gelli Plate to get a marbled looking background on mine. Let dry completely.
STEP TWO - Choose your first stamp and position on fabric. Press down firmly and hold for the count of five. Lift carefully. If your table surface allows, it may help to tape your fabric down using masking tape. Repeat as desired on second square, turning your work so that both squares coordinate but are not identical.
STEP THREE - Choose a second stamp and once again, position and stamp, pressing firmly and holding for the count of five. Do this for both squares of fabric.
STEP FOUR - Keep adding stamps until you are happy with how your fabric looks, making sure to press and hold each stamp to ensure good adhesion.
STEP FIVE - Begin filling in your stamps with paint, making sure to let each section dry before moving on. Do this for both squares.
STEP SIX - Once you have filled in all your stamps, begin adding color to your fabric squares, as if it were your art journal. Use paint to draw colorful shapes and fill in. Add pops of white and black using a paint pen. Add some journaling with a permanent marker. Be careful not to make your layers too thick. This will cause your paint to crack later on.
STEP SEVEN - Using paint, add details to your stamp work.
STEP EIGHT - Cut shapes from your fabric. I like to work with odd numbers, so I chose three for each fabric square.
STEP NINE - Position shapes on your squares and pin in place.
STEP TEN - Stitch shapes in place. I like to add extra stitching to make the shape really pop.
STEP ELEVEN - Stitch an embellishment to one of your squares.
STEP TWELVE - Following manufacturers instructions, Iron the 6" pieces of fabric to line your bag to each square making sure to iron wrong sides together.
STEP THIRTEEN - Choose your fabric for your seam binding. Cut two pieces. each 6" x 1" . Iron each strip in half and then in half again. Pin to top edge of each square and stitch.
STEP FOURTEEN - Attach zipper to squares using a method you are comfortable with. Here is a link for an easy tutorial: INSTALLING A BASIC ZIPPER. With right sides of squares aligned and facing one another and zipper open, stitch up the remaining three sides leaving a 1/4" seam allowance. Clip corners for easy turning. Turn right side out and push out corners if needed. Add a zipper toggle if desired using pretty beads, pins, ribbons and baubles.
*Rae will donate a portion of the proceeds to a local charity she has been involved with for a Florida girl who was recently paralyzed from the neck down with no hope of recovery. She is 24 years old and was a world class irish dancer.
Monday, November 11, 2013 at 1:44PM 
Hello!
I am excited to share some new samples made with my new Art Pops™ cards. Hope you are inspired! What are Art Pops™ you ask? Check out the details HERE!
Have a blessed day!
I love Mary Freeman's art journals! Her pages are bright and vibrant and full of emotion. I also really like her handwriting. Mary used my Art Pops™ cards in several creative ways. Check out her blog HERE for more inspirations!
Anke Kramer created a lovely card and layout with the Art Pops™ cards. I like the softness of her layers and how well the pops of color fit nicely with her style! Check out her blog HERE for more photos!
Friday, November 8, 2013 at 8:01AM I know today is Friday Fill-Ins but I decided to do something a little different!
I follow Hula Seventy and I especially like reading her LISTS as they are fun and informative! Recently she went with a list of things she is currently obsessed with and it sounded fun so I thought I would play along.
Have a blessed day!
1. Finding the perfect ankle boots
2. Timers on my lamps
3. Tarte Concealer
4. Jack Reacher novels
5. Fig scented soap
6. Nickelback
7. Grilled salmon
8. My new necklace from Live Wire Jewelry
9. Getting to bed before 11PM
10. Getting used to wearing my hair down
11. First Take on ESPN
12. Spark
13. My new cell phone wristlet
14. Making and sending mail art
15. Preparing to attend CHA in Anaheim in January
16. My new Moleskine planner for 2014
lists, robenmarie in lists Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 12:01PM
Rae Missigman mixed fabric with Art Pops™ cards to create this beautiful sketchbook!
I love Magda Bolinska/mumkaa's Project Life style.
Kristin Peterson cleverly took an Art Pops™ card, added to it and create a painting. Check out some peeks on her blog HERE!
Monday, November 4, 2013 at 10:01AM 
INSPIRATIONS
Rae Missigman used the base of an Art Pop™ card to create the beautiful party invitation! See more HERE!
Sandi Keene used my Border With Circles rubber stamp, washi tape and more to create this cute little tri-fold frame! See more HERE!
art pops, project life, robenmarie in art pops, project life, tutorials, videos Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 11:10AM 
ART POPS™: the mixed media art pieces inspired by the whimsical, saturated pages of Roben-Marie's art journals. ART POPS™ provide bold and fanciful POPS of COLOR for your favorite projects including Project Life, Mail Art, Art Journaling and much more. Rock your world with ART POPS™!
Each set includes four cards that fit 4x6 and four cards that fit 3x4 so they are perfect for the Project Life pockets. They are 14pt cardstock, uncoated, feature rounded corners and are printed in color on one side and blank on the other.
Be sure to keep checking back for more samples and video tutorials over the next couple of weeks!
Grab your Art Pops™ HERE! and check out the Sample Gallery HERE!
Have a blessed day!
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INSPIRATIONS
Roben-Marie Smith
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CLOSED Leave a comment with your e-mail address on this post by Sunday, November 3 at 10PM EST to be entered into a random drawing for this painting. It is a 5"x5" original collaged mixed media piece on an artist panel with a 3/8" profile.
How would you use my Art Pops™ in your creative adventures?
Roben-Marie Smith
Congratualtions Debbie J! You are the winner of the little art piece!
Thanks so much to everyone for all the kind comments and excitement about my new Art Pops™ products!
Friday, November 1, 2013 at 1:00PM 
And...here we go!
1. In November, I most look forward to visiting my family at Thanksgiving, which is one of my favorite holidays.
2. My nephew scored his first touchdown yesterday and I am excited for him!
3. It's right there, in the pile.
4. Having the house alarm set at night gives me some peace of mind.
5. Water is one of the most amazing things in nature, at least as far as I'm concerned.
6. Pop is what my grandmother used to call any kind of soft drink!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to bag party with Sandi to package all these Art Pops™, tomorrow my plans include releasing my new product line called Art Pops™ and Sunday, I want to workship with my church family!
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Today is the last day I will tease you! My new Art Pops™ will be available tomorrow. Check back tomorrow for all the details!
Friday, November 1, 2013 at 11:01AM My friend Rae Missigman works magic with fabric and now she has mixed in rubber art stamps to create a stunning collection of pillows and other mixed media accessories. Visit her BLOG to see more!
Rae incorporated my Mixed Media Essentials #1 rubber art stamps in her creations.
Visit her Etsy shop HERE!
Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 10:00AM 
I Made These For You!
ART POPS™ by Roben-Marie Smith Coming November 2!
Check back tomorrow for another peek at the POPS!
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 12:00PM ...Christmas Stocking!
ART POPS™ by Roben-Marie Smith Coming November 2!
Check back tomorrow for another peek at the POPS!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 12:00PM 
Affordable? Duh!
ART POPS™ by Roben-Marie Smith Coming November 2!
Check back tomorrow for another peek at the POPS!
Monday, October 28, 2013 at 12:57PM 
I Know You Want These!
ART POPS™ by Roben-Marie Smith Coming November 2!
Check back tomorrow for another peek at the POPS!
