Oh my ladies will love this! ! We are working on ATC cards. They love the " no wrong way to create " art projects. I have blocks left from my elementary teaching days. You have such great ideas that can be adapted for any age group.
Mark, Everything you do has life. I love your ideas and the way you put them together with technical ease and a unique vision. Thank you for sharing your art every week. I look forward to it and so do many others!! Love you!
OMG You have done it again! These are fabulous! I just started making ACT's and its a blast! Instant gratification! Thank you for this wonderful idea. I saw it here first!
I know what project I'm working on today! I have a box full of wooden blocks. These are going to be so much fun to make! I'll make some for myself while I'm at it! Great project Mark!
Such a busy Mama... I haven't been able to do my art and crafts enough anymore. Sad about it too, because it was an amazing de-stresser. I would love to be back doing more and doing trades like these and ATC's! Thanks for sharing mark!
TOO cool! Just what I need to get past my Artist's BLOCK (LoL)! As my friend (who sent me the link) said - "They're kinda funky and weird, but I like 'em!" Yup! THX!!!
Those are so cool :) wish I had time to do more crafts but work comes first :( that's why I enjoy your videos Mark they get my brain wheels in motion and smiling while I work :) HUGS to you n Julie
MARK these are EPIC! WOW! I have sooo many mixed media Printables I don't know what to do with besides art journal! Now, you've shared this I have so many new ideas. The kids are going to LOVE trying this too. We'll use "lose objects" or "found objects" challenge them to make a nice art block with their findings--> thank you Soo much for always inspiring us Mark! Looking into getting copies of your books. #kidsart #artjournal #journalinspirations #DIY #mixedmedia #mixedmediainspiration 😘
Hi Jeanine! Glad you're inspired. These are so fun and easy to make actually. You can even skip the drilling and just glue things together. Up to you really!
I agree :) I'm working with these enamels and the media paints you sent me. The jar looks like crap!..hahaha I need practice with the liner paint. Diane Finkenbinder told me to make one too. I will...soon :)
Quick question: I've been priming my wood projects with gesso before painting. Is that not necessary for these paints? Quick comment: Thanks for having such an upbeat and happy channel where you make pretty things; even on sad days your videos always give me a smile.
It's a great idea, after the trading cards, this is awesome!!, and there's so many choices of materials to decorate, the idea of mixed media fits me right!! ❤❤❤
I used a Dremel and put it on a Dremel drill press. Easy to use and so good for so many things. You can use any kind of drill you want or no drill at all and just glue the pieces together. Up to you.
Mark Montano I made a picture frame for her in this style when she was a little girl and I visited her recently and noticed it was out on display! so this block will be a little reminder of that magical time (she's 29 😊)
Your creative genius continues to wow me. Thanks so much. Blessings to you Mark.
Hi Alison, I hope you make some!
Oh my ladies will love this! ! We are working on ATC cards. They love the " no wrong way to create " art projects. I have blocks left from my elementary teaching days. You have such great ideas that can be adapted for any age group.
Have fun and send me some photos on FB! I'd love to see what you come up with.
done the artist trading cards,never thought about blocks, love the way you done those, cool
this project kicks the ATCs up a notch for sure!
Mark, Everything you do has life. I love your ideas and the way you put them together with technical ease and a unique vision. Thank you for sharing your art every week. I look forward to it and so do many others!! Love you!
What an awesome thing to read this morning. Thank you for making my day!
OMG You have done it again! These are fabulous! I just started making ACT's and its a blast! Instant gratification! Thank you for this wonderful idea. I saw it here first!
These do kick it up a notch!
I know what project I'm working on today! I have a box full of wooden blocks. These are going to be so much fun to make! I'll make some for myself while I'm at it! Great project Mark!
Have fun Kerry. Make one for me and we'll swap, just the two of us.
Way to go Mark!
These are awesome! Done the ATC now I have blocks Yay!
As usual thanx for your honest sharings 😊
Any time Agnes. Glad you're on my channel!
Mark Montano going to use this idea for a summer Art Camp for pre-teens! I think they will love them! Thanks
LOVE these. I did your art dolls from January & traded with friends. So much fun!!!
Very cool! These are a fun trade, too!
These are so unique. I love them!
Super fun to make Diane! Thanks!
Love these! Could see vintage halloween images on these for decor.
Ooooohhhhh, GREAT IDEA!
So much fun! I love the look of these. Gotta break out the drill and prep some blocks!
Break out that drill LA!
Such a busy Mama... I haven't been able to do my art and crafts enough anymore. Sad about it too, because it was an amazing de-stresser. I would love to be back doing more and doing trades like these and ATC's! Thanks for sharing mark!
Thanks so much!
What a fun project that can use some of the random stuff I have laying around!
Thanks so much!
I bought a block and knew I wanted to do something with it and now I have this! Love your channel and your ideas. Thanks Mark! :)
Have fun Robin! NO RULES! Go nuts!
Mark I am so excited I got a new teaching job and I'm so doing a Big A art day once a week!!! Thanks for all the great projects to try!!
Congratulations on your new job!
How fun were these blocks?! These are fantastic for kids, teens and me! Thank you for sharing such an inspiring craft. LOVE IT!
Super fun to make, too!
These are so charming and fanciful! I always enjoy your tutorials - they are concise, easy to follow, perfect! Thanks!!!
Thank you Stephanie! I try not to yack too much! These are really fun to make, too. No rules, just fun!
Mark these are awesome I have to make some thank you so much for all your inspiration you're so fabulous
You're pretty fab yourself Shemi!
Great idea! Definitely going to use this in my art group as a challenge! Thanks so much!
Terrific Art Group Challenge, Jill! I'd love to see what they come up with.
These are so cute, never done the artist trading cards or blocks, but looks fun.
Super fun Anna.....No rules, too.
These are so cool!! I love them!
Hi Donna! Super fun to trade and see what other artists are doing with theirs.
going to use this idea for unique way to do daughter's wedding pictures. Thanks Mark!
Love love love that idea!
What a great and novel idea! Thanks for the new thoughts! Jackie
Glad you're inspired Jackie P!
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.💖
Hi Laura! Have a terrific weekend!
OMG Mark these are super colourful and cute, they look fantastic grouped together, I'm really loving them. TFS 😘
Thanks so much!
These are awesome! I can't wait to go through my box of random stuff to see what I can use to make some of these.
Thanks for another great idea Mark.
Have fun Viveca!
I wish I had these. simply beautiful. Mark you've done it again.AWESOME!!
Happy you're watching my channel!
mixed media!!! i love it! you're awesome, Mark!
You are awesome for leaving me a nice comment and watching my channel!
TOO cool! Just what I need to get past my Artist's BLOCK (LoL)! As my friend (who sent me the link) said - "They're kinda funky and weird, but I like 'em!" Yup! THX!!!
They are super funky and weird, but so fun to make. Jump off the creative cliff!
Oh Mark!! I adore these!! I'm going to make some, and tell my ladies to start gathering up their bangles!!
How fun! Make one for me, OK!
Those are so cool :) wish I had time to do more crafts but work comes first :( that's why I enjoy your videos Mark they get my brain wheels in motion and smiling while I work :) HUGS to you n Julie
You'll have to come and take a craft vacation here in LA with me!
Just beautiful, Mark.
Many thanks Janice!!
MARK these are EPIC! WOW! I have sooo many mixed media Printables I don't know what to do with besides art journal! Now, you've shared this I have so many new ideas. The kids are going to LOVE trying this too. We'll use "lose objects" or "found objects" challenge them to make a nice art block with their findings--> thank you Soo much for always inspiring us Mark! Looking into getting copies of your books. #kidsart #artjournal #journalinspirations #DIY #mixedmedia #mixedmediainspiration 😘
Hi Jeanine! Glad you're inspired. These are so fun and easy to make actually. You can even skip the drilling and just glue things together. Up to you really!
These are beautiful, Mark. Thank you so much!💕💕💕
Super fun to make, too, Iris!
Always SEW FUN! I love the inkpad trick
I love the distressed edge look very much!
very fun indeed!! thanks for creating this and sharing!!
So much fun Kathy! No rules...Just go nuts.
Cool, Mark, what a great way to use up stash!!
So much stash, so little time.
These blocks are the best! What a fabulous, fun project--and a great idea for trading with friends! COOL :)
So fun to make Jane!
That looks like TONS of fun!!! you have "unblocked" my imagination!! LOL TFS xoxo stephie
Glad to hear it! Have fun and send photos if you make some, OK!
These look like so much fun!
So much fun to make. Go crazy with them. I was a bit shy at first and then I just started glueing everything on them that I could find!
I believe I will give them a go!
Just my style! Great video I'm definitely gonna look for your book
Thanks Lea Anne!
Me encanta este estilo.Gracias Mark!!
Hola Belen!
These are really cute!!!! I would use my vacay pics on these!!!
Fun idea Nancy!
just love them Mark. might have to try some with my middle son!
Have fun Sparkle! A terrific project for a family!
Mark you must know when I'm looking for something new and fabulous :) Thank you :)
Glad you're inspired!
Love this. I know I will be making some of these in the near future. So cute and cool! Thank You for Sharing this Great Idea. 😀💛
Any time Jamie! Have a blast making ATBs! Save one for me, OK
I love this Mark! I'm going to try
I hope you do. Have fun!
Super cute. I'll have to get ahold of some blocks
You know it Catrina!
Oh my! I love these! ❤❤❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍 i have to almost copy this project
Copy away!
These are AMAZING!!
Fun to make, too! Go nuts!
These are so cooI. I do hope you put a swap together. I have tons os scrap and dodads to use. Love all your videos!
Hi Kim, It won't be a big swap, just a few people interested. Contact me on FB and I'll work out the details later this week.
These are just too cute!!
Well, if you make one, I think we should do a one on one swap!
I agree :) I'm working with these enamels and the media paints you sent me. The jar looks like crap!..hahaha I need practice with the liner paint. Diane Finkenbinder told me to make one too. I will...soon :)
Oh absolutely. That sounds like fun!
Precioso me encantan buenísimas ideas enhorabuena ......! Un gran saludo desde España 🇪🇸
Hola Mar!
I love this idea!
Fun to make with copies of family photos!
So pretty Mark!
So fun, too Michelle. Got rid of tons of little things I had just hanging around.
So cute!❤👍
Morning Jess!
.......beautiful ..so hard to pick my favorite one..!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Henry!
These are amazing
I hope you make some!
You can use toy wood blocks from a dollar tree. I love this idea. I'm going to try this :)
Yes you can! Great idea!
Quick question: I've been priming my wood projects with gesso before painting. Is that not necessary for these paints?
Quick comment: Thanks for having such an upbeat and happy channel where you make pretty things; even on sad days your videos always give me a smile.
I never do it. Americana Acrylics are pretty amazing quality. They work just fine by themselves.
I'm totally going to make some of these. I mean like how can I not. I have so many little things that I can use, yay!!!
Right! Let's do a one on one swap, OK!
OK! I'm in. I'll message you when I get home from work tonight. :)
You got it. I'm out and about today so I might not get back to you until tomorrow. xo
awesome love it take care have great week
You, too Marie!
So wonderful I love it everything you do inspires me you are the best of the best 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👍😍😘✌❤
Nope, YOU ARE THE BEST!
Wonderful video!
These were so fun to make ReNae!
Looks great. Thanks for sharing this. I was wondering did you use primer on the blocks before painting them?
Nope, just straight up Americana Acrylics. They are totally fine without a primer. Great pigment content.
Omg I love this ideas so much.tfs
Glad you watch my channel Maria!
I use to watch you on t.v and loved you're style. So I was so excited when I found you here.
Love these!!!!
Fun to make Rhonda!
well done Mark
which one is for me ???
Hm.......Which one do you want?
What fun!
Thank you!
Any time Scatter!
I AM IN LOOOOOVE!!
Glad to hear it Rosa!
It's a great idea, after the trading cards, this is awesome!!, and there's so many choices of materials to decorate, the idea of mixed media fits me right!! ❤❤❤
LOVE!LOVE!LOVE!
What brand drill are you using and does it have a specific name? ......thanks again amigo!!
I used a Dremel and put it on a Dremel drill press. Easy to use and so good for so many things. You can use any kind of drill you want or no drill at all and just glue the pieces together. Up to you.
Adorable!! What gauge wire should be used?
I say anything that works. You could even use a paperclip.
love them
I want to see your blocks Sigrid! You always have such fabulous projects!
loved them
Have a terrific weekend Lea!
love it 😍😍 try to add paper clips too
Ooh, that sounds fun!
ill do this with all my baby cats pics
as usual love and regards dear sir
sheikha
Sounds like a plan!
ADOREI! Muito lindo.... Beijos ♥
Gracias Eletra!
SQUEEEE! making these for my adult daughter
Great mom and daughter project! Use photos of each other, too!
Mark Montano I made a picture frame for her in this style when she was a little girl and I visited her recently and noticed it was out on display! so this block will be a little reminder of that magical time (she's 29 😊)
Hey Mark how are you artist trading blocks such a great idea & so whimsical and thank you for my postcard iv sent you a e-mail xo from New Zealand
Morning Peter!
Mark, i don't know how to drill a hole and I don't have the tool for doing it, is there something else I can do instead?
Hi Mayra, you can just glue pieces together. You don't have to drill if you don't want to. I just like drilling things! :)
fantastic😊😊
Glad you like them Jakia!
ADORBS! Now, too get some wood blocks :D
Have fun Michelle!
Hermosos!! Buen dia...😀
Gracias Maria!
je t'embrasse mark💕💕💕💕💕
Merci Nadia!
Wow v good sir tanks....
Happy you like them Harmalla!
Blocks aren't just for kids! Hurray for crafty goodness.
Blocks are for everyone!
How about hosting a swap of these lovelies?
I might do a one on one with a few people. Please contact me on FB
la belle vie mark😘😘💕💕💕que du bonheur💕💕💕😘😘merci infiniment🌷🌷🌷kiss you so much😘😘😘😘
Hi Nadia!
add magnets and it can keep pins in your sewing room :)
Heck yes! Terrific idea Patrice!
omg, so so cute
Thanks Terry!
fun!
So fun and no rules so you can go crazy Sheree!
Nice video
like from me
Thanks so much!
Tfs
You got it Donia, I love sharing with you.
interesting
Yes, VERY.
Me encantan todos tus trabajos, no entiendo nada pero la idea por lo menos la cojo
Gracias Rosa!
I swear I saw Louise Brooks...
I think you're right.....Or someone who has the same haircut!
this is true. the sexy bob was and is popular.. great video BTW. I've got to try these or a slight variation
hi my best friend mark💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙌🌷🌷🌷
Morning Nadia! Happy Tuesday!