Once upon a time, in a magical forest, there lived two friends named Lily and Emma. Both were gifted with magic sticks that possessed unique powers. Lily's magic stick could create beautiful flowers, while Emma's magic stick could make objects disappear. One day, the friends decided to swap their magic sticks to see what would happen. Lily thought it would be fun to make objects disappear, while Emma was excited to see the garden filled with colorful flowers. As they swapped the sticks, a mysterious energy transferred between them.
Instantly restores 15 health and mana per charge stored.
Fragile support heroes often purchase a Magic Stick in the early game as a means to save themselves during ganks, or gain enough mana to use one last ability. The frayed bit behind them is one of my favorite ribbons from May Arts Ribbon, crocheted lace, and to finish it all off there s a teeny tiny little paper doily by Doodlebug Designs I picked up from Paper Issues.
As they swapped the sticks, a mysterious energy transferred between them. To their surprise, Lily's stick turned into a vibrant flower, and Emma's stick transformed into thin air. Confused and startled by this unexpected turn of events, the friends tried to reverse the swap, but their efforts were in vain.
Magic sticks swap
Hello sweet sweet friends! I haven't posted in so long, and for that I am sorry. but I've been working on some really great things in the background and sometimes there just isn't a way to show them.
I will be debuting two new paper lines for 7 Dots Studio along with coordinating embellishments from UmWowStudio in just a short few days!!
I also DO have a few other Mixed Media projects to show you over the next couple of weeks, so that's great, too!
I've been doing some filming behind the scenes to update classes and a million other things.BUT >>> For TODAY I get to share with you a really delicious Mixed Media project I just finished. an Altered Paint Stick! I joined this Paint Stick Swap with a few other really talented ladies and you should definitely visit all the blogs today to see what they're up to.
The full line up:Truly the best part of this is how different and unique each piece turned out. We all started with the same thing. just plain ol' paint sticks from your local hardware store! Then we were encouraged to just.. DO 'EM UP! any way we wanted and that made us happy. No theme was given or anything. my sticks turned into this sort of Magical Night Sky themed little beauty:
Because we're each paying for postage to the designated destination, our sticks could be as heavy and 3D as we wanted. and of course I love some dimension!
The background for my sticks are several layers of goodness. I started by covering my sticks in Gesso. Any gesso will work if you're willing to put in the hours for extra coverage. I did two coats for the fronts of my sticks and a lighter single coat for the back.
After both coats of gesso were dry, I applied a third, but this time through an UmWowStudio Star Confetti Stencil. It allowed me to really start bringing in the theme of my sticks and simultaneously start the dimension portion. Before that was completely dry I embedded some UmWowStudio Star Confetti Chipboard pieces into the gesso. Gesso itself is not an adhesive and shouldn't be used AS an adhesive. but if you're working in the background and are planning to build up some dimension WHILE working with gesso, it can certainly substitute. I just wouldn't recommend using it solely for adhesion.
I let everything sit and REALLY dry, then I layered up some watercolor from my brand new Grumbacher pan set. The watercolor gave me a really great fluid base to build upon, and because I was already working with water based products I grabbed my Tim Holtz / Ranger Distress Stain Sprays and helped really add some night sky colors. I dabbed my chipboard stars with a bit o' gesso to help them stand out and sealed everything with a gloss acrylic sealer. The shine to these beauties mimics star shine :)
Then it was just a bit o' layered! My little German Charlotte Dolls are vintage replicas. I picked up a set from an etsy shop a year or so ago, and them molded them with Amazing Mold Putty. Now whenever I want one (or four!) I just cast them in Amazing Casting Resin and I have as many as I need forever. The vintage ones sit on my shelf all pretty like.
The wings have been stamped using a new stamp I designed for Viva Las VegaStamps! : Pair Of Butterfly Wings, and they've been stamped using Archival Ink by Ranger in black on my first paper line for 7 Dots Studio : Nature Walk. The frayed bit behind them is one of my favorite ribbons from May Arts Ribbon, crocheted lace, and to finish it all off there's a teeny tiny little paper doily by Doodlebug Designs I picked up from Paper Issues. My little fairy (as Gabe calls it) assemblage was put together with Prima Marketing / Finnabair's 3D Gel Medium.
Magic Stick is an item purchasable at the Base Shop, under Miscellaneous.
It seemed like their sticks had permanently changed their powers. Lily, now armed with a flower stick, experimented with her new ability. She was amazed at how easy it was to make beautiful flowers blossom in an instant. Emma, on the other hand, struggled with her new power. She accidentally made her favorite toys vanish, and it made her feel sad. As time went on, Lily and Emma learned to adapt to their new magical abilities. Lily started to use her flower stick to create breathtaking gardens, bringing joy to everyone who saw them. Emma became more cautious with her power and learned to control it. She began using her disappearing ability to help people find lost items, making her a helpful magician in the forest. Together, Lily and Emma realized that the magic sticks swap was a blessing in disguise. It taught them the importance of embracing change and adapting to new circumstances. They made the best out of their new powers and found different ways to use them for the greater good. In the end, the friends understood that sometimes, things happen unexpectedly and we must learn to make the most of them. They continued to explore the magic of their sticks, using them to bring happiness and wonder to the magical forest they called home..
Reviews for "Harnessing the Elemental Forces: Magic Sticks and the Four Elements"
1. Emily - 2 stars - I did not enjoy "Magic sticks swap" at all. The plot was confusing and felt disjointed, and I found it difficult to connect with any of the characters. The writing style also left something to be desired, with awkward dialogue and repetitive descriptions. Overall, I was disappointed with this book and wouldn't recommend it to others.
2. John - 1 star - "Magic sticks swap" was a complete waste of time for me. The story was incredibly predictable, with no surprises or twists. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked depth, making it hard to care about their outcomes. Additionally, I found the pacing to be incredibly slow, making it a struggle to get through this book. I regret picking it up and would not recommend it to anyone.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - I found "Magic sticks swap" to be underwhelming. The concept had potential, but the execution fell flat. The plot was boring and lacked originality, and the ending was unsatisfying. The characters were forgettable and their interactions felt forced. Overall, I was expecting more from this book and was disappointed by the overall lack of depth and creativity.
4. Michael - 3 stars - While "Magic sticks swap" wasn't terrible, it also didn't impress me. The plot felt cliche and unoriginal, lacking any real surprises. The writing was okay, but I found myself losing interest as the story progressed. The characters were forgettable, and their motivations were unclear. Overall, it was a forgettable read that didn't leave a lasting impression.
5. Jessica - 2 stars - I was not a fan of "Magic sticks swap". The storyline felt disjointed and hard to follow, with multiple plot holes. The pacing was off, with parts dragging on and others feeling rushed. The dialogue was awkward and unrealistic, making it hard to connect with the characters. Overall, I was left feeling unsatisfied and would not recommend this book.