I love that there are really no rules with mixed media. It seems the best thing to do is lay out your messiest supplies and then select a bunch for each card. Do not be a minimalist when experimenting with multi-media.
The background was made by hand-dipping the panel and custom tinting my embossing paste.
- I mixed Zig Cobalt Blue with water and Irridescent Shimmer Spray and then dipped a piece of Bristol cardstock into the colorful puddle. I dried the panel and then repeated.
- I tinted my Embossing Paste with Carved Pumpkin distress ink for a fallish vibe.
- I swiped the embossing paste over my stencil with a palette knife. I wanted a rough look so I didn't cover the entire stencil and I made sure there was a variety of thickness to the paste.
- While the embossing paste was wet, I sprinkled just a bit of Peach Embossing Powder on the paste and then heat set. I love the texture and interest it adds.
- I heat embossed Weekend Doodles, watercolored with my Zig markers and then die-cut the image.
- I added a bit of Painted Grid Washi Tape to the sentiment strip and assembled.
I really like the texture on this card.
I am also playing along with:
UPDATE: I am was pleased to discover that this card was chosen as a "Top Pick" at The Mix It Up Challenge!
I am so pleased that you stopped by!
Karen
Wow, Karen - just love the texture of the stenciling behind those blossoms!! Beautiful coloring too!!
ReplyDeleteLove this one Karen! Your background is so striking and a perfect backdrop for that pretty little floral spray! Take care! :)
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card. A super stencilled background and gorgeous floral focal point.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in with our November challenge "Anything Mixed Media Goes" at Creative Artiste Mixed Media. Good luck x
What a stunning card, the stencilled background really brings out those beautiful fussy cut flowers, all painted so lovely. With it's uplifting words I'm so happy you shared it with us @ Creative Artiste.
ReplyDeleteCreative wishes Tracey (DT)