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Well Mixed Media has usually scared me a bit - I'm not normally a 'messy hands' kind of crafter, but I have to say it was quite liberating to not be so particular and just let go! So I didn't just dabble, I completely jumped off the deep end and made a......CANVAS!!! I know, I shocked myself too!! ;-)
(I completely forgot to take step by step pics while I was making this - so I've recreated it for the tutorial, but it won't look 'exactly' like the original, sorry about that!)
I've used a 6" x 8" Canvas (15cm x 20cm) and covered it with Impasto Medium (I didn't have Gesso, but figured this would work). Then I've torn up strips of paper, attaching them with more Impasto. It didn't matter that it made the papers more 'white' since I was going to cover them anyway.
I've made sure this was dry using my heat gun and then scribbled on some
Faber-Castell Gelatos - Metallic Mint, Metallic Blueberry and Metallic Grape and started to blend with a wet paintbrush (it was included in the Mix & Match Metallic Gelatos set).
If it is a bit heavy in a particular area, you can simply lighten it by brushing it with a bit more water, or using a baby wipe!
Next I stamped the
Grand Damask Background stamp and the 'Butterfly' and 'Dreams' sentiments from
Winged Vintage Labels Two & Three set with black Brilliance ink all over the canvas.
The butterfly from
Winged Vintage Labels Two & Three has been stamped twice in Brilliance ink and dried well and then I've scribbled some Metallic Melon and Gold Gelato over them, blending with a wet brush.
I've made sure the canvas was very dry before the next step. I've then used a
piece of white card cut with
Spellbinders Basic Lattice die and placed it
over one side and brushed on some white paste to add some dimension. The butterflies have been cut out with the matching
Spellbinders Wonderful Wings die and attached to the canvas.
Finally I've stamped three words from the same stamp set and hand cut them and attached them to the canvas and accented the project (when dry!) with a Gold Pitt Artist pen (from the Mix & Match Metallic Mixed Media Sampler) - LOVE this pen!! :) And there you have it - my very first Mixed Media project!! :)
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94 comments:
I love all the layers on this piece! Thanks for the inspiration! =)
Gorgeous mixed media art! Love it!
What a great way to jump in! You did a fabulous job!
I really like the texture!
I haven't tried any mixed-media projects yet but I'm getting inspired to try something. Beautiful project.
I love blues, greens and purples together. Your card is so Beautiful. I love it.
Fabulous colours and textures!
TOO FUNNY KATHY!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN TELL you REALLY ENJOYED this!!!!!!!!!! (FORGETTING to take photos!) :) Your Canvas looks FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) WONDERFULLY DONE!!!!!!!! :) I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the freedom of GELATOS TOO!!!!!!!!! :) (I'm USUALLY not a "messy" crafter either!)
WOW!! This is a BEAUTIFUL Canvas!! I LOVE all of the FUN details and the Colors that you used!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! =)
You did a wonderful job on that canvas. Thanks for showing your techniques.
Like this card. Gelatos are sooo blendable and this card shows how much..
Your canvas is fantastic love the layers thanks for sharing
I love what you did with this canvas. You can't tell this is your first time. Great job. Thank you for sharing..
Loved seeing a different use for the Gelatos! The many textures added a fun dimension to your art piece as well!
I'd be the same as you about trying this medium, but your project is AWESOME and really looks like fun! I'm intrigued enough to 'let go' and give it a try once I get my hands on some Gelatos -- TFS, Kathy!!!
You go girlie!! I iz skeeeeerd of Mixed Media but you sure made is shine :)
love the techniques you used
perfecto, so nice to see the possibilities with the gelatos
Great tutorial. Is this really your first canvas? It is wonderful. All kinds of fab texture!
You'd never know that you don't usually do canvases! Very nice!
Welcome to the world of Mixed Media! Your canvas is wonderful!!
Wow! I love how you just jumped in and experimented with this new medium. It's out of my comfort zone too but can't wait to try all the ideas everyone is showcasing.
The mixed media you used is amazing! Love it!
Love all the texture and all the colors, really fabulous job mixing the Gelatos to get those wonderful shades of color. Thank you for sharing.
absolutely gorgeous! what beautiful layering and texture! loved it!
Did someone say "Abstract?" This is an amazing card! The colors, the textures - fantastic!
Haven't tried a canvas either, but this was a great tutorial in case I eve decide to try one.
I love the mixed media ideas you presented. Makes me want to do a similar project.
Gorgeous canvas!! Love the beautiful and vibrant colors!!
Good for you, Kathy, jumping in to mixed media with a canvas!! It's a gorgeous project! Thanks for sharing it!
Beautiful mixed media canvas. You made it look so easy I think I could do this. I have been wanting to try something like this so thanks for the tutorial.
I love all that you did on this. Just beautiful.
Thank you for sharing your card and techniques!
I like the way you apply the colors - thanks for the technique info.
Noreen
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I like how you blended your colors. They are great. It is so artsy.
Wow Kathy! I would have never known that this was your first mixed media canvas! It gives me courage to give it a try :) Thanks for the great tutorial!
I like how you blended the blue and purple, and the blue and green. It looks so pretty.
Fabulous canvas! It was very interesting to see how you made it from start to finish. Thanks for the inspiration.
Great project. Mixed media scares me too, so it's very inspiring to see you go for it. :)
I need to get me some of these. They are amazing. Just amazing. Lovely and inspiring. Thank you.
Beautiful project I am so amazed.
Well done! Love your artsy canvas with all the layers!
Hi Kathy,
Fantastic canvas, love how you used the lattice die cut as a stencil and gold Pitt pen to highlight your words and butterfly trail :-)
Thanks so much for the inspiration! You should play with canvas more-turned out really beautiful.
Sometimes just letting go and jumping right in brings out the best and it certainly seems to have brought out the best here.. love that canvas.
Terrific canvas! I love it!
Love the mixed media layers of your canvas. Great ideas and techniques to try.
Like the look of different textures. Interesting techniques!
Awesome canvas you created!
totally awesome project!
Beautiful colors!
well what a wonderful inspirational piece, great work
It is always fun to step outside the box. Very cool.
Beautiful - love the layering of all the colors! So Serene - thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
Wow! You've done an amazing job! I'm SO impressed and I just love the colours you've used (can't go wrong with purple, huh?!!)
The colors are so beautiful and so vibrant. Thanks for your tutorial and another chance to win!
Your mix of colors is very nice. I like how the butterfly's in red pop right off the background.
wow... pretty canvas! Love the butterflies and your color combo!
Love the layers. Doesn't overwhelm.
Really awesome canvas. I love the colors and texture!! Someday I will dare to try this too. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
gorgeous card. love all of the different texture that you added.
What a great way of creating background. You gave me fantastic idea. Thank you for sharing :)
love the technique
Great mixed media. Colors, texture and collage are all eye catching.
One observation I can't help but notice is that you love to design abstract cards! I love that. The card all comes together with blending the beautiful blue, green and purple color. All the added tactile elements are done so well as not to be distracting. The two red butterflies are just perfect to finish off this project!
Oh how beautiful!! I just love the colors!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this canvas! Great colors, great layers, great everything! Gorgeous! Thanks for getting out of your comfort zone and sharing the experience with us!
Now this looks like FUN !! What a gorgeous project!
Love the look! I've never been a messy type person either so it would be great to try!
Wonderful job!!
Great job! I'm loving mixed media lately.
This is your first attempt at a canvas. Looks like you have been doing it all your life!! Beautiful job.
This is absolutely gorgeous!! I love the design and layers!! The colors are beautiful!!
Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Wow a beautiful piece of art work to hand thanks for the tutorial.
Your collage is wonderful love all the layers and textures. Beautiful color palette. TFS
You cannot tell that this was your first mixed media. Great job!
Great project! I love the textures and the bright colors!
WOW! For a first mixed media project you did a fantastic job! Love the colors and layers!
Great job! Love what you did with these products.
I would never have guessed this was your first canvas if you hadn't said. Wonderful! Love the way you have coloured the background and the butterflies, and the textured paste adds great dimension. Maddy x
Looks like you had a lot of creative fun with this canvas!
Great inspiration! Love it!
You did an awesome job Kathy with the mixed media canvas...no need to fear doing it anymore!! I love everything about this canvas and the tutorial is awesome...got a lot of ideas from this. Thank you for sharing the canvas, tutorial and great ideas.
You girls make this look so easy! Love love love your piece!
Wow! Great job for your first leap into mixed media! I haven't attempted it yet, but you are definitely inspiring.
Neat!!! love this canvas idea Kathy!
Thank you for sharing!
Have a wonderful day!
Liz O.
I'm nervous about canvas too - but you did a wonderful job getting your feet wet Kathy. Maybe I can be brave enough to give it a try too!
Love the way you colored the butterflies. You've liberated me! Why color within the lines when you're only going to cut along them?
...step by step thru this.. and now it is easy-peasy.. thanks.. Wonderful card
Great mixed media card. It's ok to get messy sometimes. You have given me the inspiration to do the same.
God bless,
Peggy Allen
Wow Kathy, amazing!
Pretty! I don't have much experience with canvas yet, so your tutorial will be great help to me.
Pretty. Thanks for the tutorial.
Terrific. Love the colours and the stamping.
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