Hello Crafty Gals,
It's Karen here to share a step by step mixed media project. But don't let that phrase "mixed media"
scare you away. I'm simply using multiple
craft mediums beyond just paper on my project.
Let me show you how I easily added a pop of color to some patterned
paper to create a great focal point for the stamped image. I enjoyed the result so much I just couldn't
stop and I created a second variation on the first design with the same
elements in different colors.
Directions:
1. Select a sheet of patterned
paper from 6x6" paper pad.
Carefully, tear along two edges to create a 4x6" strip. Highlight the torn edges by gently applying
grey ink with an ink blending tool.
Adhere the pattern paper to a top folding square card base and cut off
any excess overhanging paper.
2. Select a coordinating color of acrylic paint.
Use a firm bristle brush to use the Drybrush
technique to lightly swipe paint along a small section where you plan to stamp
the image.
The goal is to add some color
underneath the stamped image to provide contrast against the patterned
paper.
Drybrush is a painting
technique in which relatively little paint is used on the paint brush. The resulting brush strokes have a
characteristic scratchy look with visible brush strokes that fades at the
edges. After loading the brush, wipe
most of it off on a paper towel before applying it to your project. Begin in the center of the area and apply
paint using short horizontal swipes moving out towards the edges. Another helpful thing to keep in mind is to
use very little paint in order to not warp the paper from too much
moisture.
TIP: As with any new crafting
technique, always practice on some scrap paper until you are happy with the
result.
3.
After the paint has thoroughly dried,
plan the placement of your stamped design.
I suggest using the acetate sheet that comes with the rubber stamp image
on it as a place holder to practice placement of the image.
This gives you the ability to try out various
positions for the image and helps you make the decision about angles and the
final placement.
I used the sheet with
my chosen embellishments to see how the items would look together.
I could experiment how to place them for
maximum effect before stamping.
Use
black ink to stamp the image over the painted area.
TIP: Taking the extra time to
practice potential arrangements can prevent a lot of disappointment and
frustration.
4. Prepare the embellishments. Cut out a butterfly from the ephemera sheet
and adhere small gems to the body. Die
cut a floral spray from pearl card stock.
Select an epoxy button and branch sticker and arrange the cluster of
overlapping elements.
When you are
satisfied with the arrangement, adhere all the elements. When adhering the butterfly only apply
adhesive to the body and gently bend the wings upward to create more realistic
dimension.
I was so inspired by this process, that I could not help but make a second project with similar techniques.
I used the same process, but this time used a cream paint on a blue background instead of the colored paint on the neutral background.
I hope I've encouraged you to dig out your paints and incorporate them into
your card making projects.
Don't forget,
there is still time to join the Sketch Challenge ending on June 30th and you
just might just win a $15 WRC e-gift card. Pop on over to our to the Facebook Gallery
and share what you are creating with us. Create a card, a scrapbook
layout, a tag, mix media project, or even a piece of altered art. Just show us how us how you were inspired by
the sketch.
Thanks for visiting! Happy Crafting!
If you would like to see more of Karen's lovely projects, visit her blog Art
& Soul.
https://karensessionsartandsoul.blogspot.com/
WRC Supplies:
Early Bird Paper Pad 6x6" (BoBunny)
Timeless Butterfly Stamp (Kaisercraft)
Black Ink Pad (Momento)
It's a Beautiful Life Floral Spray Die (Couture Creations)
Pearl Card Stock
Pearl Garden Branches (Martha Stewart)
Other Supplies:
6x6" white card base
grey ink pad
ink blending tool
acrylic paint
paint brush
liquid adhesive
die cutting machine
