Exploring Mixed Media, 4 of 6

Remember this large-scale stamp, Penny Black 40-321 Wondrous, that I used on yesterday's canvas?

Well today I'm using it on a mixed media-style card.  I love that these BIG stamps can be used on larger pieces AND regular sized cards, too!

To create this card I stamped my large image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with ShinHan Art Touch Twin markers.  I added Distress Ink (Evergreen Bough) for additional shading on the background.  The die cut leaves (Penny Black) were colored with Touch Twin Markers, as was the butterfly, and then Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink was added to "tone down" the color just a bit.  Black paint splatters were added and then all embellishments and die cuts (Penny Black Triple Banner, Tagged, Leaves, 4381L Gathering Together) were added using dimensional adhesive.

Have a great day!

Exploring Mixed Media, 3 of 6

Happy weekend, my friends!

For my next mixed media post, I have a 9 x 12 canvas to share with you.

Again, lots of layers of paint and stamping make up this creation.  For the "vines" I stamped Penny Black's new large-scale stamp, 410-321 Wondrous, onto tissue paper several times. I then adhered it to my canvas using Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium.  Once it was dry, I painted the leaves with acrylic paint. I love this method for transferring stamped designs onto a canvas.

And you know, nothing of mine is complete without a butterfly (PB Soft Wings)...

Have a great day and thanks for visiting!

Exploring Mixed Media, 2 of 6

It's time for a peek at another mixed media creation I've been anxious to share.  It is part of Penny Black's newest release, Happy Everything. (BTW, I heard through the grapevine that Penny Black has giveaways every day this week for the new collection... you can check it out HERE.)

Again, I've used the new large-scale stamps (40-320 Charming) to work on a canvas.
This one measures 8 inches by 8 inches.

I've also incorporated a new Creative Die, Pennant, in addition to the sentiment and bird from the T for Transparent set 30-156 Tweet, Tweet.

Wish I had more time to write, my friends, but I'm off to the gym...HUGS!

Exploring Mixed Media, 1 of 6

I know things have been a bit sparse around here lately, but that's definitely not due to a lack of creating! I just haven't been able to show you until now as today is the day that Penny Black is releasing their newest collection, Happy Everything.

Part of this release includes a new range of product that has me giddy--> large scale stamps and coordinating stencils.  This is music to my ears as I continue to explore mixed media techniques.  Here's a peek at my first mixed media creation using this new line of products...

This 5 x 7 inch canvas features lots of layers of ink, watercolors, paper, markers, stamping, and acrylic paints, as well as the  new large poppy stamp, 40-323 Poppy Time.

I hope to be creating some video tutorials featuring these techniques very soon, especially if someone could please let me know how to add more hours to the day. :)

See you very soon with another mixed media creation and until then...

thanks for poppying by! 

Inchie Arts LOVE

Whenever I'm ready to play with a mixed media look on a card, the first product I love to reach for is an Inchie Arts Art Square.

Today I'm using a white 3 x 3 inch Art Square on my card.

I began by stamping Penny Black 30-205 Enchanted Garden using Ranger Archival Black Ink.  I choose this particular ink because I was planning on adding several "wet" layers and it will not smear.  Next I painted my image using Dr. Ph Martin's Hydrus watercolors. The background around the heart was painted with a combination of Dr. Ph Martin's Hydrus watercolors and Ranger Distress Paints.  The flourishes were stamped using a Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper's Big Brush Pen.  I also used a black Stamper's Big Brush Pen to outline the heart, blending with my finger before the ink dried.  Finally, to give this an artsy feel, I flicked Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gesso onto the piece.  You can see than even with tons of layers, the Art Square has not warped one bit... wahoo!

For more Inchie Arts inspiration visit their BLOG and FACEBOOK page.

A Definite Fave

This just may be my all-time favorite Mimi stamp...

She and Miles look so cute!!

To create my card, I began by stamping Penny Black 30-209 Jumbo Love and coloring with ShinHan Art Touch Twin markers.  I created my background by repeatedly stamping Penny Black 30-209 Rose Edging.  I embellished using Penny Black Creative Die Leaves and punched hearts (Fiskars). Ribbon by Ribbons Unlimited and twine by May Arts.

Thanks for visiting... hugs!!!

Whooo loves ya?!

Sometimes I just really enjoying getting out my cute stamps to play...

I stamped Penny Black 4369H Owl Always Love You onto a Spellbinders die cut using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with ShinHan Art Touch Twin markers.  I then added Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink using an ink blending tool with a foam pad.  To create my background, I stamped Penny Black Mix and Match cardstock with Penny Black 30-204 Heart Swatches, one heart for each corner.  Ribbons Unlimited ribbon, May Arts jute, and a couple of extra punched hearts mounted on dimensional adhesive finish things off. Sentiment is by Penny Black, 30-207 From the Heart.

I hope your week is off to a wonderful start, my friends! HUGS!