Happy Friday Everyone!
On Wednesday, we chatted about what we thought mixed media was. Those of you over on Google + may have seen some of my posts on what I've been creating. Now that I've adjusted my mind to the definition of simply using multiple mediums on a project, I'm embracing the whole idea!
By the way, those of you interested in participating in the mixed media challenge this month at the
Kraafter Kommunity on Google + should come on over and join in.
WARNING -- Photo heavy post from this point forward! You've been warned!
I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted to create, but I decided to work on a full 8.5 x 11 sheet. That in itself is unusual for me, as I normally only work on card sized pieces. This should give me a lot to work with on several projects.
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| Inking with Versa Mark on Neenah Solar White card stock |
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| Clear embossing powder |
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| Getting ready to heat emboss |
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| Finished embossing |
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| Preparing to add color |
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Adding ink in soft swirly motion.
I love how the images magically appear! |
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| Finished with first color |
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| Adding another layer of color |
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| Getting ready to double emboss |
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Finished with second embossing.
These images are more muted since they were embossed over color. |
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| Adding more layers of color |
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Buffing any extra ink off the embossed areas.
Don't skip this step, as it really makes your embossed images POP off the page.
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| Adding some "texture" by spritzing with water. |
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| Detail after water spritz |
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| Adding some partially stamped images in light and dark browns |
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| Adding some subtle hints of white with a colored pencil |
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| One of my favorite tools! I use the gold, silver and clear all the time. |
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| Just a hint of gold shimmer here and there |
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| One last layer of "texture" with the air spritzer and marker |
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| Close up of marker spritz detail |
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| The finished product! |
I've already gotten brave and cut this item into some smaller pieces. Since I've already overloaded you with photos today, be sure to come back later when I post the projects I'll be making with this lovely card stock art. Can you believe I had someone want to buy it just like this? Go figure!
If you have any questions about the products or techniques I used, please comment below and I'll be glad to answer you.
Thanks for looking at my blog. I appreciate all the wonderful comments everyone leaves.
Happy Crafting!
I love the step-by-step photos and description! I didn't realize you had a blog. That's why I asked all those questions - I should have read your blog post!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the full step photos and descriptions. I still cannot get over what an amazing project this is. It is so beautiful and I can certainly understand why someone would want to buy it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing how you made this piece of art!!!! I love it and am so happy for you to have made it. Where did you get the little marker spritzer? I love that and am interested in looking into one. hugs, Patty
ReplyDeleteWow Sherie, loved your steampunk background, beautiful use of resist technique!
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