Dream Believe Shine | Mixed Media Tag

Hello Amazing Crafters,

Hope you are all well and safe at your homes!

Today I bring to you a challenge theme inspired mixed media tag. The theme was based on a color palette and a mandatory element of star.  I chose blue and purple color from the palette to make my tag. 

I used a star design stencil to add texture in the background. I again used tons of clay embellishments made with Finnabair's molds. I covered it all with black gesso and then used only waxes to add colors to my tag. 

Here are some close-ups - 

Watch the complete process video tutorial here - 

Until Next Time

XOXO

JK

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Supply List -

Heavy Gesso Black - https://bit.ly/2KLUrCZ Electric Violet Wax - https://bit.ly/2Y4p4Lw Mega Art Stones - http://bit.ly/2IVlegJ Regular Art Stones - http://bit.ly/2vfta7Y Paper Clay - http://bit.ly/2RHaqVT Patina Blue Wax - NA Vintage Gold Wax - NA Finnabair Mechanica Mold - NA Finnabair Stars And Moon Mold - NA Prima Roman Numerals Mold - NA Prima Regal Trimmings Mold - NA *NA - Not Available in India at the Moment

Mixed Media Journal Cover

Hola beautiful crafters,

I am back with another mixed media project for you all. I have recently created a mixed media journal cover using cute miniatures related to beauty and fashion. 

I started with covering my journal with some texture paste using a stencil here and there on the front only. Next i adhered all my metal embellishments and miniatures using heavy body gel and let them dry over night. I next covered my front with heavy gesso black. 

I then began adding colors, starting with impasto paint in the shade crimson. I only used dry brushing technique while applying all my colors. I then went in with Azure impasto paint. Next i added some highlights with metallic paint in the color fuchsia pink. Once all the paints dried i added more highlights using art alchemy waxes in the colors vintage gold and Indian pink. Lastly, I topped the flower centers with art pebbles painted with fuchsia pink metallic paint. 

On the back of the journal I adhered tissue paper from Finnabair using some gel medium. 

Do leave a comment in the section below if you liked this project and do share your projects inspired by this one. 

PS - this is my entry to the art recipe august challenge by Finnabair. 

Until next time

XOXO

JK

Seize The Day - Mixed Media Canvas for Beginners

Hello beautiful crafters,

Today on my table is a very easy to make canvas using the left overs from the stash. The techniques used in this project are very easy to follow and you will be able to make this beautiful piece of art in no time. So dig into your stash and get set go!

Before starting always prime your canvas with gesso – white or clear your choice. Next choose the stencil of your choice and create the design randomly here and there. I have used a doily stencil to create a design in the plus sign way. On the remaining area I added crackle texture paste to give it the grungy look I wanted.

Next is to figure out your focal point and the elements that go with it. I chose this steampunk winged heart chipboard from mudra. I heat embossed it using Yellow versa mark ink and some clear gloss embossing powder. I wanted to give this embellishment a 3-d effect so heat set it 3 times. I also heat embossed my clock dial in black first and then added the rust colors to make it look grungy.

Similarly, to fill in the blank spaces around the focal point I used some random mdf letters I had in my stash. I painted them with rust effect pastes from prima. You could use any mental charms or steampunk gears or even 3-d alpha stickers, whatever you have in your stash, to fill the space. Just prime your embellishments and then color at your wish. 

I used impasto paints to color my background and added some leftover jute cord to create more dimension. To distress the edges I used ink blending tool and distress ink pad in the color ground espresso.

Here are some detailed pics!

Let me know in the comments how did you like this beginners mixed media canvas. Don't forget to tag me in your creations inspired by this one.

Until next time
XOXO

JK



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Supply list

• IMMIX white gesso
• IMMIX texture paste
• IMMIX crackle texture paste
• Expressions Craft doily stencil
• Expressions craft Gear chipboard 
• Mudra Steampunk heart chipboard
• Prima Impasto paints - Azure & lemon peel
• Prima rust effect paste set
• Wow clear gloss embossing powder
• Ranger black embossing powder
• Prima metallique waxes - red amber & mystique turquoise