Vintage Mixed Media Card for ScrapBerry's

Welcome to my creative space. Today I'm sharing a card that I created for a very special scrapbooking friend who is turning 76 this week. She adores birds, so the gorgeous ScrapBerry's Primavera Collection with these sweet bird images was just perfect for this card. I've also used lots of lovely ScrapBerry's embellishments, which you can read about in my Tips and Techniques section below. 

Don't forget, ScrapBerry's is hosting a spring themed challenge through the end of April.

Be sure to stop by the ScrapBerry's blog for all the challenge details HERE.

FTC Disclosure: I am currently working as a freelance designer for ScrapBerry's. While I am compensated in product, I maintain the freedom as an independent designer to say what I truly think of these products and will not recommend something that I don’t personally use and enjoy.

Tips and Techniques

I created a sweet cluster with gorgeous Scrapberry's Cherry Blossoms, Lily, Freedom Flair Button, and Curls for Wedding Swirl. To soften the flowers, I dry brushed them with white gesso. 

On the other side I tucked in a Wind of Travel Clock and another Cherry Blossom.

To give a vintage feel, the background paper is dry brushed with white gesso, then splattered with Heidi Swapp Primrose Color Shine mist and white drawing ink.

The Primavera Card pages have so many gorgeous images. I cut out the birds and feather cards along with the blossoms and butterfly to layer as the focal point of the card. The edges are rubbed with Pumice Stone Distress Ink.

You can see just the head of the sweet French Journey Polymer bird. I brushed it with white gesso, then dabbed with Pumice Stone Ink. I added just a bit of blue with ScrapBerry's Blue Stains Ink. To add to the shabby vintage effect, some of the ink is rubbed off.

I tied a triple loop bow with Light Brown Shabby Ribbon - a perfect pairing with the vintage style of this card. Feathers are cut from the cards paper and arranged at the center of the bow.

The Butterflies Wings Clear Stamp is great for backgrounds and the edges of the card are stamped with this beautiful image. Note ~ the dry brushing on the background I mentioned earlier was done after stamping.

For added dimension I scattered silver microbeads and Tu-Tu Pink Prills around the clusters and bow.

Product List

ScrapBerry’s

Primavera Paper Collection Set 6”x6" (SCB220609009)

Primavera ~ Cards 1 (SCB280609007)

Primavera ~ Cards 2 (SCB220609008)

Stemmed Lily ~ White & Pink (SCB290403)

Cherry Blossom ~ White and Blue (SCB300215)

Cherry Blossom ~ Violet (SCB300207)

Shabby Ribbon ~ Light Brown (SCB510107)

French journey 1 ~ Set of polymer items (SCB26001009)

Wind of Travel ~ Set of clocks, black and beige (SCB34001071)

Flair Buttons ~ Set of embellishments № 3 Freedom (SCB340001084)

Curls For Wedding 1 (pearls swirl) (SCB250001078)

Set of clear stamps ~ Butterflies – Wings (SCB4907003B)

Stains Ink Pad ~ Blue (SCB1210503)

Other Products

Cardstock ~ White - Stash

US ArtQuest ~ Prills - Tu-Tu Pink

Silver Microbeads ~ Stash

Liquitex ~ Gesso - White

Golden ~ Soft Gel Matte

Heidi Swapp ~ Color Shine - Primrose

Higgins ~ Drawing Ink - White

Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Pumice Stone

Ranger ~ Archival Ink - Jet Black

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

"Beauty Begins" Shabby Mixed Media Tags and Process VIDEO TUTORIAL with Scraps of Elegance March Kit

Welcome to my creative space! Today I'm sharing my first project and process video tutorial with the gorgeous Scraps of Elegance "Hello Beautiful" March 2017 Kit. The kit and Add Ons include sentiment cards from the Graphic 45 Portrait of a Lady Collection that are so beautiful and encouraging that I couldn't resist creating these shabby mixed media tags with them.

FTC Disclosure: I am currently working as a freelance designer for Scraps of Elegance. While I am compensated in product, I maintain the freedom as an independent designer to say what I truly think of these products and will not recommend something that I don’t personally use and enjoy.

I have a process video tutorial to share showing how to:

~ Blend Gelatos with other color mediums to create custom colors

~ Alter the color of the white Main Kit trim

~ Add an image to a Prima Bourdeilles Vintage Trinket

~ Highlight stenciled texture with Gelatos

~ Add texture with Prills and glass glitter

Enjoy!

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Here's the lovely Scraps of Elegance "Hello Beautiful" March 2017 Kit:


Elements Add On:


Creativity Add On:


Floral Add On:


Color Add On:

Close-Ups

Supply List
Scraps Of Elegance March Hello Beautiful Main Kit (Sold Out): 
Graphic 45 Portrait of a Lady Collection:  Victoria
Graphic 45: Portrait of a Lady Tags & Pockets
Simply Creative: 3mm gold self-adhesive gems (1080 gems)
Decorative Trimmings: Rose Pearl Knit Tulle Trim (1 yard)
Prima: Wild & Free Wild Heart Flowers

Scraps Of Elegance March Hello Beautiful Elements Add On (Sold Out): 
Graphic 45 Portrait of a Lady collection Journaling Chipboard
Prima Memory Hardware Bourdeilles Vintage Trinkets
Craft Consortium Always & Forever Peach Resin Roses

Scraps Of Elegance March Hello Beautiful Creativity Add On: 
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos: Caramel

Scraps Of Elegance March Hello Beautiful Floral Add On (Sold Out): 
Prima Love Clippings Lovelies Roses
Prima Wild & Free Lost Meadows Flowers

Color Add On:
Prima Peony Color Philosophy Stackable Ink Pad
Viva Decor Cinnamon Precious Metal Colour

From the Scraps of Elegance store:
Solid Oak Steampunk Collection Metal Butterflies
US Artquest Prills - I'm A-Maized
Prima Art Basics Mixed Media Essentials - Gesso
DecoArt Media Modeling Paste
Dina Wakley Media Gel Medium - Matte

Previous Kits:
July 2015: Iced Enamels ~ German Glass Glitter - Salmon

Other Products:

Ranger ~ Inkssentials - Craft Tagss - #8 Manila

Wild Orchid Crafts ~ Stamens - White

Wild Orchid Crafts ~ 30mm Leaves - White

Hug Snug ~ Rayon Seam Binding  - White

The Crafter’s Workshop ~ Rebekah Meier Designs - 6x6 Stencil, Mini Sketch Grid

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Crafty Power Tape

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~ 

My Little Star Bunny Congratulations Tag for ScrapBerry's

 

Welcome to my creative space! I'm not much of a color work artist, but couldn't resist coloring ScrapBerry's adorable "My Little Star" bunny stamp. Isn't this image so adorable? I've paired this sweet bunny with gorgeous paper from the Summer Joy Collection along with lovely ScrapBerry's embellishments.

FTC Disclosure: I am currently working as a freelance designer for ScrapBerry's. While I am compensated in product, I maintain the freedom as an independent designer to say what I truly think of these products and will not recommend something that I don’t personally use and enjoy.

Close-ups

 

I stamped this adorable My Little Star Bunny image onto watercolor paper and colored it with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. These markers blend nicely with each other and with water to achieve the shaded areas

I paired gorgeous Scrapberry's Cherry Blossoms with polymer flowers from the Summer Joy Set then fussy cut images from the Summer Joy Cards 2 image sheet to create this sweet cluster. The Kids' Fun Epoxy Congratulations sticker is layered over a tag from the Dream Land Card Set.

I scattered some Prills around the cluster for texture and painted a couple chipboard butterflies to accent. A snippet of lace from my stash is to the bottom for a delicate touch.

 

The background and stamped daisies are brushed with clear Wink of Stella for a bit of sparkle. 

I hope you'll grab your ScrapBerry's supplies and create a

special project with one of these adorable stamps!! 

ScrapBerry's Supply List

Summer Joy - Wild Flowers Bunch (SCB220605102)
Summer Joy - Cards 2 (SCB220605110)
Dream Land ~ Set of Cards (SCB341404)
Bunny My Little Star - Set of stamps - Baby Bunny - (SCB4907044)
Summer Joy - Set of Polymer Items Dessert (SCB26002007)
Kids’ Fun ~ Epoxy Stickers (SCB34001076b)
Shabby Ribbon - White 10mm (SCB510101)
Cherry Blossom ~ White and Blue (SCB300215)
Cherry Blossom ~ Pink and Blue (SCB300204)

Other Products
Ranger ~ Inkssentials - #5 Manila
Strathmore ~ 400 Series Watercolor Paper Cold Press 140 lb.
Dust Attic ~ Mini Butterflies #2 DA0893
US ArtQuest ~ Mini Prills - Tu-Tu Pink
Wild Orchid Crafts ~ 4mm Rosebuds Pastel Tone
Stampendous ~ Ultrafine Glitter - Pastel Pink
White Lace ~ Stash
Liquitex ~ Gesso - Clear
Prima ~ Art Basics - 3D Matte Gel
Prima ~ Art Basics - Soft Matte Gel
Kuretake ~ Zig - Clean Color Real Brush Markers
Kuretake ~ Wink of Stella - Clear
Ranger ~ Archival Ink - Jet Black
Prima ~ Art Alchemy - Acrylic Paint, Metallique Vintage Rose

 

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.
~ Blessings ~

"You Decorate the World" Mixed Media Card for ScrapBerry's

Spring is the theme of the March/April challenge at ScrapBerry’s, and the design

team has been busy creating projects to inspire you as you join along. 

Be sure to stop on over at the ScrapBerry's blog for all the challenge details

and to be inspired by the rest of the design team creations HERE.

One of my favorite spring holidays is Mother's Day. I'm blessed to have a wonderful mother and created this card to help celebrate this special day with her. The sweet sentiment from the Cherished Jewel collection Romance & Tiaras Tag page is just perfect for this card.

FTC Disclosure: I am currently working as a freelance designer for ScrapBerry's. While I am compensated in product, I maintain the freedom as an independent designer to say what I truly think of these products and will not recommend something that I don’t personally use and enjoy.

Tips and Techniques

The cluster is created with a Scrapberry's Pink Gardenia paired with delightful resin flowers and a sweet flair button. I've been trying to use something old from my stash on each project I create and for this card it's a metal butterfly. I brushed it with gesso then added the delightful color with Scrapberry's Pink Ink Pad. I spritzed it with a fixative to keep the gorgeous color from rubbing off. Prills are adhered to the center to create dimension for the body.

I enjoy repeating patterns, and the die cut and printed leaves repeat the shape of the butterfly. The crystal swirl is cut from the Wedding 1 set. 

I've layered a couple sheets from the 6x6" Cherished Jewel collection, distressing the edges and punching the side edge of the floral sheet. The Crystal Sticker from the Floral Embroidery set pairs so perfectly with these gorgeous papers and the polymer Column is a great fit as well. I spattered some white ink across the card for a touch of mixed media.

Don't forget to hop on over to the ScrapBerry's blog for the

challenge details and gorgeous inspiration HERE.

Product List

ScrapBerry’s Products

Cherished Jewels Paper Collection ~ Tags Romance & Tiaras (SCB220612007B)

Cherished Jewels Paper Collection ~ 6x6 (SCB220612008X)

Dream Land ~ Set of cards 24 pcs (SCB341404)

Paper Flowers ~ Gardenia ~ 7cm Light Pink (SCB290203)

Curls For Wedding 1 (pearls swirl) (SCB250001078

Resin ~ Set of Flowers - Fairy Tale 2 (SCB25002019)

Versailles ~ Set of Chrysanthemums (SCB250001088)

Set of polymer items 13 Columns (SCB26001029)

Crystal Stickers Decoration ~ Floral Embroidery (SCB53000007)

Set of embellishments No 3 Happy (Flair) (SCB340001094)

Stains Ink Pad Pink (SCB1210502)

Other Products

Card Stock ~ White - Stash

Prima Flowers ~ Providence Paper Leaf Stem - Basil #578282

Momenta ~ Metal Stickers - Butterflies

Vintage Lace ~ Stash

US ArtQuest ~ Mini Prills - Minnie Pearls

Liquitex ~ Gesso - Clear, White

Golden Light Molding Paste

Higgins ~ Drawing Ink - white

Helmar ~ Crystal Kote - Matte Varnish

The Crafter’s Workshop ~ Mini Specimens 6x6 Stencil

Prima ~ Metal Leaves Dies #572839

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Martha Stewart ~ Deep Edge Punch Floral Vine

Ranger ~ Heat-it Craft Tool

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Collage Brush

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments

~ Blessings ~