"Be True" Mixed Media Valentine Wall Hanging for Studio75

 

Welcome to my creative space!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. I created this sweet wall hanging with the holiday in mind. Here in the US we have candy conversation hearts with fun sentiments like "Be Mine." I thought this "Be True" sentiment was perfect for love themed decor and the gorgeous Violet Love Collection paper has perfectly romantic colors.

Tips and Techniques

Do you remember the BoBunny shaped chipboard mini albums? I have some odds and ends pieces from those books and used one as the base for my wall hanging. I traced around the chipboard shape onto the gorgeous Violet Love paper, then cut it out. Soft get medium was brushed on both the chipboard and the back of the paper to adhere. Once dry, I lightly sanded the edges to blend the paper nicely on the chipboard. 

I clustered lovely 49 and Market flowers over a butterfly chipboard frame that I heat embossed, then tucked in Artistico Cogs from the Studio75 Store. The cogs are rubbed with Finnabair's Vintage Gold and Amethyst Magic waxes to color and give a metallic sheen.

Here's a close-up shot of the gorgeous textures. The background is stenciled using Finnabair's White Crackle paste and allowed to sit overnight to dry and crack. I have found that most crackle mediums work best when allowed to air dry. Once dry, I misted lightly with Lindy's Jazy Jivin' Purple mist and water to fill in and highlight the cracks.

I used fabulous Bambino Glue to adhere bits of lace along withFinnabair's Art Stones and microbeads for texture. Since it dries matte, it's perfect to apply mixed media texture products. The edges are rubbed with the same waxes.

A nice way to add texture is to wrap randomly with twine. 

I misted the white flowers with water then brushed a little bit of Lindy's spray to the centers. I also lightly brushed a little color onto the sentiment chip.

Studio75 Supplies

Other Supplies
Crafty Molly ~ Butterfly Frame Chipboard
49 and Market ~ Botanical Potpourri - Snow
49 and Market ~ Botanical Blends - Snow
49 and Market ~ Floral Mixology - Pina Colada
49 and Market ~ Vintage Shades - Orchid Blossoms
Tim Holtz with ideology ~ Quote Chips
Hemptique ~ Hemp Cord 20lb
Hug Snug ~ Seam Binding - White
Lace Scraps ~ White from my stash
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Basics: Gesso, Clear
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Basics: Soft Matte Gel
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art ExtraVagance - Texture Paste: White Crackle
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Alchemy - Antique Brilliance Wax: Amethyst Magic
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax: Vintage Gold
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Ingredients - Art Stones: Regular
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Ingredients - Microbeads: White Gold
Liquitex ~ Gesso, White
Lindy’s Stamp Gang ~ Starburst - Jazy Jivin' Purple
Ranger ~ Emboss It Dabber
Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Seedless Preserves; Dusty Concord
Tsukineko ~ Versafine Ink ~ Imperial Purple
Stampendous ~ Fran-tage - Embossing Enamel - Shabby White
49 and Market ~ 1787 Stamp Set
Stamper’s Anonymous ~ Tim Holtz Collection - Ornate Layering Stencil
Wagner ~ HT 400 Heat Gun
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

I hope you've been inspired to grab your Studio75 products

 and created a Valentine themed project!

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

Dreamy Shabby Mixed Media Card Featuring Violet Love

 

Welcome to my creative space.

I am so delighted to be part of the 2019 Studio75 Design Team
alongside these talented artists.

I simply adore working with Studio75 products.
Today I'm sharing my first DT project with you.

The gorgeous Violet Love Paper Collection is perfect for this romantic, dreamy card. There are hints of golden yellow in the paper so I accented with beautiful flowers and embellishments in this color.

Tips and Techniques

One of the gorgeous Violet 6x6" papers is the base for my card.

I like to have cards on hand for special events and with this "own your dream" sentiment, it would be perfect for a variety of events from a birthday, to graduation, or even a job promotion.

The Violet Love 07 page from the 12 x12" collection includes the gorgeous leaves and doily which I fussy cut to tuck under and around the cluster which includes lovely 49 and Market Flowers, pearls, Anemone chipboard flourishes, and metal embellishments from my stash.

Bambino glue dries matte and perfectly clear, so is perfect to adhere bling like these Prills and Finnabair Microbeads.

The beautiful paper has hints of warm golden yellow, so I edged the base with gold pastel color and before adhering the embellishments, I spattered the background with white drawing ink.

Here you can see more of the texture details and the chipboard was painted with Finnabair Sparks paint for shimmery finish.

The background is stenciled with Finnabair Light Paste using a bubble wrap stencil, and while the molding paste was still wet, I sprinkled it with super fine glitter to add some lovely sparkle.  Once dry, I spritzed with Lindy's Jazzy Jivin' Purple color mist and water to settle into the crevices and highlight the texture.

The Misz Masz chipboard butterfly is painted with more Sparks paints.

The embellished card front is adhered to a Studio75 6x6" Heavy Weight Card which is nice and sturdy to hold the heavy embellishments.

Studio75 Supplies

 

Other Supplies
Prima ~ Frank Garcia - Memory Hardware: Pearls
49 and Market ~ Vintage Shades - Yellow Cluster
49 and Market ~ Vintage Shades Potourri - Orchid
49 and Market ~ Vintage Shades Potpourri - Yellow
49 and Market ~ Mulberry Paper Flowers - Beige Roses
Tim Holtz ideology ~ Small Talk
Misz Masz ~ Butterfly Die Cut Chipboard
Anemone ~ Gaja Ornaments Chipboard
US ArtQuest ~ Mini Prills - Lavender & Lace; Go ManGo
Clearsnap ~ Twinkle Dust Glitter – Pralines & Cream
Martha Stewart Crafts ~ Embellishments - Heirloom Metal Key
Vintage Clock Face ~ Stash
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Basics: Gesso, Clear
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Basics: Light Paste
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax: Vintage Gold
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Alchemy - Antique Brilliance Wax: Amethyst Magic
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Alchemy - Sparks Acrylic Paint: Iris Potion; Ginger Magic
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art ExtraVagance - Microbeads: Gold
Lindy’s Gang ~ Starburst - Jazzy Jivin’ Purple
Colorfin ~ PanPastel Artist Pastels: Violet Shade; Magenta Shade; Copper; Bronze; Gold; Light Gold
Higgins ~ Drawing Ink - White
Helmar ~ Crystal Kote - Matte Spray
The Crafter's Workshop ~ Gabrielle Pollacco - Bubble Wrap, 6x6" Stencil
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Tombow ~ Multi Mono Liquid Adhesive
Imagine Crafts ~ Tear It!

I hope you've been inspired to grab your Studio75 products to

create a card for someone special in your life.

~ Blessings ~

Tracey

Enjoy the Journey Masculine Mixed Media Card

Welcome back to my creative space.

I've been busy traveling to India and with Christmas activities, so it has been a couple months since I've posted a project. 

I had an amazing time teaching Master Classes for Itsy Bitsy's Creativity Carnival in December. Rashmi and Harish have a wonderful company with quality products. I simply adored working with their gorgeous Little Birdie Crafts products to create projects for my classes. 

The Creativity Carnival was fabulous. The open air venue was gorgeous and the event attracted 20,000 people for the two day event. An amazing feat for the first ever Carnival celebrating 10 years since they opened their first Itsy Bitsy Craft Store.

Since my trip, I've been busy with Christmas activities and planning a baby shower for our daughter, Elizabeth, who is expecting their first child. Dominic is due to arrive in March. We are so excited for the birth of our first grandson who will be joining our sweet granddaughter, Avery, who will be two in February. (Our son and beautiful daughter-in-law's girl.)

I created a quick card last week that I wanted to share with you. A young man we know is moving out of state and his friends had a going away party for him. I snuck in some time one morning to create a quick card for him. I grabbed my 49 and Market Vintage Artistry 6x6" Paper Pack, loads of Prima Finnabair products and embellishments, and some flea market finds to create the card. I hope you like it.

Tips and Techniques

I just adore creating masculine cards and wanted to keep with a color palette that a guy would enjoy. Finnabair's rust pastes added just the right color with the metal gears and embellishments. I also added some Turquoise Rust Effects Paste from the Northern Lights Set for a patina effect. The rust pastes are primarily used on the molded wings which I brushed with black gesso first. I used the rust pastes directly on the metal elements. While the paste was still wet, I misted it with water so it would flow down onto the background paper and look like the elements had rusted in place. I just adore this effect. Once dry, I lightly rubbed the wings and steampunk blade piece with Aged Brass Metallique Wax to highlight the texture.

I added some water to the stencil brush I used for the rust paste and added a bit of color around the edges of the paper.

The background paper was brushed with clear gesso to help reduce warping, then stenciled with Finnabair's gorgeous Manuscript Stencil using her White Gold Icing Paste. I just bought the Icing Pastes and this is the first time I have had a chance to work with these luscious, shimmery pastes. They are so rich and creamy, a real delight to create with. 

I used a soft brush to add just a little Aged Brass Wax to the light bulb so it looks like it is glowing.

Black microbeads are added for grungy texture. I thought this Quote Chip from Tim Holtz was just perfect for the occasion. I added some of the watered down rust pastes to color. 

Supply List

49 and Market ~ Vintage Artistry 6x6" Paper Pack

Tim Holtz with ideology ~ Quote Chips

Prima ~ Finnabair: Mechanicals - Mini Brads, Assorted Screws

Prima ~ Finnabair: Mechanicals - Rustic Gears

Prima ~ Finnabair: Mechanicals - Steampunk Blades

Prima ~ Finnabair: Mechanicals - Mini Hardware

Prima ~ Finnabair: Mechanicals ~ Sunrise Sunset, Washers One

Bead Landing ~ Found Objects - Keys

Traditions ~ Explorer - Gears

Assorted Fleamarket Finds ~ Lightbulb, Gears, Washers

Prima ~ Finnabair: Art Basics - Soft Matte Gel

Prima ~ Finnabair: Art Basics - Heavy Black Gesso

Prima ~ Finnabair: Art Basics - Clear Gesso

Prima ~ Finnabair: Art ExtraVagance - Icing Paste: White Gold

Prima ~ Finnabair: Art ExtraVagance - Rust Paste: Gold Rust; Brown Rust; Red Rust

Prima ~ Finnabair: Art ExtraVagance - Rust Effect Paste, Northern Lights: Turquoise

Prima ~ Finnabair: Art ExtraVagance - Microbeads: Black

Prima ~ Finnabair: Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax: Aged Brass

Prima ~ Iron Orchid Designs - Paper Clay

Higgins ~ Drawing Ink - Brown

Prima ~ Finnabair: Stencil - Manuscript

Prima ~ Silicone Mould- Wing & Locket

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ 3D Foam Squares - Regular, White

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Prima ~ Finnabair: Art Basics - Small Stencil Brush Set

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~