Sunday, October 27, 2013

just BE- Mixed Media challenge

Yes, you read that right.... mixed media challenge!! Well, this is my first time trying to use mixed media-have been wanting to for forever but, just didn't have the time to watch the videos or traveling for work (a lot lately) soo- I finally tried it (without watching any videos- be easy on me, LOL!!)

I used the Mixed Media Color Challenge hosted by two of my blogging friends as a starting point.

 
Mona and Sue are mixed media experts.... I'm just experimenting!!



So, another blogging friend Broni used a Prima Doll stamp on her CTD card a couple weeks ago and I just had to have one. What did I do- started by using fibre paste and one of Mona's stencils (graduated dots) on the background, layered with gesso, and sponged on ink. I think I used two layers of gesso and ink sponging. Lastly added random stamping with MFT's Border It-Mod Borders and a sentiment from Verve's Words of Wisdom. My tan is the little pieces of trim I added to the top- may have a little too much white?

Had a lot of fun making this.... totally NEW to me and I think I need to take the time for some classes or videos :)

Thanks for stopping by!! Love when you do and appreciate all the kind words!!

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12 comments:

Deborah Frings said...

You might just be experimenting - but I think you know exactly what you're doing. This is fabulous. i love the image, the colours and the texture! Great work!

Marisa said...

Fabulous take in the insp. picture! Great card.

Mona Pendleton said...

Gorgeous Vickie! I love your beautiful Prima girl! The detailed trimming on her top adds a nice touch! The background looks amazing :) Had to chuckle at your comment ~ I'm by no means an expert but having fun playing and learning :) Thank you so much for joining along with A Mixed Media Color Challenge!

Sue Lelli said...

And I am even less of an expert than Mona! LOL! LOVE what you have created with this Prima girl! Your BG is AMAZING! LOVE the laers! And the lace trim is a FAB detail! GREAT sentiment too! I hope you play with us more at A Mixed Media Color Challenge!

Broni said...

You did a fabulous job on this card, Vickie! I love it!

Darnell said...

This is incredible, Vickie! This style is way out of my comfort zone, but I know a fantastic card when I see one and I love this! Darnell

Willy said...

Beautiful card!!

Jodi Collins said...

This is SO super cool! LOVE!

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

I would never know this was your first attemp!!! I just love it! Your prima girl is darling!

Maria said...

Very pretty card highlighting the prima doll! And, fab design with lovely color!

Joyce said...

You are brave and talented. I see 'mixed media' and I run away scared. This card is just lovely, and I really appreciate the sentiment.

Kim Heggins said...

This is so cute...love your card.