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Sunday, August 2, 2015

Hi there,

this is the start of a little Art Journal Page Series that I am starting as part of the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Design Team. Today, we are starting a new Mixed Media Challenge.

cut a panel from very sturdy watercolor paper (425 g/qm), cover it with gesso and punch two holes at the left side
add Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Stencil Happy Flowers and let it dry thoroughly
spray the panel with Prima Marketing Color Bloom Sparkling Pastels Iris and the Aqua-colored spray from the Color Lab Paint Kit
color the flowers with Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors
stamp the sentiment from STAMPlorations Fond Exressions 2 with Versafine (Imperial Purple)
ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Hickory Smoke)
add clear embossing powder for subtle texture and shine
as a final touch add some paint splatters with Distress Paint (Peacock Feathers)

I would like to share my creation at the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create Challenge #135 - Anything goes

Crafty Creations Challenge #294 - Four

Simply Create Too Challenge #91 - Anything goes

Mixed Media Mojo August Challenge - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - No ordinary Paper

PaperArtsy Challenge Topic 14: Flowers

Thanks for stopping by.

14 comments:

Karen DunbrookAugust 2, 2015 at 7:02 PM
such an awesome and beautifully done card!
CarolAugust 2, 2015 at 8:08 PM
This is really pretty Tanja, love the colours. Carol x
MauraAugust 2, 2015 at 11:14 PM
Gorgeous art journal page! Your flowers are wonderful! Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
LollAugust 3, 2015 at 2:11 AM
So beautiful Tanja. And a great start to your mixed media journal. Love the colours ... and the shimmer and shine. xx
Cornelia (fun stamping)August 3, 2015 at 3:21 AM
Looks totally cool!
SivAugust 3, 2015 at 9:02 AM
So delicate and pretty! Thanks for joining Mixed Media Mojo's Anything Goes challenge! Siv x
UnknownAugust 4, 2015 at 12:27 AM
This is LOVELY Tanja. I sure like the bright green that you used for the stems... just makes it pop for me. Thanks for sharing! j.
Lee-AnneAugust 4, 2015 at 10:22 PM
I adore the colors on this Tanja! The sparkle is so pretty! Can't wait to see your next piece in the series!
Paper Therapy PonderingsAugust 5, 2015 at 2:59 AM
a beautiful project thanks for sharing with us at Mixed Media Mojo

Barb Housner (DT)

sweet art designsAugust 5, 2015 at 4:16 PM
Love the technique! Thank you for sharing with us at Simply Create Too - Myrna DT
TrishAugust 7, 2015 at 9:01 PM
It's really beautiful!
SCarolAugust 8, 2015 at 9:48 AM
Gorgeous!
StaceyAugust 8, 2015 at 3:59 PM
wow this is stunning love that technique Thank you so much for playing in our neighbourhood 613 Avenue Create this week. Hope you stop by to play again next week.
Keep Smilin',
Stacey xxx
613 Avenue Create DT
Lasata's Crafty Hideout {My Blog}
hazelAugust 23, 2015 at 8:02 PM
A beautiful creation, thank you for sharing it with us at Mixed Media Mojo.
xxx Hazel.

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