I created a mixed card for this challenge using my favourite techniques : texture paste, gel medium, burlap, medical gauze for texture; watercolours, paints, gelatos ,mists to add colour; gesso and stamping to tie it all together.
The sketch and colours for my card came from this fabulous board from OfftheRails Scrapbooking. Its really beautiful isnt it..... Ive used these colours plus ofcourse white from gesso.
I couldn't stick exactly to the sketch, so I retained the main focal elements in the top like in the sketch but centered it.
One last reminder, there is still time to join us at the Mixed Media Card Challenge #2 - Summer ; hop over to check out what the other DT have created, Im sure you'll enjoy it.
Here are a few pics I took along the way making this card. There are soooooo many layers on this, I'm surprised the paper (Prima Princess) withstood everything I threw on it. LOL :)
The base was burlap with gauze on top of it, mists and embossing paste and texture paste through a stencil.
Some more layers of paints and gesso
Then accidently spilt some very bright pink paint which was almost like a neon pink... and it ruined the whole thing :( so on it went heaps of gesso and then very carefully restored the colour on the card by adding a little paint at a time.
Also playing alongwith - Simon Says Monday Challenge - Anything goes
What s beautiful mess you made :) it's stunning! Xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty mess, Kripa! I am surprised too how the pp took all of this, fantastic layers and textures.
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely.Beautiful colours and the textures are yummy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful textures :) I so enjoy seeing ur amazing mixed media projects :)
ReplyDeleteTotally gorgeous card. Thank you for entering it in the Off the Rails challenge tis month. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful card! Such a true Mixed Media artist...with full recovery of a accident into a beautiful work of art! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing.....I had to laugh when I read about your Pink Accident...& how you used gesso to cover up....you're a girl after my own heart!!!! Just what I'd do! LOOOVE the final result. The texture is so beautiful!!! Thanks for joining us at Off The Rails:):)
ReplyDeleteThis is STUNNING, Kripa! And way to go at not giving up after the "pink disaster"! I'm glad I'm not the only one who has traumas in the workroom! I really adore all of the layers and appreciated the detailed photos you included. I'm always intrigued by your creative process, so it was great to see some pictures of it along the way. I love the sherbet-like palette you used and think the whole this is absolutely gorgeous! You have a real talent for mixed media!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Kripa, love the colors and the texture.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely DT entry
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Rachelle
This is Gorgeous Kripa..the yummy textures n beautiful colors Just loved them ! Thanks a lot for sharing the steps !
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic Kripa,
ReplyDeletelove it!
Sandra
Gorgeous Kripa!! LOVE all the amazing layers and texture with this beauty! Loll xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderfully textured background Kripa!
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing! I want to reach out and touch it!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! Love the amazing texture! So many layers and such gorgeous colors! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy accident and an amazing card! Love all the different textures and the pretty colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Kripa. Thank you for joining us at Off the Rails xx
ReplyDeleteLove the textures..beautiful colors Kripa..
ReplyDeleteGorgeous background and design!
ReplyDeleteWow, I am blown away! This is so stunning, I don't know where to start! The beautiful colours, the amazing texture, the die cut layers and that fabulous butterfly! Just spectacular!! What a work of art you have created! Love it, hugs :)
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