I joined the Hero Arts mixed media Facebook group, hoping to dip my toes into the mixed media creative world to learn something new and to see if I enjoyed the techniques. This week saw the first challenge where we watched a demonstration video about adding very simple texture to a cardfront – and this is my attempt at trying to replicate it. Sadly I don’t have any of the Hero Arts mixed media products yet, so I made do with whatever paste I could find (it was a very thick pastillage texture paste from Gina K that I hadn’t opened yet). It didn’t give the same results, but I’m super happy with how it turned out! I used the Mermaid stamp set by Hero Arts for my image and sentiment – as for what I used on the background, I threw so many different types of ink etc at it, I couldn’t honestly tell you what ended up in the final product!
I have so much more to learn with mixed media, but I’m looking forward to the journey along the way.
While I’m at it, I think this card also works well for the following challenges: The Paper Funday great outdoors challenge, Never Before Used Schtuff challenge, and Simon Says Stamp happy birthday challenge.
What a terrific mermaid mixed media design, Anne! I can imagine the fantastic look and feel of that ocean texture you created! Have fun with your new group and creative adventure! Thank you for sharing with everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
Beautiful mixed media theme and gorgeous mermaid. Thanks for joining us at The Paper Funday Challenge. We enjoy seeing everyone’s creativity.
Donna xx
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Spotted your card at NBUS – love the gorgeous mixed media background you’ve created!!