Hi all! I have something a little different for you today - not my usual style! Susana Loves
Stamps release from SCACD has a new style - mixed media! And to showcase this gorgeous release, we are having a blog hop!
So, never having done mixed media before, I thought I'd go all out and
see what I could create without any particular design or plan - very
scary for me! Here is what I came up...
I'm quite pleased with it although I think more practice is required to be comfortable with this messy style! This beautiful lady is called Profiles from the "The Blank Canvas Collection" set and the sentiment is from the Self Words set. I also used the new gorgeous corner dies. I found this this type of creating quite liberating, although my craftroom needs a clean up now! The paper is from the Glitz Design French Kiss pad and I used VersaMagic Brilliance ink to create the toned effect. In real life she really shimmers! Here's a closer look at the gorgeous detail of this stamp and the corner die...
And before I go, Elaine is celebrating the Jubilee weekend in style for you in the Quixotic Paperie shop! Starting from today, there is 10% off storewide and goes through to midnight on Tuesday!
Okay, that is it from me now! My internet appears to be behaving itself for me today so I'll be round to visit you all! Thanks for visiting!
I am entering my card into the following challenges:
I'm quite pleased with it although I think more practice is required to be comfortable with this messy style! This beautiful lady is called Profiles from the "The Blank Canvas Collection" set and the sentiment is from the Self Words set. I also used the new gorgeous corner dies. I found this this type of creating quite liberating, although my craftroom needs a clean up now! The paper is from the Glitz Design French Kiss pad and I used VersaMagic Brilliance ink to create the toned effect. In real life she really shimmers! Here's a closer look at the gorgeous detail of this stamp and the corner die...
You can see the new dies in the Quixotic Paperie shop here and the Susana Loves Stamps section at Quixotic Paperie shop here. For US/Canada readers, the new stamps and die collection are
available from the SCACD store.
Wanna see more gorgeous mixed media art? If so, join the hop! If
you're already on the hop, you should have arrived here from the lovely Lori and you now need to hop off to gorgeous Crystal! If you want to start from the beginning, go to sweet Danni's!
Okay, that is it from me now! My internet appears to be behaving itself for me today so I'll be round to visit you all! Thanks for visiting!
I am entering my card into the following challenges:
- Sassy Cheryl's Show Me Thursday
- Waste Not Wednesdays - using up that bit ofwhite material (I have no idea where I got this from!)
- Penny's Paper-Crafty - anything goes
- Kraftin Kimmies - get sentimental
- Bunny Zoe's - anything goes
- Scrapbook Sisters - anything goes
- Crafting For All Seasons - many layers
- Simon Says - anything goes
- Divas By Design - anything goes
Fabulous card Mary..love your use of kraft card and the inks you have used to create your card...fab
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You did an awesome job Mary! Love the shading on her face and hair, looks great!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely......
ReplyDeleteI love this card. The shimmery image is fab.
ReplyDeleteNikki x
This is stunning! Can't believe it's your first time with mixed media, looks amazing x
ReplyDeleteWendy x
Maybe not your usual style but it's oh-so-lovely just the same.
ReplyDeleteMary J, this is absolutely gorgeous hon! This may not be your normal style but you hit a homerun with this one :)
ReplyDeleteOhhh WONDERFUL textures and WARM colors - Love how the colors vary through out the image!
ReplyDeletegreat job! i think you are just fine getting messy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Mary J. The kraft and color you chose are perfect together. I want to see MORE of your practice :)
ReplyDeleteKeep going in this direction...I LOVE IT!!! This is such a striking card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project- love the great tone on tone with the silhouette die. Fabulous projects!
ReplyDeleteWow MaryJ what a stunning card!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
XXX Heidy
Hi Mary J
ReplyDeleteOne word - WOW!!!
Hearts and Hugs
Susana
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ReplyDeleteYou ROCKED it, Mary! :) Now, keep going. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWow! Super creative! Love it!
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful Mary! As Elaine has said You rocked this style and I want to see more! That two tone is fabulous! Glad I could get to work with you again on a QP project :) Have a yummy weekend! Kim
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning - a little bit out of your element but you rocked it! great take on the tones too...
ReplyDeleteHi Mary J! Very cool creation!!! Love the color variation on the profile image - stunning effect! And love the kraft with browns and how you used the corner dies! You are a mixed media natural!
ReplyDeletequel changement! un beau changement d'ailleurs, elle est superbe, biz
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, I LOVE this card. Its a beautiful stamp and you have used it to perfection with the shading.
ReplyDeleteLove the details.
Have a great weekend.
Avril xx
This is a fabulous card and it does look like a great deal of work has gone into it. I can't say that I love it cos it is not my thing but I can aoppreciate it.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Hi Mary!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back! hehehe!
Girl, this is gorgeous! I love the design you chose and the way you used it. Fabulous!
Are you excited about the Queen's Jubilee? It must be exciting to be in London right now.
Take care and have a lovely weekend!
;)
Simply gorgeous Mary...and enjoy the weekend too hun..:o)
ReplyDeletebig hugs Vicky xx
Beautiful! Love it! Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is very different for you and it's super. You've totally rocked this styley. Have a fabby weekend Mary. xx
ReplyDeleteJust fabulous Mary.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend.
Hugs Sue W.
You did a wonderful job creating your projects. You're a "natural" at mixed media!
ReplyDeleteOh! Mary, this is stunning, love the image and gorgeous design.
ReplyDeleteDonna x
wow this is fabulous mary.really love the style and beautiful image ;D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
Fabulous Mary J...enjoy the long weekend.
ReplyDeleteWendy xx
You are a natural at this! Gorgeous work of art!
ReplyDeleteOh my word Mary I LOVE what you created here, absolutely GORGEOUS design!!!!
ReplyDeleteDifferent style for you but nevertheless GORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Alessandra
Fantastic!!! Love all the projects. Everything is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFantastic!!! Love all the projects. Everything is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Mary!!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteHugs~ Kim
GORGEOUS Mary!!~
ReplyDeleteawww, wonderful creation gf!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your fab creation with us at Divas. Laura x
ReplyDeleteWOW, Mary. . . .super gorgeous, elegant and stunning!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing in the Sassy Cheryl's SMThursday this week.
WOW!!! Very different for you but stunning Mary!
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Oh Wowww Mary..... very different for you, but VERY FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Christine x
Hi Mary, you have done a fabulous job with this, I love it!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
You may have not done this before, but you're a natural at mixed media. This is stunning.
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow!!
ReplyDeletehugs and xxx
Gemma
Wonderful project - Thanks for joining us at Diva's for anything goes this week
ReplyDeleteLisa x
Oh wow Mary this is so different for you but still beautiful, I love the textures & the warm earthy tones.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp
hugs Mandy xx
You've made such a lovely card. Thanks for joining us at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge. Good luck and hope to see you next time.
ReplyDeleteDiane x
Oh I'm impressed! I'm so afraid of mixed media...I love the look but fear my ability to deliver. This is so gorgeous! I love the feel of the airy cotton and the whispy flowing hair. Pretty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card.Love the pattern on the girl.Very pretty colors.
ReplyDeleteVery elegant card!! Thanks for joining us at Pennys Paper Challenge. Hope to see you for the next challenge!!
ReplyDelete~DEANNE~
She turned out fantastic! Beautiful work especially since it's not in your comfort zone!!!
ReplyDeleteShelby
Well done Mary J, this looks amazing!!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to break out of our comfort zones occasionally and you have really nailed it this time.
Michelle :o)