HI there!
Nathalie back with you to share a new layout all about combining a few of Vicki's Artful Technique Prompts and Gratitude. We are working all our projects this month using some of VIcki's Artful Techniques. For my page, i decided to use the KRAFT, BOOK PAGE, TEXTURE and GOLD. Just in case you missed Vicki's challenge announcement, then the following list will give you a better idea of what is included in the challenge:
There are 50 prompts to get you started into practicing mixed media, or in this case mix a few of them to create a project:
To create the background of this page, i opted for a Kraft cardstock and a combination of the new VB Texture past with a an Iridiscent glaze to create the impression of the beehive on the page.
Once this first layer of mixed media had dried, i starting adding color to the page. For this i mixed a bit of the Powdered Pigments with Iridiscent Glaze, then diluted the mixture with a bit of water, and splattered the mixture around the stencil impression. Then repeated the process using Gold Glaze, and adding it to the small cluster at the bottom of the page.
In addition, i chose to work with the Book Page prompt; this time i used the Powdered Pigments and some water to add color to a page of an old book. I simply splatter some of the diluted watercolor to the corners of the page, and set it aside to dry.
Once all the mixed media had completely dried, then i started to assemble the page. First i backed the pictures with papers from the Wildflower and Honey paper pad, and also fussy cut a few of the flowers from the Full Bloom paper. These were all glued to the Book page and then a few extra embellishments (stickers and ephemera pieces from the collection) were added around the page.
I made sure to add a bit of distress to the page by folding some of the edges of the book paper, this ensures that the background and fussy cut flowers show
To finish the page, i used a stamps set from the Woodland Grove kit from Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine and Altenew black ink. A small chipboard sticker completes the title. All was left to do was add my journal and added those cute fussy cut bees. The following video will show you how it all came together:
My hopes are that the project has inspired you or given you some ideas on how to use Vicki's products and Artful Techniques to document your gratitude in your next project. Remember we are always around if you have questions on how this came together.
Remember to check Vicki's Wildflower and Honey collection and the Artful Techniques challenge, you will love both!
Til next time!
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I LOVE your stamps!!! The banner one reminds me of your style so much! obviously right??...you designed it, so it reminds me of your classes!! I love everything about stamping, especially adding to my hoarding-like amount of stamps!!
Posted by: Tanya W | March 24, 2012 at 12:28 AM
Congrats Vicki Love all of your stamp designs. Another accomplishment under your belt. I like the versatility of stamping. THousands of choices of images, different stamping medias,and the fun of seeing your finished project never loses it's appeal.
Thanks a million for this opportunity and your website URL that I now have bookmarked.
Have a great day.