Vicki Boutin

Using Mixed Media on Smaller Format Documenting | Nathalie D.

Hello there!

Nathalie here with a few ideas on how you can add mixed media to your smaller format documenting.   Well, if you were able to watch Vicki's latest Friday Night Live, then you also watch Vicki work with black paint for her background.  And, if you have seen my work, then you know that I happen to love black and mixed media.   So, I put Vicki's ideas to work on my daily documenting, and here are the results:

 

 

I started with following Vicki's technique of adding the paint with a brayer, then stencil with a white art crayon followed with a color art crayon on top; to then finish with a second stencil and texture paste. 

 

I am using cool and neutral art crayons with a new Fernwood stencil.  The gold texture paste was applied through an exclusive Vicki Boutin stencil.

 

And here is how I transformed it into a title page for my pocket spread (personal journal).  I am using Fernwood to create my pocket page cards,title, and embellishments.

 

For this page, I stated by painting the black paint with a wide brush on Foundation paper.   I mixed art crayon with iridiscent glaze and added it through a new Fernwood collection stencil.   The leftover glaze was diluted and added as splatters to the page.

 

 

I used this background in my Family Journal.  The colors in the photo were the inspiration for the iridiscent glaze colors.   A few embellishments from Fernwood complete the page.

 

For the last project, I  used a scrapper to add the paint to the foundation paper, then used gold glaze to stamp my background.  This works best with a rubber stamp (as they are firmer and give a better definition than polymer stamps),  I finished it with drops of diluted gold glaze

 

I am using the background to create my layout, then adding an entire ledger page (6x8 Fernwood paper pad) to add the long story that accompanies the photo.   In order to balance the photo, I created a large cluster at the bottom of the ledger paper.

 

IN case you missed Vicki's latest techniques, just click here to visit the video.

I cannot wait to see what you create with VIcki's new techniques and ideas

 

XO

 

 

Mixed Media Placement | Nathalie

Hello there!

Nathalie with you today to share a new project and idea with you all.  A couple weeks ago, I had a few questions on why do we cover the mixed media in our backgrounds with stuff.  Well, I could answer this in many ways as the reasons change based on the layout.  However, I thought of a way to show you a way to add mixed media to an specific spot so that it shines!   In order to demonstrate this concept, I thought the best way would be to work the beautiful Storyteller collection into a banner style layout...

Lots of color, texture in one page, but all placed so that it pops from the background.   This took a few layers of simple media that add up to one explosion of color.

The base of this page is an application of yellowish art crayon on foundation paper.   I made sure that the yellow( a mix of neutral and warm art crayons) was placed right at the center of the page, and it was bigger than the picture.  Once the yellow crayon dried, I  added two areas of color atop the yellow one.   The warm tones/fuchsia application is on the top right corner of the yellow area.  While the cool/teal application is on the bottom left corner.  By placing the colors and all the splatters in these areas, I am making sure that these will show behind the picture and will not be hidden.

 

To  add an extra pop of color to the background, I chose to add a stenciled detail  to each of the color areas.   Using a stencil brush helps to be specific to the placement of the color.  

 

Now to add texture to the page.  For this, I reached for a contrasting stencil shape, and gesso to create the impression on the background.   Using a stencil brush, I added the gesso only to the area between the color applications.   This ensures that only that area has the texture and ties the color applications to a unified reverse L at the bottom of the mixed media application.

 

 

Once I cut the different patterned papers to create my banner.  These were placed so that they just reached  the mixed media application.   After the picture is put on place, you will not see the yellow part of the color application, instead you only have a semi explosion of color that frames the picture.

 

I kept the embellishing minimal, as there is a lot of interest in the large banners and background.  However, did small clusters of  stickers and ephemera so that they form a soft diagonal design on the page.  I have created a  process video that shows how the page is built:

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Whether you chose to create a large mixed media background or just a little color area for your next layout.  Remember to have fun with your mediums.  

"Til next time!

XO

 

 

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Combining Artful Techniques in a layout with Nathalie

Hi there!

Nathalie with you today with a new layout that combines a few of Vicki's Artful Techniques Prompts to create a new layout.   In case you have not heard about Vicki's new challenge;  she has created a list of about 50 prompts that can be used to kick start your mixed media mojo.

 

 

The DT will be using a single or combination of the prompts to create their projects.  So, today i will combine DECOUPAGE, TISSUE, WATERCOLOR, TEXTURE and GOLF in this page.

 

 

 

I started this project by DECOUPAGING a piece of Tim Holtz's TISSUE paper to a foundation paper using Matte Acrylic Gel.   For this, i applied a thin coat of the gel to the paper, then glued the tissue paper and added a coat of the gel on top of the paper. 

 

 

This coat secures the paper and covers the tissue, thus preparing the page to more layers of mixed media.  Once the background had dried, i added splashes of WATERCOLOUR using the Powdered Pigments and water.

 

 

After the watercolor had dried,  a bit of black art crayon was added to the edges of the tissue, so that it darkens some of the background images.    I chose, then,  to add TEXTURE to the page by running some ROSE GOLD and GOLD glazes through the  bee hive stencil  on the page. Once again i added the impression just to some areas of the background. I diluted the remaining gold glaze and use it to add splatters to the page.   To finish my mixed media layers,  i diluted a bit of gesso and add splatters all around the background.

 

 

 

 

I kept the layers of paper simple as i want the background to shine in this page, but chose pieces from the WIldflower and Honey collection to add embellishments and layers to the picture.

 

 

 

To create the title for this page, i chose a simple phrase from the puffy stickers , and then placed some of the layered butterflies as a means to join the title to the picture area of the page.   I made sure to place the butterflies on  areas that will guide the eye through the layout, thus creating movement on the page.  The following video will show you how this page came together:

 

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The layout is filled with Artful Techniques and layers of mixed media and WIldflower and Honey goodness.   I really hope that it inspires you to join in the challenge.

 

 

As always, remember you can always contact us if you have questions on how this came together.   I hope you can join in the challenge and take a few minutes to try a new of the techniques.  I cannot wait to see what you create.

 

Til' next time,

 

 

 

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December Traditions with Leigh

Hello friends! Leigh here, to share a new December Mini Album 6x7 insert. This would work as a stand alone scrapbook page as well. If you like a layout but don't scrap in that size, remember, you can always adapt it to your chosen size and style of paper crafting. This kit is from Vicki Boutin, using the Simple Stories line of "Merry and Bright" Christmas products. This is a short and sweet layout to work in with our schedules during the Holiday season. 

 

 

 

The left page is for December first, and used the weather prompt from Vicki's Photo Challenge. The  right side 6 x 7 insert was made with the All The Good Things notebook style paper. I wish I had purchased 20 sheets of this pattern, because it is a staple for me. The front side was stenciled with Vicki Boutin Color Wheel pigment inks and a Tim Holtz stencil. Then I added a strip of the turquoise dot paper, also from the All The Good Things collection, to cover the staples holding the pom pom trim. The Field Notes washi and the chipboard sticker made for a quick embellishment cluster to finish the page. I punched the gold glitter hole reinforcers from a Heidi Swapp glitter Marquee Love Paper Pad. 

 

 

 

The front of the page, out of the album, so you can see it better. I love the prompts Vicki shared in the Mixed Media Community on Facebook, and love that they are prompting me to see my life in a whole new light. Thank you Vicki! What December traditions can you document today? 

 

 

 

The back of the insert page has pink tone-on-tone circles, so I used circles as a design element shape on the page. I simply stamped the VB Stamps in coordinating VB pigment inks, and die cut them out.  I added VB White Gesso to the pine branches made with a Tim Holtz die. Two Field Notes puffy stickers add more circle shape to the layout. I left the branding strip at the bottom to have a spot that grounded the pom pom trim. I also stapled on the "celebrate" chipboard from the Field Notes collection.

 

 

 

I placed the insert between the pages for day one, but you can always move it around if you need to. I made it the 6 x 7 size, so the previous pages would peek out from behind, and add interest. I was on the Project Life Design Team for 2016, and learned a lot about working with pocket pages during that year. I like to add elements outside the pocket to create some tactile interest. It is also a good idea to have something very dimensional, like pom pom trim, outside the pocket :)

 

 

 

Close up you can see the texture, created by the title, and the layers a little but more. This page took no more than 15 minutes to complete, and was made easily with supplies from Vicki Boutin. Thank you for visiting this week, and happy crafting!

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLIES:

Vicki Boutin All The Good Things papers

Vicki Boutin White Gesso

Vicki Boutin Field Notes Stickers

Vicki Boutin Field Notes Chipboard Thickers

Vicki Boutin "Good Things" Thickers

Vicki Boutin Circle Stamps and Dies

Vicki Boutin Field Notes Washi Tape Set 

Vicki Boutin Color Wheel Pigment Inks

Tim Holtz Mini Stencils #31

Tim Holtz Mini Holiday Greens Sizzix Thinlets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merry Christmas Wishes Decor with Tim Holtz

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...and I have a new post after being away for awhile!!  The holidays and making holiday crafts makes me so happy!!  Another thing that makes this girl happy is playing with pretty much anything that Tim Holtz creates.  So with that being said I am sure you can just imagine how thrilled I am to be sharing this decor piece I put together using a mix of items from Tim's new Christmas release!!  

Take a look...

 

 

 

 

When I was mulling over what to make I decided I wanted something I could display for the holidays and the idea for this layered plaque wreath was born.  I can't wait to start pulling out my decorations and find the perfect spot for this.

Here is a peek at how I pulled it together...

 

I covered six Typed Tokens- Christmas with Picket Fence Distress Paint and heat set them.

 

Once the Typed Tokens cooled a bit, I pounced each one with Vermillion Archival Ink and then heat set them.  (Note- add the ink in layers to prevent filling in the debossed word with ink)

 

 

I finished the Typed Tokens off with a little Weathered Can Archival Ink and heat set.

 

 

These NEW Jingle Brads are beyond awesome!!

 

 

I then created a wreath from the Boxwood Twine and covered it with white gesso.

 

While the gesso was still wet I covered it with a light coating of Pumice Stone Distress Glitter and set it aside to dry. 

 

 

I love my stamps and I have to share this set with you...Mini Weathered Winter!  Aren't they AWESOME!!

 

 

I inked a snowflake stamp from the Mini Weathered Winter set with Perfect Medium, added embossing powder and heat set.

 

 

Next, ink with Fired Brick and Weathered Wood Distress Ink and add some watermarking.

 

 

I wanted to add a little texture and interest to the bottom layer of the piece so I used one of my other "go to" Tim product...LAYERING MASKS!!   With a bit of Texture Paste.  Set it aside to dry.

 

 

To finish off some of the edges of the two pieces of book board I added the NEW Yuletide Design Tape.  I find adding a little Multi Medium on top helps to prevent the tape from lifting.

 

 

Here is a closer look!

 

 

Once the gesso and glitter is dry go ahead and add the Typed Tokens with the Jingle Brads.  I LOVE this, right here!

 

I diecut six snowflakes with Tim's new Snowflake die/Texture Fade Duo from Sizzix.  I inked them lightly with Weathered Wood Distress Ink and added Stickles.

 

Layer the two boards together with 3D foam adhesive.  Add the Boxwood wreath, a bow using the Tim's Metallic Trimmings and a few pieces from the Festive Ephemera Pack. Layer the snowflakes with Yuletide Brads and hang two of Tim's Snowflakes Idea-ology on wire. I finished it off with some of the new Gilded Holiday Rubbings and a Word Band and twine!

 

 Here are a couple of close up shots...

 

 

 

I hope you enjoyed this little tutorial and feel inspired to get started on making some holiday crafts!!!

Make sure to take a look at some of the outstanding projects Tim has been posting on his blog including the amazing pieces using his Halloween release HERE on his blog.

If you are looking for some of these new releases to purchase check out Simon Says Stamps and Scrapbook.com for a good selection.

Join me later this week for a big re-cap of my latest travels, some info on a few projects I have been working on and a really sweet giveaway!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!