Let Your Dreams Take Flight

Hello Again Crafty Friends!

I decided to create my project today using the wonderful Watercolor Pan set from Little Birdie Crafts.  I used it for a soft background, to make my green paper for the leaf element and as an ink to add some accent leaves. 

To start, I took a piece of Arches Coldpress Watercolor Paper and used some really light shades of green paint to start building a subtle background in the lower righthand corner of my card.  I had already picked a few papers from the Purple Passion 6x6 Cardstock pack and knew the tones I'd need for my design.  I started trimming and tearing the papers I had set aside.  Once I had an idea of what I wanted to do, I punched the focal butterfly piece and also added some Sparkle Paste in Mulberry to the back piece with the postage image.

I used dimensional tape to add my layers together and also some of the purple paint to dirty up the butterfly circle so it wasn't too perfect.  I knew I needed a bit more green on my design so I took a leaf stamp from the Shine Bright stamp set and added some leaves using green watercolor paint that I picked up off my palette.  I just smooshed my stamp into the lid of the container and used it like an ink.

Then I painted some watercolor paper in different shades of green so I could have a leaf element to put in behind my original design.  I didn't want my project to look too blue/purple.  After painting the paper, I cut it using the die from the Bloom Vista stamp and die set.

For my greeting, I took this adorable multi-font design from the stamp set Butterfly Kisses and stamped it using Memento Black ink.  It's a bright and bold black ink - perfect for greetings!

Lastly, I took some of the Mulberry Sparkle Paste and I thinned it out using some water and a stamp block.  I used the end of my paintbrush to flick some on my design.  Luckily I remembered to use a little post-it note to mask the majority of my design so the entire thing didn't get covered in Sparkle Paste.  When I was happy with my splatters, I let it air dry.

I hope you enjoyed my card today and that I've inspired you to get out your watercolors and maybe take a second look at your paper collection and take some creative time for yourself!  Have a wonderful day :)

~Adrienne

Supplies Used:

Butterfly Kisses Stamp Set

Shine Bright Stamp Set

Sparkle Paste - Mulberry

Watercolor Half Pan Set

Purple Passion 6x6 Cardstock Pack

Bloom Vista Stamp and Die Set

Sending You Hugs

 Hello Again Crafty Friends!

My project today features unique products from the Little Birdie Crafts company.  I have a mixed media card using their adorable Woodland Stories Embellishments pack.

To start, I took a piece of the wood grain paper from the Texture Brew paper pack.  I knew I wanted to do a layered and grunged up look so I took the wood grain paper and stamped on it in black ink using the Whimsical Garden stamp.  Then I added some black in to the edges to give it a worn look.

I hunted through the enormous pack of embellishments - they are all so gorgeous it's hard to pick only a few!  They have this beautiful glittery accents on all the pieces and the little birds are so darn cute!  Once I picked my tag to start, I started playing with making a scene that I liked, incorporating flowers and birds to go along with the colors I was trying to use in my project.

I used a piece of white paper to stamp the sentiments from the Thinking Of You stamp set.  I did the top portion in black and the "hugs" portion in heat embossed copper.  I wanted the sentiment to really stand out.

I layered all my pieces together and wanted the orange color to shine through so I cut a feather using the Thin Cut Metal Dies.  I darkened it up a little using a green ink and a bit of the black.  I also added some of the banners from the pack of embellishments so that I could spread my design out across my cardfront.

After adhering everything down, I absolutely needed a little bling to draw the eye.  I chose to use the Pearl Drops in Lemon Whip to add some yellow tones to my card.

I really loved how this turned out and I'm proud to be stepping out of my comfort zone and doing mixed media.  I enjoy the limitless possibilities of using many different kinds of media to make my idea come to life.

I hope I've inspired you to try something new and that you enjoy reading about my process. Have a great day!

~Adrienne

Supplies Used:

Texture Brew paper pack

Woodland Stories Embellishments Pack

Pearl Drops - Lemon Whip

Thin Cut Metal Dies - Feather

Whimsical Garden Stamp Set

Thinking Of You Stamp Set

Boho Dreams Paper Pack 6x6

Beautiful Butterflies

Hello Again, Friends!

Today I've got a fun mixed media card showcasing the lovely Poppies and Roses paper collection by Little Birdie Crafts.

To start off, I found this portion of paper with the pretty bird and the writing in the background and thought it'd be perfect for a mixed media piece.  I cut it down and layered it over a piece of the textured paper from the Chevron in Aquarelle pack.  The canvas/linen feel this paper has is really neat!

Next, I heat embossed using gold powder.  I only used a portion of the gorgeous background stamp called Impressions from Little Birdie Crafts.  I knew this rough hexagon would be a perfect accent to my project.

Then, I tinted the Mulberry Sparkle Paste using a little of the watercolor to get it to a tone that went well and accented my project.  I "splattered" it all over the lower portion and the left side.  I really like how it adds some dimension and some sparkle!

Next, I heat embossed in white onto some watercolor paper.  My card was starting to tell me it wanted butterflies so I used the Watercolor Pan set to add color to my images.  I tried to mix colors that would look natural but also keep my color scheme going.  I then tore around the edges instead of trimming them.  This "imperfect" look feels great for this mixed piece.  I sponged on a little ink around the edges so they wouldn't be stark white.  I used dimensional tape to adhere the butterflies.

Lastly, I stamped the word Beautiful from the Butterfly Kisses stamp set. Once boldly and then many more times faded.  I like that the card gets to speak for itself.  A few iridescent flat sequins and we're done.

I hope you enjoyed this fun mixed media piece and that you are inspired to get out those watercolors and embossing powders and have a play!  Until next time....

~Adrienne

Supplies Used:

Poppies and Roses paper pack

Sparkle Paste - Mulberry

Chevron in Aquarelle paper pack

Butterfly Kisses stamp set

Impressions stamp set

Watercolor Pan Set