Paradise Lost: Tattered Angels

Sunday, 8 April 2018

Flowers For Mom

Hello!

Today I am sharing a card I made for my mother-in-law.

She loves flowers so I know she would love to receive this

in the mail.

This pattern paper is from the 7 Gypsies Architextures 8"x 8" Paper Pad.

This is a great paper pad that is very versitile - it has papers that masculine and some that are feminine.

The Flower Jar die set from Sizzix created the perfect focal point embellishment

for the front of my card.

I added some extra texture to my card with gesso, paint and molding paste.

You can see the step-by-step details by watching the video I posted at the end of this post.

Check out the process video to see how I made this card:

Products Used:

7 Gypsies Architextures 8"x 8" Paper Pad

Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist:
Stone; Tarnished Silver

Distress Paint:
Worn Lipstick; Spun Sugar

Distress Inks:
Broken China
Ripe Persimmon
Spiced Marmalade
Squeezed Lemonade
Shaded Lilac
Peeled Paint

Matte Medium
Clear Gesso
Molding Paste

Thursday, 1 February 2018

4X4 Mixed Media Canvas for CCB Creative Crew.

Hello and welcome to my first ever project for Canvas Corp Brands.

Each member of design team was sent a 4x4 burlap canvas with our first box of goodies and asked to create a piece that reflects their personal style.

~Here is my finished canvas~

I have included a complete list of products I used at the bottom of the post.

My personal style - that a tough one for me describe when asked.

I have so many interests that I don't know if I can describe my style in one or two words like vintage, eclectic, modern, grungy, whimsical.

Most of what I create is intuitive. I usually have no real plan when I start except maybe a quote that I may or may include in my art. I'll play with colours and textures - create a layer and see what ideas that inspires. This could explain why I have so many mixed media pieces and art journal pages that are unfinished. I am just waiting for the inspiration.

Does anyone else struggle with discovering your personal style? Don't worry about defining your art. Just create for the sake of creating.

Watch the step-by-step video below