Happy New Year 2016!!
January 2016 already! I am excited to present my first project as a Design Team member for Rhedd's Creative Spirit Challenge Blog. I have been a fan and been inspired by the lovely work there and am flattered to be chosen to inspire others!
Please Join me and the rest of the team for this years first Challenge!
This started as a basic canvas that I covered with gesso and then using texture paste and a palette knife I stenciled the pattern seen above.
Using mod podge I adhered strips of some pretty papers randomly. Using Tim Holtz Distress stain in blues and browns created the coloration. I started with the wooden molded piece at the top and then decided to remove it.
I added this large key embellishment topped with a molded plastic angel which was actually an earring. I placed some balsa wood shapes of leaves and flowers down and then sprayed several colors of Dylusions sprays and water to create the colors.
I also used Rock candy crackle in areas for this affect.
Using many layers of sprays, stains and spritzers creates a great amount of texture.
I hope you enjoy this tutorial and it inspires your creativity!
XJenn
I would like to enter this piece in the following challenges:
Anything but Cute - In with the new challenge ( The key on this is the only item that was new but I finally found something to use it for!)
This is utterly, utterly gorgeous Jenn! Such gorgeous colour and texture. LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to have you on board at Rhedd's. Wishing you health and happiness for 2016! x
thanks Sammy!
DeleteI am glad to be a part of the team!
Welcome to the team Jenn. So happy to be inspired by your mixed media works. This canvas just is loaded with yummy textures and I love the little angel on the key.Wishing you a happy and creative 2016. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rupa! I am glad to be a part of the Team at Rhedd's. I love everyones work.
DeleteI love wall hangings and this one is so inspiring I feel like jumping up and starting one...well, almost, coffee first LOL! The colors and papers are so perfect and the key and angel just make it pop! Awesome and so happy you are playing with us at Rhedd's Creative Spirit now! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous piece!
ReplyDeleteHi Jenn... Welcome to our design team. Hope you had a spectacular holiday season ! I just love your mixed media canvas. That little angel is perfect for the piece. Isn't it funny how us crafters never throw anything away because they have a purpose somewhere else. Loving your crackle on the canvas turned out great !
ReplyDeleteHi Jenn... Welcome to our design team. Hope you had a spectacular holiday season ! I just love your mixed media canvas. That little angel is perfect for the piece. Isn't it funny how us crafters never throw anything away because they have a purpose somewhere else. Loving your crackle on the canvas turned out great !
ReplyDeleteThanks Toni! I am happy to be part of such a great team! And yes I get picked on in my household for the things I save and then there like "Oh I get it now" when I make something...lol
DeleteI adore your plaque Jenn, the colour palette is gorgeous, love the texture and all the embellishing.
ReplyDeleteA super project for Rhedd's...so pleased to have you on board..xx
Thanks! I am honored to be a part of your team.
DeleteGorgeous texture and color! LOVE the key too! Congrats on the DT position too! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anita!! And congrats on your new Ranger endeavor!! Have fun at CHA! You deserve it!someday I will be able to rank high enough to go!!
DeleteWow, this is just amazing Jenn!! Your textures are incredible, I really want to reach out and touch this! I love the combination of aquas and neutrals, such an appealing palette and your blending is just amazing! I'm so glad you found a place for that key, and wow, you sure made great use out if...a stunning focal piece for this fabulous mixed media delight!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us at Anything But Cute for our 'Bring in the New' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)
PS, why is your blog called Yvonne if your name is Jenn. Sorry, always wanted to ask. lol
I actually get that question a lot! LOL Yvonne is my middle name actually and it was grandmother's first name. She was an amazing inspiration to me and still is every day of my life. She sadly passed away when I was 15 and I just wanted to keep her spirit alive is my designs.
DeleteWow Jenn, I think that's amazing! What a wonderful way to keep her in your thoughts!! hugs :)
DeleteWhat a fabulous project! I love the colour palette and all the texture you created on the background. The wooden elements add such depth and that key with the angel topper is a wonderful focal point. Thanks for joining us at Anything But Cute.
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Cec
This is such a beautiful project Jenn to kick off your position on the DT. Congratulations! I love all the texture and the wonderful layering on your canvas. The large key with the beautiful little angel are lovely finishing touches! Thanks so much for joining in with us at Anything But Cute. Anne xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work! Thank you so much for joining our Ring out the Old, Bring in the New challenge at Anything But Cute!
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Samra DT
Paper Talk with Samra
Oh this is so good! I love the background and its so full of texture, keys are so good arent they! They just seem so right (or does that sound stupid??) I love it! Cxx
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful canvas! The colours and textures are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful canvas! The colours and textures are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely FABULOUS! Love every texture, color, and all the detail!
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