TIME IS A GREAT STORYTELLER Mixed Media Canvas (Daily ART DT & Mixed Media & Art February Challenge)

Today I have a mixed media project to share with you that 

I created as part of my Daily ART DT requirements.

I was inspired by the Time mood board and sketch by Mixed Media & Art.

I love the antique feel of these images... 

My main inspiration were feathers and the old book pages,

reminding me of this beautiful quill pen I've had since 1996 as a souvenir

of a once in a lifetime trip to the UK. I bought it at Shakespeare's birthplace.

I thought it would be awesome to incorporate it some mixed media art.  

Let's take a closer look on how I created this canvas.

I started off with a Hardboard Plaque #10 and created some layering by adding a few Small Shape Frames, some flowers and a Plaque #4. I stuck the quill pen on the hardboard using 3D foam squares. I then added several metal and paper flowers as well as metal and chipboard cogs and gears.

 

My next step was to cover everything with some White Gesso.

I love teal and aquamarine greens so I started off with the Pine Green and Emerald Glossy Ink Sprays to create this palette, then adding a little Aubergine. Then, I used the Copper and Bronze Glimmer Ink Sprays on the outer edge of my canvas. Wanting to add even more shimmer, I dabbed some Dark Gold Metallic paint over all the elements.

And because one cannot ever get enough sparkle, next came the Gold Glitter Paste!

I added my title painted in Dark Gold Metallic Paint and a small clockface trinket.

To add more mixed media texture, I sprinkled some Glass Beads and then dabbed some more of my favorite colours, this time opting for the Mint Acrylic Paint and Aquamarine Velvet Paste.

And this is the finished product!

Here are some close-up shots:

 

Here are the Daily ART products used on my project:

Hardboard Plaque #10 - DA16M0310

Hardboard Plaque #4 - DA16M0204

Hardboard Tag #15 - Oval - DA16M0615

Hardboard Small Shapes - Frames 2 - DA16M0523

White Gesso - DA12216000

Glossy Ink Spray - Pine Green - DA17101316

Glossy Ink Spray - Emerald - DA17101282

Glossy Ink Spray - Aubergine - DA17101375

Glimmer Ink Spray - Copper - DA15111640

Glimmer Ink Spray - Bronze - DA15111620

Metallic Paint - Dark Gold - DA12136636

Glitter Paste - Rich Gold - DA16703635

Acrylic Paint - Mint - DA12144321

Velvet Paste - Aquamarine - DA12726347

Glass Beads - 1mm - DA17800000

Glass Beads - 2mm - DA17801000

Make sure to visit the Daily ART website to see all their awesome product line!

I hope you are feeling inspired!  Until next time!

MAGICAL SNOW DAY - Single Page Layout (Daily ART DT + Words & Paintery & Mixed Media & Art December Challenges)

I have to admit, being Canadian and having experienced my fair share of many long and cold Winters, Winter is not my favorite season by far! But I do love making Winter layouts!

I created this layout as my first January DT reveal for Daily ART.

I was inspired to play along with this incredible mood board and sketch challenge

from Mixed Media & Art. I absolutely love all the Winter-themed images in this board

and I took inspiration from the sketch as well as the title used on it.

My colour palette was also inspired by the December Words & Paintery challenge.

These are some of the Daily ART products used.

The complete list is available at the end of this post.

One of my very favorite Daily ART products is the stencil paste.

There are so many gorgeous colours to choose from.  For this layout, I used

the Pearl Blue shade to add some diamond pattern with a stencil.

I then misted a bit of Aubergine Glossy Ink Spray and Eucalyptus Vintage Ink Spray and then added water to give my background a watercolour effect. I dabbed some Mother of Pearl Stencil Paste and Biscay Bay Vintage Paint to add even more colors and a little shimmer.

I tucked a Hardboard Book Separator behind my picture as a tag

which I covered with a coat of White Gesso Paste followed by Mother of Pearl Paste.

I treated all the snowflakes as well as the title with the same mediums.

On the title and in the center of the large snowflake I dabbed a little Biscay Bay Vintage Paint.

I used a sponge to dab the Mother of Pearl Stencil Paste on my background,

making sure to leave a thick crackle texture with the sponge. 

I sprinkled some 1mm Glass Beads - I love the frosty effect they add!

This picture was taken a few years back at a local wildlife reserve

where chickadees freely come eat out of your hands.  

It is a truly magical place to go every Winter!

Whether you love Winter or not, I hope that you have found some joy

into looking at my Winter layout as much as I enjoyed creating it!

Here is the complete list of Daily ART products used:

Glass Beads 1 mm - DA17800000

Gesso Paste White - DA17200110

Stencil Paste - Mother of Pearl - DA17703520

Stencil Paste - Pearl Blue - DA17703344

Vintage Paint - Biscay Bay - DA15034333

Vintage Ink Spray - Eucalyptus - DA15110945

Glossy Ink Spray - Aubergine - DA17101375

Hardboard - Book Separator #5 - DA16M0105

Hardboard - Small Shapes - Snowflakes - DA16M0504

Stencil - Diamond Medium - DA17ST0149

Until next time!

YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE - 8 x 10 Canvas (Mixed Media & Art + Words & Paintery Challenges)

I got my hands a bit messy over the weekend creating this mixed media

canvas, playing along with 2 fabulous challenges.

I was inspired by the October challenge at Mixed Media & Art.

I was enthralled by it at very first sight... love the dramatic colors and the fantasy 

mystical feel.  I particularly liked the lantern image, and so I created my canvas 

with a light bulb theme with lots of sparkling gold accents.

Another great challenge that inspired my canvas and which seemed to go perfectly

with the challenge above is the October challenge from Words & Paintery...

shades of blue and gold with a quote that is reminiscent of mixed media. 

I began by priming my canvas with clear gesso, then I used several shades

of mist (navy blue, purple, blue, white) with lots of water to create a marble effect.

I did some stamping, stenciling and dabbed a bit of gold around the edge.

All the gorgeous chipboard used are from Dusty Attic: 

You Light Up My Life - DA1847

Hanging Bulbs - DA1543

Industrial Globes - DA1831

Perforated Mesh - DA1681

Mini Stars - DA1040

Flutterbies #1 - DA0389

Mini Dragonflies - DA0518

I treated the chipboard with mostly metallic markers as well as embossing powder.

The Perforated Mesh chippie is one of my newly favorite DA piece...

so versatile and perfect for mixed media creations!

The mixed media creative process for me is always a bit of a surprise for me

as I never know exactly how it will end up, but I am very pleased with this one!

Thank you for visiting!

PEACE - Single Page Layout (Scraps of Elegance DT + Mixed Media & Art July Challenge)

Here I am again today to share with you

another layout created with the Scraps of Elegance June kit.

My page was also inspired by the July challenge at Mixed Media & Art.

This mood board brings on such a peaceful feeling whenever I look at it.

The sketch is simple and so versatile.  I love the beautiful feathery designs of the BoBunny Serendipity papers and all the die-cuts and chipboard shapes that went along with it.

I thought they were perfect for creating a whimsical and rustic page 

with a shabby chic twist to express the 'peace in my heart'.

The Scraps of Elegance main kit and floral add-on contain
gorgeous blooms from Prima, Petaloo and 49 and Market.
It is no surprise that flowers are my #1 crafty embellishment!

I sprinkled a fair share of glitter glass I received in a previous kit 

and sprayed on some white mist over my embellishments.

I found that this quote was a great complement to my overall design as well as the photo used that was taken at dusk on the boardwalk in my town. I try to find peace within myself every day which is a challenge, but sure is worth it in the end. Creating art always brings me a sense of peace and I'm ever so grateful for the ability (thank you Scraps of Elegance) and the inspiration (thank you Mixed Media & Art) to create.

Make sure to share with us your creations on the Scraps of Darkness

and Scraps of Elegance Mixed Media Scrapbooking Community on Facebook.

We would love to see what you have created!