Do you ever just get in the mood to play and then totally lose yourself in the artsy process? That's what happened here and it was soooooo liberating. So... sorry not sorry? Ok, I am a little bit sorry. But also not.
If you want to talk about an explosion of fun, that's sort of what happened here. I just kept adding and adding and adding layers of mixed media until I was happy with what was going on.
I made the background using Distress Spray Stains, frantage, starry washi tape, gesso, stamps from the Balloons and Banners STAMPloration set, and a gel pen.
Since the theme of the month over at STAMPlortions challenge is STAMPS and STARS, you can tell why this is ridden with starry wonderment.
If you haven't played along at STAMPlorations yet - consider this your reminder to get your but in gear! You can use either the theme or the sketch OR both!
My center star was made by coloring with yellow gelatos. I hated that so I dipped it in distress ink. Still wasn't what I was going for so I added Blue Patina Perfect Pearls and then I was happy!! Mixed media cards are cool like that. Just keep adding til you're happy.
The coolest part of the card was this bubbly little center piece. I had some black gemstone adhesive paper from DCWV and I gessoed over it. Then I sprayed it with Distress Spray stains and darkened the border of it with a gelato crayon.
All in all I think it's wicked cool.
I'm also going to play along in the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge where their theme is also Stars, Aud Sentiments (anything goes), and the Male Room (Blue, Red + One Color - My color is hints of yellow!)
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AWESOME! And yes!! I'm lost most of the time...lol! I'm lucky if I even remember to take one pic during the process...lol! I'm getting better, but sometimes Makers Just Gotta Make and it does feel good to get lost in it...can't interrupt that flow sometimes! LOVE what you've done here! This makes my eyes dance with delight!
ReplyDeleteBecca, this card is wicked cool...I love every detail of it! You can send this one to me and it is pinned!
ReplyDeletegreat card Becca and congrats on your win at ATSAM today!!
ReplyDelete...and BANG!...a stunning Mixed Media card by Becca. Doesn't matter whether you immortalized it in digital pics or not...it is stunning. All that texture and dimension makes it just pop off the page (or in this case the screen). It is definitely a WOWZER!!!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, I think I'm going to have to run upstairs and gesso over some of the mountains of adhesive gemstone paper I have in the closet. This is fabulous, Becca. Looks like it was great fun!
ReplyDeleteWow! Awesome card!
ReplyDeleteFabulous texture and colors on this Becca!! Love your creative mind when it comes to media! :)
ReplyDeleteHow much dimension on this stunning card!! Cool!! I have never tought to gessoing a whole paper of gemstones, this is a very fun idea!! :D Great colours, and love the yellow and blu big star in the center!
ReplyDeleteYou must have had so much fun making this card, it's wonderful. Thank you for joining us at The Male Room. Faith DT
ReplyDeleteWonderful textures and colours. You look like you really had fun with this one? Wonderful project x
ReplyDeleteWow what a totally awesome make ! I love this xx
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this is so fabulous!! The texture is amazing!! I love the design and colors!! It's stunning!! I never remember to take pictures as I go along...I never know where I'm going with projects ;) Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)
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Loads of great texture and layers Becca, this is so cool!!
ReplyDeleteWow - I can understand why you got lost in the creative process Becca - this is fabulous - love the colour and the texture you have on this.
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This is special .Thank you for joining us at Aud Sentiments challenge good luck Ginny ♥
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What a cool card Becca!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool card Becca!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your card! It's beyond amazing how you create something so cool. All the texture, all the colors, and those stars!! Every time I look at it again, I find something new to look at. This card makes me happy. Love it!! Bev
ReplyDeleteAwesome colors and texture!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW!! I am LOVING all the texture on this. I like you just layer other things on if you don't like the first. I should try mixed media I guess!!! Really cool design.
ReplyDeleteHeyyaaa Becca!! Your card is full of texture , beauty and awesomeness!! I was curious about the gemstone paper..it looks wonderful!! Enjoy your new week! Cya! :)
ReplyDeleteBecca, I can just imagine how much fun it must have been to make this very unique card!!!! WOW, you have really done a fabulous job with all the mixed media goodness!!!! Such fabulous texture and such a lot of detail to appreciate!!! Wonderfully done, my friend!!!
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This is such a cool card, Becca! Love all the amazing texture! The gemstone paper looks amazing with the gesso and colour! Also love your fringed banner - must remember this! And yes I can relate! I always get lost in the process of making my cards - time flies - it's so fun!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness, so much beautiful texture on this card. Love the colours you used and your fringed banner for the sentiment. What a neat idea!
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Becca, your card is beautiful. I love the distressed look and they design. Thank you for leaving a nice comment on my blog today. I have blog candy that will be given away on July 31st.
ReplyDeleteHey, you... glad you stopped by. I *thought* I was already following you! Anyway, fixed that! This is awesome... I wanna touch it!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous texture in this mixed media piece! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThat's totally how I felt while creating my tea set card. Just lost in the process, isn't it fun to go there! :) I love your explosion of fun on this! So many fun things to look at! Fabulous texture! Thanks for stopping by my blog and following me, I am following you now too!
ReplyDeleteWell that's just FANTASTIC! You have a lot of beautiful things here! Thanks so much for coming by my Blog, appreciate you visiting! Next time, coffee! :)
ReplyDeleteOH my stars Becca this is sensational.. So different and chuck full of texture.. I admire those who can do mixed media well and I must say I completely admire your talent. You do a fantastic job and this card is absolutely no exception.. I think my favorite part is the sentiment banner. Cutting the strips and then adding color was so clever!! Awesome my friend!! Hey I also want to thank you so much for joining us at The Male Room. I look forward to seeing what else your crafty mind comes up with. Until then take care.
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OH my stars Becca this is sensational.. So different and chuck full of texture.. I admire those who can do mixed media well and I must say I completely admire your talent. You do a fantastic job and this card is absolutely no exception.. I think my favorite part is the sentiment banner. Cutting the strips and then adding color was so clever!! Awesome my friend!! Hey I also want to thank you so much for joining us at The Male Room. I look forward to seeing what else your crafty mind comes up with. Until then take care.
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A stunning piece of work! Alive with texture. I love your bubbling centre piece with the mixture of medias it makes you want to touch! Thank you for joining in at Mixed Media Monthly Challenge. Clare DT X X X
ReplyDeleteIndeed! a FUN EXPLOSION!! what a bright and happy card!
ReplyDeletePatti
Taking artsy to the next level and loving it, you look like you had a blast here!!
ReplyDeleteawesome, becca! and that dotted background is TO DIE! Thank you so much for playing with the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!
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Very cool card!! Thanks for joining us at the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge.
ReplyDeleteGreat combination of textures...thanks for sharing with us at Aud Sentiments.
ReplyDeleteWow - so much interest in this wonderful mixed media project! Love all the texture and the hints of yellow too. Sorry to be so late commenting, and thanks so much for playing along with our colour challenge at The Male Room! Deborah, DT.
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