Sunday, August 2, 2015

Mixed Media Canvas, CAS Card + A WINNER!






Have you ever been so petrified of screwing something up that you don't ever take the chance to start it, thereby failing by default?

Well this is how I felt about trying mixed media canvas art. You see, I'd purchased 4 canvases about 6 months ago and they've been balefully staring at me from the corner of the my craft room - the stare held one part intimidation and the other part taunting glee. 

I'm preparing for my first craft/vendor fair next week and knew I wanted product that had higher price points. So I picked up the canvas and conquered my fear. 

For my very first ever canvas, I went looking for inspiration and the Mixed Media Place Creative Gym has a "One Important Word" challenge. So I decided to focus on my inner strength and came up with the word "Strong". 



I started with a layer of gesso on the canvas and added some gelatos, blending them with my finger as I went along. 

Next thing, I added a layer of Matte Gel Medium to seal the initial layer. Then I stamped a big background text stamp and used some gesso through a stencil to create some texture. 



Then I used another stencil and distress paint in black to create some black lines, added some die cut wording, and used a Dina Wakely stencil and some neon green texture paste to create a bold woman. 


I put a lot of heart and soul into this first piece and it truly was inspired about how the process made me feel. I am strong. I am bold. I am confident. And my work is unique. I can conquer my fear and try a new art form. :) 

I'm going to send this over to the following challenges:
Mixed Media Place - One Important Word
Mixed Media Monthly Challenge - Get Texty
Mixed Media World - Stencils





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On a totally different note I also have a CAS card to share with you folks, too

Mynn Kitchen does this totally cool thing, called the Pony CASEpress. It's basically a chain of CASEing and you send your CASEd card off to the next recipient on the list, and then you'll receive a CASE of your own card in the mail. It's a pretty dandy way to do something fun with fellow bloggers. 

This is the card I made for Kathe Deck. 


It's made with Hero Arts Color Layering Butterflies stamps and coordinating dies. It's so bright and happy and a little different from my normal aesthetic, It's fun to step outside my normal box from time-to-time. 

I'm sending this on over fly around in the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes
Little Red Wagon - Up, Up and Away
Mod Squad - Anything Goes plus a Die (mine is Hero Arts brand, which One Happy Cut sells)

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And now - for the moment you REALLY came here for. Wink* I drew another name from the awesome people who linked up to my birthday bash - 52 of you! Thanks for making me smile, now it's my turn! 

The winner of the STAMPlorations Party Time set is.... 

SheryRuss_PartyTime-web-preview 

Could you pretty please send me an email with you address? :D

59 comments:

  1. You rock at all styles, Becca! Love the striking colors on your first piece! Your HEART and SOUL totally show through and I FEEL them! the 2nd card is so sweet and detailed! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Anything Goes” Challenge

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  2. I just love your canvas!! I bought a couple small canvases earlier this year, and there they still sit in the bag. I'm so afraid to try mixed media, but I REALLY want to try it out. You, my friend, have given me the courage to try it out. Your canvas is all kinds of amazeballs!!!! I've said it before, and I'll say it again - I want to be like you when I grow up! LOL! (HUGS!)

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  3. Your canvas is wonderful! It really does display a strong, bold statement. I've been wanting to delve into canvases myself ... we bought several a few years ago & never did anything. I've been seeing more lately and it's starting to inspire me. :-) I like your CASEd card, too; love butterflies!
    Congrats to Jessi!

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  4. Love your canvas. Need to get me some neon paint. Congrats to Jessi. Hugz

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  5. Great card and fabulous canvas, you will do so will at the craft fair ! Your work is fab x

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  6. Well done Becca on committing something to your first canvas...and what an awesome canvas it is...love this! Gorgeous caseing too, love the colours and design. Congrats to the winner too. Carol x

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  7. I love the card you sent me ♥ Have I mentioned that yet? And, I really, really, love your canvas! I can't decide whether I hope it sell at the fair, or not, since I'm a little too far away to drive over and buy it myself!

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  8. I love the card you sent me ♥ Have I mentioned that yet? And, I really, really, love your canvas! I can't decide whether I hope it sell at the fair, or not, since I'm a little too far away to drive over and buy it myself!

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  9. Oh wow, the canvas is absolutely stunning, Becca!! I love the details and the design!! It's bold!! It's amazing!! I love it!! And the card is gorgeous!! I love the pretty butterfly!! You did an amazing job on each!! Congrats to today's winner!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  10. your canvas is fantastic, Becca - good luck with the craft fair!! and love your card too!!

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  11. Your canvas is looking great Becca! I love the orange and pink together. Can't wait for you to post more~~

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  12. You are so amazing and I am glad you finally gave that canvas some love - and you did it so remarkably!! So impressed by the wide range of your talents!! You constantly impress and amaze me!!! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!!

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  13. I love your mixed media piece! It is great! That is one style I would like to try sometime, but like you, I need a little push:)

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  14. I can definitely see that you put your heart and soul into that canvas! Thanks for showing the steps, too. Love it!

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  15. Stunning canvas - i am uhhing and ahhing over those colors!

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  16. Congratulations of conquering your fears. I love your canvas and your card design. Thanks for joining the Mod Squad Challenge Blog.

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  17. Amazing mixed media piece! I know too well the struggle you are talking about. But I keep telling myself there are not mistakes, just creative opportunities. Maybe it doesn't turn out as you planned, but it turns out the way it was suppose to. Wow, how did I get off on that? As for your card, you rocked the Little Red Wagon Challenge! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week! Brenda

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  18. LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEE both of your cards!! Have fallen in love with the first card!! The texture, colors and sentiment is so perfect! :)
    Suchi xx

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  19. A Big Wow..for overcoming your fear !! Your MM canvas says it all..bold ,confident ,strong..Loved it and the bright neon lady Superb !! very happy happy card !

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  20. The colors used on the canvas are so vibrant and makes you smile.

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  21. Becca your canvas is amazing, I love it - and with your simple instructions I might have to just try a mini version.

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  22. an amazing project Becca. The canvas is stunning. Love your card too

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  23. WOWZER!!! That is pretty darn amazing! LOVE the bold bright colours and design.
    xxx Asha

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  24. Ohhh - love your canvas - keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing more canvases.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  25. woohooo your CANVAS is WOWZER agree with Asha
    stunning and look so proffesional dear....
    and the second card love all the detail and the doily is perfecto there
    see you again on my Blog miss you sweety
    always happy to get some of your words
    Hugs, Monika
    PS: the bday card and a chocolate is fly to your home..hope it come soon :)

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  26. Good on you with the canvas and it looks great. Loving the card and congrats to Jessi
    Mary

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  27. Keep up the creativity Becca! It is definitely paying off. What a cool canvas!!!

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  28. strong, confident, bold, unique... too bad you ran outta room on said ♥fabbbbbbbulous♥ canvas b/c you should probably add: beautiful, awesome, amazing, wonderful, breath-taking, super-cool and... b/c for some obscure reason it seems to be making a comback as a complimentary adjective... RAD! :) :) :) (by which you'll've sussed that i kinda like this, lol)

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  29. Fabulous! So glad you conquered the canvas! Really love your bold color, the background is amazing. Can't wait to see more. Best of luck for your show, I am sure you will sell out :)
    hugs,
    ~kim

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  30. Love your art piece! I love the colours and the face reminds me of Warhol-great art work! The card is so sweet and you always put so much work into everything. Congrats to Jessi!

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  31. Applause, applause and a great big pat on the back (hope you don't cough anything up). Your canvas is out-of-this-world GORGEOUS! You have absolutely rocked the big one. (BTW, what's the dimension on it.) And the recipient is going to be so pleased to receive that joyous card. Have to stop clapping now, my hands are getting red.

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  32. Applause, applause and a great big pat on the back (hope you don't cough anything up). Your canvas is out-of-this-world GORGEOUS! You have absolutely rocked the big one. (BTW, what's the dimension on it.) And the recipient is going to be so pleased to receive that joyous card. Have to stop clapping now, my hands are getting red.

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    1. Thank you, my dear. Nothing has been coughed up but I wanted to answer your question: The canvas is 8x10 so just a small little guy. I thought that was best to start with. :)

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  33. Bravo Becca on your first canvas creation - what a great design and marvelous colors!!! I feel the same as you felt - afraid to start and not sure where I'd go with it - but I really feel the design grows as you go - some things work and some things don't - and you cover them up and move on!! so you start with a vague idea of where you are going but then the work drags you along! well done! Julia xx

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  34. Becca you continually inspire me! I love the words you chose, the vibrant colours, and the fact that you are always right. (You can print out that last part). PLUS woohoo me :) Emailing you now!

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  35. Totally love the canvas with the green image!! It's so fabulous on the vibrant background you created. Love your card, too - so bright and cheerful! Have a lovely week!

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  36. These are both great! Thanks so much for playing along with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

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  37. Bravo Becca! Your canvas is simply perfect!!
    Love the boldness and strength it exudes!
    Congrats to the winner ;)

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  38. You go girl. You bold, strong, confident girl you! That canvass turned out brilliantly; love it! And what a sweet card too. Stripes...perfect in my world. Go forth and conquer!! Bev

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  39. Playing catch up after vacation and you have so many amazing projects!! Love everything. The by the sea cards is exceptional, I LOVE IT to bits!!!

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  40. Your canvas looks fabulous, Becca - would not have guessed that it was your first try at this!!!! Bold and vibrant and beautiful!!!
    Aren't the Pony CASE-Press fun, hey???!!!! You've made a lovely card for Kathe - love the stripes and the fun bow!!!

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  41. Wow that is such a funky canvas. Thanks for sharing with us at MMW this month
    Love
    Amanda x

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  42. Catching up on some commenting. Oh WOW!! I LOVE this canvas. Don't know why you were so intimidated because you ROCKED it out of the park. I LOVE that background immensely. Makes me want to dig the canvases I have stashed in my closet out and give it a try. However, I know that I won't. They intimidate me too!!

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  43. Your canvas is amazing! I wouldn't know where to start and I can totally relate to your trepidation, but the end result is stunning.

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  44. that canvas is amazing!!!! I LOVE the layers and colors! Just awesome!

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  45. Oh, what a stunning canvas! I love your amazing art, Becca! Bravo! Well done! Hugs! Branka xxx

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  46. These are so awesome!! I love that awesome canvas creation!! The card you made is awesome too with fun papers and colors! :) You rock lady!!

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  47. Both projects are fantastic! Love the vibrant colors and fancy butterfly!

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  48. Two fabulous projects Becca, your canvas is amazing and I love the butterfly - sorry so late commenting, been another busy weekHugs Carole Z X

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  49. Gorgeous canvas! I love everything about it. Thanks so much for joining us this month at the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge.

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  50. Oh comment Queen! This is a fabulous [first attempt!] canvas!! I bet it sold fast~

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  51. Love your green bold woman!! Amazing canvas! Thank you so much for playing with us at The Mixed Media Challenge Blog!

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  52. Great work, your canvas is fantastic! Thank you for joining the Mixed Media Place challenge!

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  53. Really fabulous! Great, vibrant colors! Thank you for joining in the fun at Mixed Media Place this month!

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  54. Standing ovation for standing up to those canvases and showing them that you ARE strong, bold, confident and exponentially talented! Your creation is, in every respect, a work of art! Vibrant and vivacious! Your card for Kathe...she'll love it, as do I!
    hugs~c

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  55. Great use of the text! Thanks for playing along with the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge Blog!

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  56. awesome awesome AWESOME canvas! I love how you were inspired by a single word. It turned out gorgeous! Thank you so much for playing with the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!

    -Rachel
    rwkrafts.com

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