Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #47 - Color Scheme

Here's my project for this month's Mixed Media Monthly Challenge. The challenge is to use a Complimentary or Split-Complimentary Color Scheme. I used Split-Complimentary Color Schemes. I created a set of 4 mat board ATCs using PaperArtsy Fresco Inks, a new PaperArtsy Zinski Zini (mini stamp), a Darkroom Door Stencil and Tim Holtz stickers. I doodled the borders with a black Fude Ball pen and white Kirarina Wink pen.

Zini 27

Small Polka Dots

Scottie Canvas Using DecoArt Mediums and Paints

Today I'm excited to announce that I am the newest member of the DecoArt Blogger Outreach Program. I've been using a lot of DecoArt products lately and I really love them. You can find their products at stores like Michaels, Joann's and Hobby Lobby under the name Americana and you can order any of their products including their awesome new Media line created by Andy Skinner from their Web site at www.decoart.com

Today I'm showing you how to make this cute little Scotie canvas. It's a fun and easy project that I made using a small canvas, a stencil and lots of DecoArt products. A couple of months ago I picked up a pack of animal stencils at Michaels. I knew I would use them sometime, but I wasn't sure how. Then, I found some small 4x4 canvases in my stash and thought they would fit on them perfectly.

Here are the items you need to create the Scottie Canvas:

• DecoArt Media Gesso
• DecoArt Media Matte Medium
• DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint - Citron Green
• DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic - Carbon Black
• 4x4 Canvas
• Paper Animal Stencil
• Stencil Brush
• Paint Brush 

 1. First, I painted the canvas with a coat of Gesso and let it dry.

2. Then, I painted the canvas with the Citron Green paint (2 coats)

3. I attached the stencil to the canvas with Washi Tape. 

4. Then, I used the stencil brush to add the black paint through the stencil. 

5. Finally, I added a coat of DecoArt Matte Medium to seal the canvas

I had so much fun making the Scottie, I wanted to try a few more. 

I made the Rooster Canvas using American Razzle Berry and Buttermilk paints. 

Then, I made the Swan Canvas using Americana Carousel Pink and Cool White Paints. 

5 for 5 Valentine's Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of our 5 for 5 Valentine's Blog Event. Today our theme is "Arrows". Each day our 5 Designers will post one Valentine Inspired Project based on a theme. Some of us are offering prizes, so be sure to visit all the links below and leave comments.

For my "Arrows" project I made a Mixed Media tag.  The tag was in my stash and already had orange on the background. I have tons of tags I used to wipe up extra spray ink and paint. On the background of the tag I used the Tim Hotlz Arrow stencil with Picked Raspberry Distress Paint. Then I outlined the arrows with an orange Distress Marker. I used the same colors on the grungeboard heart with crackle paint. The words are from Cosmo Criket and the little envelope is from DCWV.  The Key and little heart and arrow in the envelope are Tim Holtz. The trim is from Crate Paper (I think). I died the Tim Holtz ribbon using Distress Stains. I hope you got a little Valentine's Inspiration today. To get more visit each of the blogs below. We'll be posting for the next 2 days also. Thanks for stopping by!

5 For 5 Valentine's Designers
1. Donna Bowman (me)
2. Rachel Kleinman
3. Lynn Kopas
4. Jenn Cuthbertson
5. Alanna Moses

Christmas Card Challenges #48

It's time for another challenge over at Christmas Card Challenges. Our challenge this week is everyone's favorite - Anything Goes. The background of this card was made from my Gelli Plate. I just got it a few weeks ago and I've had so much fun experimenting with it. I used some Dina Wakely paints and Dylusions Christmas stencils on this background. For the words I used Dina Wakely White Paint and a Tim Holtz Stencil. Then I added some Prima Wire Thread with three little bells from Stampin' Up.

***Also, Christmas Card Challenges is holding a Design Team Call. Just add a link to your blog if you are interested. Click here for more details.***

I'm excited to see what you come up with this week for this fun challenge. Thanks for stopping by!