I used an old library card sent to me by Mimi - thanks Mimi - and this is what I did with it: one layer of gesso, 3 shades of blue and purple gelatos, new coat of gesso, circle stencil from Tim Holtz and purple DI, a few splatters made with blue brusho. 3 stamps used on the background, using blue and black ink and gold EP.
Added 2 flowers made with a Prima stamp an gold EP, colored with blue brusho. Pearls, gold metal string and a gold embossed congratulations sentiment.
Mounted the library card onto a paper with engraved floral pattern with a kind of mother of pearl shine.
This card is for:
Creative With Stamps Challenge - #4 - Ink Splatters
Happy Little Stampers Mixed Media - Recycle (library card)
Creatalicious Challenges - #95 Anything Goes/option flowers
I think the painty background is fabulous and it obviously works for you to let your materials bed-in before using them. Great collage effect.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you made a great job with these and finally got to play!
ReplyDeletethe blend of colours is stunning it appears seamless, and the flowers and wire complete the panel beautifully your card tempts me to go and buy these products.
ReplyDeleteFabulous design and just love what you have added and the colours are awesome..xxx{aNNie}
ReplyDeleteWOW this is gorgeous Pia! I LOVE the stunning background you've created and the gold embossing is so elegant! A work of art!
ReplyDeleteTammy x
Oh this was a fun post. I find that my new supplies are much the same way as yours. (a lot like putting leftovers in the fridge, then tossing them later in a couple days!) What a clever idea to use a library card for the layering...and your gesso & gelato looks are fabby. Love the addition of the gold thread under the dimensional flowers too. Looks like you've certainly got the hang of gelatos as this is gorgeous!!! TFS & Hugs (our library cards are now like a plastic credit card...gone are the days of the cardboard ones).
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant. A complete delight.
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This is stunning Pia, gorgeous colours and fabulous details - you sound just like me, things have to sit on my desk for a while before I use them and I get disheartened when things don't go well and they sit there for a bit longer!
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Gosh, this is lovely Pia..the background with gelatos is gorgeous and love the flowers..fabulous.
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
Another brusho beauty. It's grungy and gorgeous, esp with the pearls and gold embossed flowers and sentiment. Your mixed media project is fabulous - LOVE it!
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I know exactly how you feel about these media but trust me when I say you definitely should be pleased with how this turned out. It's truly gorgeous with lovely balance and no clashes (unlike my attempt today!).
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done indeed with perfect blending. Nicola x
Brilliant background you created love the layers you used and beautiful flowers-our library cards are like little credit cards too
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Pia, I am a lot like you. Whenever I get something new that needs experimentation, I like to think about it for awhile before I use it. I didn't know anyone else did this - I'm glad I'm not the only one! I think your waiting and researching has definitely paid off! This looks stunning! The library card is brilliant and I love these gorgeous colours!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love the colors!
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Lilian
The Leaf Studio
So many lovely used of gesso and gelatos...Pia...you are now queen of Mixed Media ...and the library card from Mimi looks so alive on your beautiful card...I luv this....Pia..my mom came on 25 July...no crafting no blog visiting hope you forgive me...big hugs..Monika
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow!!! Pinned!! https://it.pinterest.com/pin/534802524483929107/
ReplyDeleteFabulous mix of differente colours and media, Pia, this is another masterpiece!! LOVE your gelatos + distress inks + brushos, your background has a great look!! And this is no the only delight in your card: I enlarged the photo and have seen all the details that make your card wonderful! This is one of my favourite cards of your, any little detail is just perfect!!!!
This is so Beautiful Pia..Loz
ReplyDeleteJust so beautiful with a wonderful mixed media feel.
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DesÃre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}
SOOOOO COOOOOL! This is absolutely beautiful, my friend! All of it! You may take your time in using your stashed items, but when you get going, you really rock them! The composition of this card is perfect-- some free-form, some grid effect... visual and physical texture... love it. Big smiles!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I'm so glad you got those gelatos back out! I love the blues and the flowers and the string! :) Thank you so much for joining us at Creative with Stamps! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the design and the beautiful colours! Thank you for joining us at CWS Challenge.
ReplyDeleteMary (DT member)
Love this entry, thank you for sharing with Creatalicious, Jackie CT member
ReplyDeleteA lovely card!
ReplyDeleteThank you soo much for taking part in our " anything goes with optional add flowers” challenge over at Creatalicious & good luck in the draw.
Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well…
Hugs,
Melanie
(DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)
(DT Crafty Friends)
(DT The Sketchy Challenges)
very beautiful, love all the layers and color
ReplyDeletethanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers Mixed Media
Barb Housner (DT)
Your story is the same as mine, Pia! I usually own something for a good while before it gets used! And then it doesn't work out the way I had expected. This definitely is a masterpiece, and I have pinned it for my own encouragement and to share with friends! Beautiful! Hugs, de
ReplyDeleteI saw your thumbnail over at CWS and had to come over for a closer look! This is so pretty--I love the colors and the background is just beautiful! hugs!
ReplyDeleteLove this .... there's so much detail and the colours are gorgeous. Thank you for playing along with the Happy Little Stampers Mixed Media challenge xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card. I haven't use my gelatos for ages and just tried those brushos. I haven't much crafted at all this summer. Sorry my lack of commenting too, sad summer;-))m
ReplyDeleteAnother amazing and stunning background Pia!! I love how the flowers are popped off the design too!! So pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful mixed media project. Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteThank You for playing along with HLS July Mixed Media Challenge!
Such lovely colours. Great with the flowers and tread.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing with us at HLS Mixed Media Challenge Good luck!! Michelle(DT)