Sunday, March 01, 2015

Mixed Media Card Challenge - Spring

I've got two posts going live at the same time today.  Click here for my CASEplorations post.


It's the Mixed Media Card Challenge, and this month the theme is Spring, with the optional element of bird.


For my card, I used a Gelli plate print which was mainly a bubblewrap pattern, then brayered chalk paints over it, and when it was dry I stencilled modelling paste through the Dot Fade stencil.  The flowers and leaves (JOFY 09 and JOFY 12) were in my stamped stash, just on white card, so I brayered matching translucent paints over them and added highlighting with blood orange translucent paint.

I traced a chipboard bird shape onto another Gelli plate print, added a branch and cut it out, then added detail with a black fineliner (0.5) and a white Signo pen.

Pop on over to the Mixed Media Card Challenge blog for some fabulous inspiration from the design team, and join in to win!

I'm adding my card to Simon Says Work It Wednesday where the theme is Spring.


The Mixed Media Monthly challenge, Birds of a Feather


and The Paper Players, Spring.

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22 comments:

  1. Vicki Dutcher1 March 2015 at 14:19

    Awesome background!!

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  2. Anita in France1 March 2015 at 17:32

    Those JOFY blooms look gorgeous against that amazing background, Shirley! Anita :)

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  3. Deepti1 March 2015 at 17:37

    Wow that BG is mind blowing and so is the bright green :)

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  4. Sarah G1 March 2015 at 19:45

    Fabulous, Shirley - love all of the texture and techniques you used on that background. Such a vibrant and fresh spring creation!

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  5. Julia Aston1 March 2015 at 19:45

    I love those JOFY stamps - I keep seeing them in blogland and keep thinking "I need to get some of those!" Your Gelli-ed background is beautiful (another thing I need to practice on!) and your bird looks almost glossy with the wonderful accents you added!

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  6. Loll1 March 2015 at 23:30

    LOVE all the texture and colours of your background. Just purchased a gelli plate but haven't had time to play yet --- can't wait!! :) The whimsical flowers and leaves are so fun ... and your bird looks amazing! Love the colour, patterns and shine! xx

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  7. laurie2 March 2015 at 01:32

    This is amazing....what a gorgeous spring card.Thanks for playing along at The Paper Players!

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  8. nancy littrell2 March 2015 at 01:44

    OMG Shirley, stunning textured layering and colors. Your card is so You! TFS

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  9. Bobby2 March 2015 at 02:29

    I'm envious of people who can do this kind of art, Shirley. You have a good eye for where to put everything and what color to use.

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  10. MackieMade Paper Creations2 March 2015 at 03:25

    Fabulous creation! Love the bird! And the funky flowers!

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  11. My Paper Epiphany2 March 2015 at 08:09

    Fantastic! I love the gelliplate papers and the texture paste - I'll have to start using mine! The bird is fantastic!

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  12. Anonymous2 March 2015 at 18:57

    beautiful BG, LOVE the colors and Gelliplate papers!

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  13. Barb Ghig3 March 2015 at 00:12

    Nobody does 'Mixed Media' like you, Shirley...this card is absolutely stunning!

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  14. Far North3 March 2015 at 00:46

    Your card sings spring with your beautiful gelli print! Love all the texture and techniques! TFS!

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  15. Geri3 March 2015 at 03:07

    Wow!
    XX OO

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  16. sannalippert7 March 2015 at 08:33

    love the artsy style of your card!

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  17. Donna B.9 March 2015 at 23:47

    Very cool mixed media card. Thanks for joining us at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge.

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  18. Astrid Maclean12 March 2015 at 05:13

    Stunning make, love the colours and how you put it all together! Really love the bird you used. Thanks so much for joining us at Mixed Media Monthly!

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  19. Debbie15 March 2015 at 17:44

    Love the bright colors and the bird is amazing! Thanks for joining us at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!

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  20. maria f.19 March 2015 at 20:33

    Translucent acrylic paint, eh? Got me curious. I love that birdie. Hope all is well on the island.

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  21. Rachel30 March 2015 at 18:08

    pretty card and i LOVE those stamps! Thank you so much for playing with the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!
    -Rachel
    rwkrafts.com

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  22. Melanie1 April 2015 at 18:14

    Thanks for playing the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge.

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