Welcome to another challenge at Creative Artiste.
Our theme is always
"Anything Mixed Media Goes"
Please make sure you use multiple mediums on your projects.
The term “mixed media art” is a broad definition that covers many forms of arts and crafts, including collage, assemblage, altered objects, handmade greeting cards, artist trading cards (ATCs) tags and art journaling as long as you use different mediums.
The “mixed media” used includes paint, paper, pastes, sprays, powders, textural elements, clay, resins, fabrics, found objects, photos, metal, inks, pencils, markers and pastels to name just a few.
The best thing with Mixed Media is there is no right or wrong way of doing things. There are no boundaries or rules to follow, it is all about where your creativity takes you. Mixed media can be kept simple with minimal clean lines, or as fussy and manic as you like. It's a great way to use up your scraps too, we all are guilty of keeping those little bits and pieces thinking it's too nice to just through away, even those teeny tiny off cuts of ribbon and lace.
Mixed Media is also a great way to upcycle because anything goes. Empty packaging, glass jars or bottles can be transformed. Got a pack of cards that have a few missing - turn them into little mini pieces of art. The possibilities are endless.
Make mixed media work for you, don't doubt yourself thinking you can't do this that or the other because it's might not be your style etc., just add your own twist
Make mixed media work for you, don't doubt yourself thinking you can't do this that or the other because it's might not be your style etc., just add your own twist
to things.
This is my project for May and altered clock.
This is some of the materials I used for the clock.
I used a a clock frame from the dollar Store for the base of my clock.
I also used Stamperia rice paper called sea and land collection for the background of the clock along with some Stamperia rub ons.
Thank you for stopping by and have a creative month. Hope you will join the fun this month. Remember to pop over to our challenge blog to see the projects of our design team.
Beautiful mixed media clock Judy, I love the vintage look you have achieved. Thanks so much for having me as guest designer for Creative Artiste this month xx
ReplyDeleteWow Judy - love this clock - what a fabulous idea - I will have to look out to see if we have anything like that here in the UK - I'd love to create one. Great papers and I love that sentiment
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful transformation! I love the Stamperia products and images that you used to create this, those hot air balloons as perfect and give it a vintage Parisian feel ❤️. I used Stamperia Rice Paper for the first time the other day, it's superb. Sending you and yours, happy wishes this May! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous balloon clock, sure to make you smile each time you look at the time. You are so right about no rules in mixed media, I think so many get hung up on what they think it should be - I just follow my heart and muse and wait and see what the outcome is - just enjoying the process without overthinking it. Emmax
ReplyDeleteYour altered clock has turned out wonderfully Judy our alternative to the dollar tree has nothing like the things you can pick up.. Your chosen papers are a real breath of fresh air and so uplifting (no pun intended) Must be a pleasure to look at whatever the time of day.
ReplyDeleteHappy creative May Hugs Tracey xx
Such a cute clock, Judy!! You made great use of the extra balloons, and the vintage look is just wonderful. Your mixed media advice / tips are spot on, too! We all need to hear it once in a while. 🙂 Wish you a creative May! Anita xx
ReplyDeleteAnother great find from the dollar store Judy. Great result Love the paper choice. Such a relaxing mm make.
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