I have been doing a
LOT of mixed media, lately.
I enjoy it.
Well, some of it is not my favorite, but I leave that alone-😀😁😂🤣😃
I made this mitten as an ornament, several years ago.
I have sold LOTS of them.
I know...my friend keeps asking for a pattern.😉🙄😕😛
Maybe this will work.😁😂🤣😃
I know...my friend keeps asking for a pattern.😉🙄😕😛
Maybe this will work.😁😂🤣😃
This is one of my most
favorite sayings.
I will never apologize
for sharing my faith.
I look at my art as
an extension
of my ministry.
I typed my saying on a computer.
If you have a laser printer, then you can just decoupage it onto your project.
If you have an ink jet printer, you will need to spray your copy with a couple of light coats of clear spray varnish, preferably matte or satin.
If you do not do this, it will smear.
These pictures show what I used.
You adjust to what you have
and what you like.
My surface was a 4 inch canvas.
I typed my saying on a computer.
If you have a laser printer, then you can just decoupage it onto your project.
If you have an ink jet printer, you will need to spray your copy with a couple of light coats of clear spray varnish, preferably matte or satin.
If you do not do this, it will smear.
These pictures show what I used.
You adjust to what you have
and what you like.
My surface was a 4 inch canvas.
So, begin by painting your back and edges of your surface
with the color of your choice.
I used Extreme Sheen on mine.
Tear small pieces of decoupage paper.
I use small pieces to add texture.
Use a whole piece if you wish.
Use paint if you don't want to use paper.
Attach them with Matte Decoupage.
Apply your colors of choice.
It takes very little media paint.
I also thinned it a bit with water.
I despise wasted paint, so I used just a drop or two of each color, adding more if needed.
Cut out or paint your mitten.
Color as you wish.
I cut the heart separately.
Attach with Matte Decoupage.
I like to dry brush
my edges with Payne's Grey.
I outlined the
mitten and heart
with a
medium charcoal pencil.
The words were attached
and lightly painted,
because of the
bright white paper.
If you use a Charcoal pencil,
be sure to
spray varnish
your project
so it won't smear.
Have fun putting
your spin on a
similar project.
I am simply blessed
to create~charlotte♡
Yes, by all means, resize it as you wish.
It is always a kind thing to give an Artist credit when you make something similar from their pattern or instructions.😉🤗
As always a truly beautiful piece of art. Thank you so much for sharing your process :)
ReplyDeleteCute! I have been itching to do some mixed media work but fear I'll go broke buying 'all the things'. I'm making another batch of your snowman wineglass candle/candy dish things this year. I forgot how fun they are to paint and each one's personality emerges as I paint them.
ReplyDeleteHey, Nadine.I have missed you!
DeleteYou must try mixed media! Just use what you have! This is the one thing that really, you can use whatever! Since you LIKE to hunt for treasures, find some old music and an old book/dictionary, and there you have your backgrounds! You have paints, so you are ready to go. There are tons of videos on you tube to watch to inspire you. So, get going I know you will love it! Yes, I could very well be an art dealer..you know, like a drug dealer...🤤lol
Too cute.. love it.. thanks for the pattern for the mitten!!
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