Index Cards with Mixed Media Background and our Collage Fodder

Hi there, Susanne here with a duo of mixed media index card using our fabulous and versatile Sketchy Leaves stamps. For the background I used collage paper combined with softpastels, liquid charcoal, stamps and mark making. You can apply this technique to any kind of mixed media project. It will work perfectly on an art journal page, as a greeting card background and for artist trading cards.

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To the Moon and Back – Mixed Media Card with Stencil Background using Distress Inks

Hello, Samantha here today and because it was Valentine’s Day a few days ago I’m sharing a tutorial showing how I made my version of a Valentine card, I just need someone to send it to! I used four brilliant stamp sets; Celestial, You Rock!, Whimsical Summer and Mix It Up 3 and also the Organic 2 stencil.

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ATCs with Mixed Media Background & Collage Leaves Stamps

Hi there, Susanne here! I’m sharing a set of two mixed media artist trading cards using stamps from our brand new Collage Leaves 2 set. The card base is cut from a masterboard that I created in mixed media. I started the masterboard with vinyl paints, applied randomly, did some stamping and mark making. Usually this turns out quite messy and doesn’t look like a piece of art, but once you cut it down to smaller pieces it makes a gorgeous background.

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Mixed Media Index Card with Stencil Background and Collage Fodder

Hi there, Susanne here with a mixed media index card using some handmade collage fodder botanicals on a messy background. For the background I used our Organic 1 stencil together with heavy gesso to create a pattern. I picked a stenciled focal image that I made using our Sketchy Leaves 3 stencils together with Brusho pigment powders.

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