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I looked up "Mixed Media" and I found this definition: "A technique involving the use of two or more artistic media, such as ink and pastel or painting and collage, that are combined in a single composition." (American Heritage) I've always found Mixed Media to be an intriguing technique, especially for card designs. This week I invite you to enjoy a diverse Pinterest Board on Mixed Media/Canvas Art pinned by Jen Waugh. I actually was amazed at the amount of inspired compositions that had my creative juices flowing almost immediately. (I ended up making 6 cards in 1 day.) I'm sure you'll find something that inspires you too! FYI: You don't have to use mixed media in this challenge, but you might find it worth your while to give it a try - I just took advantage of stuff I could dig up from in my kitchen and it was loads of fun!
Challenge Goals:
Don't be tempted to upload a card that you have made prior to this challenge, just because an image on the board reminds you of it. :cool: Rather, take the challenge of allowing your creative juices to flow based on your impressions when you look through the images. Remember, it can just be the color palette or style that ignites your creativity. Whatever draws you to the designs, take the challenge of doing something uniquely inspired today.
If you are unfamiliar with how to grab the hyperlinks from a Pinterest Board, here is a helpful video:
For those of you who say you get overwhelmed with having too many images to choose from, I've uploaded 10 of my favorites. So just stick with one (or all) of those for your inspiration. Click on the images below to see them bigger and to get their links on SCS. Don't forget to let us know which photo served as your inspiration piece please.
How to Play ~ View the attached images. You may be inspired to recreate the pieces ~ but that isn't necessary ... get your inspiration from the colors, layout, style or 'theme'. Just enjoy wherever your inspired creative journey takes you. Remember, if you are inspired by the creation of another artist, please do not use print-outs of the art in your creation or directly copy their work. Make the inspiration piece your own. Don't worry ~ no card is 'wrong' and there is no time limit for uploading your card for the challenge. There are no rules, so let your creative juices run wild ~ be *inspired* and go get stamping!
Don't forget about No Upload Sunday - Let's give the gallery moderators a day off and not upload on Sunday (unless, of course, you are a Fan Club member - yet another reason to spend a little money on your favorite site). Also, remember to link to your SCS gallery on this thread. Thank you for joining me on this inspiration journey.
Eeeek!!!!! Forget the challenge for a moment....HUGE CONGRATS on becoming a Dirty Dozen girl!!!! I had not checked out this month's gallery yet, so I didn't know until I just saw your Avatar!! AWESOME!!!! I am so happy for you!! I'm headed there now, but I'll be back for the IC in the morning!! HUGS!!!
__________________ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
Audrie- great selection for today's inspiration! I went with a mixed media collage, pulling greens, cream, orange and brown into my card. Paper pieced a fairy image from SU, and added some cream fabric and brown washi tape. Here's Lovely Day
__________________ "You can't use up creativity. The more you use the more you have." -- Maya Angelou
Congratulations and welcome to the dirt pile, Audrie! Love your new photo!
Today's inspiration provided inspiration overload for me - loved so many. Here is my Happy Hello
__________________ Priscilla (aka - PJ)
QFTD187 My Gallery
Well, I was definitely inspired to play in my craft room today! Thank you! After pining lots of things and watching several tutorials I made another page for my art journal.
Here is Love is...
As most know, I'm not really a mixed-media stamper. But instead of working on items for next week's Christmas Stamp-A-Stack here, I clicked on the inspiration site ... and ... well .... I made a "faux" attempt at mixed media. LOL
What a fun board; thanks for the inspiration. I could be inspired for DAYS!!! I did manage to tear myself away and make a card ;) Tea Stained and Pounded
Audrie, Congrats as the newest Dirty Girl!
Great choice on this board, I love it. Thanks for a great challenge. Here's my card Flower Girl by Covington Crafter - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers . This is also for the Mix-Ability challenge MIX134. It was really hard to choose one and I'll probably make some more!!!
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There are so many wonderful MM artists out there and the board you took us to, Audrie, was full of inspiration! Thank you. I started dabbling in MM in 2006 but got away from it in 2008. I have done a little bit of art journaling the last two yrs and this challenge has sparked my interest to do more.