Happy Friday!! There's a new Mix-Ability Challenge posted today in the challenge forum at SplitCoastStampers! The challenge is called Happy Little Clouds (Mix49), hosted by Lydia. For my project, I chose to create a snowy woodland scene inspired by one evening of beautiful pink light we had while I was visiting Mom and Dad over Christmas.
I started by painting a background layer of heavy watercolor paper with a wash of pink and lavender inks. Then, using the topic for the challenge, with my finger I dabbed a few white "clouds" to the scene using white acrylic paint.
I used various Impression Obsession die cuts I made out of heavy watercolor paper to create the scene, as if looking out the window of Mom and Dad's log home. They live in a beautiful small valley, abundant with wildlife all year long. It is always great fun to watch the deer, turkeys, and wild birds in the front yard, in every season.
I lightly painted the die cuts to give them a little dimension, and then added a bit of ultra fine glitter for lots of sparkle and shine.
And, while this isn't the "pink" evening light we had one night, it is the view from Mom and Dad's front porch as seen this past Christmas. I love this view... See the turkeys?!
The idea behind the Mix-Ability Challenge is to make mixed media simple and approachable, and to let you experiment using things you already have. Each Friday a new challenge is hosted, but there is no time limit, so you can participate whenever you'd like on each challenge. Join us, won't you!?
Supplies
Ink: Stampin' Up Re-Inkers, white acrylic paint
Paper: Fabriano 100% Cotton Cold Press Watercolor paper, Stampin' Up (charcoal grey card stock for card base)
Dies: Deer Trio, Birch Trees, Fir Trees (Impression Obsession)
Other: Ultra Fine Glitter, 2-Way Glue Pen
Can I just say that this card is GORGEOUS!!!!! Wow, wow, wow!!!
Posted by: Karrie Baker | February 01, 2014 at 09:42 AM
This is so Beautiful! I love the amazing sky colors! thanks for the inspiration!
Judy
Posted by: Judy | January 06, 2014 at 01:00 PM
Beautiful!!
Posted by: Daniela | January 06, 2014 at 07:37 AM
*WOW* This is such a beautiful card. I want to transport myself inside it and just hang out. :) You did such a nice job on this!!
Posted by: Kim Ross | January 05, 2014 at 05:04 PM
I {heart} this card Anna, and that your parents live in such a magical natural setting! It beats the h e double hockey sticks our of an urban view, that's for sure! Thanks for explaining how you got such awesome dimension with this card! It's just beautiful!
Posted by: Sharli | January 05, 2014 at 02:38 PM
This is really beautiful! Thanks for this post. I did not know that Splitcoast had this mixed meduim challenge - this will be a good way for me to stretch myself.... Let the creating begin!!!
Posted by: kat | January 04, 2014 at 05:39 PM
This is fabulous! I love everything about it. Also cool shot of those turkeys.
Posted by: Ida P. Krause | January 04, 2014 at 04:55 PM
Beautiful, just absolutely beautiful. Please frame it so you'll have it forever!!
Posted by: diane mcvey | January 04, 2014 at 03:18 PM
Anna, This is simply stunning. I love it!
Posted by: Kittie | January 03, 2014 at 01:42 PM
Amazing work, Anna. So different from your usual perky cards...you are a true artist!
Posted by: gailanne | January 03, 2014 at 12:05 PM
Wow! Anna, this is gorgeous!
Posted by: Danielle Kennedy | January 03, 2014 at 07:28 AM
The light watercoloring on the diecuts - creative genius. It adds so much to what otherwise would still be a beautiful pink sky scene. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Christy Beans | January 03, 2014 at 07:11 AM
OMG... on so many levels. The PINK sky and finger painted clouds (who knew!) are so pretty. The view from your parents front window...BREATHTAKING! And I LOVE birch trees. This card is FABULOUS. Worthy of a frame. :)
Posted by: Carol Dee | January 03, 2014 at 06:07 AM
Mixed media might not be so scary after all!
Posted by: Jan Elmore | January 03, 2014 at 05:31 AM
Love this. Beautiful.
Posted by: SueB | January 03, 2014 at 05:11 AM