Thursday, February 7, 2013

Mix-Ability Challenge #1 - Yin Yang

Inspired by the amazing work of my talented blog buddy, Julie Short (you can see her amazing work here), I have decided to try my hand at a little mixed media fun. Splitcoaststampers has a new weekly challenge called Mix-Ability, and to play along I have to get somewhat out of my comfort zone.

In the first SCS Mix-Ability Challenge called Yin Yang participants were to include a matte finish with a shiny one. I used Jo Sonja's purple acrylic gouache for the matte surface and Ranger's Rich Red embossing powder for shine. The die cut heart is rimmed with microbeads and popped up over the painted surface with dimensionals.


11 comments:

  1. Lynn, this is WOW!!! Love the background against the beautiful heart - and know that it just shines!
    Lynn

    ReplyDelete
  2. I can definitely see Julie's hand in your card! Fantastic mix-media card, love how you did the background and the double heart!

    ReplyDelete
  3. wow Lynn, this is one wild and fabulous card you created.. Looks like Julie's influence :).

    ReplyDelete
  4. Check you out, this is fabulous!! what a fun and fancy card - over the top wonderful!! Blessings!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Fabulous card Lynn..You did fantastic on the mixed media challenge. Way to step out of your comfort zone. Yeah!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Ahhh, very cool!!!!!! Those microbeads are pretty awesome!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Oh I am chuffed! Go on say it - I bet you had fun! Comfortable is what our PJ's should be Lynn. So go for it. I lurve your card!
    Hugs Julie
    PS I have not used micro beads like that but I am sure now I will!

    ReplyDelete
  8. I am loving where Julie's inspiration is taking you Lynn. This card is gorgeous. You have definitely nailed this challenge and I love the effect of the embossing and beads. I may just have to check this new Splitcoast Challenge out also. TFS xx

    ReplyDelete
  9. Isn't Julie's work such an inspiration! I love all the texture she uses. I love your mixed media piece and the textures you used. I have some micro beads that I bought way too many years ago but I've been afraid to use them! Maybe I need to!

    ReplyDelete

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today and leaving a comment on my work! I sincerely appreciate it!!