A Mixed-Media Take on the May Sketch Challenge featuring the Sunkissed and Wildflowers collections.
Hello, Pretty Little Studio friends! I'm excited to be on the new blog today, sharing my mixed-media take on the May sketch challenge. I took inspiration from this sketch, based on a layout by creative team member Misty Foresman, and created my inky, layered project.
When I saw the sketch, I knew I wanted to capture the layers behind the photo and around the perimeter of the layout.
I started with paper (Road Trip) from the Sunkissed collection, featuring many mixed-media elements, as my background. One of my favorite color combinations lately is purple and yellow. I think it's perfect for Spring. I added yellow ink to the top-left and bottom-right of the page. I then used the same yellow ink to stencil hearts over and beyond the original ink. I chose a second patterned paper (Grape Jam) from the Sunkissed collection with designs in various shades of purple. I cut each pattern on this paper into separate pieces. The last patterned paper (Fragrance) was from the Wildflowers collection and was a great dictionary print. I cut this paper in half and used the left side with the purple and yellow design. This was cut into several pieces, and the edges were torn. I did add some extra purple and yellow ink. Next, I layered the pieces into a design I liked and adhered the middle of each piece with dimensional foam of various thicknesses. This allows me to tuck embellishments under the edges.
Now, the fun begins! In addition to the patterned paper pieces, I tucked in a few tags, border scallops, banner pieces, and various die cuts from the Wildflowers collection. I only glued one edge of each to add to the dimension. I die-cut flowers from a piece of the patterned paper and rounded the petals for some lovely accents. I also added some purple inked hearts in various places on the background and patterned papers.
What do you think? Are you ready to give mixed-media a try? Want to share your take on the May sketch? We would love to see what you create with Pretty Little Studio products.
Happy Creating!
Keely Lowe
