MIX21 - Brilliant Pastels

[Scrapacat]

Challenge Title: Brilliant Pastels
Hostess: Scrapacat (Ky)
Keyword: MIX21
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It's time for another Mix-Ability challenge here on Splitcoast! Our goal is to make mixed media, easy, approachable and FUN! We want to convince you that no matter what your style is - YOU CAN DO IT!

If you want to start these challenges in the pages of an art journal, instead of a card, or on scrapbook pages, or on 3D items - please know - ANYTHING is welcome! We want you to learn and enjoy!

Have you ever had a craftastrophy? Let's turn it into a FLOPPORTUNITY!

Debbie Olson was my instructor for Copic Certification. She is excellent, and one thing she said stuck with me: we are sometimes TOO scared of those bright colors. Yeah - we go at new things hesitantly and with the pale colors because we are afraid to mess up.

So, let's mess up with grand intentions! Then, we can learn how to pull it back a notch, just in case. I always like to have a back up plan!



Use the boldest colors you have at hand. Once you've made a great hoopla of a mess, gently tone it back down with gesso, watered down white acrylic ink, or similar choices. Be brave!

Then use it as your background for your project, or the backdrop for a stunning focal piece. The most important part is to have FUN with your project!

Please remember to put in the correct keyword (MIX21) when uploading your image. Copying and pasting the challenge keyword is recommended to be sure to get it into the gallery. Then come back to this thread and paste a link to the card in your gallery so we can have a look-see!

[Scrapacat]

Here's a little step-by-step tutorial for those who don't have the time or internet speed to watch the video. I hope you enjoy the challenge!

[dini]

Here's my card - I used acrylic paints, and brayered and spraypainted over them to tone down the brightness.

MIX21 - Good Things by dini - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
MIX21 - Good Things Detail by dini - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Biggan]

Thanks for the challenge and a great video!Here�s mine;

Morning fog

TFL!
Birgit

[dizzymommie]

Great video and step-out photos, Ky! Thanks for this fun FUN challenge.

I used a piece of glass and gel medium to design on for my acrylic paint craftastrophe. It's almost like a gelli plate.

Hope Anchors

[hobbydujour]

I used your technique with white acrylic to combine with the F4A this week. Great tutorial. Thanks.

SUMMER BY THE SHORE

[UnderstandBlue]

LOVE this Ky! And your video is greatness!

Here's my card MIX21 F4A174 Bright pastels by UnderstandBlue - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[jodylb]

Dina's comment on my original background set me on the path this card - thanks, Dina!

Polka Dot Garden by jodylb - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Cook22]

MIX21 Pastel Quilt

I'm going to get two for the price of one from this challenge when I figure out how to use my paint-splotched kitchen towel .

[Jeanne S]

Here's mine:
MIX 21 Cookie Fairy by Jeanne S - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[jdmommy]

Messy and fun! Here's mine:

Surf's Up!

[catdidit]

Oh this sounds fun! Excellent Video Ky!! Gonna try to play today AND get it uploaded to the gallery...I'm bad about not doing that, lol! Gorgeous samples ladies !

[Luv Flowers]

Thank you SO much Ky for your time and tutorial. This was a blast!! Mix21, Brilliant pastels... by Luv Flowers - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Greywolf]

I didn't get last week's challenge done :( - just way too busy and not at home enough. I have ideas for this week's challenge and perhaps will be able to finish both before next Friday.

[ohmypaper!]

The video is fabulous!! Thanks for all the great tips! I hope to play this challenge soon! DH is home on his last day of summer vacation today so I don't think I am going to get to play today but I hope to soon!!! Thanks for great challenge!

[Scrapacat]

Oh wow - you ladies ROCK! Thank you so much for your comments on the video. I learned a lot doing this one, so the next one will be better. I can't wait to go through the gallery and enjoy all of your beautiful work!

[hlw966]

I love my background, but struggled with getting it to a card. Kitty "helped".
MIX21 Antique Background + Helper by hlw966 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Luv Flowers]

Thanks for the awesome challenge!! MIX21, Brilliant pastels... by Luv Flowers - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[peeps321]

This was a GREAT challenge..thank you so much Ky for the video!!

A Motley Crew

[cullenwr]

The video tutorial was the kick in the pants that I needed to play along with this challenge for the first time! Here's MY CARD.

[ohmypaper!]

I took a little time here and there throughout the afternoon and played the challenge! Thanks for the fun challenge!

Happy 4th

[TexasGrammy]

Well, I haven't played with this at all, but wanted to thank you for the very cool & insightful video! I just might have to give this style a bit of a whirl here in the studio, thanks to you! ;)

[Rachelrose]

Great video tutorial. Here's mine:

Flight of Fancy

This one was fun! I would have been done yesterday except I had to make three different focal images and then dither over which to use, which wasn't the fun-est part, but then I bring do these moments of anguish on myself, don't I.

[Far North]

Thanks for the great challenge and video. What fun!

MIX21 Brilliant Pastels, F4A174 A quick one by Far North - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[jodylb]

Here is my second card - using the technique demonstrated in that terrific video!

Wildflower Song by jodylb - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[mamaxsix]

Such a fun technique! Definitely a keeper. CASEd Muted Mix

[momof5sons]

This was sooooooo much fun...thanks for the tutorial Ky! Here is my da Bomb card.

[stiz2003]

This was so fun. Decided to take the plunge and try it!
Here is my card:
Lone Tree

[susie nelson]

Thanks for teaching me again this week. The videos really help. I was able to use all SU! product, even though we don't carry gesso. I used craft white mixed with a little water and it worked well as a wash.

MIX21 - Soft and Serene by susie nelson - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks for looking.

[ohmypaper!]

I have enjoyed this challenge so much that I have played with it all this week! I made another card which at first I wasn't sure I liked but the more I look at it, I really do!

A Winter's Night

[KathiR]

Here's mine.
"Let the light..."

I used White Linen Dylusions spray to tone down the colors and add the ghosted stenciled flowers.

Thanks for looking!

[TMaja]

Love this video - just what I needed to save a background I didn't like because I had no idea what to do with the bright colours.

Here's my take on the challenge:
MIX21 Just keep swimming by TMaja - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Tangerine Dream]

Oh my goodness! You've created a monster!! This is my first time playing with mixed media and I had sooooo much fun! Went to the Art Supply store this morning to buy more goodies to play with! Here's my Christmas tag ...


Thanks so much! Can't wait to learn more from you guys!

[ohmypaper!]

Tangi, I feel the same way! For some reason this particular technique has really caught me and I can't seem to make a mixed media without it! It's so soothing to paint the gesso on over the color!!! So forgiving, make a mistake? No problem dab on some gesso!