Flowering Canvas Hearts w/Glitter & Love

Welcome by my blog.  Today I'm sharing something I created that's a bit more "outside my comfort zone" so to speak.  You may have heard me admit in the past that I tend to create "within a box" and I seldom try new things.  I stay in my comfort zone (creatively) almost all the time.  I know this isn't something I'm happy about, and I do try to push myself from time to time.  Sadly, I've had more Pinterest fails than I'd care to admit; and it's frustrating when you try something new only to have it flop on you completely.  But I wasn't going to let that stop me.

I've made a new professional connection this year with a talented Mixed Media Artist named Seth Apter.  He has an AMAZING store called Seth Apter Designs, and I'm happy to say that he's an upcoming sponsor this year at Word Art Wednesday.  I fell IN LOVE with Seth's gorgeous Paper Artsy Paint Set #5 - Retired and I was SO bummed when I learned that it was not only sold out, but also retired.  Well, luckily, Seth restocked this GORGEOUS set of paints and I was lucky enough to grab a set while they're still available.  I suggest grabbing yourself a set of these beautiful colors before they're gone.  They're truly amazing and beautiful.  He's lots of really cool products.  It really helped me to create this fun Mixed Media project.  The torn parts of the canvas hearts look shabby and rugged.

I used some cardstocks, and painted several die-cut canvas hearts using the colors found in the Paper Artsy Paint Set #5 - Retired.  I had fun blending them together, and I love how they compliment one another in such a beautiful palette.  I also added some craft glue to attach lots of Prills, Microbeads and Glitter.  The stamped sentiment (LOVE) is from Paper Sweeties, and all the lovely Miniature Sweetheart Blossoms are from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  This color combination is really fun, isn't it?

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at this fun card I created.  I would love to hear your thoughts on my venture into Mixed Media, and if you think I'm crazy to step out of my "happy little creative box"...LOL.  I really do appreciate any constructive criticism and input you can offer, and I thank you again for even taking the time to stop by my blog to take a look.  I hope you're having a blessed and creative week.  At a minimum, I sure had fun making this.

Happy and creative wishes to you all,

Karen

Here's where I'm playing along and linking up this fun project:

Mod Squad Challenge Blog - You're All Heart - All the hearts are cut from canvas, and my sentiment is a stamped Paper Sweeties (love) sentiment.

Dar & Diane's Double D Challenge Blog - Hearts Challenge - Each of my 💗 hearts is cut from canvas using die-cuts.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog - Simon Says Floral Frenzy - lots of pretty sweetheart blossoms

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says With Love - lots of canvas hearts, and my sentiment (love) is hand stamped.

Country View Challenge - Splatters, Splashes and Drips - When I splashed on the paint, I tried not to make it purposeful, and I even splattered and splashed it on the background cardstock, and all over the canvas hearts.  I did the same with the glitters, prills and microbeads.  I literally smeared craft glue all around, and just threw on the paints, glues, glitters and goodies everywhere.