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.

Word Art Wednesday Making Friends

Welcome by my blog today, everyone.   I'm so grateful when you stop by to say hello.  I've been busy this month.  As this post goes live, I'm in Minnesota visiting family and friends for some much needed relaxation; because the day after I get back home, I'm getting a houseful of company (including my mother-in-law).  Yes, I needed some "R and R" before that happens.  I will be busy!

It's time for a fun new challenge at Word Art Wednesday, and we have two fabulous sponsors for this challenge.  First, our friends at The Project Bin are offering one lucky winner a $15 Gift Certificate to spend in their store.  I recently purchased a cute set from The Project Bin called Kinda Sorta, and I used it to create this sweet card.

Our digital sponsor for this challenge is everyone's favorite.....Bugaboo Stamps.  They have such adorable digital images, and I chose one called Easter Egg Basket to create this card.  I used the free digital word art file from Word Art Wednesday for the sentiment (scripture).  You can pick up a free scripture (digital image) every other week at Word Art Wednesday.  You're never required to use it to play along, but it's there for you if you want it.

There's also always a brief devotional shared regarding the Bible verse used for that challenge.  And....there's always lots of great inspiration, fun, fellowship, and these amazing prizes.  I sure hope you will come on by and play along with us in this awesome Anything Goes/Family Friendly Challenge at Word Art Wednesday.  I wish you all a happy and blessed week, and I will see you all in blog land again soon.  Thanks for visiting me today.

Karen

I'm playing along in these fun challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Anything Goes" this week.

Scrapy Land Challenge Blog - Challenge #86 - Anything Goes - I used a Cheery Lynn Dies Chicken Wire Die (on my first card at top of this post).

Catch The Bug - Bugaboo Stamps Digital Challenge - March: Photo Inspiration Challenge - I was inspired by the Easter theme and the beautiful pink in the inspiration photo.  I used an image called Easter Egg Basket.

Southern Girls Challenge Blog - Team Lou: Die-Cuts - I used a chicken wire die-cut on my top card.

Joy Clair Stamps - Challenge Blog: March Challenge/Anything Goes - I used a stamp from The Project Bin for my first card, but I do hope to get some stamps from Joy Clair Stamps!