Fall is so beautiful, don’t you agree? Today I’m sharing a Fall Mixed Media Collaboration Postcard Tutorial. This project was hosted by Bea Grob and four artists in total participated as this is an international swap. Using Tattered Angels Products and more I show how I created my postcards and then show how I decorated all the postcards.
Fall Mixed Media Collaboration Postcard Tutorial Video
Supplies used in the Fall Mixed Media Collaboration Postcard Tutorial
- Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Tangy Lime, Almost Black
- Chalk Spray by Tattered Angels
- Watercolor Paper
- Diamond Stencil
- Circle Stencil
- Glue Pot
- Paint Brush
- Mixed Media pages
- Craft Paint, Wine, Bark Brown, White
- Food tray or paint pallet
- Old Gift card or room key card
- Leaf stamps
- Brilliance Pigment Ink, Graphite Black
- Reinker for Graphite Black stamp pad
- Distress Ink, Black Soot, Walnut Stain
- Blending tool
- Glam by Tattered Angels, Chandelier, Clear
- Best Glue Ever by ScraPerfect https://tinyurl.com/ycauey8o
- Sentiment stamp
- Kraft cardstock by Canvas Corp Brands
- Best Cleaner Ever by Scraperfect
- Fiskars Rotary Paper Cutter
- Foam mounting squares
- Tiny twine or cord
- Fiskars Scissors
- Buttons
- Sequins
Let’s get this Fall Mixed Media Collaboration Postcard Tutorial started. Begin by selecting a large piece of watercolor paper. This will be a master board style project. The idea is that you decorate a large sheet of paper, then cut it up for the project.
Next using stencils, Tattered Angels Mists and more start adding color to the watercolor master board. Dry with a heat tool or allow to dry naturally. It is a good idea to let each layer dry before applying more mediums.
Collage bits of mixed media papers on top of the misted paper. Adhere the bits randomly. Make sure to spread out the pieces on the whole master board so it will have bits when it is cut up.
Apply paint to blend the background to the pasted pieces. Add one color at a time and make sure to dry before applying another color so you don’t end up with mud.
Cut up the master board int 4 x 6 pieces to be made into postcards. Save the other bits for other projects, like small tags or journal cards.
Make sure you check out the other ladies videos for their Fall Mixed Media Collaboration Postcard Tutorials.
Loved making the backgrounds. Now let’s dive into decorating all the postcards for this Fall Mixed Media Collaboration Postcard Tutorial.
Since this is a Fall project I decided to take a walk around outside and pick up a few fallen leaves. After doing a google search on how to dry leaves I knew I could use these in this project today.
Base postcard by Lena
Select leaves that are not super dry and brittle. Follow instructions on how to dry leaves. Once the leaves are dry apply Glam to seal the leaves. I decided to use a glam that had lots of glitter in it so the leaves shimmer.
Base postcard by Bea
Adhere the leaves using the Best Glue Ever by ScraPerfect. Apply a small amount to the backside of the leave and let it air dry for a couple of minutes. Then place the leaf on the postcard. Add something heavy on top to push it into the postcard. Set aside to dry.
Create a sentiment using a rubber stamp on kraft cardstock. Apply distress inks to the edges of the sentiment. Use 3D foam squares on the back of the sentiment and then adhere to the postcard.
Base postcard by Shel C
Select a few buttons and sequins and using the Best Glue Ever, adhere to the postcard. Tie a small bow using tiny jute or cord and adhere with the Best Glue Ever.
Base postcard by Linda
What did you think of the Fall Mixed Media Collaboration Postcard Tutorial today? Being able to use the other ladies postcards inspire me to try new things. My hope is you are inspired to try new things too.
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