I knew I wanted to used mixed media on this card because it's been a while since I've gotten messy. I first sprinkled some Brushos on Ranger watercolor paper and gave it a bit of a spritz with water. I like the "chunky" look of the sprinkles so was careful not to spritz too much. While that dried, I worked on the coffee to-go cup doing some sponging and spattering. The orange has a bit of a bokeh look which was unexpected but super cool.
With the watercolor panel dry, I spritzed it with Minc Reactive spray and set it aside to dry. This seemed to take longer than usual--because of the watercolor paper? I ran it through the laminator with Deco Gold Foil. I love the texture that results from using the textured side of the watercolor paper. Nice!
I struggled with layout then, duh, was inspired by the current THD challenge sketch. I'm by no means a sketch girl but this one made it easy for me. I love the distressed, vintage look of this card which really stretched my creative mojo--yay!
I'm also entering this in Mod Squad Celebrate Your Inner Splat, Mixed Media Monthly Challenge Rustic
The Details: Altenew Coffee Talk, My Favorite Things Cool Cup die, Dark Brown Brushos, Ranger Watercolor Paper, Round Ink Applicators and Multi Medium Matte, Distress Ink Vintage Photo and Rusty Hinge, Doodlebug sequins, Deco Foil gold, Minc Reactive Spray, Memento Tuxedo Black, Amy Tangerine hemp twine
I love the look of this! The touches of foiling are special.
ReplyDeleteThat background is so super cool!! Love this design! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your sentiment and the glitzy background is awesome...perfect to go with the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteWOW. Love the mixed media on this card. Sentiment is cool! THANKS A LATTE for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThat background is so gorgeous Toni. Awesome card.
ReplyDeleteYour BG came out marvelous, delicious & oh so pretty! I'll bet it really shimmers IRL.
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ReplyDeleteLove this...the background is truly spectacular...gah, the gold foil! which reminds me, I still need to set up the laminator too!
Divine.
ReplyDeleteFun card, Toni! I love that gold flake background--like real leaves!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Michele
Challenges are great inspiration. I use them frequently. Love this layout and your background
ReplyDeleteSuper stunner! So falltastic and love the yummy gold!
ReplyDeleteSuper stunner! So falltastic and love the yummy gold!
ReplyDeleteFabulous background and I love the gold deco foil.
ReplyDeleteI love that gorgeous background. Great design.
ReplyDeleteLove your card the rust colours is fab
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, love how you used the brusho's and gold foil.
ReplyDeletethat's fun! brewtiful card, too!
ReplyDeleteLove the colorful background!
ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous background. I love this card so much! Love the colors, love the fun layout, love LOVE love it!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Beautiful card and colours!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool background!
ReplyDeleteOh my word!!! This background is AH-mazing!!! I love it to pieces, as do I love your whole card. I had to check out the Minc spray and ordered some right away, thanks so much for the inspiration. Great take on the challenge, thanks so much for playing along with us this week over at the Mod Squad!
ReplyDeleteJudy - Challenge Host
Fantastic card!! Love all the layers and texture.
ReplyDeleteThe gold in the background really stands out and makes you think of fall. TFS!
ReplyDeleteWow! This card is definitely food for the eyes! So gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the gold and splatters! Awesome mixed media card!
ReplyDeleteLove the background such wonderful autumn colours. x
ReplyDeleteThe colors on this are so fantastic :)
ReplyDeleteOh this is amazing! Beautiful textures
ReplyDeleteOMG LOVE LOVE LOVE!! That sentiment and texture is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and fun card! Thanks so much for playing at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge.
ReplyDeleteWOW such a cool background you have made
ReplyDeleteCheers
Dr Sonia
This pic is even better, as the foil shows much more here... totally a WOW card!
ReplyDeleteVery cool card love the background thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWow, great card with coffee and wonderful background.
ReplyDeleteHappy hopping!
Such a superb background
ReplyDeleteLove the background and design on the card. =) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is beyond gorgeous! That background is amazing- and makes me want a laminator!!!!
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