Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Fabulous Mixed Media How To With Faber-Castell & Rita Barakat

Hello My Fellow Creatives!
Welcome to INSPIRE!

Today is and exciting day here on the blog.
Why you ask?
It is a collaborative Blog Hop with 
Rita Barakat Designs & Faber-Castell!

And do I have a a fun mixed media project to share with you!




I found a rustic style wood clipboard in one of those dollar bins at Micheals and had been waiting for the perfect time to use it.
This hop was that moment!

To begin, I used Faber-Castell White Gesso over the entire front surface of the board, and let set. Once the gesso had dried, I began the process of adding color and finishes to the clipboard, using a variety of Faber-Castell Gelatos in shades from the Iridescent & Metallic collections.





Once I had layered the colors, and blended with a light spritz of water and my finger, I added interest by using Faber-Castell Stencils.

I added additional interest to the Gelato stenciled butterflies using Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pen Brushes in White & Black. 




I also used the Faber-Castell PITT Big Brush Pen, on a stamp with a handwritten design, randomly stamped allover the surface, making a ghosted background.

Next I added Faber-Castell Transfer Images in a floral motif, along one side and bottom corner of the clipboard to coordinate with the floral die cut from 
Rita Barakat's Be True Die Cut Collection.




Using Gelato's & Faber-Castell Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils, I colored in the transfer images, using water & a fine tip watercolor brush.




I also used this technique with the other Faber-Castell Transfer Images used on the clipboard.

To give a more rustic look to the design, I used PLAID Painted Finishes in Rust on the clip to give an aged look.

To finish the design, I added a beautiful cowgirl die cut from Rita Barakat's Wild And Free Collection, using Scrapbook Adhesives.




And there you have it, a clipboard to sit on your creative surface, or desk to clip creative ideas to, or use to clip on daily inspiring verses or quotes.




NOW........it is time to Hop along!

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15 comments:

  1. Michelle! This turned out SUPER CUTE! Thanks for sharing your step outs :)

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  2. Just gorgeous! Love the colors and the beautiful details!

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  3. This is just adorable! I have seen those sorts of boards before, but haven't had an idea of what to do with it. So now I am thinking that I can use my Gelatos and Rita's die cuts and make some cute boards--maybe one for each season. THANKS

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  4. This is fabulous. I love the pastel colors
    in the background. The cowgirl is a fun
    addition. The flowers are colorful. I'd
    love to use this for my calendar that I
    leave on my table. thanks for sharing
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  5. I love how you blended the background

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  6. really cute project. I have the same clipboards, thanks for the idea.

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  7. Michelle, I love your project....the design and colors are awesome. All of the elements come together so beautifully.

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  8. Really loved all the details on the wooden background... loved how u stenciled and everything.. totally mixed media

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  9. Fabulous work on this
    clipboard! Love the
    colors on it and the
    Cowgirl is adorable.
    Carla from Utah

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  10. This is lovely! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Fabulous design, love the image, hugs, Lori m

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  12. Marisela Delgado said: What a fabulous project! LOVE IT! mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

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  13. This is so sweet. I love your design
    The flowers are colored so nicely, I love everything about it what a fun clipboard Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.

    DL.ART
    https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  14. This is very lovely. What a great technique! I love the use of the gelatos and then the colored pencils. I need to try this. Thank you.

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