Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Silver and Gold Mixed Media Art Challenge

Tis the season! It's December 1st and Christmas music is playing everywhere. Can't you hear it? Silver and gold... silver and gold... And at the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge Blog, our theme is "Silver and Gold" (just make something using these colors, or one of them). What fun!!




We are thrilled that IndigoBlu is our sponsor again for December.




IndigoBlu is also an huge online craft and mixed media store. They manufacture a full line of mixed media art products and supplies including the amazing products MegaFlakes and  FlitterGlu, stamps, paint and stencils. Be sure to check out their store for a huge selection!

We are so happy that IndigoBlu has supplied our design team with a ton of their products that we have used on our projects this month. And guess what? One lucky random winner will receive this AMAZING prize package provided by IndigoBlu! (Just for participating!)


I couldn't wait to try the MegaFlakes and FlitterGlu. I went to youtube and found a couple of videos demonstating how to use them which I found very helpful.  I used the Megaflakes with both stamps and stencils as well as just applying it by itself.  Here are some progress photos of my project.


I created a background of collage papers, and then stamped with the FlitterGlue and added the flakes.


In the above photo, you can see some of the gold. I used a stencil with the FlitterGlu. Then I painted the shape of my angel.


In my finished project, you can see that I applied more MegaFlakes to the edge of the wings.

I used IndigoBlu products: Manchester Tart Flakes, Flutterglu, Collage papers,paint, stamps, stencils. Also various scrap patterned paper,die cuts, chipboard letters, fabrics and rubons. Size is 8" x 10" .

I hope you are inspired to participate in the Silver and Gold challenge. Here are the rules (which are also on the main blog)

Rules must be followed to be eligible for placements and prizes. Entries without our Challenge Graphic or Link Back to us will be deleted.

* You must use our challenge graphic in your challenge post.
* You must comment on at least 3 design team member's blogs. 
* Your post must link back to the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge post
* Add a link to your direct post, not your entire blog, a YouTube Video or a Pinterest Board
* You can combine with up to 4 other challenges. 
* No Backlinking allowed! Any back-linked entries will be deleted.
* You can enter up to 5 times, create whatever you want, and HAVE FUN!

You have until 11:55 pm EST on December 31 to enter!

I can't wait to see all the wonderful projects from all the entries.  Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

14 comments:

  1. What a stunning angel. I love your collaged background work.

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  2. Wow Melanie I love the aged distressed effect youhave created using the Gold flakes, and love the techniques you found on you tube...

    Hugs x

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  3. I love how MegaFlakes works. Must have some.

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  4. Melanie, I just love what you did with those collaged papers and the way you incorporated the Megaflakes of goodness!

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  5. Your collage background and your angel are so beautiful !!!!!!!

    Coutureuse

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  6. OMG! This is absolutely awesome. I love all the layers and especially the megaflakes you've used. Hugs, Susanne.

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  7. Woooooow, absolutely stunning canvas with awesome layering and drawing! What a genius idea to use those flakes on the background! LOVE it!
    Branka x

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  8. Melanie, what a beautiful canvas, your background is stunning and your JOY angel with her golden wings was the perfect accompaniment. Thanks so much for sharing it, Deb xo

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  9. Beautiful mixed media canvas. Thanks for sharing... I too love mixed media art.

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  10. Hello Melanie - it seems like forever since I left you a comment... I missed seeing your sweet smile!! Your JOY ANGEL is precious - just precious. I love everything about her. She makes me feel very happy. I just love the gold flakes and have decided I must investigate the FlitterGlu - never heard of it til now. I'm so glad I got to see your sweet and joyous little girl here with all her bling. Thanks bunches and wishing you bunches of NEW YEAR'S blessings. j.

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  11. Melanie, this is simply breathtaking. I love the subtlety of the gold flakes, the design and the colours you have chosen. Your angel is remarkable!

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