Bad Ass B!tch - Mixed Media Canvas

Hey guys -- DeeDee here today sharing an INCREDIBLE mixed media canvas that I just happened to receive... as a GIFT this Christmas!

Oh yes.. you read that right.. this little beauty is ALL MINE. Created by a dear local friend > Tina Wacker (Christine.) I don't have many details, but we can all admire it's beautiful textures & layers. I chose this blog to put it on because in all her delightful layers she's included LOADS of UmWowStudio chipboard.

Star Confetti | Cicada | Crown MASH

Adventure Awaits with Olga

Hello friends of UmWowStudio!

Today I want to share a motivation with you ;) I'm awaiting of summer and holidays! And you? Here is my frame..

The chipboard is covered with heavy gesso and highlighted with watercolor pencil.

And so is it in my craft room - I can make planning yet! ;)

Supplies I used:

Cicada Bug

Adventure Word

Stay creative!

Art Journal Pages by Anna Rogalska

Hey Folks! DeeDee here real quick to introduce another guest this week... Anna Rogalska! I have ALWAYS been a big fan of Anna's... her work is truly beautiful. It's full of layers and mediums, chipboard and papers. I was so ecstatic when she agreed to be our guest again. 

Anna's Blog

Hello! It's Anna Rogalska with you today hoping to inspire you with a mixed media art journal pages!

I've used some beautiful chipboard created by DeeDee Catron and available in the UmWowStudio store!

UmWowStudio products used:
Crown Mash
Banner Book
BlueBell
Cicada Bug
Love This Arrow Title

Thanks for stopping by!
Have a nice day!
Anna Rogalska

May Arts | Avery Elle | UmWowStudio

Hello friends!! Welcome to day 2 of our super special 3 way hop between us here @ UmWowStudio and the fabulous teams of May Arts Ribbon and Avery Elle.

All week long we'll be sharing projects from our teams using amazing products by all 3 companies. And it never hurts to encourage a little fan participate by having a GIVEAWAY! So be sure to stop by each day this week, all three blogs, comment on the posts, and be entered to win! We have three fabulous prizes, one from each blog. Three random winners will receive 1 spool of ribbon, 1 stamp set, and 1 prize pack from UmWowStudio that includes chipboard, a mask, and flair!

We have 2 projects to share today, both by Tina :

‘Sleepytime’
Supply List
UWS: Circle Confetti Mask
UWS: Flair: Black & Blue
UWS: Chipboard: Documented Hashtag Banners, Alpha One
Stamps: Avery Elle – Rounded Diamonds
Ribbon: May Arts - Brown corded ribbon

 

‘Take Chances’
Supply List
UWS Chipboard: Cicada Bug, Grid Border
Stamps: Avery Elle – Rounded Diamonds
Ribbon: May Arts - Webbed Weave

Find out more about both projects from Tina on her blog today.

Now don't forget to stop by and see the inspiration @ May Arts and Avery Elle today!Comment all week long to enter to win!

Pantone 2014

Hi there! It's Miae here at the end of 2013 to take a look at a subject about 2014....color!

Pantone released their color of the year for 2014, Radient Orchid and I thought it would be fun to make a page dedicated to the new up and coming color, get that purple out of my system, yeah!

UmWowStudio has such unique looking chipboards, so of course I wanted to use a standout one to represent Radient Orchid. I chose the Cicada Bug with it's beautiful, slightly asymmetrical wings.

After applying a layer of gesso, I covered the Cicada with Distress Paints and other acrylics. Then I added some glitter. 

Because the page is monochromatic I wanted to make sure the Cicada didn't get lost in the background. The Hexagon Background chipboard in a contrasting color came in handy. I colored it with gold acrylic paint and cut the shape down. I also used the Circle Confetti Mask all over the background to give it dimension and variability. 

And there you have it, my "....harmony of fuchsia, purple, and pink undertones"!

Supplies:

UWS Cicada Bug

UWS Hexagon Background

UWS Circle Confetti Mask

Distress Paint in Seedless Preserves and Mowed Lawn

Dylusions in Funky Fuchsia and Bubblegum Pink

Adirondack Color Wash in Wild Plum

Lumiere in Halo Violet Gold

Daler & Rowney Liquid Acrylic in Moon Violet

Shimmerz Vibes in Princess

Ranger Embossing Powder in Seafoam White

Stazon in Royal Purple and Vibrant Violet

Distress Ink in Victorian Velvet

Faber Castel in #133 Magenta

Kroma Crackle medium

Stamps by Unity, Stampers Anonymous, Hampton Art and Recollections

Oily Cicada {an Altered Canvas by Riikka}

Today we're welcoming back RIIKKA with this beauty:

Riikka says "When I first saw this cicada bug chipboard, I fell in love. The shape is so captivating! So when I started to think what I should create for my guest post, I immediately thought about the bug and wanted to do a canvas using it. In my mind I saw the bug having black, oil-like surface that would shimmer in the colors of the rainbow on a surface of ephemera.

I painted the cicada bug first with black Plain Jane mist and let it dry. On top of the black coat I then misted bright Glimmer Mist colors knowing that only their colorful shimmer would show in the bug because of the black. I also wanted the shape to have a glossy, slightly crackled surface, but was all out of crackle paint. So I embossed the bug twice with embossing powder and while the second coat was still hot, I pressed my crackle stamp on it creating a subtle crackle effect. The surface looks almost like crocodile skin!

For the background I used various ephemera and leftover alphas together with a few arrow shapes form UmWowStudio. I glued them to a canvas base using regular glue and then spread gesso all over. After the gesso had dried I used Glimmer Mists to color the surface in blues and greens. I also added touches of black and white mist. Lastly I added some splashes of mist and pencil doodling to the background and mounted the cicada using a decorative needle.

I'm so honored to have a chance to guest design for UmWowStudio! Thank you for the opportunity!"


RIIKKA.. thank YOU! This piece is amazing and I'M the honored one -- I get to share your beautiful work using our products! Stay tuned for one more post this month from Riikka in CARD form :). Please leave her some love and let her know how much we appreciate her work! 

The Journey Is The Destination {Layout by Amy}

Our post today comes from the uber talented brand new creative team member.. AMY LASSITER!!!

Amy Says: For my first project as an UmWowStudio design team member, I had such an amazing time creating with the Cicada Mask, and some beautiful chipboard. I loved how versatile it was, and how the wings were so delicate. After creating the mixed media background, and layering up my papers, I enjoyed choosing the Floral flourish, Cicada Bug, and Chevron confetti chipboard pieces.

The gorgeous flowers from the Dream a little dream Flair, added a touch of delicate femininity, that works so well with the photo of my sweet 11 year old daughter.

I'm so stoked to have Amy on the UWS Creative Team --- the team is so super versatile and all uber talented, she fits in perfectly! This project is stunning and I seriously cannot get enough of it. I've spent what feels like hours ogling all the details.

Brand New CICADA!! {A Sneak Peek}

I finally got around to uploading the Cicada today! 

I've used him a couple times and just keep thinking how amazing it would be on a super mixed media page. I know what I'll be doing with it next!!

For now though, I've got a post up on the Helmar blog with instructions on how to use the wings for a Button Fairy!