Mixed Media Cards & Envelopes

Hello lovelies,

today I am sharing a fun mixed media craft - altered cards and envelopes using a variety of techniques, such as collage, stamping, mark making and painting with a brayer! You can watch the tutorial on Youtube. A full list of supplies is in the video description.

https://youtu.be/ZQdloAYA2I4

Below are some additional tips!

I have used a small rubber brayer to quickly roll the acrylic paint across the envelope, both front and back. Let the first color dry, before applying the next one. Remember to wipe excess paint off the brayer to avoid the two colors mixing. 

The end of a used wine cork is perfect for making these big dots. Simply dip it in the paint and make some random marks. I also used a black paint marker with a chisel tip to make a row of marks.

I applied a thin coat of white gesso to the front of the card, before pressing it in the diluted paint. Let the paint flow naturally and try not to move it around or manipulate it with a brush. This needs to dry completely, before adding any further layer, such as collage or embellishments.

I always have some stamped and colored embellishments ready to use. I stamped a flower motiv and used colored pencils to color it in. I also used a alphabet stamp to make the word. I fussy cut them carefully. I used a glue stick to adhere them on the card in the desired position.

I hope you enjoyed this free tutorial. If you watched the video on Youtube, a "thumbs up" would be very much appreciated :)