How to create a mixed media canvas.

Hello there friends! Today I sharing how I created this mixed media canvas, my design team project for LESSology Challenge #17: Fun with envelopes.

It can be a pretty daunting task if you are creating a mixed media canvas for the first time, so start small. I started with a 6 x 6 gesso primed canvas board and a negative chipboard panel [these are great for masking backgrounds too].

I adhered the negative chipboard panel, trimmed away the excess edges, then added texture paste. You can add as much or as little as you want. I like having grooves and uneven bumps.

Paint a layer of base paint. You can choose any colour you want. But I wanted to use masking tape for additional texture at the edges so I chose this beige colour. 

I added masking tape at the edges and alternated painting with fuchsia and white paint, letting part of the base paint and masking tape peek through. You can use a paint brush or just use your fingers  to vary the intensity of colour.

For the base of the focal point, I added some old envelopes, then lightly painted over them. After that I added a layer of crackle paint and rubbed some distress inks over the envelopes.

Then I embellished with some pretties....

Made a handmade bloom with some lace, felt and pearls.

And finished off with some white rub-ons. 

There you have it. A little mixed media canvas. Not that difficult right? What do you think?