Mixed Media Layout- Enjoy Today (with Step-by-Step Pictorial)

Hi folks!
Good Morning :)

For today's post, I've shared a Mixed Media Layout titled "Enjoy Today" and there is a Step-by-Step Pictorial as well :) The inspiration for the layout came from a photo of coffee, I simply love coffee, so I knew I had to create a layout around it. For me, coffee time is "me" time. I can sit, relax, be quiet for 5 minutes, sip my beverage, think & forget about other things. I wanted to remind myself that it is important to delight in the little things in life that give us joy & enjoy them today, to "live in the moment".

So let's get started :)

Mixed Media Layout- Enjoy Today

Here Are the Close-up Photos (to Show the Details):

Step-by-Step Pictorial:

(All the products used are linked to the Crafters Corner Store at the bottom of the post, if you wish to explore/shop)

1. On a sheet of  Dress My Craft's 12 by 12 sized Floral Oriental Collection White Cardstock, first applied white gesso to prep the page for mediums. Then I did ink smooshing to add color, by using different mediums. I used distress inks, Lindys Sprays and Zig Markers here. This card stock is meant for flower making so it takes water and mediums very well. I was happy that it did not warp at all. 

2. Created photo mats using papers from Dress My Craft's Dots n Stripes Paper Pack, distressed their edges and darkened them with distress ink to give better definition 

3. This is how the background looks after color is added, I also created a lot of ink splatters using a small sized brush. (Tip: Always keep tissues ready while doing any mixed media work, to quickly dab away excess color or errant drops)

4. Adhered the mats to the photo and created dimension between some of the layers by using 3d foam tape 

5. Added background stenciling using Tim Holtz stencils and distress ink 

6. Added vintage design washi tapes to the layout for visual interest

7. Did background stamping with multiple stamps using 3 shades of archival inks (browns and black)

8. To add more details to the layout, I used Tim Holtz rub ons, these are a great way to add quotes/text to difficult to reach spots, where stamping isn't possible. It is very simple to use them, just peel the backing paper, rub over the desired quote with the ice cream stick, a few times, putting a lot of pressure and poof, the quote transfers like magic! 

9. Heat embossed Dusty Attic Chipboards for the titles. (Heat embossing chipboards gives them added dimension and shine)

10. In the end, added Tim Holtz chit chat stickers, a little thread for texture and embellished the project with Dress My Craft Little Hearts and Sequins (used glossy accents to stick them) 

Products Used:

(All these can be bought/pre-ordered from the Crafters Corner store)

1. Dress My Craft- Floral Oriental Collection White Card Stock

2. Dress My Craft- Dots n Stripes 6 by 6 Paper Pad

3. Dress My Craft- Little Hearts

4. Dress My Craft- Golden Black Sequins

5. Kuretake- Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers

6. Ranger- Vintage Photo Distress Mini Inkpad

7. Lindys Gang- Little Lindy Brown Sprays

8. Ranger- Jet Black Archival Ink

9. Ranger- Potting Soil Archival Ink

10. Ranger- Coffee Archival Ink

11. Altenew- Celebrations Stamp

12. 49 & Market- Gabi's Line Stitch Stamp

13. Mudra Craft Stamps- Simply Alpha (pre-order)

14. Dylusions Stamps- Basic Backgrounds (pre-order)

15. Tim Holtz Idea-Ology- Mini Layered Stencil Set #27

16. Tim Holtz Idea-Ology- Splatters Stencil

17. Ranger- Mini Ink Blending Tool 

18. Ranger- Mini Ink Blending Foams

19. Ranger- Glossy Accents

20. Liquitex- White Gesso

21. Crafters Corner- 3d Foam Tape 12 mm

22. Tim Holtz Idea-Ology- Life Quotes Rub Ons

23. Tim Holtz Idea-Ology- Vintage Design Tape

24. Tonic Studios- Paper Distresser

25. Dovecraft- Embossing Heat Tool

26. Tonic Studios- Tim Holtz 7" Snips

27. Lindys Gang- Midnight Bronze Embossing Powder (pre-order)

28. Dusty Attic Chipboard- Page Pebbles #8 (pre-order)

29. Dusty Attic Chipboard- Word Pack #29 (pre-order)

30. Tim Holtz Idea-Ology- Small Talk Stickers (pre-order)

31. Aleene's- Original Tacky Glue

That's all for today :)

If you'd like to check out my blog posts (in the series of Beginner's Guides), please click on the below topics.

Crafters Corner 101: Website Navigation

Stamping 101: How to Get Started in Stamping

Embossing 101: Beginner's Guide to Embossing

Die Cutting 101: A Beginner's Guide to Die Cutting & Dies

Trimmers & Scissors 101: A Beginner's Guide to Cutting

Budget Craft Shopping 101: Useful & Must Have Products under Rs 500

Also, if you'd like to check out my creative project posts with pictorials, please click on the below topics. 

8 Simple Mixed Media Cards 

Vintage Mixed Media Canvas & 2 Layouts 

Trio of Floral Cards

Triangular Mixed Media Canvas- Live Beautifully

As always, we love to see your gorgeous creations using supplies from the Crafters Corner store, so please do share them with us in our Facebook Group- Crafters Corner Showcase using the apt hashtags #craftwithcrafterscorner #dressmycraft #crafterscornerindia, on Twitter and/or on Instagram. And please remember to like/follow Crafter's Corner Facebook Page, Instagram & YoutubeAccounts for updates on sales, giveaways, free tutorials and new product information. 

Hope you have a great day!
Thanks a lot for your precious time :)
Stay Blessed!
Preeti Datta
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