Mixed Media Canvas with New Stephanie Barnard Sprays

Hey everyone, Denise Hahn here and recently I took an online Mixed Media class and have been learning how to use ink sprays. They are so versatile and fun to use, so I can't tell you how EXCITED I was to hear that Clearsnap has a brand new line of Premium Dye Ink Sprays and they come in Stephanie Barnards delicious colors! If you have not used Ink Sprays they can be a bit intimidating, so I am going to share with you a simple way to get started with them. Any color or theme will do, but I chose Graphic 45's new Birdsong collection for this one.

First I took my Rollagraph with "Wordwords" roller and rolled some Gold Pigment Ink in it

I ran it down each side then sprinkled Clear Embossing powder on it and heated

I then sprayed away with Stephanie Barnards Premium Dye Ink in Strawberry

I let it sit for a minute then wiped off excess with a paper towel. It gives a wonderful textured look

After that I cut random 6 pieces of Graphic 45 paper and decoupaged to the canvas

I then picked a Focal piece- in this case I used one of the Geisha Cards in the collection- you could use any focal point piece.

Then head to your stash and and grab a few found objects- I always work in odd numbers- so I picked three; the butterfly, vintage earring and crocheted flower

I distressed the butterfly with Smooch and rolled the rollagraph over it

I also inked the edge of the focal piece

Here is the edge detail. I hope you will give it a try! Here is a quick sketch of this canvas for you:

Denise Hahn is at

inmyblueroom.blogspot.com

Have fun creating today!