Seaside Mixed Media Scene

Hello friends! Today I have a mixed media seaside scene to share, made with stencils, ink, an embossing folder and bits and pieces.   

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I wanted something on my wall to remember summer and the sea. The shells and seaglass were found on the beach that the piece reminds me off. I used a stencil for the background and a Simon Says Stamp embossing folder for the little boat. You can also turn the design into a card instead. 

Start by applying Matte Medium through Tim Holtz Bubble stencil on watercolor paper. 

When dry, apply Distress Paint to a non-stick craft sheet and mist with water. Press the paper into the ink.

Let dry and repeat until you are happy with the look. Use Distress Oxides for the last layer, but only dab here and there. 

Emboss the boat design of Simon Says Stamp Sailboat on watercolor paper.

Smear Distress Ink on a non-stick craft sheet and mist with water. Watercolor the boat and cut it out.

Stamp birds using Hero Arts Sunset Over Waves.

Add matte medium to the bottom of the page and adhere shells, fragments of shells, seaglass and Tim Holtz Baubles. Sprinkle Rock Candy Distress Glitter on top. 

I also used Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Dazzing Surf Gems to the sky. Distress the edges of kraft and kraftstock cardstock and mount to chipboard or mount board.

The many layers of Distress Ink and then also Distress Oxide ink gives great texture and depth.

The sentiment was stamped with Simon Says Stamp Beautiful and Curious.

I added a little cheese cloth under the boat as waves.

I also glued Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Dazzling Opal Gems among the shells, for extra bling.

This sentiment comes from Simon Says Stamp Forest Scenery.

I also tucked a little cheese cloth here and there. 

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!

Thank you for visiting! See you soon again!

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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