Here - Create Mixed Media

collograph
Collography is a relief-printing process; a piece of cardboard or wood is covered with shapes,
fibers, texture mediums, etc., to create a collage printing plate. In this simplified version
I created the butterfly shapes with a Sizzix die from a piece of a cardboard box and then
glued the shapes to a cardboard base. You could also handcut your shapes or try printing
ink rather than acrylic paint.
1 of a kind card materials list
adhesive (Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L) • cardstock (Bazzill Basics) • corrugated cardboard • glitter (DecoArt) • markers
(Copic) • paint (DecoArt) • patterned paper (Pink Paislee; Sassafras) • pens (Ranger Industries; Sakura) • rhinestones
(Queen & Co.) • stamps (Hero Arts) • tags (K&Company)
Copyright 2012 by Vicki Boutin; published by North Light Books.
W h a t Yo u ’ l l N e e d
Cardboard shapes (handcut or
die cut)
Glue
1
2
4
5
Cardboard base
Brayer
Acrylic paint
Water mister
Cardstock
3
1
Handcut or die-cut shapes from a piece of cardboard
and
glue the shapes to a cardboard base.
2 Brayer acrylic paint evenly over the cardboard
shapes and base.
3
Mist a piece of cardstock lightly with water.
4
lace the damp cardstock over the paintP
covered cardboard and rub your hand over the
image to transfer it to the cardstock.
5
Remove the cardstock to reveal the print. Allow
the cardstock to dry.
Details, Detailaids s in image transfer.
dstock
Lightly misting the car
instead of paint.
nting ink can be used
For a different look, pri
corrugated box
cardboard. Here I used
of
es
typ
t
en
fer
dif
h
wit
Experiment
rd in the final print.
texture of the cardboa
the
see
can
you
d
an
cardboard,
Copyright 2012 by Vicki Boutin; published by North Light Books.
water marking
Traditionally I create this watermarking technique with, well, water. Here, however, I used
alcohol and acrylic paint for a much more dramatic effect. Once you drip or spray the
alcohol on the wet paint, watching the reaction is magical!
discover yourself tag materials list
adhesive (Stix2 Kool Tak) • alcohol • chipboard • die cut (BasicGrey) • fasteners (7gypsies) • grunge paper (Tim Holtz Idea-ology)
• ink (Ranger Industries) • paint (Claudine Hellmuth Studio, Ranger Industries) • paper punch (Fiskars) • patterned paper (Fancy
Pants) • rhinestones (Queen & Co.) • ribbon (Maya Road) • stamps (Tim Holtz Collection, Stampers Anonymous) • tag (7gypsies)
Copyright 2012 by Vicki Boutin; published by North Light Books.
what you’ll need
Heavy cardstock or chipboard
Acrylic paint
Foam brush
Water
90 percent isopropyl alcohol
Stamp (optional)
Permanent ink (optional)
1
2
1 P aint the cardstock or chipboard
base using a medium shade of
acrylic paint and a foam brush.
Allow the paint to dry.
2 Dilute a lighter shade of acrylic
paint with water. Do not make
the paint too runny. Using a
foam brush, add a layer of the
diluted paint over the first layer
of dry paint.
3
4
3
W hile the paint is still wet,
splash or drop alcohol over
various areas of the project.
The wet paint will begin to
resist the alcohol. Allow to dry
completely.
4 Optional: Stamp a background
pat tern with permanent ink
over the alcohol design. This
will create depth.
Copyright 2012 by Vicki Boutin; published by North Light Books.
tone on tone
When I was studying graphic design in school, one of my favorite projects was creating texture
with a tone-on-tone design in white. I still love the subtle way light, using highlights and shadows,
can create such interesting contrast and depth. I use color and pattern in this layout to illustrate
how tone-on-tone design can convey texture. Adhesive foam squares are a must here!
the momma layout materials list
adhesive (Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L) • cardstock (Bazzill Basics; Core’dinations) • die cuts and machine (Making Memories;
Slice) • embossing folder and die-cut machine (Alterations by Tim Holtz, Sizzix) • letters (American Crafts) • paper punches
(Fiskars) • patterned paper (3 Bugs in a Rug; Doodlebug Design; My Mind’s Eye)
Copyright 2012 by Vicki Boutin; published by North Light Books.
what you’ll need
Tone-on-tone
patterned
paper (at least
4 different
patterns/colors)
Scissors
Die-cut machine
Adhesive
Paper punch
Border punch
Glue or foam
squares
Embossing
folder
Paper Weave
1
2
1 Cut thin strips of tone-on-tone patterned paper.
2W
eave strips together in a basketweave style. When the weave is of desired size, lift it
up and apply adhesive to the backside of the weaved paper (not the background paper).
Place the weave onto the adhesive and press gently. Trim any overlapping strips.
Border Punch
2
1
1U
sing a border punch, create a number of strips of toneon-tone patterned paper.
2
L ayer them, one edging the next, on top of a larger piece
of the same patterned paper. When you are comfortable
with the positioning of the strips, apply them to the paper
with adhesive.
Copyright 2012 by Vicki Boutin; published by North Light Books.
Embossed
3
2
1
1
Place a piece of cardstock cut to size and place it in an
embossing folder.
2
3
Run the embossing folder through a die-cutting machine.
Release the paper from the embossing folder.
Die Cuts
2
1
1
3
Hand cut, die cut or punch shapes from tone-on-tone
patterned paper.
2D
ecide where you want your die cuts placed on the
patterned paper and glue or foam square the pieces
in place. If you adhere any of the pieces with glue or
double-sided adhesive, curl or bend edges of that piece
to add dimensionality.
3 Trim overhang.
Copyright 2012 by Vicki Boutin; published by North Light Books.
beaded charm dangles
Jewelry making and beading is one hot trend! I like to dabble in it a bit but I don’t have the
time to fully commit to a new craft. I find that making these dangle charms for my paper
projects allows me to play with all of the beautiful beads I find at my local craft store. All
you need is a few pairs of pliers and a few beading items and you are good to go!
love you charm tag materials list
adhesive (Stix2 Kool Tak) • beds • bingo card (My Mind’s Eye) • butterfly embellishment (Michael’s
Stores) • cardstock (Core’dinations) • charms • jump rings • paper punch (Fiskars) • patterned paper
(BoBunny) • pliers (Making Memories) • ribbon • sticker (Creative Imaginations) • tab (BasicGrey) •
tag (Maya Road)
Copyright 2012 by Vicki Boutin; published by North Light Books.
what you’ll need
Beads of your choice
Head pins
Round-nose pliers (2 pairs)
First Option
1
Wire cutters
2
Jump rings
1 Add beads to a head pin.
2 U sing pliers, create a closed loop
at the end of the pin and trim any
excess wire with wire cutters.
3
4
3
Using two pairs of pliers, open a
jump ring. Pull one side of the jump
ring toward you while pushing the
other side away from you (do not
simply pull the jump ring apart).
4A
dd a dangle and loop the jump
ring through the “eye” on the end
on the pin. Close the jump ring.
Second Option
1
1
2
3
10
2
3
Add beads to a head pin.
Using pliers, create a closed loop at the end of the pin.
Use wire cutters to trim any extra wire.
Copyright 2012 by Vicki Boutin; published by North Light Books.
10