Last week I worked on the Checkered Backgrounds! This week I am adding layers and details with archival stamping and gel plate painting with stencils!
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Full Video Tutorial of Mixed Media Checkered Backgrounds
Products and Resources Mentioned In The Video
- Archival Inks Wendy Vecci – Bluebird, Carnation
- Archival Inks Dylusions – Polished Jade, Pure Sunshine, Funky Fuschia, Postbox Red, London Blue, Squeezed Orange
- Archival Black Soot
- Tim Holtz Big Number Stamps
- Dyan Reaveley Pattern Stamps
- Paint and Art Wipes – Hippy Crafter
- Joggles Elizabeth St Hilaire Flower Stencil (close but not exactly the one) and Masks
- Carolyn Dube – wicked cool gal who teaches about gel printing
Mixed Media Checkered Backgrounds
Here are some of the backgrounds that I made (the ones that I liked the best!)
Red Checkerboard Background – Mixed Media
Black and Yellow Gel Plate Mixed Media Background
Yellow Checkered Mixed Media Background
Black Checked Mixed Media Background
Teal Checkered Mixed Media Background
Working On The Checkered Mixed Media Backgrounds
I hope you love this project as much I do! I had a great time making these and love these 5… I am not sure what I am going to do with the other ones yet, maybe use them and maybe cut them up for tags.
Here are some more great background posts you might like:
- How To Fix A Busy Background – Collage Art Tips & Ideas
- DIY Mixed Media Background Papers From Your Stash
- How To Make Backgrounds In A Blank Journal
