Mixed Media Art Techniques with Vicki Boutin

Designer and crafter Vicki Boutin inspires and guides us through life’s wonderful moments into the world of mixed media arts in this magical class full of Art Crayons, Glazes, and techniques for crafters at any level! Listen to her roots in the crafting community and be reminded to live your best life and do all the things (crafting definitely included!) to leave moments and memories for those we love.

Experiment with the versatility of Art Crayons in wet and dry form and experience the wonder of their application on your scrapbook layouts and homemade cards.

Vicki’s intriguing insights and tricks will have you experimenting in no time at all. You’ll be amazed at just how simple it is to use Art Crayons and Glazes for dimension and texture that will result in an unbelievably enchanting layout! Get ready for some true magic as Vicki reminds us that learning and discovery for crafting is in the practice and the play – let’s get started today!

If you’re not familiar a Gel Press is a large clear flexible printing plate, it reminds me of a clear stamp without a design, that you can use to create all different types of fun backgrounds for your paper crafts using different mixed media products and techniques. You can apply ink sprays, liquid inks or watercolor, stamping inks and so much more to create unique patterns, shapes and textures. Simply apply the ink with a brayer, spritzer or dropper, add water for a looser look or to mix colors and press it on your paper, apply even pressure and lift off the reveal your design. Jess used it to make an amazing colorful circle background for her layout adding some stamping, splatter, die cut stems, flowers and sequins to her print for a stunning artsy look.

Visit A Cherry on Top blog to watch her process video and learn some fun basics for gel printing.

-Heather

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