Friday, June 22, 2012

Mixed Media fun with Bo Bunny! Template & another Video tutorial!

I'm so excited to be sharing with you another mixed media canvas I made up!
This one was for a "Field Trip Friday" assignment over at the Bo Bunny Blog (this is actually the first canvas I made up, they just got posted in a different order lol!)  The idea of 'Field Trip Friday' is to try something new that is different from the norm for you.  As I mentioned on my last field trip Friday post, I tend to be a 12x12 layout kinda gal so last time I did an OTP (off the page) project, and this time I did a mixed media canvas.  I used 'Gabrielle' collection papers for the background of the canvas (you can watch the video posted below on how I applied it all) and I used papers from the 'Little Miss' collection for the couture figure as well as some Bo Bunny Stamps and Rub-on's (Country Garden).

The quote I used for this one is...

"She turned her can'ts into cans
and her dreams into plans"

I got the quote...guess where?  Yep! Pinterest! ha! love that place!  I've got lot's of quotes saved on my quote board there if anyone is looking for some quote inspiration, you can find my Pinterest boards HERE.  The figure design was inspired by the book "Collage Couture" by Julie Nutting.  Here are a few close-ups of the page.... 


Below I've posted a copy of the template I drew up from the couture figure I sketched out if any of you would like to play with it!  So much fun picking out papers to create the cloths!  Try to keep the paper for the body in a neutral design (in the book I read the auther uses book print paper for the body, so cool!)    So you can just right click on the picture below and 'Save Picture As' to your computer, then print out the design on a piece of 8.5x 11 inch standard paper.  Cut out the pieces and trace them onto the patterned paper of your choice! and have some fun! xx
Okay....so here is my Video Tutorial on how I put this mixed media canvas together, I hope you have as much fun watching it as I had making it! xx


Thanks for stopping by!  Hope everyone has an amazing weekend! xx

74 comments:

Jak said...

These are beautiful, I hope you dont mind but Ive posted and linked back to your blog x

Erlinda Ramirez said...

WOW, WOW, WOW!!! You just made my weekend Amazing. Your canvas is BEAUTIFUL!

Barb Ghig said...

Hi Gabi,
Gosh, girl...you have really out-done yourself this time! You never cease to amaze me with your talents! I can't wait to create one for Desi...this is such a lovely idea!
Thank you so much for the video tutorial, and the template...you are so sweet and so generous to share this with us! (((HUGS))) to you!!!
Barb

SusieScrapper said...

Just beautiful and am so jealous! I love Julie Nutting and I so want to make on too. Thank you so much for sharing this and can't wait to watch the video!!

SusieScrapper said...

Just watched the video and it's amazing, you're awesome!!! Thanks again!!

Jennie Atkinson said...

Another absolutely fantastic project and a brilliant video tutorial. THANK YOU! I echo Barb above, it is very sweet and generous of you to share the template with us. I'm printing it off now and going to have a go in my journal.

I would love to know what sort of black pen you use? It seems to be just the right thickness and obviously works well over all the textures.

Can't wait for the next one!!! Have a lovely weekend.

Angel said...

Oh Wow I love this you are so talented.. I love this... Its beautiful... You make it look so easy ...I must try this.. Thanks for the tutorial..

Tone M. said...

WOW, really beautiful, I love it....

AtStudioD said...

Absolutely gorgeous!! <3

Renata G. Scachetti said...

Thanks for sharing. You are a great inspiration and very generous to teach us how to do it!!

Edilza Teixeira Scrap e Artes said...

Oi Amiga!!!

Seu trabalho está perfeitamente maravilhoso, fantástico!!!

Beijos

Astrid Maclean said...

Another absolute stunner!! I love these mixed media pieces, so whimsical and beautiful, thanks for the inspiration!!!

Patty O'Malley said...

What can I say? Fabulous!

Kim said...

Wow, this is so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your video, makes me think maybe I could try something like this! Your work really is amazing!

Mailee said...

Wow. It's so pretty! You make it look so simple. I really want to make one. Thanks for the tutorial.

Crafty In Carolina Stamper said...

This is amazing! I'm so glad I saw the link to this on the Bo Bunny Facebook page. I love the She Art/Mixed Media, but wasn't brave enough to try it on my own. After watching your video and with the template I'm actually excited to try it!! Thank you so much for sharing your talent. Your blog is beautiful and very inspiring!

Cindy Gay said...

Oh I love this! I also enjoyed your tutorial in Scrap 365 about stamping on pages (using a chalk ink as a background.........will tray that soon! Great details!

Tajah said...

Beautiful, I`m inlove in it. Thanks for tutorila.

The Sparkly Fairy said...

Wow! Love it and thanks for the templates x

hilde janbroers said...

ok, you're so talented!!! thanks for sharing this gorgeous piece of art!

LindaChad said...

This is gorgeous! Thank you for inspiring me.

J. said...

Such a beautiful canvas! Thank you do much for sharing!

gracescraps@gmail.com said...

What an amazing project!! Thanks for sharing the details!! http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

Jolaine Frias said...

Oh Gabi, this is amazing!! I've seen these canvases awhile now but the video is just totally inspiring, now I want to run and make one too! thanks so much for the awesome tutorial, you rock!!!!

Carin said...

Just watched your tutorial, and now my fingers are itching to make one as well.

I also scrolled down to the blog about your scraproom. I think I'll keep that in mind for when/if I get my own scraproom. It's very serene and oozes inspiration. Love it!

Anonymous said...

This is gorgeous Gabrielle, how beautiful is your work, you are very talented!

Theresa said...

You make this look so easy! And it gives me some ideas of what to do when my grand daughter get here, only we will use her drawings. Thanks as always for sharing.

Nyoka said...

Oh my! another beauty... God has given you such an amazing talent. I just think everything you do is simply gorgeous. Thanks for the template.. I may try this on one of my handmade cards.. Thanks for sharing the tutorial with us.. you sure make it look so simple.. I love the way your outline with the black pen and how you use your own handwriting on the canvas...
Can't wait for the next tutorial..
God bless!!

Paty Molina said...

Gabi muito obrigada! Eu havia feito um curso de mixed media e não havia gostado muito, fiquei inspirada por sua aula!
bjkas
Paty Molina

LISA said...

Another beautiful canvas. When I did my first canvas LO, I used this same quote. And yes, I also got it from Pinterest. Wonderful inspiration over there. Wonderful inspiration right here...

Paty Molina said...

Olha só o resultado Gabi:
http://nadafubanga.blogspot.com.br/2012/06/primeira-producao-de-mixed-midea.html
Obrigada mais uma vez!
bjkas da Paty

Rebecca said...

WOW!!!!! Just blown away at your creativity and talent. (Like always).

Thanks so much for the template too. I would love to give it a go.

Ann Marie said...

Your canvases are stunning. Thanks for sharing and I must say I'm lovin the tutorials. You are tremedously talented.

craftjunkie said...

Wonderful canvsas...YOU INSPIRE ME. thanks so much for sharing your art with us.

Luana Matos Alves said...

Oi Gabriele, amei seus trabalhos, e ja sou sua nova seguidora..
Vou postar alguns trabalhos seu no meu blog,para outros poderem ver tambem...
Parabens amei tudo aqui... Beijos Luana Matos!!

Roxy said...

Thanks so much for sharing your template - this is so awesome, I would never be able to draw such a thing and now I can recreate it!!! Big hugs, Roxy.

krcmasterpiece said...

This is so elegant! You make it look so easy! Love every part of it.

Rebecca said...

Hi Gabrielle,

I just wanted to share you a link to my blog as I had a go at one of these canvases and absolutely loved it. Thanks again for the template and for the great tutorial.

http://rebeccat-scrapspace.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/believe.html

Jeni O'Connor said...

I just adore these Gab. Stunning!

Elly said...

Both canvas are stunning and you inspired me, to work after your videos. Such a great break after all my steampunk creations. Yes, i really used your templates. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
Elly

froebelsternchen said...

GORGEOUS! Thank you so much for sharing with us!

Sandra said...

Wow!! I'm blown away!!! Your canvas is amazing... I love it! Thanks so much for sharing.
Sandra x

sixofone aka Leah said...

This is gorgeous and the tutorial is brilliant. Thanks for sharing

Norma G. said...

Beautiful canvas and great tutorial! I'm a new follower :D

Birgit said...

thank you for sharing these awesome templates. Love your examples. They are sooo beautiful.

Beverly said...

Gorgeous canvas I love everything about it and thank you for sharing your templates that is very generous....

Unknown said...

Stunning i love what you have did here

xx Carla

Christine said...

Simply beautiful! Thanks for sharing your templates and keep the videos coming! Bless your generosity!!

Scrap4Therapy said...

Just LOVE this beautiful art. You inspired me to try a canvas. I've always wanted to but always felt lost. I posted on my blog and linked back to you as my "inspiration." You are a great teacher and very talented artist!
Debbie

Einat's Art World said...

Thanks a lot for sharing.
Your work is amazing, I love to enjoy your blog.
With your help I did a similar canvas, you are invited to my blog to see it.
A lot of appreciation and thank you.
Einat
http://einat109.blogspot.co.il/2012/07/she-canvas.html

Katja said...

Thanks for these fantastic inspirations, templates and videos!
I´ve never did something like this before but today I finished my first mixed media canvas.
Maybe you want to take a look right here at my blog:
http://creativchaos.blogspot.de/2012/07/be-unique.html

xKatjax

Raquel Leal said...

Ficou divinooo!! Amo tudo o que você faz! Obrigada pelo vídeo. Beijocas.

Unknown said...

Your work is amazing, you are always coming up with beautiful, fabulous designs and ideas. I think you are my fav scrapbooker in the world (seriously envious of your talent)xx

Heather said...

Hi!
Loooove love love your work, so inspriational.
Just wondering, do you put any kind of finishing sealer or gloss on at the end or just leave it as is? Always wanted to try something like this but not very knowledgeable about the process.
Thanks :)

Stahl Family said...

I am loving your mixed media....thank you so much for sharing patterns for these girls...used both for a project in my scrap room....hope you continue to pass the patterns along!!!

Andrea Santtos said...

OMG!!! Is wondefull!!! I loved!!! kisses

Gwen said...

Thought I'd share my version of your gorgeous canvas. Thank you so much for sharing your template and tutorial!
http://windchimesandlilacs.blogspot.com/2012/12/122112-fwf.html

Paula-Scrap Addict said...

so beautiful! thanks a bunch for sharing your template :-)

LindaS said...

Thanks a bunch for the template - it works perfect - I had lots of fun using it.

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Sue Lelli said...

This is just the most BEAUTIFUL mixed media girl I have ever seen and THX so much for the template and the tutorial!

Prarthana Seshadri said...

Wow.Such a pretty picture.
Thank you for the tutorial. Amazing stuff! :)

buterfliecrafter said...

Waw, how gorgeous is that canvas and thanks for sharing the template, just used it for the first time and am putting the julie nutting book on my wish list.

buterfliecrafter said...

Waw, what a gorgous canvas! Thanks for sharing the template, I've just used it for the first time. I will be putting the book from Julie Nutting on my wish list.

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Vinka said...

Such a wonderfull project!
I'm starting with mix media techniques so your video was the perfect inspiration. Thnaks a lot for sharing it.

As I said I'm starting, I hope you like my version of your beautiful doll.
http://depaseopormicasa.blogspot.com/2014/01/art-journal-2014-2.html



Unknown said...

I love your projects and I inspired in this one to make a altered notebook. http://objetosbydea.blogspot.com/2014/01/caderno-altered-notebook.html, and I give your credits and make a link to your blog.
Kisses from Brasil
Andréa

Unknown said...


Hi Gabrielle,

Very nice project. I inspireted to do my version - http://objetosbydea.blogspot.com/2014/01/caderno-altered-notebook.html.
I love your job, congratulations.

Kisses from Brasil,

Andréa

Unknown said...

Such a remarkable project. You are so creative. I like making dolls too. I have ordered Mixed Media Doll Stencils. You need to check them out too, they are amazing!
http://www.amazon.com/Mixed-Media-Collage-Doll-Stencils/dp/B00IQRT4N8/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1407748209&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Mixed+Media+Doll+Stencils

Unknown said...

Such a remarkable project. You are so creative. I like making dolls too. I have ordered Mixed Media Doll Stencils. You need to check them out too, they are amazing!
http://www.amazon.com/Mixed-Media-Collage-Doll-Stencils/dp/B00IQRT4N8/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1407748209&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Mixed+Media+Doll+Stencils

Unknown said...

Thank you so much for the template just used this as decoration on a loose leaf journal I have made :) http://inspireimaginationthroughcreation.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/making-loose-leaf-journal.html?m=1

Gabrielle Pollacco said...

Thats wonderful Amy! Happy to see people are still enjoying the template...I came out with this before Prima started making the Julie Nutting stamps, lol! Thanks for sending your link! xo

Coralee said...

Love your piece and thank you for the tutorial and template!!! I've tried my hand at a mini lady and I've blogged about it (of course giving you credit) http://www.theangryturtle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/she-is-clothed-in-strength-and-dignity.html

Wee Von said...

I love your video and thank you for the template. I'm going to make her tonight.

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