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Friday, May 9, 2014

Mixed Media VIDEO TUTORIAL {Dusty Attic Designs}

 
I've been on the Dusty Attic Design Team for almost 5 years now and one of the first pieces I was given to work with was the French Window Pane....I really loved this window design and was saving it for a special project....almost 5 years later I've finally come up with the special project I wanted to use it on.  For this canvas I used loads of Dusty attic chipboard pieces as well as some of their paints and blooms.  I always find when it comes to mixed media it is best to show rather than tell so here is a video tutorial I made up (this one is a half hour because I wanted to show all the misting and layering, so grab a cup of coffee or tea, relax and enjoy! 



Supplies used on this project:
~ 8x10 Canvas
~ Maja Design Patterned Paper (for window) Vintage Summer Basics
~ Dusty Attic Chipboard:  DeVine Frame Set, Wrought Iron Fence, Mini Ornate Gate #2, French Window Pane, Brick Wall Panel, Mini Bird Houses, Bird Nests #1, Mini Birds #3, Mini Branches, Monarch Butterflies, Flutterbies #3.
~ Paint: Dusty Attic 'Dusty in Color' paints (Cashmere, Hot Chocolate), Luminarte Silks 'Peridot', Lindy's Stamp Gang spritz (Sea Grass Green, Steampunk Sepia,Treasure Island Aqua), Tim Holtz: Pink Sherbet Alcohol Ink, Antique Linen Distress Paint, Gesso.
~ Prima loose flowers, Dusty Attic mini roses.
~ Stencils:  Crafters Workshop 'Art Is' 6x6 stencil, Prima Sunrise Sunset checkered stencil.
~ Home made texture paste ....recipe can be found at this link http://gabriellepollacco.blogspot.ca/2013/06/a-tranquil-moment-with-new-websters.html

Here are some close ups again of this canvas that you can view at a more leisurely pace...







I also want to thank Janene from The Scrapbook Diaries for all the lovely mixed media supplies she sends me, I got to use lots of them on this project (thanks so much Janene!) xo 

I hope you enjoyed my video tutorial and hope that I've inspired you to try using chipboard to create your next mixed media canvas design!

49 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous, this is amazing. There is so much to look at. And the beautiful soft colours are so pretty. Really love it Anneke.

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  2. Absolutely stunning! Wow this is an amazing piece to hang on your wall! Definitely going to try another canvas! I am so glad you persevered with uploading it was well worth the trouble! I love it! All the best! :) Pam

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  3. You've gone and done it again! Your work is absolutely beautiful! Love your design, soft palette, array of techniques. . . could go on and on. Loved every second of the video so much that I forgot to drink my coffee!! You are AMAZING!

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  4. Oh wow, I just don't know what to say! It's such a gorgeous canvas with an increbile lot of gorgeous details. This must have taken your hours to make, but it's so so pretty!

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  5. WOW
    ANOTHER Stunning piece.
    Chris x

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  6. STUNNING...just beautiful.I so enjoyed watching you build this canvas..loved it.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  7. Stunning canvas!!! Just gorgeous!

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  8. It is such a pleasure to watch you create Gabi. Your project is simply stunning!!

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  9. This is gorgeous! I love it! And I wish you to be in the Dusty
    Attic DT many more years so that we can continue to enjoy your projects.
    I love your videos! I never tire of watching them. I learn much!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Kisses.

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  10. Your canvas is stunning, I lack words! Thank you so much for your clear tutorial!
    I do have a question, maybe I missed it... But what is the white stuff you're brushing over the relief in the end? Paint, or gesso?

    Keep up inspiring me :)

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  11. Hi Gabrielle
    I take my cup of tea and sit down to watch your amazing tutorial, at the end my tea was cold, i totaly forgat to drink. You give us so much inspiration, thank you for sharing.
    Have a nice weekend.
    Hugs, Danoesja

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  12. Oh my goodness, Gabi! This really did take my breath away! It is so gorgeous--I can't look at it enough! Now, I'm going to drink in each detail of the video. Thanks for sharing. Happy Mother's Day, too!

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  13. It's such a beautiful piece and so inspiring! I'm sure it's even more dazzling in person! Lovely as always, Gabi! I look forward to your videos! HUGS!

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  14. Gabrielle,
    This is just incredibly beautiful and I am just in awe of your creativity and talent. One of these days I hope to follow one of your tutorials and hope what I make comes out as lovely as your creations!

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  15. Your talent astounds me! Thank you for sharing it. What a great way to start the weekend - just wish we had Dusty Attic in the UK.
    much love
    Deborah

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  16. This is just amazing and I love the video, I want to come to your house and learn to do this!! Absolutely gorgeous

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  17. Awesome, i like ur new design.
    Love it. God Bless U

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  18. So romantic *sigh* . Really love this one! Hugs,
    http://littlecreass.blogspot.be/

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  19. Gabi, thank you so much for sharing your amazing techniques with us. You have inspired me and I'm going to try to take the plunge and do a canvas of my own. (gulp) I can only hope it comes out as gorgeous as yours is.

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  20. This is by far the MOST beautiful piece I've seen. It's STUNNING! Thank you so much for sharing.

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  21. This is very pretty. Thank for sharing.

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  22. Hi Gabi...Mouth dropping, gorgeous work as always. Love the tut, dusty attic pieces, and stunning colors. Your work is so full of inspiration. Thanks so much and keep on doing what you do.
    Huggies!
    xxx

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  23. Unbelievable details... thank you for taking the time to make such a wonderful video. I can only imagine how long it took you to create this masterpiece and then edit the video for us to see your amazing creative process. So gorgeous!

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  24. Totally Phenomenal! I always enjoy your art and your videos. So much beauty and inspiration. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
    Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  25. So so beautiful, and thanks for the still photos as I don't have access to a lot of download.
    Thanks for sharing the colours are amazing :)

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  26. Your canvas is stunning, really beautiful.. love all the texture and love the soft colors.. and wow the chipboard you have used is exquisite.. thanks for the video, loved it..

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  27. What a wonderful and georgous work.
    The video is very interesting and instructive,thank you for all
    Hughs and love greetings Petra

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  28. Восхитительно! Спасибо!

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  29. Wow! Double wow! This is so gorgeous I could eat it. Best thing I have seen all year. You have a new follower :-) maddy x

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  30. Beautiful project. Ive learnt so much from watching this video. Love the textures and colours. Rach

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  31. Hi Gabriel, what a marvellous project all from a window frame! It's just brilliant. Hugs xxx

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  32. Gabrielle! I love this piece! As a newbie to Mixed Media, it amazes me how gesso neutralizes things so well that wouldn't otherwise work together because of clashing colors or otherwise unappealing colors. I learn some much from watching your videos. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  33. I am just going to say, WOW.. :)
    Every detail is awesome. And thanks for this tutorial.

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  34. A stunning piece of art. Thank tou for sharing by making rhis fantastic tutorial. You can tell there are alot of time and effort put in to making a video tutorial like this, and I enjoyed every minute of it :)

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  35. Gabrielle I just finished watching your video. You are amazing and this is stunning . You are a true artiste! Thank you for sharing the video.

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  36. Hi Gabrielle! Absolutely love your art!! You have inspired me to try mixed media :) I'm very nervous since I've never done before. Just hope my art comes out as good as yours! TFS

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  37. Hi Gabrielle, I am in awe of the way you put together a project! I have just watched your video of the Mixed Media canvas using Dusty Attic Designs. You are amazing, it would take me a week at least to try and make something like this! You are such a talented lady.. Thank you for sharing your gift with us mere mortals. Hugs Sandy xxxxx

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  38. GOOD GRIEF!!! I'm on the floor....
    AWESOME...

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  39. I simply love this it is sooooo beautiful and u r very talented. I've only just bought some gesso and can't believe the lovely things you can do with it. If I could do anything like this I would cry tears of joy. U r amazing!!!!

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  40. Absolutely Inspirational.
    I am blown away by the ammount of talent you have.
    Yours are the most professional videos I have seen,and you are so generous in sharing your knowledge.Thankyou so much.
    Maxine

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  41. This is stunningly beautiful. I'm going to try it as soon as I collected all the bits lol! Such amazing talent lady. Just love it.
    Michele.

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  42. Ok, this is my favorite...It is just gorgeous Gabrielle. TFS!

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