Celebrating Milestones: Mixed Medium With Shari Carroll
Putting together a simple mixed medium collage using a milestone photo or event as your inspiration is rewarding especially when it’s a loved one.
The Tim Holtz Memoranda Paperie papers have printed collage sheets so cutting one to the size of the Tim Holtz clipboard is all I needed to get started. I was was pleasantly surprised when I opened up my pack of Tim Holtz Botanical Layers Ephemera and found flowers and other items that match the colors in my photo. Putting this project together was a breeze and I hope to inspire you to try one of your own.
Once I had my paper in place I added a flash card and clip along with a Tim Holtz ruler to anchor my photo. I’ve also used a bit of foam tape under the photo and ephemera to give my project dimension and depth. I’ve stacked up a couple different style flowers to frame the photo.
I used a bit of paint to bring out colors from the papers and also white gesso for a shabby chic look. To finish things up, I’ve incorporated a couple embellishments to celebrate Melody’s third birthday.
I’ve filmed a video of the process which you can view below or on our YouTube channel HERE.
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Remember a collage can be whatever you want to create, keep it simple and make it fun! Thanks for stopping by today!!
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Wow, what a fantastic project!
So gorgeous and isn’t she growing up so fast! Love the tip with the baby wipe and paint. It’s exactly the look I’d want and I would have been washing so many brushes. Thanks Shari!
Shari, you are a very talented artist. I love the process you shared with us.
The subject of your project is adorable. Your mixed media work is amazing. Such a talent. Thanks for sharing.
Such a sweet mini clip board!
Like the looks of the mixed media with the fun photo.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
I’m inspired! Not too goopy, I think you said. I might be able to do this. In fact, I think I even have a couple of those small clipboards in my stash! Thank you!
Shari, this is so awesome you always have such fantastic ideas. Thanks for sharing them! Love this1
Very creative clip board!
Very sweet photo and fabulous use of a clipboard!
beautiful project and what a sweetheart!
Awesoe mixed media project! Thanks for the video!
Awesome project. I love it. What a special keepsake.
This is so lovely! I love seeing mixed media projects, they’re so versatile and fun!
This is such a stunning creation!! Beautifully done! I love the beautiful butterflies!
Very beautiful! I especially love the butterflies and ruler.
WOW so beautiful!!!
That’s super sweet!Thank you for sharing,Shari!
Wow – what a wonderful project!
Beautiful! I love your mixed-media projects,
So sweet! Even though my daughter is going to be 39 this year, I should dig out some baby pictures and play around with them.
Love this project, it’s an awesome way to showcase that cute picture.
How adorable!
Wow!! This is gorgeous Shari!! Such an adorable pic!
Love the color combo
I am always so impressed with your collage/multimedia creations. This one is so delightful with your sweet subject and the simplicity of it is appealing to me. Thanks for sharing!
Really like this, I think I could do this!
This is a wowser.
The colors of all elements complement each other so nicely!
I really love the SWEET letters ant the cute photo framed by a Butterfly.
Love this! What a great way to display a sweet photo like this one.
The picture is wonderful and the frame is so sweet!
Cristina
thehouseoftheblackbirds.blogspot.it
that’s so cute! small projects are easier i think
Looks so great; fresh and sunny!
Such a fresh and pretty take on the clipboard! Lovely!
Oh how cute!
What a beautiful piece!! I always love watching you create your mixed media projects! Thanks for sharing .
Love! How can you stand it? Precious
So beautiful—Shari, I just enjoy your videos and projects. The colors choices are so amazing! Thank you for sharing!
This is absolutely adorable. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Melody is a real cutie, Shari, and so is your textured collage!
What a pretty project! Love the soft colours!
Beautiful!! I love seeing your projects – you are fantastic with mixed media!
Pretty x
wonderful!!
Great project! :)
This is so lovely! There are so many pretty details!
wow this is stunning!!!