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Mixed Media Art with UmWow and Hazel & Ruby

July 9, 2015 by Albion

I have always been fascinated by mixed media artists. It’s a skill that I wish I had! One of the things I absolutely love about being a Hazel & Ruby Maker is that they give me the chance to stretch my skills and try new products and techniques that I probably wouldn’t have otherwise. I’m joining in on a collaboration between UmWow Studios and Hazel & Ruby and while what I created is very beginner level, it’s the closest I’ve come and I had an absolute blast creating this Mixed Media Art with UmWow Hazel & Ruby.

Mixed Media Art with UmWow and Hazel & Ruby

I was sent a bunch of product from UmWow to use and decided to make two different pieces. I have a bit of an obsession with hot air balloons, so my first piece needed to include it. For this piece, I used:

  • Hot Air Balloon
  • Layered Clouds
  • Circle Confetti Stencil
  • (the frame was created for this collaboration, but here are other options)

UmWow Studio pieces

I began by using Pass the Tissue in Candy Apple/White Polka Dot and attaching it to the balloon with Decou-Page.

paper and balloon

balloon

While that was drying, I started on the other pieces. Using two different blues, I painted a streaky background.

blue paint

blue paint

blue background

This was a fun project because I was able to work on different elements while others were drying. At this point, I moved onto the clouds. I painted them white, added a bit of Decou-Page, and used Pass the Tissue, Lace is the Place on top.

clouds

white

Lace is the Place

Back to the background! I took the circle confetti stencil and placed it on top. I then sprayed it with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Abominable Snowman.

spray the stencil

I thought Wrap It Up, Maps of the World would be perfect for the chipboard frame. Using Decou-Page again, I attached the paper. Once all of the pieces were dry, I took an exacto knife and cut the paper around each piece.

exacto knife When all of the pieces were trimmed, I used the Decou-Page to attach each piece where I wanted them to be.

decou-page

mixed media art

I wanted the entire piece in a frame and grabbed one from IKEA. I covered the mat in DIY Decor Tape in Wooden Grain, placed my hot air balloon art inside, and closed the frame up.

Hot Air Balloon Mixed Media Art

I decided to make my second piece complimentary to my first, so used the same frame and mat for both. For this one I used

  • Couple in the Rain
  • Rainy Day Confetti
  • Lamp Posts
  • Brick Stencil

I used the same techniques as the first piece. The couple is covered in Pass the Tissue, Mod Gray/White Polka Dot, the raindrops in Wrap It Up, Crazy for Chevy-Teals, and the frame in Wrap It Up, Statement Floral. I painted the lamp black. The background is white and I sprayed the brick stencil on top with red spray ink. When everything was Decou-Paged together, I sprayed the entire thing with a bit of Glimmer Mist in True Turquoise.

couple in the rain

white paint

frame

lamp post

couple in the rain

raindrops

detail

Mixed Media Art with UmWow and Hazel & Ruby

I love how both pieces turned out and they were both a lot of fun to create. I can see a lot more mixed media art in my future!

Mixed Media Art with UmWow and Hazel & Ruby

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Category: makeTag: Hazel & Ruby, Hazel and Ruby, mixed media, UmWow

About Albion

I’ve wanted to be an archaeologist, in theatre, a judge and to run a museum. I’m now in my mid-30s and have no idea what I want to be when I grow up.

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  1. mary beth

    July 9, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    very nice I’m impressed if this is your first mixed media project, Albion. (you love hot air balloons and I love umbrella and raindrop images), Thanks for sharing
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  2. Ruth

    July 11, 2015 at 8:14 am

    I love the way the two pieces coordinate! They are so beautifully done; love all the layers and papers used!

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  3. Theresa @DearCreatives

    July 27, 2015 at 11:56 pm

    Thanks for sharing your lovely project at the Inspiration Spotlight party! Pinned & shared.
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