Hi crafty friends!
This week’s Digi Choosday DT theme is all about Mother’s Day or Mom’s Birthday, and I wanted to do something a little extra and different as I've made cards, door signage, coupons, etc the past weeks for this theme already; something beyond the usual cut, color, and glue. So I created mixed media Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) featuring one of my favorite Polkadoodles characters, Rebel Girl!
There’s just something about Rebel Girl that reminds me of my mom - cute, a little tomboy-ish, and full of personality. So tbh, it made this project feel even more special and personal.
Mixed media has always been therapeutic for me. There’s something so freeing about splashing inks, layering textures, and just going with the flow of how I feel and what I want to put. It's like, do now and think later. Hehe. If you’ve never tried mixed media before, this is your sign to jump in! And if you’re just starting out, I hope this little tutorial helps guide you along the way.
✂️ Materials Used
White Cardstock (perfect for scrap busting!)
Lindy’s Magicals (Victorian Bouquet set - Sweet Violet Purple Teal, Ramblin Rose Pink, Hydrangea Blue)
Fan Brush
Water Sprayer
Silicone Mat
Heat Gun
Acrylic Block
Decorative Stamp (I used Aall & Create Vintage Tickets)
Stencil
Structure Paste
Palette Knife
Versafine Ink Pad
Digi Stamps - Polkadoodles Rebel Collection
Ohuhu Alcohol Markers
Distress Oxide - Black Soot
Blending Brush
Washi Tape (Simple Stories Here + There)
Motex Label Maker
Dylusions Ink Spray - White Linen
ATC Stamp
Bearly Art Glue
Foam Tape
Instructions
1. Prep your base
Cut 3 pieces of white cardstock into 2.5 x 3.5 inches.
2. Add magical color
Choose your Lindy’s Magicals colors. Lightly sprinkle powder onto each card using a fan brush -this helps control how much powder you apply.
3. Activate the magic
Spray water onto the cards and watch the colors bloom beautifully. Let the magic happen, thus, Magicals! haha!
4. Dry time
Use a heat gun to dry each card completely.
5. Add subtle stamping
Using an acrylic block, stamp lightly onto areas of the card. Don’t press too hard as you want a soft, layered look.
6. Texture it up
Apply structure paste through a stencil using a palette knife. Set aside to dry.
7. Color your Rebel girls
While waiting for the paste to dry, print and color your digi stamps using alcohol markers.
8. Ink the edges
Once dry, blend Distress Oxide (Black Soot) around the edges to frame your cards.
9. Add washi details
Tear and place washi tape at the bottom of each card for added texture.
10. Build dimension
Adhere your colored digis using foam tape.
11. Add sentiments
Use your label maker to create sentiments and stick them down. Since mixed media surfaces can be uneven, add a bit of glue for extra hold.
12. Finishing splatter
Add white splatters using Dylusions Ink Spray (White Linen) or white acrylic paint.
13. Back it up
Stamp or design the back of your ATCs, or simply sign them!
Final Touch
I finished each card with sentiments that celebrate mom energy in different ways:
Pretty. Powerful. Mom.
Sweet mom energy
Power mom purchase
Mixed media is all about freedom so don’t be afraid to experiment, layer, and play. Just go with the flow and let your creativity lead the way.
And if you haven’t yet, come join the Anything Goes Polkadoodles Digi Choosday challenge, we'd love to see what you create!
Wow! These are so nice sis! They are really so Mom! 😆 I loved how you made these trading cards, and your tutorial totally made mixed media seem fun to do!
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