Still playing with mixed media... but how well?

[@jillmayes139]

I think experimenting is the way to go … find your own style, materials etc. It’s great because there are no wrong answers … as long as you like what you’ve created!

[@Chrissieannie]

Exactly🥰🥰🥰

[@bonnerdebbie]

Great ides Christine and beautifully executed card. Thanks for taking us on your explorations of mixed media.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks Debbie🥰🥰🥰

[@sushanart]

It's fun to watch your continued adventures in mixed media. 😇💖🙏🙌

[@carolmason8085]

A good title: Another Adventure...

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks

[@fionascott4887]

I didn't think it was possible to do a clean and simple mixed media card but you have shown me that it's possible. I follow Lou Collins to she's fab thanks again Christine

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks Fiona 😊😊😊

[@kathysass9829]

You are so clever with design and colors! Great card❣️🇺🇸

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks Kathy 🥰🥰🥰

[@kathrynmoon8793]

I love your color palette! I use these tones quite often! Your attempts at mixed media are very nice and compliment your ‘clean and simple’ style! Keep up the fun🥰😀

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much 😊😊😊

[@robinrar]

Love everything about this.....not a loss at all!💗💗💗

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@deannaberman908]

Absolutely LOVE the background!!!

[@Chrissieannie]

😊😊😊 thanks

[@susanbaker6409]

You are coming along very nicely with your mixed media. I like that your pieces are always a bit different - lovely make. x

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks ❤️❤️❤️

[@handmadebyshirley3715]

Loving your mixed media type cards and think your enjoying it too! Card is looking lovely, thanks for your continued inspiration 😊

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks Shirley 😊😊😊

[@bettyareson6098]

Love your mix media experiments. Looks great.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks Betty 😊😊😊

[@brendalawrence6732]

This is such a cool technique I agree and I totally love the supplies that you used. I love Lou's Oxide series on blending of certain colors, helps take the guess work out. I think this card is going to be fabulous, just won't be as CAS as most of your cards are, but still and equally wonderful and very cool card! Hugs, Brenda

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much Brenda 😊😊😊

[@julieellis-davies3717]

I loved watching the 'build' of this. Finished result is fab. I need to have a go 😊

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much

[@patriciablades8162]

So I was listening to you but using the closed caption to enhance shat I was hearing. The closed caption said there was applause while you were using the heat gun. This made me laugh out loud at 4:00 a.m. I so enjoy watching you create and have finally found my craft room table so I can create too! Love what you make and thank you.

[@Chrissieannie]

When I have been trying to grab a baby wipe from the pack the transcript has indicated applause too! 🤣🤣🤣

[@helenpaulson8494]

Another wonderful card I always get nervous when you add the black but it always works out wonderfully.❤

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks Helen 🥰🥰🥰

[@LouCollins]

You are so sweet to mention me again in this video 🥰 This card you have made is beautiful and you definitely suit the mixed media style! X

[@Chrissieannie]

Your butterfly card really inspired me to have a go as it was decidedly un-grungy if you know what I mean, terrific layout lovely elements and fab colours … something I have a lot to learn about!❤️

[@kimdixon3773]

That card turned out really nice. It came to life when you put the white card base behind it!

[@Chrissieannie]

It’s interesting how a small thing can make a lot of difference isn’t it!

[@pauladyer9845]

Great thinking

[@Chrissieannie]

😊😊😊

[@jacquiposener7262]

I think the idea of building blocks with letters for a graduate is genius! I do like the card but watching you as you went along I wanted to say ‘edge the blocks in gold or black and layer up some of them to dive dimension. Love the background. It’s great watching you discover stuff😊

[@Chrissieannie]

Well fancy that, I did edge them with black and popped them into foam tape… similarly to my previous couple of cards! 😁😁😁

[@jacquiposener7262]

@@Chrissieannie sorry Christine I must have missed those bits! Not feeling too good got a really heavy cold.

[@Chrissieannie]

@@jacquiposener7262 no probs!😊

[@michelegourd5742]

So beautiful!! Such creative ideas!!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks 😊😊😊

[@sam08330]

I love how you adapted mixed media with your style …. Fantastic! I’ve wanted to try mixed media, but didn’t know where to begin, thanks to you, I know!! Have a great day!

[@Chrissieannie]

That's terrific thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@trumbleslum]

Isn't curious what we have in our mind we are going to produce and it ends up entirely different. I suppose that's what makes crafting a brilliant hobby. Enjoyed your techniques as always. Thankyou.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@elizabethturnbull1537]

It’s interesting to see mixed media done in a clean and simple way, I think you have achieved it. We have likes and dislikes in whatever we make but we live to try another day, thank you and take care.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much 😊😊😊

[@lynnebruton3199]

Your brilliant and I’ve learn a lot. Thank you.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks Lynne🥰🥰🥰

[@papirkroken]

Love to watch your foray into the mixed media world. I liked your result very much!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@marierossion6072]

Hello Christine. Il n a pas fallu longtemps pour devenir pro du mix médias ! Bravo

[@Chrissieannie]

You are very kind🥰🥰🥰

[@jo-annetedford519]

Love the card and really enjoy watching you make it. I love those colors of ink together. I must say adding the black is a bit scary. Turned out great though.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@mitzi66]

I really like this card Christine, if you don't like it, I think that's what you meant at the end, why not just dull the white on the sentiment a little bit. The black it a great idea! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@Chrissieannie]

Once mounted and all assembled I didn’t mind it too much.😊

[@Tokyokie]

I like this. Looks great to me!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@kcinca5410]

So brave with the black! I rather like how it turned out. I wasn't sure at first but the white border and the offset sentiment really helped. Your videos give me courage to go ahead and try different things. I've got more birthday cards to make and a sweet little boy was born to my daughter's best friend yesterday. Busy busy days. Best wishes for Phil to hurry along his recovery.

[@Chrissieannie]

Sounds like you’re going to be busy! Thanks so much 😊😊😊

[@JH-wd7ul]

Great choices (as usual) on this card! I really like the use of the letters randomly stamped for your tiles - particularly for the intent of this card. Another wonderful tutorial! 💕

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@onlyme639]

Love how this turned out 😊

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks Sue 😊😊😊

[@melaD333]

FYI regarding paper weights : 80lb is a typical “layering” cardstock weight, 110lb is a typical base weight so 140lb is pretty thick. Although I’m not sure if that is a lighter weight watercolor paper or not.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@traceyallen8286]

Good evening from Sydney Christine. Con spirito - what a unique sentiment. I can see myself borrowing that one as my husband is a musician and as such has a lot of music minded friends. As for this card, isn't it interesting what an impact seemingly small changes can make? It's a great card. Where is the jumbled alphabet background stamp from please? I find the American system of paper weights quite confusing, "gsm" is much easier. A paper weight conversion chart is quite helpful (most of the time).

[@Chrissieannie]

The jumbled letters Stamp is by Kaisercraft. Thanks so much for your lovely comment.

[@kittydavies3438]

Thank you a great video. I believe 140lb is the american weight of card we use the gsm way.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks Kitty🥰🥰🥰

[@helenbates5940]

I love how it finished up. I think I’d feel a bit daunted if using black on top of the great colour combo, but it works! I was well impressed to see you’d inspired Therese Calvert in her foiling hack video! 😊

[@Chrissieannie]

Not sure I know Therese Calvert?

[@helenbates5940]

She’s Lost in Paper

[@Chrissieannie]

I'll take a look, thanks.

[@ematthews3267]

Went over to your community page to get a closer look. Not there yet! It really wasn't that bad😂 Better than my effort, my watercolour card wasn't so I've just made a very warped square of card. Also haven't got black soot in oxide (yet) and of course it didn't move at all on my paper. It was fun playing though. My 'rust' did work, so if need be it will cover most of my mess🤣 At least I now know that, that supply of heavy weight card is probably only cartridge paper. A lot of mixed media use small words bit like dynamo type tucked in and around. You might then be able to fit all of congratulations on a card. As with many others I agree with you😂😂 Look forward to your next attempt. Exx

[@Chrissieannie]

I forgot to add the card to the community tab but I have done it now thanks 😊😊😊

[@angelarose7573]

❤❤❤

[@Chrissieannie]

You're doing really well getting through all these videos!❤️❤️❤️

[@pamkershaw320]

I know you didn't sound to keen on this one Chrissie, but I thought it was really good. Must admit you've given me inspiration to have a go.xx❤

[@Chrissieannie]

It is fun whatever the outcome! 😁😁😁

[@sherryjones1538]

Hi, great mixed media card. I loved the colours you worked with. Can you please let me know the recipe for your embossing paste. I will make some. TFS. All the best to you. Sherry from Canada 🇨🇦.

[@Chrissieannie]

It's in the description😊

[@sherryjones1538]

Thanks, I will definitely be making some.

[@kathysunshine699]

You probably heard this by now, but the video you referred to was using rusty hinge, not vintage photo, I only mention it because, I used both and rusty hinge, blends really well and does not look so brown...I love all your work!.. Thank you!

[@Chrissieannie]

I realised what I had done, but I’m old so I have an excuse! 🤣🤣🤣

[@lindadunstall1790]

WOW, you really went off pist with your multi media playtime 🤣😂 Hope you had fun! I did, until you attacked that pretty background with black on a 🖌️🥴,.... but I enjoyed seeing the final look b4 the assembly. You're a gem! Keep having fun! 😂🦘🦘🦘🌹

[@Chrissieannie]

Adding the black was scary but I liked the end result! I was actually following the guidelines of an expert!😀😀😯

[@lindadunstall1790]

@@Chrissieannie So glad you tried the black. I couldn't have done it, brave lady. Following the experts took a lot of trust with all your Subscribers watching! 🏆 Champion 🙏🥰💐

[@Chrissieannie]

@@lindadunstall1790 😊😊😊

[@deballen7031]

Hi. Thank you for sharing your interesting mixed media style cards, I do enjoy watching your bravery with colour and I think you made the right choice using a white sentiment rather than the Golda's it showed up so much better. How is your husband's health, is he recovering well? Best wishes to you all and have a lovely day.😊

[@Chrissieannie]

He's getting there.. Slowly 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@pebblesstleonards]

I thought the mixed media card itself was fabulous... but, to my mind, the sentiment let it down. It was overwhelmed by the lovely card! Do you need a sentiment on the front? Could it have been put inside the card instead? It was great to watch you 😊

[@Maribeth1379]

I agree. In my humble opinion sentiments belong on the inside of mixed media cards.

[@Chrissieannie]

We all have our own ideas! 😊😊😊

[@Chrissieannie]

I don’t think there’s any right or wrong just what pleases us individually! 😊😊😊

[@pebblesstleonards]

Absolutely! 😊

[@pamkershaw320]

I so agree with you Chrissie.x

[@joycegifford8826]

😍🤩😍

[@Chrissieannie]

🥰🥰🥰

[@tinagillhamevans667]

Hmmm quite like that, you’re on to something

[@Chrissieannie]

😊😊😊

[@anneslinger2189]

I figured out that when you are MIXING colors, you want to avoid combining all three primary colors (Red, Yellow, and Blue) if you mix blue with orange (orange is a mix of yellow and red) you end up with mud, because you have all the primaries. Mixing red and purple ( R+B), you're essentially mixing R with more R and some blue...NOT all 3 primaries, so it works. I don't know if this will help. COMBINING colors (like putting colored papers next to each other) is different. Hopefully this will help someone out there.

[@Chrissieannie]

I'm watching a series of videos by Lou Collins on blending colours of Distress Oxides, it's really helpful. Thanks for your input! ❤️

[@anneslinger2189]

@@Chrissieannie I randomly found that series, too. I'm going to check back periodically (I like to binge watch such things).

[@Chrissieannie]

@@anneslinger2189 👍🏻

[@marionlepley2692]

Hi Christine, so glad you didn’t like it either, it was a bit ‘mucky’, not very congratulationified (I know that’s not a word, but I’m sure you get my drift), your cards are usually so nice, but as you say win some and lose some, onwards and upwards 😊

[@thiawillis8310]

The card is lovely but like you I hate the word Congrats.

[@Chrissieannie]

Odd isn’t it! 🥰🥰🥰

[@thiawillis8310]

@@Chrissieannie I think it is because I love the original English language I grew up with.

[@Chrissieannie]

@@thiawillis8310 one lady from the US said that it was used as a graduation greeting, but when I researched it online it was thought to be posh English (upper class twit parlance) as in "I say, Congrats old thing!" 🤍😁😁😁

[@thiawillis8310]

@@Chrissieannie thank you for the information on the origin Christine. I still don’t like the shortened version. 😂