Using negative space...

Janelle's Mix-Ability challenge this week is to show off some mixed-media coloring through the opening(s) or negative space of a die cut. I've had some fun in the last few weeks with a little twist on this technique, so I want to share those cards together!

This is the Impression Obsession die I used:

Floral Lace Heart

The technique is really simple - I cut the die from Neenah cardstock, embossed the panel, layered a colored panel behind the opening, then replaced the heart in the negative space. The panel in the card below was scribbled with Derwent watercolor pencils for a fun ombre gradient, then blended with a waterbrush.

For the second card, I did the diecutting and embossing in the same way. For the layered panel, I used the diecut as a guide, laying it underneath a piece of acetate (sometimes called clear cardstock) and then coloring with Touch Twin Markers over each opening. It's a fun way to get a stained glass effect.

 These are the markers I used:

For a super simple and quick card, I used a more open die, and layered the cut panel over some designer paper from Graphic 45.

Heart of Hearts

Check the Mix-Ability Challenge Forum for all the challenge details!