Riikka Kovasin - Paperiliitin: Tied down

Hi there and happy Monday! The month changed over the weekend which usually means new challenges. But this challenge has something extra! Because I'm happy to announce something big - Wellspring 2019! A summer workshop by Mixed Up Creative Academy, concentrating on the self-care through creating!

I'm going to blog more about the workshop, but if you want to take a peek already, here's the workshop page at Mixed Up Creative Academy shop (link)! Please also note that there's an early bird discount happening at the shop right now. Buying the workshop now and using code "early19" will save you £6 from the normal price. The offer is valid until June 13th.

But back to the challenge. Each of the lessons in the workshop has a different theme. Some of those themes are now translated into challenges and by participating you can be in for a draw for a spot for free in the workshop! More info about how to participate in the Mixed Media Learning Zone Facebook group (link) here!

As you can see, the first challenge is about limiting your supplies and in this case doing it via limiting the color choices. All the challenges are made in ATC form and in this one you are challenged to work only in black and white.

I first thought of using black India ink on top of white paper, but challenged myself to go the other way around - adding white on top of black rather than the other way. So, I cut the bases out of black cardstock and then added some white gesso on top. There's also some stamping and embossing in ther as well as doodling.

For the focal point I chose a couple of butterflies from a 7 Dots Studio paper. I cut them loose and attached them to the cards by sewing them in place. I finished the design with a couple of buttons. Because of those and also the stitches, I'm calling these winged cards "tied down".

If you'd like to swap these with me, you need to participate to the challenge!

Thank you for stopping by today! Have a good week!