A 12 x 12 Layout by Melissa

Hi everyone! Melissa here with a 12 x 12 mixed media layout for Gina's Chipboard Laser Designs.  I have titled this layout "Happy New Year".

This leaf frame is so beautifully designed.  When I saw it, I had to use it.

I always enjoy trying different ways to decorate these little beauties. Here are the steps:

1. Apply gesso.

2. Apply green chalk ink.

3. Randomly stamp on Distress Inks in Vintage Photo, and Peeled Paint.

4. Sprinkle Utee on and heat.

5.The Utee hadn't stuck too well,on the left side, so I experimented by putting on a thick layer of Crackle Accent, on the left side.

6. Dry brush gold leaf ink lightly all over, leaving most of the green exposed.

Thanks for looking!

Gina's Designs Products Used::

Flourished Frame - Bella (coming soon)

Other:

Prima paper

The Crafter's Workshop, Mini Branches Reversed

Distress Crackle Paint - Clear Rock Candy, by Ranger

Tim Holtz Distress Inks in Peeled Paint  and Vintage Photo

Vintaj bead caps and leaf

Lumiere Acrylic paint in gold

Tim Holtz rub ons

Tresors De Luxe lace

Winton and Lewis watercolors

Flowers by Prima

Plaid Liquid Leaf gold paint

A few Swarovski pointed back crystals

Tsukineko chalk ink

Luminarte Twinkling H20s
Melt Art Ultra Thick Embossing Powder