One a Day in May - Day 10 - Bleeding Heart Card

So much to do, so little time, but staying true to my challenge, here is today's small piece.

I printed a bleeding hearts photo onto vellum and then removed part of the ink with an alcohol wipe.  I mounted the photo onto a copy of a handwritten poem and embellished it with tiny brads and a charm.  The photo is then mounted onto a handmade iris leaf paper card.

Melange Team May Challenge

Every month the Melange Team on Etsy hosts a mixed media challenge on their blog.  Anyone can participate.  The prompt for May's challenge is "Royal".  You can interpret it any way you wish as long as it is mixed media.  Post a comment on the blog with a hot link to your piece.  We look forward to your entries!

If you would like to learn more about the team, check out the Melange Team page on Etsy.

Melange Interview

I am so pleased to be featured on the Melange Team Blog in an interview by Bren from Peace of Mind Studio.  Thanks, Bren, for making this so easy.  Great questions!

The Melange Team Blog features mixed media artists, techniques, challenges and more.  You don't have to be a member of the team to participate in the challenges.

 This little candle lantern was the result of the altered jar challenge on the Melange Team Blog.  I first covered a baby food jar in yellow vellum.  Using a dragonfly punch, I created the shaped cutout in handmade iris leaf paper and, using gloss medium, glued this sheet over the vellum.  The jar is embellished with wire, a dragonfly pendant and a large amber bead.  These would make a lovely addition to an outdoor party.  More wire could be added for hanging.