Be Bold Mixed Media Castle

One of the things I love about making Gelli Prints is that I can't help but cut into these beauties pretty much as soon as they're dry. With purchased paper I always felt I needed to save it for a worthy project and then I'd hold onto it until it bored me. With homemade patterns I just go for it knowing full well there is more where that came from.

I also think Gelli printing is a sort of meditation. Your hands are busy, your creative juices are flowing but it's low-stress so your mind can uncurl a bit and take a breather. 

Yeah, I love it. Tons. 

So, as soon as the above papers dried I set myself to making a castle. I've seen a lot of wonky houses but no castles. 

And with all those bright feminine colors it seemed like the perfect opportunity to make a girly piece, something I've been wanting to do lately.

With three boys I just don't pink all that often.

Love the rhinestone doorknobs and the bricks - this made me happy :-)

It's so rewarding making your own patterned paper for your art and it gives everything you create a more personal look. 

This is my entry into the "houses" challenge  at Inspiration Avenue.

Also, I just wanted to mention that there is free shipping right now on my prints at Society6 

HERE'S THE LINK

Thanks so much for visiting.

Warmly,

~~~Nicole