Saturday, March 24, 2012

Monoprints

What do you get when you combine a few bottles of acrylic paint, some cardstock, a Gelli Arts gel printing plate, some bling and a 7 year old?

ANSWER: A fun time in Grandma's studio.

These cards are the creations of my 7 year old granddaughter, Savana, who was visiting this past week during spring break.

Even though I only had a few colors of acrylic for her to play with, she came up with some nice color combinations.

This one she created by drawing lines on the gel plate with an acrylic eraser tool.

Printing on kraft paper with metallic gold and yellow acrylic paint.

I love this one!
We used molds from TENSeconds Studio for the designs on all of the prints.

The difference between watching your daughter grow and watching your granddaughter grow is that you have the time to spend with them you did not have when your children where young.
Julie Butler
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12 comments:

  1. SusanMarch 25, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    Awesome pr ints and cards. Looks like you both had fun.

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  2. ScrappyPamMarch 25, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    These are beautiful! What a wonderful collaboration!

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  3. Louise (KardKrazy)March 25, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Savanah, I can see you have some of your grandma's creative genes! You are a budding artist -- these are beautiful pieces of work!

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  4. RobinMarch 25, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    I agree with Louise! Beautiful cards.

    Hugs,
    Robin

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  5. LoriMarch 27, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    What fun! I love the last card too, nice colors and design! She did a wonderful job, must take after Grandma! lol!

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  6. Vicki ChrismanMarch 28, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    How Awesome! What a fun time you girls must have had! Love your creations!

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  7. Lynn StevensMarch 28, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    Well I'd say the apple didn't fall far from the tree. She is already an amazing artist, showing she knows colors and textures very well.
    What fun you two must have had!
    hugs Lynn

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  8. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 2, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    These are so pretty. Your granddaughter is so lucky to be able to enjoy this creative time with you. I'll never forget the times I spent with my grandmother in her studio. She was an amazing artist and antique dealer who taught me so much.

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  9. Anne FentonApril 7, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    She is going to be a very talented card designer...love all her creations.

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  10. LyneenApril 8, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Congrats on a great design team for Red Rubber designs!

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  11. Gaby Bee April 9, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    These cards are gorgeous!
    Happy Easter to you! Hope your Easter is filled with joy, happiness and love!

    Hugs,
    Gaby

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  12. Nancy KelleyApril 11, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Great cards - great talent! Please tell your granddaughter that we, at Gelli Arts, are really impressed with her work!! Nicely done grandma :)
    Nancy
    Gelli Arts

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