Encaustic Collage

I've been wanting to get out my bees wax and melting pot to use on a collage piece. 

So, I created this mixed-media collage on water color paper.

(French Lace Hydrangea)

First, I began applying book paper with matte gel medium.

Then, over the book paper I added tea bags with the gel medium. 

I SO love using old tea bags! 

The flowers are just the kind that you purchase at the craft store.

I was attracted to the colors and thought of hydrangeas when I saw them. 

Added vintage lace, bird and butterfly images,  sketched the background leaves and painted with watercolors.

I love the look the bees wax gives it, and the smell of the wax while you are working is 

heavenly! 

Here you can get a closer look at how the wax looks over the lace. 

I'm linking up with
Paint Party Friday
So many great links and artists over there,
check it out!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Becca