I'm trying to use my art journalling to help my stress and negative thinking so this page is all about hope and gratitude. It's based on the lessons learnt during this months Journal Journey and also inspired by IndigoBlu's challenge theme 'off the edge''. All the stamps I've used are from IndigoBlu.
The Journal Journey lessons were about inclusions and dye inks and the theme for March was nature. I sprayed a layer of the palest ink spray, then stamped and embossed the flowers to create a resist before adding darker shades on top and Distress ink on the edges - I also created a smaller panel which would become my inclusion. I stamped the grasses across the bottom in Stormy sky DI and round the top with the edge of 'Ella Bella'.
I created a little pocket on the inside of my inclusion and tucked in a tag with my journalling on.
I stamped the other side of the smaller panel with the sentiment and 'Ella Bella' (off the edge), heat embossed in violet pearl EP before splattering with ink and using Distress ink on the edges - I had to remember to leave a border along the right which became a folded flap tucked underneath to secure it to the main page.
I decided it needed more detail/layers so after adding strips of tissue tape I used grunge paste through a script stencil in the corners.
I'm also sharing my journal page here -
Thanks for stopping by - Happy Crafting - Esther xx
Thank you, Effie for sharing your 'How to's'. That is so helpful to those on the Journal Journey who are still at kindergarten level when it comes to art journaling
ReplyDeleteI love the magical tones of the blues and purples in your page. They reflect you sentiment beautifully. Thanks for joining us at Mixed Media World xx
ReplyDeletelove this page beautiful colours good luck with the challenge julie xxx
ReplyDeleteWonderful journal page, super textures and colours.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Gorgeous, Esther, I love the grasses and the colours,
ReplyDeleteLucy x
What a wonderful form of therapy to alleviate your stress and boost positive thinking! Such a beautiful art page. Your colours and images are magical and most certainly uplifting. Thank you for sharing your lovely She-Art inspired creation in the Ink gallery!
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Great page, you used my favourite stencil :)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful piece Esther to go with those beautiful colours.
ReplyDeleteWarm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
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Hello Esther,
ReplyDeleteYour Blog is amazing....and your creations are gorgeous!!!
Hugs,
Ellen
Hi Esther, I hope you are having a relaxing Easter break. I love seeing what people come up with for their journalling,..and this is gorgeous. Love the colours, and the positivity of the sentiment. Awesome!
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Hi Esther, I hope you are having a relaxing Easter break. I love seeing what people come up with for their journalling,..and this is gorgeous. Love the colours, and the positivity of the sentiment. Awesome!
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Hi Esther, gorgeous colours together, love your page. Thank you for entering the Indigoblu Challenge this month. Nikki K. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful journal page ..... I love your colour choices and the different textures. Thank you for joining in with the IndigoBlu challenge .... good luck! Lindy Lou xx
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