Sunday 23 June 2013

Pale and (almost) Interesting?

Having been in a bit of a crafty non-space this week, I'm back with another post.  A few days ago the uber-talented Lin (Yoursartfully) shared a delightful frame she'd made using pale neutral colours. This afternoon whilst not watching the cricket (rain delays play) I came up with this journal page in similar neutral colours, as I thought Lin's frame was absolutely gorgeous.

I had already got a double spread in my journal painted with Mushroom Fresco paint, and simply went from there

Today, I added Grunge Paste through the Mini Ledger stencil that came on Friday (not sure how I existed so long without this one!!)
and then using cut and dry foam, blended Vanilla and Sage Fresco paints softly , mainly over the Grunge Paste, but not exclusively.
 Added some splatters (Mini 72) using Mud Splat and stencilled Snowflake through the reverse chickenwire, randomly.
 Mini 29 (postmark) stamped randomly without a block, in Olive archival ink.

and then stamped the owl (ID02) twice on watercolour paper (it was out from my Tim tag in the last post... ) using Pumice Stone distress ink, edging lightly with Walnut Stain , spritzing the stamp before stamping onto the paper, to aid the watercolour effect.

Added the text (HP1204) in black archival.

All stamps are by Paperartsy
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12 comments:

  1. Anonymous23 June 2013 at 16:38

    This is a really nice page, I like the pale colours.

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  2. Gabrielle23 June 2013 at 16:38

    Ooh! Fabulous to see Lin's inspiration in your journal! Love it!

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  3. Lynn Stevens23 June 2013 at 17:20

    Isn't it fun to just let loose and play with all our toys. Some great techniques here Helen. I love the muted tones.
    Hugs Lynn

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  4. craftimamma23 June 2013 at 20:11

    Lovely work Helen. One day I will get into journalling if only to practice techniques. Ummm, think I neeeed that stencil, lol!

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  5. craftytrog23 June 2013 at 21:06

    This is lovely Helen! x

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  6. Lin23 June 2013 at 21:49

    Great pages Helen...I love that stencil...mr owl is one of my fav stamps and as you know love that quote!! Really nice soft colours!!

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  7. Krisha24 June 2013 at 04:31

    Oh what stunning journal pages!! Love the softness of them totally!

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  8. Virginia24 June 2013 at 09:59

    Stunnning pages loving the texture you've created!

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  9. CraftygasheadZo24 June 2013 at 12:03

    I'm loving the ledger and the texture. Just shows how dramatic pale can be too! Take care Zo xx

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  10. Julie Lee24 June 2013 at 13:41

    Great page! The colours are pale, but that does indeed make it interesting. It has a mysterious feel to it! x

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  11. sam21ski24 June 2013 at 17:34

    WOW the texture really shows through using the lighter colours, I also see you had an excuse to get out your olive archival again too!!!

    Sam xxx

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  12. Words and Pictures24 June 2013 at 20:14

    Delicious pages, Helen - I love the delicate colours and the mini-ledger works brilliantly. Love that sentiment stamp too.
    Alison x

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