I’m super excited to
be today’s guest designer here at The Aviary!
Carrie, thank you so
much for inviting me over :D
Today I’d like to
share an altered journal that I made using several of my fabulous PWP stamp
sets, paints, a stencil, paper scraps and a composition notebook. Here’s a
little peek of the finished project:
Okay, now let’s get started!
I started out by applying Gesso to the front and back of a
plain composition notebook.
(Tip: I like to insert wax paper behind both the front and
back cover to keep the paint from ruining the notebook paper while I'm working
on my project)
Once the Gesso
was dry, I used Modge Podge to adhere various scraps of paper to the front and
back covers.
Next, I
used a Crafters Workshop 6x6 Template and Gesso to stencil the Mini Tie Dyed
design to both sides of my journal.
Now to
start adding color!
I used
Liquitex Soft Body Acrylic in Ceruean Blue to create frame.
I applied
the color loosely because I like to have variations in color instead of one
solid even coat.
Time for
some stamping fun!
I used the Paris & Royal Melange stamp sets to emboss the medallions and scrolls. The fun
neon colors are both from Zing. I also used the script stamp from the Background Writing Set to build up my background.
With the
background complete, it's time to work on the focal point and finishing
details.
Stamp one
of the beautiful ladies from the Melange 1- Women Set onto the notebook and on a scrap piece of cardstock and set
aside. Use an oil pastel to color around the stamped image on the notebook and
blend outward with your finger. This
will create a nice glowing effect.
The
sentiment I choose for my project is from the Bird Melange Set. I stamped and embossed it on white cardstock then cut it
into strips and inked with Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Ink.
Using a
Bic White-Out Pen, I doodled circles around the embossed medallions to add
interest.
Next color
the stamped image on cardstock (I used Prismacolor pencils on my project). Once
you've colored her in, fussy cut and adhere to the cover.
The
Finishing Touches :D
I used a
charcoal pencil to freehand a heart behind the stamped image. Then colored it
in using oil pastels in various shades of red, blending with my finger (the
heart helps to draw the eye directly to the focal point).
Since the
sentiment is about flying, I thought she needed some wings.
I used the
angel wings from the Wings Stamp Set and embossed with Enchanted Gold embossing powder by Ranger
for a little shimmer. Next I fussy cut and tucked in behind her back.
Using the
scrolls from the Paris PWP Stamp Set, stamp and emboss with black powder above and below your
focal point.
Stamp the
little bird from the Bird Melange Set with the Orange Neon embossing powder onto cardstock, fuzzy
cut and adhere. I also used an orange epoxy bird from my stash.
Using
Black India Ink, frame out the focal point and outline the circles.
Finally,
adhere coordinating patterned paper to the insides of both the front and back
covers. I used TH Black Soot to ink all of the edges for a nice finished look.
Here's a
look of the backside of the journal :D
I'm very
happy with the way this project turned out and I hope you've enjoyed seeing it
come together too. Thanks so much for stopping by!!!
Get those
stamp set out and play :D
