Dream Big

 Hi there, Thought I'd share this art journal page I created, these are so much fun, and maybe just a little addictive!  

Now I'm certainly not that experienced at this, and I spoke to a friend who said they didn't know how to create a journal page.  I think what they struggled with is they didn't have a vision of WHAT it would look like.  Guess what?  Neither did I!!!!

I just started playing with different layers of mediums.  Think about what products will absorb, or resist each other.  Use according to the effects you want to achieve, or just play and see what happens.  It's JUST paper and some mediums, so it doesn't matter if you muck it up!  No-one has to see it!  You may discover some really cool techniques along the way and the creative process is quite relaxing/therapeautic.  

I started with the Shimmer Sprays first and created some patterns, a few closeup squirts of Love Colour Spray, and some circles of smeared aqua paint, I then drew some quick circles and symbols with black paint (seriously...don't overthink this part)

Smear white gesso or a good thick white paint around the outside of your circles.

Add a bit more.... really get that contrast!

Add Bling Colour Paste through various stencils.

Using Bling and Deep Water Colours pastes, blend one into the other on various arrows , or whatever stencil you choose to use.  (Do this by putting one colour at each side, and blending in the center with your finger)  Add more pattern using Just Blue Colour Paste.

Happy scrapping,

Tina

Products used:

Colour Spray - Love, Road Base

Shimmer Spray - Deep Water, Royalty, Lovely Lilac

Colour Paste - Bling, Deep Water. Just Blue

Love and Peace

Hi everyone, I've been playing with another art journal page, but remember these techniques could be used on a card or layout just as easily.

I prepared my page using gesso and allowed to dry, then used Colour Spays and Shimmer Mist Sprays to created background colour and patterns.

Draw a large heart and paint outside it with opaque paints (yes, you cover some of your work!)  I used Fire Engine and Bling Colour Paste through a stencil to add patterns.

Mix various Colour Shimmer Dusts with gel medium or texture pastes and use through other stencils.

Keep adding patterns and textures, have fun!

I added Snow White Colour Paste through a bubble stencil, and drew some accents with a white journal pen.

The completed page and some close ups.  (Wish I could capture the sparkle in photos.) 

Thank for visiting,

happy scrapping,

Tina

Products used:

Colour Spray- Love, Road Base, Saffron, Lush

Shimmer Spray- Deep Water, Just Blue

Colour Paste - Deep Water, Snow White, Bling, Fire Engine,

Colour Shimmer Dust - Sunflower, Candy

So she decided...to try art journaling!

Hi everyone, I thought I'd show you my art journal pages I created.  Basically I prepped my page with clear gesso (the medium you prepare your paper with will effect the depth of colours and how they absorb, or move/mix)  I stamped my girl using Stazon so it wouldn't run.

I dropped a few tiny amounts of Colour Shimmer Dust (use the end of a flower stem, or pin as your scoop,you really don't need much)

Mist with water to activate....this is the fun part, the more water you add the more the colour mixes, 

Add more Colour Shimmer Dust and misting as required.

I mixed (a very small amount) of Candy Shimmer Dust with a little gel medium and painted the feathers and poppies.

I did the same with Lush (green) and used it through a bubble stencil.  (These Shimmer Dusts can be mixed with many mediums so don't be scared to have a play.  I've used it with crackle medium, gesso, texture paste, paint, water, made my own mists.... go on, experiment!!!)

Write a favorite quote, or personal thoughts, or your goals, or whatever you like!

Add some accents using a white journal pen.

Thanks for visiting.  hope you've been inspired to play!

Happy scrapping

Tina

Products used:

Colour Shimmer Dust - Navy, Candy, Lush, Sunflower