Collage

Collage

Here we are betwixt and between

the two main events - I have heard

it called "Twixtmas".  Oh dear........!

Hazel Harler has brought us a

journal page to give us some

quality crafting time away from

it all:

For my collage piece I did a mixed media journal spread.

I collected lots of bits and pieces together

I glued my chosen bits into my journal.

Then I gave the pages a thin coat of gesso.

The pages were painted with Fresco Finish paints

I added some Infusions and sprayed with water - I didn't like the result

I used a yellow Inktense pencil and brush to change the result of the Infusions.

 I have no photos of the next couple of steps as it was getting quite dark.

I use an Impression Obsession background stamp 

with a green distress ink on the pages, 

I then spread sherbert Alchemy Wax over the raised areas then decided

 to spread it lightly over the whole project - it toned down the colours

A close up showing the Alchemy Wax.

I stamped the Impression Obsession background stamp 

onto white card with Leaf Green Archival Ink 

and then stamped the Paperartsy images with black Archival Ink. 

I tore the images out and glued them to the pages. 

I added some cotton and green gems, 

the words were stamped onto white card and cut out, 

I went round them with black pen after I'd glued them to the pages. 

I sprayed some brimstone wings Color Bloom 

onto card and punched out some butterflies

Another close up:

Items used.

Journal.
Card, paper and lace scraps.
Multi Matte Medium.
Fresco paints.
Infusions.
Inktense pencils.
Alchemy Wax.
Paperartsy Stamps
Impression Obsession background stamp.
Archival ink - black and leaf green.
Black marker pen.
Color Bloom - brimstone wings.
Butterfly punch.
Cotton thread and green gems.

Thank you Hazel 

a fabulous page

Haven't touched my journal in a while so think

this project has me reaching for it............

Yes, I do type one handed when I have to!!

See you all again tomorrow

Mickie xx