Fabulous Feathers

Be still my heart.  When I saw these stamps, I was awestruck, but when I got them in my hands. . .oh my!  Again, the detail. . . the art. . . the quality of the stamps and die. Perfection.

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I stamped the feathers in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and then colored them with Copics.  Then I die cut them using the coordinating die.

I created the background by applying Seedless Preserves, Worn Lipstick and Wild Honey Distress Oxide inks using a Mini Ink Blending Tool.  I applied a light layer of ink and then stenciled over the top again with the same colors to add some depth.  Of course I splattered water, because I can't not do that.

The sentiment is from Hampton Arts.  I used Onyx Black Versafine Ink to get a really bold impression.

I finished it off with a few sequins and droplet embellishments.

So glad you stopped by today!

Another Journal Page

So, when it comes to art journaling, I have to admit that I'm not one to use paint or ink sprays very often.  It takes too long to dry. . . even with a heat tool.  So, I tend to use ink pads instead . . . very little dry time, if any at all depending on the type of ink I use.

Currently, my favorite inks to use are Distress Oxide inks . . . I really love the soft chalky finish. . . and how nicely they blend.

So for this page, I started by adhering a piece of sheet music for my first layer.  I did a light coat of gesso over that to tone down the sheet music.  Then I used a stencil by The Crafter's Workshop and added Worn Lipstick and Wild Honey Distress Oxide inks.  I used another stencil with Broken China Distress Oxide ink for another layer and yet another stencil with Fired Brick Distress Oxide ink.

It's still a work in progress . . . but I'm loving how it's coming together.

Thanks for stopping by today!