Today is full of Possibilities

Hello Blogland

Ok I am just not going to justify the lapses between posts, I am just going to accept I am terrible at blogging (but getting better at using instagram does that count?)

I want to share a little project I just completed.

Recently I have been obsessed with playing with colour and creating backgrounds using different mediums and techniques.

Today I actually made something with one of the many background pages.

Recipe

Index Card

Distress Oxides

Archival Inks

AALL & Create Stamps

Dina Wakley Stamp

Washi Tape

Liquitex Matt Medium Gel

Tim Holtz Small Talk Word Stickers

Uniball White Gel Pen

White Sharpie Marker

Mermaid Marker

I am getting braver playing with brighter colours and not over thinking things - slow process but am getting there.

Huggles

xoxox

The Stampin Stasher Challenge #1 - Create your own background

Hello Blogland

Happy New Year!!

I am so excited for this coming year, a lot of new things are in the pipeline - so watch this space!

The first of the new things is a brand new challenge set by

The Stampin Stasher.

It is a brand new monthly challenge and a new venture for Naomi who kindly invited me along for the journey (thanks hun).

This months challenge is

#1 - Create your own Background

I must admit this is one of my favourite things to do in terms of crafting as you are free to do what ever you please and have zero restrictions.

The technique I used I learnt from watching PaperArtsy videos and is one of my absolute faves.

Below is some photo's of the process and the projects I made using the page.

Getting started

I took a 12x12 sheet of Tissuestock, it's a bit like tissue paper, a brayer and my Chalk Paints (I want to mention you and use ANY acrylic paints for this technique)

First layer

I started off with a light colour to get a base going for additional layers to 'cling' to.

I simply pour a little paint onto my mat and pick up the colour with my brayer and go over the paper, it doesn't have to be neat and tidy, just go with the flow. 

Second Layer

I simply chose another colour and went over it again, filling in the gaps.

Third Layer

This time I went for a contrasting colour.

Forth Layer

I wasn't certain about the last colour so went for a deeper tone.

I continued to use the same colours in rotation until I was happy with it - I added an extra colour, Limelight, to pick up the green a little more.

Getting ready for the next part

Out came my background stamps and Archival Inks, these are the best ink pads to use when stamping on a painted background.

Finished Page

And here is a couple of projects I made using the page.

Card

Bookmark

Thank you for popping by please leave some love in the comments and definitely pop by The Stampin Stasher and check it out and join in with the fun.

Huggles

xoxox