Today I thought I'd share the last of my journal pages that I completed when I was on holiday in September. Not sure whether I've saved the best till last but they are probably my favourite of the ones I did..... and yes that is glorious sunshine on the pages!
...but in November the pages look rather different...
There was a little gesso on the pages before I sprayed them with colour blooms (iris and tea stain) just to see the effect on Kraft paper and yes I did want the drips to run up the page. I used some treasure gold through the TH doily stencil. The paint at the top has come through from another page but it just adds to it.
For the images I used the steampunk set of gelatos on some white card and stamped images from the LPCO30 set of Eclectica stamps by PaperArtsy in black archival.
The lace, sequins and beads that I had with me were added to the pages
and I thought that the sequins were a bit like thought or 'dream' bubbles going up to the images and worked with the dream stamp (from The Artistic Stamper).
I never thought I'd be putting unaltered gold sequins on a creation of mine but I rather like how they've worked out.
I really should be thinking about making some Christmas cards but expect I'll be on the last minute as usual...maybe next week! Thanks so much for stopping by.
...but in November the pages look rather different...
For the images I used the steampunk set of gelatos on some white card and stamped images from the LPCO30 set of Eclectica stamps by PaperArtsy in black archival.
The lace, sequins and beads that I had with me were added to the pages
I really should be thinking about making some Christmas cards but expect I'll be on the last minute as usual...maybe next week! Thanks so much for stopping by.
Gorgeous pages, Ruth! Love the colour combination and that little sparkle from the sequins... Xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful spread Ruth, loving the space you have left around the pages. The colours and sequins are adorable and really add sparkle to your spread. Superb journalling :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous pages Ruth ! Love the background and the collage pieces are fantastic ! I'm with you, I really should be making Christmas cards....maybe tomorrow....Sue C x
ReplyDeletehow utterly gorgeous . loving the rich colors and your details are wonderful ... fabulous piece of art x
ReplyDeleteSo, so beautiful Ruth, the background is wonderful and I just love all the detail you added - just gorgeous! Anne xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pages Ruth, lovely images and textures details.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
These are so feminine! NICE work...PERFECT = )
ReplyDeleteWonderful spread Ruth, stunning textures and colours and great use of those stamps!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful play with colours and the LP stamps Ruth....great spread!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Alie :-)
I can see why these are your favourites Ruth, they are amazing! I love the subtle hints of colour against that spectacular muted background! Love the drips and splashes and all the wonderful bits you have included! Fabulous! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteHi Ruth, love the pages, great colour scheme. This is a great way to use the LP stamps.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting, Angela x
Such a lovely expressive page Ruth, love the subtle use of gold, combined with purples, such a stunning combo x
ReplyDeleteOooh Ruth these look fabulous, loving that drippage and of course the images are just perfect xxx
ReplyDeleteLove those colours Ruth! LP stamps are wonderful to use aren't they! Drips going upwards are such a clever touch too! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteReally scrumptious, both in sunlight and in shade. Like Chris I love the topsy turvy drippage, and the subtle beautiful stencilling. Glorious colours - just perfect for Lynne's elegant, intricate stamps - and the composition is wonderful. Amazing pages... I will have to do some catching up with what else you got up to!!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
You really are a master at design Ruth and I love the whole look you've achieved (including those sequins!) Jenny x
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