Hello Folks. It's been another dark and gloomy day, and raining so I couldn't escape from the noisy decorator! I did make a journal page, although I think it turned out a bit ugly. It started off ok, some collaged scraps of book pages, and a layer of red Dylusions paint.
I painted over with turquoise, and sketched some circles, revealing the red paint beneath.
Then I got carried away, adding book page circles, doodling, splatters, drips and quotes. It was getting dark, and I was disillusioned, so the drips were still wet when I took the final photo.
Not all arty adventures turn out as you'd like! Nevertheless, I'm linking my page to Art Journal Journey.
I have some male birthdays coming up, so here are a couple of cards I made too, using a mini hexagon Gel Press Plate and PaperArtsy stamps. I was inspired by Cat Kerr's video on YouTube.
Until next time...
Alison x
I think the page is super - thank you for linking to the AJJ collection dear Alison!
ReplyDeleteThose cards are really beautiful - have to check the video - thank you for the link!
oxo Susi
The page is not ugly and I absolutely love those cards !
ReplyDeleteCorrie xxx
I hate it when you add a stage to a page and think ...oh no, I want to un-do that!! (been there, done that!) However, I think it looks fine. Love the cards, too.
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your "NOT" lovely art journal page. I am truly impressed. It is a beautiful entry for Art Journal Journey, and I think you are too hard on yourself. I like the drips, the book circles, the background, everything!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a card maker, so those are truly fabulous. I've never seen that specific Gelly plate, but I like how you incorporated it, because your cards truly DO have a male flair.
Thanks for sharing your latest art journal page with us at Art Journal Journey, dear Alison.
I think your page looks great, I have many pages I'm not happy about. Your paint layers and drips, colours all look fantastic to me.
ReplyDeleteThe Birthday cards are awesome.
Yvonne xx
Nice work and I love the "ugly" page. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteA simple beginning and a wonderful finish. Your page is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThe black color gives it a perfect contrust. The two cards are also very good designed.
Dear Greetings
Sabine
I like those bright bold colors on your page Alison. Perfect for a dark day. I love lots of spots and drips and color too! And your cards came out great too. I like those "vintage" crafty individuals stamps. Thanks again for all your great art pieces. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteNot all arty adventures turn out as you'd like - but others like them! And it is good to make experiences and having fun while making them. I like the black lines over the quote, they bring life to the page.
ReplyDeleteRike x
A fabulous journal page and lovely cards.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.
You have so much going on Alison, I admire you for all you create, the page ended up so amazing , happy and smiling, with bright colors !
ReplyDeleteDorthe, xx
Your abstract page is so bright and colourful, what's not to like 😁. I always find white gesso is my best friend when it comes to pages that don't turn out to my liking ...lol 😉. Such fabulous cards too! Wishing you a happy weekend and I hope the dining room is progressing well! J 😊
ReplyDeleteWell I think the journal page is brilliant and great CAS cards and fabulous stamps
ReplyDeleteCarol x
I love this ugly page!! With everything happening around you I can think of nothing better to being armed with a brayer, paint and a blank journal page. Playing catch up again .. Hugs Tracey xx
ReplyDeleteIt may not be as you wanted but I LOVE it!! Just as I love those cards too! Hugs,Chrisx
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