I must admit I was thrown with what to create for the current PaperArtsy topic, Doors, Windows and Architecture. I have a limited collection of Lynne Perrella stamps and one floral PA set and no more. Hmmm... So I dug through the stamp bin remembering finding a door stamp in my mom's amazing stamp stash. I found this favorite LP stamp too and thought I should definitely use her, but thought the two stamps would work together well, so off I went.
At my job, the lovely ladies save these notebook backs for my art projects. I had a stack about 5" high. They are all identical in size. I decided it would be great to start a mini album to house all of my pages. More on that in a future post...
Update: Find the album tutorial HERE.
I applied clear gesso to my chipboard because I wanted the brown to show through. I colored my background with a variety of Infusions, then added texture paste through a new Tim Holtz stencil. While it was still wet, I spritzed water over the paste and sprinkled on more Infusions. I tried dabbing with a paint brush to ensure coverage and that worked well.
Still wanting to experiment with the tissue stamping technique from my post HERE, based on THIS PA video, off I went. I stamped my image onto tissue with Archival Jet Black ink and tore the edges. I carefully painted the reverse of my stamped image onto the tissue. Then I adhered with Mod Podge, even over the textured background, what a cool effect! I used more Infusions to paint along the edges of my tissue to blend it in with the background.
I dipped my completed project in Distress Oxide to get some chalky spots. I gave everything a splash of watery white gesso. I used Tim's new Chit Chat chipboard for my sentiment. I edged each panel in gold embossing to create a border against my black book pages. I went back to the image and rubbed a Galaxy white marker along the edges to create highlights and pop the image out from the background. I tinted her cheeks with a tiny dab of watercolor.
For my next page I first added my painted tissue onto my Infusions background, then went back in with the stencil and texture paste.
The flower is handmade from my tutorial HERE. The key is from my mom's stash.
I mixed Art Stones with Mod Podge then blended in Infusions to tint the stones and applied to the bottom to create a walkway to the door. All of this was incredibly fun! A little on the dark side yes, but fun fun! I cannot wait to show you the mini album assembly and find out what Topic #5 will be! It will be so exciting to fill the album with my challenge projects. <3
I'm sharing with:
PaperArtsy: Topic #4 Doors, Windows and Architecture
Simon Says Stamp: Layer It Up
Stamplorations Mixed Media: Anything Goes w/Stencil
Note: These are not cards, as described in the post
Allsorts: Anything But a Card
Happy Little Stampers: Anything Goes Mixed Media
We Love to Create: Anything Mixed Media Goes
613 Avenue Create: Anything Goes w/Twist The Rubber Room (No Digis)
Simon Says Stamp: Layer It Up
Stamplorations Mixed Media: Anything Goes w/Stencil
Allsorts: Anything But a Card
Happy Little Stampers: Anything Goes Mixed Media
We Love to Create: Anything Mixed Media Goes
613 Avenue Create: Anything Goes w/Twist The Rubber Room (No Digis)
48 comments:
Fabulous Autumn, wonderful grungy textures and colours and great compositions xxx
WOW - these are stunning Autumn - love all the texture and the colour palette is amazing
Blessings
Maxine
I do love the LP lady but that door really has the WOW factor, it looks intriguing and very mysterious and I want to know what is behind it... The art stones create a fabulous walkway to the door and the key and flower are such lovely additions. Beautiful work Autumn!! Hugs, Anne xx
These are so beautiful Autumn! So many wonderful colours blended together, very Patina-ish. Love the gold accents too. Amazing texture, just adore these! hugs :)
What glorious pages Autumn and a wealth of yummy texture and depth. How lucky to have a crafty Mum too. Love your work! Xx
Fabulous project Autumn, great textures and I do love the pathway to the door,
Avril xx
My gosh, these are spectacular!! The texture is ah-may-zing!! Wow!! I love the colors and the stamps and the details you added!! Stunning, my talented friend!! Love, love them!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Wow wow wow! These are absolutely incredible, Autumn! Works of art that are so inspirational for me. Sure wish you could walk me through one of these in person. Can't wait to see how you can top these!
Two stunning projects! Love all the textures!
To me - they seem rich and alluring not "dark" at all... love the colors but most of all the texture is beyond awesome. I tried to pick a favorite but I couldn't this time!! Normally I would go for your FABULOUS door... but the lady is INTRIGUING and equally as AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL Autumn. Xj.
Thanks for joining us at allsorts Tracy x
Love the texture, depth and dimension you created. We're happy you shared your artistry at 613 Avenue Create.
Love the fabulous texture you achieved on your journal pages. I love the colors and how you edged in gold. So pretty. Thanks for sharing with the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Challenge.
Ahhhhh, wow?! WOW! Incredible pages for your mini album, Autumn. Thanks so much for playing along at Happy Little Stampers and STAMPlorations Mixed Media Challenges for March.
Glorious pieces Autumn, so grungy and mysterious. Love the addition of the key to the doorway... adorable. Hugs Tracey xx
A beautiful creation displayed and a gorgeous colour combo for our challenge this time at ALLSORTS challenge for the theme, "ANYTHING BUT A CARD", hope to see you again. ♥[aNNie DT for Allsorts Challenges]
Amazingly fabulous Autumn, love love love...so inspiring.xx ♥[aNNie]
Such fun and creative cards! Love all the texture and distressing!
These are wonderful Autumn and I agree, not dark at all. Some great techniques with the Infusions,
Lucy x
Lovely project, Autumn! I so love that Lynne Perrella stamp too. Your textures are fabulous on these pages, which really draw the eye in and give one so much to feast upon! Gorgeous work! xx
Wow...love what you did here! I love your pages and the textures and colours! You did an amazing job with the stamps. Stunning work! ;-)
Great work and perfect entry for our theme this week, many thanks for joining us at Allsorts challenge.
B x
Absolutely Outstanding pieces Autumn!!! Thank you for sharing telling you steps! Gorgeous! xx
Autumn,
This is stunning, it's so nice of your fellow workers to help with your stash. Looking forward to seeing more pages
Wow how beautiful! gorgeous techniques and beautiful stamping too.Thanks so much for joining us at We Love to Create this time
Claire xx
Spectacular texture and I like the earthy, muted tones; they seem to add to the mystery of the images. Lovely work.
I love the look of the texture paste and stones! Both pages are gorgeous in a Mixed media, grunged up and distressed way!
Awesome !
Oh I love this set. Both backgrounds are amazing and so bold. Love the dark and deep colors and all the texture you have made. Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.
So full of texture and character! LOVE!
These are both stunning Autumn! Xx
love that you recycle, beautiful project, wonderful texture and color
Thanks for joining us at HLS.
Barb Housner (DT)
Took my breath away, Autumn! My, what beauty comes from your fingertips! I am in love with that door image and the gorgeous stenciling. And a little bit of dark is good; it makes the bright that much brighter! Getting goofy; got wet way too many times today! Sending hugs!
The intricate details and magnificent textures caught my eyes instantly as well as the well coordinated colors. I love these stunning project of yours Autumn. Superb artistic job! Thank you for joining us at STAMPlorations March Media Challenge and see you again in next challenge Autumn.
Hugs and smiles,
Asmah
STAMPlorations Mixed Media Design Team
Qinaahana Arts & Crafts {My Personal Blog}
I have to admit I wasn't a huge fan of the LP stamps at first, but you've totally turned me around with what you've done with them. I love both of these pages so much and will be watching the video links you added - thank you for those! Everything about these are awesome - your mom's stamp was just perfect for how you finished it. I love the darkness of them and the gold embossing really sets them off. Is there anything you can't do, Autumn? Hugs!
I'm amazed, wonderful images, brilliant textures and fabulous colors. Love these! Thank you for joining STAMPlorations March Mixed Media Challenge.
Great to see this featured as a winner at 61 Ave. Very deserving! Create! Hugs!
Oops, I think you know what I meant to write!
love these!!!!! thanks for playing along with us at STAMPlorations mixed media March challenge!!!
Gorgeous texture!
Thank you for sharing with Happy Little Stampers!
Susan
Calling All Crafters! – My personal Blog!
Tissue and paint create such a beautiful background and the texture on both is astounding. Wonderful patina ish finish. The door one is my favorite. I love a good door. And it tells a story. Knock knock! I'm comin to see this one in person! Fantabulous and awesome sauce designs dearie! Hugz to you muffin!
Amazing creations and work of arts...Congratulations on the so well deserved win at Stamplorations xxx I can't believe I missed this to comment on...But so glad to have seen it now !!!! I am a big fan and I am always inspired by your creative, unique and fabulous creations....Thank You x
...and congrats to you, highly deserved win based on merit!!!😍🏅
And another congratulations on your win at Stamplorations! You are doing wonderful with all the challenges!
I've seen lots of videos in mixed media style, but I still wonder how to get all the layers seem like they were born to be together, lol. Seriously, everything looks so coherent, beautiful and artistic! Congratulations on your win at Stamplorations!
Came back t say...Congratulations on the 'favourite' shout out over at HLS...so very well deserved. You always leave the sweetest comments and I always appreciate them...Thank you x
Old posts still offering inspiration! Just following the trail from your recent post but had to say how wonderful this is!!! x Amanda
No time limit on admiration and accolades for inspired crafting, Autumn!
Those colors you've chosen really attracted my attention.
Now I will just have to pull the trigger and buy that LP stamp that I have wanted for oh--such a long time!
Mary in Oregon
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