Thursday, 26 May 2016

Keeping Calm!

I'm sure I have mentioned before that I find working in my journals have a calming effect on me!
This page, as many of my pages do, started with a mop up - the stencil had been used on another page so I spritzed it and just pressed onto a page in an open journal.
It had stayed there for sometime but when I wanted a starter to calm me after last week I added inks, and some paint tinted texture paste through a rays type stencil. I stamped the Paper Artsy Lynne Perrella stamp and used the same colour inks (the face is green but doesn't show up in the photos. 
I stamped the Paper Artsy Lynne Perrella stamp and used the same colour inks (the face is green but doesn't show up in the photos). 
I added some script and stuck down the image onto some old gold wrapping paper.
I added some of my new favourite product - Art Basics 3D Transparent Gloss Gel through a little squares stencil and then added some black ink using the same stencil - just randomly over the page. (Can you tell I was enjoying myself?)

I also used the 3D gloss through a lattice stencil randomly too - because I could!! I added little touches of gold transfer foil
Finally the words - Tim's Small talk came up with just the words I needed!

 Not that I live up to these words every day….but I would like to!! 

 I would like to enter the following challenges

 Country View Challenges - Blog Hop - Use a Stencil
Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes
Simon Says Monday challenge - Make a Wish
Anything But Cute - Celebrate your style ( playing in one of my journals is definitely my style!)

 I am still a little behind with my blog visiting but I am catching up slowly!

 Thanks for looking, Chris
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21 comments:

  1. Joan26 May 2016 at 20:22:00 BST

    A fabulous page with lots of texture and interest

    Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations this month

    Joan

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  2. Valerie-Jael26 May 2016 at 21:20:00 BST

    Lovely page Chris, glad it did you good making it, and you seem to be having fun working with all your new goodies. Hugs, Valerie

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  3. Helen26 May 2016 at 21:35:00 BST

    This is a stunning page Chris!

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  4. Redanne26 May 2016 at 22:56:00 BST

    This is an incredibly beautiful page Chris, my favourite of your pages so far - I love it!! Hugs, Anne xx

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  5. Brenda Brown27 May 2016 at 03:30:00 BST

    Delightful Chris, love the colours and depth with all the layers you added xxx

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  6. Bleubeard and Elizabeth27 May 2016 at 09:05:00 BST

    Your journal pages are always so clever. This one is gorgeous. Never heard of the 3D transparent gloss before, but it certainly did the trick. Yes, I would say you had a lot of fun making this page. I also agree this is your signature style, too.

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  7. My name is Erika.27 May 2016 at 10:46:00 BST

    I love this Chris. Those Lynne Perrella stamps are some of my favorite images. And I find working is calming too. Thanks goodness for art I say! :) Erika

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  8. Words and Pictures27 May 2016 at 10:59:00 BST

    This is full of calm and serenity for the viewer too. Lovely LP image, and the soft colour tones are so pretty.
    Alison x

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  9. ~*~Patty S27 May 2016 at 14:41:00 BST

    Wonderful creation in every detail Chris!
    The colors are luscious and brilliant use of mop up paper.
    The LP stamp is a beauty and the gold paper frame is perfect.
    Inspiring and beautiful piece.
    Happy beginning of the weekend
    oxo

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  10. Rita27 May 2016 at 15:44:00 BST

    Yes--can tell you were having fun! So pretty!!
    Love the sentiment. :)

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  11. Anonymous27 May 2016 at 18:19:00 BST

    Hi Chris, I love ♥ your page..it's gorgeous and the sentiment is wonderful. xxx

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  12. Juliz Design Post27 May 2016 at 22:52:00 BST

    Stunning page Chris, your colour choice is exquisite and magical against your stamped image.
    Julie x

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  13. Vintagehandmade28 May 2016 at 06:46:00 BST

    Awesome art journal page with amazing textures and beautiful colors! Fabulous layering and a great sentiment! Love it!
    Thank you so much for joining in our Celebrate Your Style challenge at Anything But Cute! Branka DT

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  14. Mimi28 May 2016 at 06:47:00 BST

    I recommend that EVERYBODY ZOOM IN on these images... They are so so so awesome! Yes, it looks like you enjoyed yourself-- bet you were nice and calm by the time you washed up!

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  15. Lorraine A28 May 2016 at 13:19:00 BST

    Gorgeous page! the colours and details are fabulous! :-)

    thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge
    luv
    Lols x x x
    p.s can you please email me on simonsayschallenge@hotmail.com thanks ;-)

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  16. Kath Stewart28 May 2016 at 14:56:00 BST

    beautiful art journal page...so many elements and fabulous texture..thanks for sharing at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge...hugs kath xxx

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  17. froebelsternchen28 May 2016 at 17:56:00 BST

    This page is just BEAUTIFUL Chris!
    Thank you for letting me so many comments on my blog -
    I have not enough time just now as well.. my days are much to short....
    Wish you a happy weekend Chris!
    oxo Susi

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  18. Pamellia30 May 2016 at 11:27:00 BST

    Fabulous page Chris! I love that you use your mop up pieces, I just never think to keep those!! Such a great sentiment too, words to live by!! Thank you so much for joining us at Anything But Cute for our 'Celebrate Your Style' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)

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  19. Eret30 May 2016 at 12:57:00 BST

    So many fun layers of colors and texture. Fantastic piece of art. Thank you for sharing it with us at Stamping Sensation.
    Eret x

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  20. Electra30 May 2016 at 15:16:00 BST

    Your enjoyment of this definitely shines through!

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  21. sarascloset1 June 2016 at 17:32:00 BST

    Chris, so sorry I'm late to the party, but computers and I do not get along, and after all this time of suffering through spotty (at best) Internet for weeks, I found if I move just 5 feet to the right I can get reception! Not the most pleasant of conditions with my keyboard in my lap, but for my sanity, it's a small price to pay.

    I digress...Your journal page really is nothing short of amazing! I love the rich colors, the texture and the Tim Holtz thought. My favorite part about this is the gold wrapping paper, which just pops and those clear pasted squares! Those little details mean so much, in my humble opinion. And I can tell you had fun creating! So happy to be here today!

    Oh, I almost missed this: than you for Celebrating Your Style with us at Anything But Cute. Hugs! Sara Emily DT

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