Thursday, 16 November 2017

Bright thoughts!

We are promised some sunshine today - I am really not a fan of grey days even if they are warm, give me a frosty, sunny day and I'm happy!
I don't think we will get a frost with our sun but my page today is about one of those days when I can wrap up warm and go for a walk!
My background is a lot of ripped scraps of paper, some book paper, some designed paper, but all from my scraps that I can't bear to throw away! Once I had stuck them down I scraped some gesso over very roughly. 
I used multi medium to make an image transfer, when I removed the paper I rubbed bit more vigorously lower down so that some of the print showed through. 
I added some watered down Decoart iron oxide paint and some Viva Inka Gold with my fingers.
Finally I stamped some dots and text and aded some TH words that I outlined in gold!

 I hope you like this latest page for my 101 Ways To Keep Warm at Art Journal Journey.

 Who knows, we may get a frost over the weekend and get out for some walks. My next few posts will be scheduled!!!

 Thanks for looking, Chris 
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13 comments:

  1. froebelsternchen16 November 2017 at 11:57:00 GMT

    You got the exact look for the feeling! Awesome!
    Great techniques Chris!
    ♥♥♥
    Have a fab rest of the day my friend!
    You are such an inspiring hostes! WOW!
    oxo Susi

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  2. Bleubeard and Elizabeth16 November 2017 at 12:22:00 GMT

    I agree with Susi. You are a FABULOUS host. You have definitely been doing a great job.

    I love this latest page, mainly for your use of scraps for the background, but also for the really great image transfer. This is a wonderful AJJ entry, dear Chris.

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  3. Anonymous16 November 2017 at 15:51:00 GMT

    Wow * that has become so beautiful again and your writing page underneath is great .. a wintry side with wintry handshake that she needs! A beautiful journal!
    greetings Elke

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  4. Valerie-Jael16 November 2017 at 20:15:00 GMT

    Gorgeous page, love the background. No sunshine here today, just cold and grey and damp. Have a nice evening, hugs, Valerie

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  5. Redanne16 November 2017 at 20:57:00 GMT

    What a beautiful page Chris, I love that you used scraps of paper to create your background and those butterflies at the side are gorgeous! Hugs, Anne xx

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  6. Helen16 November 2017 at 21:32:00 GMT

    another fabulous page!

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  7. Meggymay16 November 2017 at 21:33:00 GMT

    Wow, Chris, this is a beautiful page using up scraps. Its super background.
    Yvonne xx

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  8. My name is Erika.16 November 2017 at 22:42:00 GMT

    I love your background Chris. It is beautiful. I think the scraps give it some great texture. Nice page. Hugs-Erika

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  9. Rike17 November 2017 at 08:34:00 GMT

    I like your textured background, good use of your collected papers! And the transfered lady has enough warm clothes to go out for a walk!
    A happy weekend! Rike x
    P.S. Thank you for your nice comment on my blog - time does not matter! Sorry for the funeral!

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  10. Neet17 November 2017 at 10:23:00 GMT

    Like it? I love it!! What a fabulous page, love all the different papers you have used, some great textural work on here. Fab image - fab work.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  11. Pamellia17 November 2017 at 11:58:00 GMT

    Wonderful page Chris! I love the collage style and the stamping adds lots of extra interest. The butterflies down the right hand side are my favourite detail!!

    I completely agree about the sun. I would prefer a cold day with a bright sky, I can throw a jacket on. It has been overcast day after day after day here. That's great for photos but not so great for motivation! lol. They say snow for today, I have my fingers crossed! hugs :)

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  12. Astrid Maclean17 November 2017 at 14:08:00 GMT

    Fablous page Chris, love how you did the background and love the sunny colours! I so agree about the sunny weather, - we have been lucky up here in the North and have had several of those this last week....

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  13. Let's Art Journal18 November 2017 at 18:43:00 GMT

    Wonderful page! The collage bits and pieces worked beautifully and she is such a beauty; I like the grunge look and feel you created by accident too ..lol 😉. Hope you have been able to go out for a walk today, we have had some lovely sunshine so have been out walking too. Wishing you a happy weekend! J 😊

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