Sunday, 14 April 2019

Keeping it toned down

Another scheduled post and I am joining in at Art Journal Journey with Wendy's 'Having Fun' theme!

When I have messy hands you can guarantee I'm having fun - and this time my hands were very messy!
Adding to the fun I was using some of my favourite Lynne Perella stamps by Paper Artsy!

 I stencilled and stamped over the page then toned everything down with gesso. I lightly crumpled some paper add dipped into some watery ink on my mat! Once dry I stamped the image on it! The rest was just some scraps that I stamped onto using stamps from the same set and some tiny punched book paper circles.

 I would also like to join in the Neutral Zone challenge at A Vintage Journey
I just realised that I hadn't linked this while we were away!!!!

 I'll be home soon with tales of Paris!

 Thanks for looking, Chris
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12 comments:

  1. My name is Erika.14 April 2019 at 12:09:00 BST

    Lucky you to be back in France. That is exciting. And I am loving your latest page. Those paper scraps looks fantastic together! Hope your having a great trip. Hugs-Erika

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  2. froebelsternchen14 April 2019 at 12:54:00 BST

    Great to be back in France ! Yeah! Have a fantastic trip! This is just a wonderful page! Thank you very much for another wonderful entry linked to Art Journal Journey!
    Susi xxx

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  3. Meggymay14 April 2019 at 13:41:00 BST

    Lovely muted colours Chris, its a wonderful page. I hope you are enjoying your trip to Paris.
    Yvonne xx

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  4. craftytrog14 April 2019 at 15:36:00 BST

    That background looks amazing Chris, and I love the finished page! xx

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  5. Divers and Sundry14 April 2019 at 15:52:00 BST

    I'm inspired by your background :) I look forward to hearing all about Paris!

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  6. Rita14 April 2019 at 15:56:00 BST

    Fabulous backgrounds Chris. Love my Lyn Perella stamps too. Great tip about the crumpled paper too. Hugs Rita xxx

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  7. Mrs.B14 April 2019 at 16:41:00 BST

    A great page Christ, love the messy background.
    Hope you're having a fabulous time in Paris
    Avril xx

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  8. WendyK14 April 2019 at 21:47:00 BST

    Fabulous background, love the muted colours. I don't use my Lynne Perella stamps enough. I went on a workshop with her ages ago, and she' lovely. Great page, and thank you again for sharing with us on AJJ
    Hugs Wendy

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  9. kathyinozarks15 April 2019 at 12:58:00 BST

    Lovely page Chris

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  10. sarascloset1 May 2019 at 15:01:00 BST

    Chris, I love that journal page background to show off those gorgeous stamped images. This is perfect for our Neutrals challenge at A Vintage Journey! Hugs!

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  11. Redanne4 May 2019 at 11:31:00 BST

    Chris, your neutral tones are always gorgeous and I really love the LP image, it is perfect for the wonderful background you created.

    Thank you for joining in our Neutral Zone challenge at A Vintage Journey. Anne x

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  12. Words and Pictures5 May 2019 at 11:50:00 BST

    This is beautiful, Chris - the LP woman looks right at home amidst these subtle shadowy greys. Thanks so much for joining us on A Vintage Journey.
    Alison x

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