Thursday, 18 February 2021

It's Paris again!

 I have another page for Valerie's 'Heavy Metal' theme at Art Journal Journey and I'm not going to apologise for making another Paris page...there may be more....

I decided to use some metallic powders for the background and as they look so good on black it is in my large black journal.


I used some distress Oxide inks through an Aallandcreate stencil by Autour de Mwa. I used some ephemera to make a little collage - the metal represented here by the Eiffel Tower, the tram and the Wallace fountain and I merged two Dina Wakley stencils - fussy cut using some gold foil paper.

I have had this sentiment for a while, not sure where from!

Here are some close ups of the shimmer!



Aah! When will I be able to visit Paris again?

Thanks for looking, Chris

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10 comments:

  1. Elkes Lebensglück18 February 2021 at 22:20:00 GMT

    Wonderful pages with the longing desire to go to Paris, I can understand that so well!
    I hug you dear Elke

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  2. My name is Erika.18 February 2021 at 23:37:00 GMT

    The metallics look great on the back paper Chris. And no apologies for Paris pages needed. It is fun to armchair travel since we're not going anyplace else. I love the mini collage with your tickets and those images. It's perfect for Valerie's challenge! Have a great end of the week. Hugs-Erika

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  3. nwilliams619 February 2021 at 10:54:00 GMT

    YOu are so right - the metallic paint looks fab on the black background. Love your stencils and technique and the collage is fabulous. This has a great travel and adventure yet romantic feel! So pretty, Chris. Hugz

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  4. Rita19 February 2021 at 15:54:00 GMT

    Looks like Paris at night, I guess--LOL! The metallic is great on dark paper--wow! :)

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  5. craftytrog19 February 2021 at 17:09:00 GMT

    A wonderful page Chris! I love that metallic shimmer!
    Alison xx

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  6. Mrs.B20 February 2021 at 16:49:00 GMT

    A fabulous page Chris, Oxide and metallics look so good on black. Reminds me of a beautiful night sky.
    Avril xx
    p.s. sentiment is an old CB

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  7. Iris Flavia21 February 2021 at 11:29:00 GMT

    Great work. Yes, we should be in Perth right now....

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  8. Bleubeard and Elizabeth21 February 2021 at 15:09:00 GMT

    Wow Chris, it's ONLY Sunday and I'm finally getting around to visiting you. Yes, I'm that far behind!! Your latest beauty for Valerie's theme is incredible. I think those colors go so well on that black background. Of course, I know how much you love Paris, and I hope you get to go soon, dear.

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  9. Mia21 February 2021 at 21:59:00 GMT

    Hi Chris,
    I accidentally deleted your lovely comment on my blog. Hope you will leave your comment again.
    I love your Paris page. Using metallic powders on a black page is a great idea! Hugs, my friend.

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  10. Words and Pictures23 February 2021 at 11:33:00 GMT

    Great to see this page in a larger version! that misty effect is really magical combined with the shimmering gold. Lovely!
    Alison x

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