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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

12 comments:

My name is Erika. said...

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

froebelsternchen said...

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

Meggymay said...

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

craftytrog said...

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

Divers and Sundry said...

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

Rita said...

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

Mrs.B said...

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

WendyK said...

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

kathyinozarks said...

Lovely page Chris

sarascloset said...

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!

Redanne said...

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

Words and Pictures said...

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