Here it is Friday again- and this week I really got into the play and created with some vigor!
I started with my Distress Stains, a sheet of watercolor paper, stencils,and a cutesie journal I found at a yard sale…(I’m definitely not about the cutesie!)
First step, a bit of light sanding down of the glossy finish, then cover with black gesso
Next a series of stencils and Distress Stains…
Echoes Stencil and Antique Linen Distress Stain
Next another couple of layers of stencils using
Distress Stains~Broken China and Wild Honey
Then swiping Picket Fence Distress Stain over entire piece
Next I again used the Echoes Stencil and some embossing powder for texture. I then used the Tarnished Brass Distress Stain over the embossed area
Adding elements of ephemera and some Frantage rounded out my cover…
Gluing both the watercolor substrate and the journal cover,I clamped everything down and waited for it to dry .
Once dry- removed the clips, my brand new journal cover- I like it so much better than the original!
Thanks so much for joining me again!
Jackie “)
visit me at http://creatingwithoutcolor-jackiepneal.com
