Anyway, I'm so ridiculously behind on all my blog visits too and for that I'm sorry! ::sheepishly grinning:; however, I did want to share a page I made about 2 weeks ago (see I didn't even have time to post to my own blog...ugh!). It's a page I made for Basically Bare using all sorts of their goodies. I felt it'd been too long since I'd dripped paint and made a mess on my background so I aimed for a grungy look and feel on this page. BB hearts and gears were perfect for this. I altered each item completely differently to get loads of different textures.
That background is a collage of Japanese handmade paper, masking tape and washi tape I got from Gauche Alchemy (I was quite excited to finally get my hands on some real washi tape and GA did not disappoint!). Over that I applied my new FAVORITE medium using a Crafter's Workshop brick template...
DecoArt Snow Writer!! I'm sure this stuff has been around for a long while but it's new to me and I think it's so cool! It has this slightly rough texture, dries quickly, and holds it's shape...would it be weird if I though it best described as liquid brick?! OK, maybe not that rough...anyway, I used it quite a bit on this layout.
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| The "bricks" in the background... |
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| The rough texture on the gear.... |
To make the hot air balloon, I treated the large gear like a mini canvas. I covered it with sewing pattern paper for some texture then painted some gesso over it. Next I took 2 different metallic acrylic paints and applied them with a brayer. The chevron pattern is washi tape, then of course I used my Snow Writer to make the circles. The final touch was the pink hearts.
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| Hey look! More Snow Writer! The basket texture, the circles... |
Alright I'm headed outta here to do some catch up! Hopefully I'll get the chance to return sooner than later...until then, thank you for your visits and comments!
OMG the colors on this one are so AMAZING!!! You did an awesome job, the balloon with the gear, sooooo cool and creative! Beautiful honey! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
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Wow, I love your layout! Love the design and all of the color. I have some of those gears, too and haven't thought of an idea to use them yet. Thank you for the inspiration! Hope you have a great day!
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This certainly was worth waiting for.........WOW! Every page element is like a work of art! Very cool how you altered all those gears...Love it, Miae!!
ReplyDeleteThis is very pretty. Love those colors.
ReplyDeleteThis page has everything!!! I love the colors and all the details, the texture and “messing” are amazing!!! I really love this!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is a rocking page!!! Just look at that texture! This is very inspiring. Awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome textures and colours here! I love when you get messy with paint! ;)
ReplyDeleteTell me about it, Miae!!! My oldest daughter is graduating from high school on June 4th!!!! Oh my goodness! I absolutley LOVE our page! All of your techniques, textures, and your design look amazing! As does the cute photo! TFS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteEu amei conhecer sua arte,de verdade!Seus layouts são incríveis,adoro como você trabalha com volume e textura.
ReplyDeleteBeijos.
cool colours and i love the cogs!
ReplyDeleteDear Miae Love the design and all of the color on this layout. Very artsy and cool!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sweet comments in my blog!!
Such a fun and funky page. Love all the splashes of color, and those cogs are awesome!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I miss you at CSI!
this looks just AWESOME Miae! love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. I mean, WOW, I love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! I love all of the little details...and I was drawn to the hot air balloon instantly! You never fail to amaze me maie!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous page Miae!!!! I love the color combo and the mix of embellishments on this page. You always strike the perfect balance between grungy/messy and pleasing design- it's such a fine line and you always walk it with grace.
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