So as to add some extra texture to the entrance cowl, I hooked up a small strip of distressed corrugated cardboard to 1 aspect. To spotlight the feel on the cardboard, I dry brushed with some white gesso. The subsequent step was to stamp onto the Grunge Paste utilizing a stamp from the Apple Blossom stamp set (EAB46, (
obtainable from a PaperArtsy Stockist)The Crocus picture was splendid so as to add to the duvet, I colored it with Glow and Fern Mattints.
It was now time to begin on the again cowl. Once more I used one of many fabulous stencils, however this time I used Archival ink and a sponge after which stamped by way of the gaps within the stencil with one other of the textual content stamps.
I made a decision at this level that I wished a bit extra definition on my stencilled leaves, so I added some pencil strains, together with a contact of inexperienced ink. The again cowl was completed by including a strip of corrugated cardboard to tie in with the entrance cowl and a few extra random stamping.
I used to be prepared to begin enjoying with a bit extra color now and determined to attempt mixing two of the Mattints, The Pink (MT08) and Dragonfly (MT07). Utilizing equal quantities of every gave me the right Lavender color. I might encourage you to attempt mixing your individual colors of Mattints, there are some beautiful combos.
I would made a fantastic begin on my journal and was pleased with the covers. The subsequent steps had been so as to add pictures and texture to the within pages. Possibly some tags could be good too ?
