Art Journalling with Tim - Wildflowers

Hello again 

Gosh, whats happening I'm posting twice in one week - think that may just be a first for me!
The Challenge theme this month over at A Vintage Journey is Art Journalling with Tim and I'm here today to share my latest entry in my journal that I will be entering into AVJ 's Challenge and no doubt a few other challenges too.

I began by applying colour to my pages using Tim Holtz Wrinkle Free Distress technique and Distress Inks (Rusty Hinge, Wild Honey, Mustard Seed, Scattered Straw, Wilted Violet)  

Once the pages were dry I added more colour using Distress inks and a blending tool. I then added detail using some of Tim Holtz stamps (Speckle, Script, Splat) and Archival ink and Tim Holtz layering stencils (Brick wall, Latticework, Dot Fade and Schoolhouse) and Distress inks. I also stamped some raindrops on each page .

Next came the textured Wallflowers! I used Tim Holtz Wallflower layering stencil, Texture paste and Antique Linen Distress Paint.  I used the stencil the right way round for the right hand page and then flipped it over and used the reverse side on the left hand page as I wanted to create a sense of balance so the viewing eye wouldn't be dragged just to the right. It was a lengthy process but definitely worth it . 

Using a dry brush I painted over the texture paste with some Cosmic Shimmer Sparkle paint to add a touch of opulence and a little more texture . I also shadowed the wallflowers using a distress marker.

I think the camera has just about picked it up 

 

To finish off I dropped some glossy accents into the raindrops and once dry added white highlights to each of them.

 I added a few remnant rubs and one of my favourite quotes- 'Each life needs its own quiet place!'

Mine certainly does! 

I really did enjoy creating these journal pages but it is disappointing the camera hasn't really picked up the golden glow of the wallflowers! 

I would like to enter my journal pages into the following challenges 

A Vintage Journey - October Challenge - 'Art Journelling with Tim' 

Craft Stamper - TIMI Challenge: October ''Take A Technique' Use one or more of the following processes in your art: Ink Stitch Paint Collage Print Paper (and include stamping somewhere!) 

Country View Crafts - October #32 ADD some Texture  

Thank you so much for popping by to take a peek at my journalling . Your visits, follows and comments are gratefully received and always appreciated . Time now  for me to go and find my own quiet place before the creativity begins again ! 

Take care and hope to see you again soon 

Amanda x