Here's a little abstract journal page that I created for this week's AlphabeThursday. This is something I usually don't do. But since I couldn't think of an Italian place-name or word that began with the Letter K, I decided to play with some of my new stamps.
I began with a "Faded Text Background" stamp and covered the entire page with archival ink. Then I stamped the letter k all over the page with Joe Hill Distress Ink. This ink isn't waterproof - it's perfect for when you're not adding water. But I wanted to sprits my page with water and get the colors to bleed a little. Neat!
On top of my journal page, I added some homemade paper that I made about a year ago, and sprits the page with more water. I've been thinking about papermaking all week... Friday evening, I'm taking a papermaking class at the Art Center down the street from my house; I decided to get more involved in the art scene in my hometown.
I smeared some orangey-yellow watercolors on one side. And to finish off the page, I added the "LETTER K" using some small store-bought stamps - with waterproof ink!
Come by the AlphabeThursday classroom, and see what everyone is doing!
18 comments:
I luv all things paper, so this is awesome...hope you have a happy day!
enjoy *~*
The text stamp and handmade paper are cool effects!
Have fun at your class!
Great idea for the letter K!
That's exciting about the papermaking class - can't wait to see what you make! Great K post!
Kool 'K' Alphabe-Thursday post! I love all the textures in today's entry.
Just making my daily blog hop rounds. I hope you'll decide to join in today's post: Krispy Kreme & Images of a Summer Night Have a good day!
Very creative post ~ love your journal page ~ ~ thanks, namaste, (A Creative Harbor)
Yep, this was quite a departure for you, and I liked it!
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Loved this, just as much as your other posts. Seems we were on the same linguistic family page this week...no Ks in Spanish, either. ;)
It turned out really nice! I love the bleeding effect too:)
How soft and pretty it looks....
love it!
I like how you added the paper.
I like writing in a pen that is not waterproof so that it smears a bit when I add water--I like effect.
very nice effects. i keep imagining texts with just the "k". lol... i know how some ppl hate that. :)
Looks very nice !
BTW the beach in Eastbourne has pebbles, you walk on it with sandals or whatever. Barefoot would hurt, lol !
Fun idea! I don't do a lot of abstract compositions either, but it can be very freeing. Have fun with the paper making class!
Getting involved with local artists sounds fun!
Neat idea. I love the composition... can think of a lot of variations... very inspirational. Thanks for posting! Found you on the Monday inspiration blog hop.
Diane
treasuringgrace.blogspot.com
What a super kool letter K.
I love watercolor effect on anything and this is just spectacular!
Thanks for sharing your inkredibly innovative talents with us!
Admiration and A++++
This turned out great, Deb! very artsy and fun! I like that background stamp.
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