Tuesday 28 January 2014

Artisan Wednesday Wow: "My perfect mess"


So, I like white. Sue me.
I know what you are thinking... "that's a MESS"
And to you I say..
"Yes, it is... but it's MY MESS"
And quite simply, my life is a mess.  
"My perfect mess"..and I wouldn't have it any other way.

So, let's talk about this.  What did I do? First I mixed my re-inker with gesso and using a paint brush I created an ombre effect on my plain white paper.  Then I wanted more of a watercolor effect so I decided to mist with water. So much so that it was dripping along the page. Right away I dried it with my heat gun - what this meant is that is holds the "drip effect".
Because I misted with water, I needed to be careful with my stamping so I used the Staz On ink, which is archival.  It shouldn't have a reaction with the water.  Did you notice my staple "exes"?  Staples are my adhesive of choice. :)
Next, I started to doodle and stamp some more.  I flicked my reinker+rubbing alcohol mix using the Stampin' Spritzers. Don't forget the Crytal Effects - that gave me a cool effect on the camera.
  oops, I noticed I had ink on my fingers and it got on my pure white page... Darn... 
 Sooo... I dare you. Make your own perfect mess... err... step out of your comfort zone.

Did you see all my Leadership Display Board projects this week? Check them all out here!

Make sure you keep hopping to Cindy and the rest of the Artisans!! They are pretty awesome. :)
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12 comments:

  1. Connie Collins28 January 2014 at 22:56

    Cathy, you are a scrapbooking goddess!

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    1. Cathy Caines29 January 2014 at 13:42

      I've got my toga on.... er... towel... er yoga pants... :) Yoga? Toga?

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  2. Becky Cowley29 January 2014 at 08:47

    I love, love, LOVE this page! You are seriously my scrapbooking hero. . . can I be you just until I get my boy's scrapbook done?

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    1. Cathy Caines29 January 2014 at 13:42

      Aren't you sweet - yes, please send them all up!! hahahaha

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  3. Rhea Skomorowski29 January 2014 at 08:56

    Fanfreakingtabulous. I LOVE mess!!!!!

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  4. Melody Hyde29 January 2014 at 10:55

    this page is amazing! Great job!

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  5. Mercedes Weber29 January 2014 at 12:58

    Everything about this page is Crazy Awesome!

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  6. Jessica29 January 2014 at 19:00

    I love your messes!!! Haha and the fun way your journal on your post. :)
    Jess

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  7. Jessica29 January 2014 at 19:00

    I love your messes!!! Haha and the fun way your journal on your post. :)
    Jess

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  8. Elizabeth Price29 January 2014 at 21:46

    This is a great page and your post with all the details is fabulous! You're awesome, Elizabeth

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