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. :)

12 comments:

  1. Cathy, you are a scrapbooking goddess!

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

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

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  3. Fanfreakingtabulous. I LOVE mess!!!!!

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  4. this page is amazing! Great job!

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  5. Everything about this page is Crazy Awesome!

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

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

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

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