Loving Art Journal Spread with video tutorial

Hi everyone,

It's Monday and that means a new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! This week it's all about Love or using red. Valentine's day is just a few weeks away and we're already in using red modus. We are showcasing Dina Wakley products this week, but you don't have to. If you have some, we would love to see them in your project.



Last week I had so much fun creating my art journal spread, that I wanted to do another one this week. I didn't know how to begin. Lately I see more and more magazine art, but as a focal point for the artwork. But I wanted to use it just as a background. Unfortunately this part wasn't captured on video due to technical difficulties ... I used an Ikea catalog for my background. Those pages are too small to completely cover the spread. So I picked out two pages. I'm an Ikea fan and I like do an ode to Ikea with this spread. It may not be the correct colors of Ikea (yellow and blue), but red and pink is for my love for Ikea! I have an Ikea in my town and I love to go there, most of my furniture is from the Ikea. Love that store!

 

This is my first time that I worked with the Dylusion Paints. Bubblegum Pink is really an amazing color. I applied it with a baby wipe after I first applied a thin layer of Gesso. In the beginning the line of the two catalog pages was very clear. But by adding layers and more layers it faded into the background. Love the depth it gives the pages. This spread has given me lots more ideas for future projects.
 

For the bricks I've used Dash of Red, it's discontinued. I still have them, in every color, and I'm going to use them untill they are empty or dried up. What is great about the Dash of Red color is that when it's  mixed with Embossing Paste it gets a cherry pink color. In full light, it's more of a pink and when it's darker it looks more like red.
 

Below you can view the whole process of how I made this spread. Enjoy!

SUPPLIES:

Glue n Seal Matte	Studio Gesso White	Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste In White	Ranger Dylusions Paint BUBBLEGUM PINK	Dash of Red - Studio Paint	Tim Holtz Distress Paint In Barn Door
Pitch Black - Paint Dabber Adirondack	Faber-Castell GRAPHITE AQUARELLE Pencil	Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Marker	Sakura WHITE GELLY ROLL Medium Point Pens Set	Dylusions Ink Sprays - Black Marble	Tombow MONO MULTI Liquid Glue
Crafter′s Companion - Extra Strong Tape Runner	Bo Bunny BLACK WHITE PATTERNED Washi Tape	Queen & Company Washi Trendy Tape POLKA DOTS RED	Tim Holtz Idea-ology TISSUE TAPE ELEMENTS	The Crafter′s Workshop MINI SPILLED HEARTS 6 x 6 Template	The Crafter′s Workshop MINI BRICKS 6 x 6 Template
Prima Clear Stamps HONEYCOMB Vintage Vanity	Prima Marketing CRACKLE Finnabair Clear Stamp	She Art Print Texture Stamp	Simon Says Stamp RING FRAME Wafer Dies sssd111408	Simon Says Stamp MINI HEARTS SET Craft DIE	Tim Holtz Idea-ology WORDS REMNANT RUBS

To join in all you need to do is make a project that fits this weeks challenge and you can be the winner of the $50 gift voucher that our amazing sponsor Simon Says Stamp offers. This prize will go to a random entry. So go over to the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog, let the DT members inspire you and join in the fun!

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Thank you for stopping by! Love to see you next time!

Hugs,
Sandra