Make Art - Journal page

 Hello Lovelies 

Great to have you back.

Today I am sharing a double journal page using Structure gel and Fusions 

I had so much fun creating this project as the ideas are limitless. 

I prepped the pages with Clear Gesso and once dry I covered the pages with #winsor&newton
Heavy Structure Gel, before the Gel dries, I use lids and stamps to create impressions in the gel 

medium. leave it to dry thoroughly. 

Once the Gel medium is dry, I coloured the pages with translucent Burnt Umber
acrylic paint. I use a sponge to apply the paint by dabbing the paint to cover the pages, 

this creates an additional texture to the background and makes sure it gets in everywhere.

On this close up you can see the impressions of the stamps and lids I used.

Here you can start to see the impressions clearly.

I then add the Fusions dye ink powders and add water with a spritzer. you can add as 
much water as need to allow the dye to spread and get into the impressions. Remember, 
if you would like lift or lighten or remove the dye from certain areas, you can use a wet 

wipe. 

Once I was happy with the amount of dye and coverage, I let it dry.

In the meantime I fussy cut acetate butterflies (from the Sara Signature Flutterby collection) and cut out my phrase I wanted to use. 

I used a thin brush and watered down black paint to create the streaks across the pages. 

I added white splatters with white paint (thinned with water)

 I then adhere my butterflies and phrase.

Here are some close ups: 

I hope you feel inspired and try out this project. 

Thank you for stopping by.

Please take care and have fun creating.

Loves 

Candace