Hello Friends
For my Guest designer project this week I have created a journal this week, using two AALL & Create stamps by Tracy Evans - #79 and #154, a stencil #61 by Aida Domisiewicz, and using vibrant watercolour colours.
I started by die cutting a Notebook Journal by Eileen Hull (Sizzix 663635) from Mixed Media
Artist Board, the advantage of the board is that it takes a lot of wet products.
I spritzed the board with water and then randomly applied two bright colours of watercolour paint. I painted both sides of the board.
On the inside of the cover I used Aida's Circle Chain Stencil and applied Picked Raspberry Distress Ink with a blending tool.
I set the cover aside and used 300gsm stamping card to create two signature covers
and a pocket for the back of the notebook. I coloured both sides of the card in the same
way as the cover.
I stamped each of the covers with flowers from Tracy's Sketched and Doodles Moments stamp set. I coloured the flowers with alcohol markers in toning colours. The sentiments are from the same stamp set.
I stamped the beautiful Feathered Bloom stamp by Tracy Evans on the cover, it is a wonderful
size for use with this notebook. I stamped in Black Versafine and then stamped, coloured, fussy cut and applied the small flowers, just to make them 'pop' a bit more.
Finally, I assembled the notebook, adding the back pocket and signatures. I like to add pockets to the back of my notebooks as it covers up the elastic closure and gives a much neater look.
To finish off I added some charms and a clip from my stash and used some leftover card
to make a tag to fit in the pocket at the back. The elastic closure was plain white
elastic that I coloured with the watercolour paints.
I really enjoyed using some bright and different colours (for me) and I love the boldness of the stamping against the bright background.
You can find a full list of worldwide stockists for AALL & Create products HERE. If you have not already seen it on Facebook, AALL & Create have a new release of stamps today, there are some amazing designs, which will be available for purchase soon!
As always, thanks so much for your visit,
I hope to see you again soon.
Hugs, Anne xxx
I love everything about this!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a happy notebook. Love the bright colours with the black stamping xx
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Anne! Love the stamps and stenciling. I also like the idea of an elastic closure, would love to learn more about that. Awesome notebook project, it really is beautiful
ReplyDeleteThis is so stunning, Anne!! The colors are absolutely gorgeous!! I love how you showcase the stamps...I always want them after I see you use them!! Beautiful project, my friend!! It's fabulous!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Another fabulous notebook, Anne showing off both Eileens die and AALL and Creates stamps and stencils wonderfully.
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Hugs x
This looks so good Anne, and I am so thrilled you showcased one of my favourite stamps, I love this feather and flower one . The ice cream colours are perfect. Thanks Anne for showcasing just how versatile the stamps can be. ❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteHello pretty in pink...and yellow! This bright notebook makes me happy! LOVE the stamps and love the feather addition to match the stamp...so cool Anne. Hope you are doing fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome Anne! The colours are fabulous (such a wonderful combination) and the stamping stands out magnificently! Always love your journals and this one certainly has the WOW factor!! Have a fabulous day! hugs xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful!! I love the colours and the way you have fussy cut and applied the flowers is fantastic, as you said makes them pop. Love the flowers - one of my fav stamps. Love the journal. Axx
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, WOW! Love the colors on this, Anne, right down to the hot pink elastic! What a beautiful backdrop for those fabulous stamped images! Another beauty, my talented friend!
ReplyDeleteGloriously uplifting colours (I see what you mean!) - and the intricate stamps work beautifully against your vivid watercolour backgrounds. What a fabulous little album.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Oh, my friend, you should work with neon pinks and yellows more often! As much as I adore your greens and blues, you have wowed me with today's bright cheery watercolor designs! Paired with the whimsy and the collage-y stamps, you've created a beautifully unique happy journal! Sending lots of hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteA touch of sunshine in today's post Anne with those bright pinks and yellows. There is something about that colour combination that really adds to the drama of black stamping. Beautifully constructed with everything coordinating with perfection. You really do make putting these albums together so easily. Stunning!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Tracey xx
P.S I'm a little scared to look at the new releases :/ hee hee!
This is gorgeous Anne, beautiful colours and the perfect choice of stamps, and I love how you've died your elastic. Have a very happy week, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteooh this is stunning my friend! The colours are so beautiful and the stamps are gorgeous. The charms and ribbon add the perfect finishing touches. Hugs xxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning Anne - the colours are gorgeous - yummy rhubarb and custard - I adore this! Sorry I am so late commenting - life is just hectic at the moment xx
ReplyDeleteWow I had to have another look at this book. I would never have thought pink & yellow would go so well together. This is so fun that I had to have that stamp on the cover!!! well done girl
ReplyDeleteAny lingering sleep has now departed from me!!Zing - those colours are fab and will put any owner in a happy mood for sure. You are so versatile! Nicola x
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