2018 Topic 1: ATC's
Tonight Jennie is using a few brand new Alison Bomber stamps...but she's not telling you what comes exactly from where...yet!!
~ Leandra
Hi
everyone, it's Jennie (Live the Dream) here with you today, the very
first day of 2018! We may be in the depth of winter but I am sharing
with you tonight some ATCs which have a glimmer of spring and more
importantly give you a sneak peek of some new quotes from our fabulous
designer Alison Bomber.
I
love ATCs for lots of reasons. Although they are great for swapping and
make a lovely miniature front for a card, most importantly I find they
are perfectly sized to enable me to experiment with different mediums
and techniques both in terms of backgrounds and little collages.
This wonderful spring quote put me in mind of April skies which don't really have the deep blue of summer, but tend to be a more violet hue between showers.
I layered the quote over a little collage using one of my favourite PaperArtsy labels from Ephemera Plate 2 and used this glorious butterfly from Eclectica Scrapcosy 04. Initially I had stamped everything in a Vintage Brown, but this just didn't work well with the cool tones of the background (I should have been thinking of the colour wheel !) but did find that Watering Can Ranger Archival Ink toned in perfectly.
This background was more watery and more reminiscent of April skies so I tried not to hide the background too much - stamping lightly with the text stamp from Travel Plate 2. Being lighter I thought the ATC needed a little background edging so used cardstock which I had painted with the dye to get its fullest colour. I very lightly coloured the rose with the dye as well as I always try to use the same hues throughout a project in order to create a feeling of calmness.
I decided to do some experiments mixing the Violet Storm Infusions dye with Fresco Chalk Paint. This is not something I have done before, but I absolutely adore the affect.
The cardstock was primed with Chalk Fresco Chalk Paint as before and I mixed Spanish Mulberry and Chalk Fresco Chalk Paint on my craft mat and shaking in the dye. I kept it as light as possible with plenty of water and mopping with kitchen towel whilst drying with the heat. gun.
On these two I put more emphasis on the dye than the paint, but still love the effect.
Normally I use a lot of texture on my backgrounds but a good stamping surface was most important for this ATC. I used the lighter part of the background to stamp the quote directly onto the ATC. I also love being able to isolate individual words and Alison's quotes are just perfect for this.
As soon as I saw this wonderful quote I knew it would work with the lovely Roma lady from Travel 4. I just love the way the colours work so wonderfully on this background.
What I love about Alison's quotes is that they can be used for so many projects. I have chosen to keep this ATC feminine to match the others, but by exchanging the flower and lace for some hessian and string would make a front for a masculine card.
It is also easy to isolate parts of the quote with dies as I have done here making two tags from the single quote to create a little cluster of tags.
As always thank you for joining me and may I wish you all a very Happy and Creative 2018.
Jennie x
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Absolutely stunning Jennie - I love the softness of your ATCs. As for the sneak peeks - cant wait to see the launch - how lovely to get to play ahead of time :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous atc, Jennie - love the sneak peak of Alison's new quotes. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful Jennie. Gorgeous colours and textures. Lx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful collection- adore the soft colours and particularly love the design of the first one! x
ReplyDeleteThese are really lovely Jennie, I love your delicate backgrounds xx
ReplyDeleteGlorious tiny tasters of the words to come, Jennie... thank you so much for creating these ATC masterpieces from the quote inspiration. Simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
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ReplyDeleteyour ATCs are stunning, very delicate and classy
ReplyDeleteSuch delightful atc’s, soft colours and magical words...a treat! x
ReplyDeleteLove ATC's, and these soft delicate lavender colors are so refreshing. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLoving those stunning aprons too.
Fabulous effects using the infusions and chalk paints, they have created the foundations to magnificently adorned ATC's Jennie x
ReplyDeleteLovely ATCs!
ReplyDeleteGreat ATC's. Looking forward to the new Paperartsy stamps, always a must have in my book.
ReplyDeleteI love the entire look of these ATC's, the colours are just gorgeous and vintagey! (if that is a word)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. The colors and backgrounds are gorgeous. And I can see the stamps are as well.
ReplyDeletelove those quotes and the fun ATC's. I can't wait to see the new stamps :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Jennie! Wonderful paint / infusions backgrounds and elegant layers. Xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours and backgrounds Jenny. So looking forward to the new stamps X
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Amazing what you can fit in a small space. Love these. Hugz
ReplyDeleteA beautiful set of ATCs Jennie!
ReplyDeleteJennie, your projects always take my breath! This pair is no exception. The beautiful soft colors, the layering details and that grey stamping - a winning combination! Who knew one could pack such a punch on these tiny footprints?!
ReplyDeleteLove how the backgrounds are created, simply fabulous!
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Argh! I need them now....while I have some Christmas money left, lol! Love your combination of frescos and Infusions for the backgrounds Jennie. Brilliant and so effective. That I love the quotes goes without saying and you have showcased these beautifully.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Lesley Xx
I really like these! I am a color junky but I have to say I love how soft these look. Also those aprons are fabulous- wow
ReplyDeleteLove your results with dye and paint! Such soft tones yet intriging texture. And stamping in grey was inspired, really brings the aTC together! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ATCs! Such gentle elegance portrayed in each one!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo, the start of sneak peeks!!! These ATCs are beautiful, I love the backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful ATCs Jennie. I love the soft colours too. xx
ReplyDeleteJennie, your atc's are gorgeous and such a perfect pairing with those quotes!!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited about your new releases PaperArtsy!!
Happy New Year to all and may your successes be many!
Jackie xo
I love Jennie' soft colours! Gorgeous ATCs!
ReplyDeleteDelightful ATCs joining your art to Alison's one: a marvel!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking little works of art from Jennie! Those delicate backgrounds are perfect settings for Alison's new quote stamps. I love the paint/infusion combination, and I'm very grateful for the tutorial. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful and delicate! I really enjoy every single project of yours, Jennie! Looking forward to see Alison's quotes in full!!
ReplyDeleteI love the soft and delicate finish of your ATCs and some super quotes from Alison. Thanks. Stef x
ReplyDeleteSo delicate and bold. The theme and colors are delicate, but the sheer number of layers are bold.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous backgrounds. I love the 'dreamy' look she has given us - great inspiration, fabulous quotes as expected from Alison.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet xx
Love how you created these softer colours, just gorgeous, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteGreat projects.
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