A TRIO OF TULIPS with ELB {by Martine Dubé}

Hello everyone, Martine here! Today I wanted to create different project using the same image and background. I will be making a couple of art journal pages, a card and some ATC all made with PaperArtsy stamps set by Lin Brown and some infusions and a few more supplies. 

Here are the stamp sets and supplies I've used to create this project. The stamp sets are  ELB23-ELB24-ELB30-ELB33, the infusions are Terracotta and Emerald Isle and the  Fresco Finish chalk acrylics used is Little black dress.

I love working on loose pages, I find it easier than working in a book. the finished project can become a book by sewing a spine to my pages or with book binding ring.

I started by preparing my infusions, be careful not to add to much if you want your background to be somewhat light. They can get dark very quickly if too much pigment is used. 

Then I applied my first color of infusions with a brayer with a very light hand just to make a few marks of color but not cover the hole page. I left some white space where I will add more layers later, repeated the same process with your second color.  You can add more colors if you wish. 

Next I added some splatters using one of the colors..

To finish the base part of my pages, I added another layer using a stencil with some matching distress oxide ink.

I chose some small circle and text stamp to create layers by stamping them randomly on my backgrounds using the same matching distress oxie inks.

I then went over some of the marks with water to activate the ink to create a darker contrast.

                                               

The last step for my backgrounds was to add some black splatter with little black dress fresco finish chalk paint and a black marker.

Next, it's time to stamp the chosen flowers. I went for the tulip since it's one of my favorite flowers. I've stamped several since I'm making a few projects at the same time. 

I started coloring very precisely but then realised it wasn't necessary.  I was going to be fussy cutting everything after. I also colored the edges of the cut images, it helps polishing the final look of your project. You can do it with either a black marker or using matching colors like I did.

Next, I prepared some ripped pieces paper that where colored on both side with infusions and created some stripe paper using tape to add on my journal pages and my cards.

The sewing part is always one of my favorites; it always adds a little something to a project!

Here I'm showing how the spines for my journal pages are made.

Now it's time to put everything together and create pages and cards.

I used black cardstock to create a frame behind some of my background before gluing them on my card base and journal page.

To add dimension, I've use some 3d foam tape on the flowers.

And to finish, stamped and cut the sentiments for my finish pages.

Here are my assembled pieces showing that, with the same background, you can make a variety of different projects.

Here are some up pictures of the final projects.

Tanks for stopping by hope you enjoy!

Martine

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