Eileen Hull Heartfelt Collection

Hi and welcome to today's blog post. Today I am showcasing some of Eileen Hull's Heartfelt Collection - The Stitchy Flowers and Leaf Set Thinlits Die and the Scoreboards XL Journal Die.

My thoughts behind this piece were that you could store some of those special memories in this journal, either tickets, memorabilia, special pictures etc, maybe a special dream trip you are taking or even a gift for a friend.

I die cut the journal from mountboard and adhered both pieces at the spine and allowed to dry completely before moving onto decorating. Once the binding was completely dry I then machine stitched down the centre of the binding to secure further and to add a touch more interest and texture.

Whilst the spine was drying I created a piece using my handprint adding lots of texture, fibres and random machine stitching along with some book pages for added interest.

I die cut flowers from book pages using Eileen's Stitchy Flowers Die.

I scrunched the flowers to age a little more.

I then added a pearl and coloured the edges of the flowers with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink.

The journal itself was painted with DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic Raw Umber, dried with a heat tool and I then added DecoArt Media Crackle Paint over the top. Once this layer was dry I then sanded the edges and added a wash of Raw Umber Acrylic Paint over the top. I then adhered my hand onto the front of the journal.

The crackle adds so much texture, I love it. I also included a heart charm to the binding.

I left all the loose fibres as I thought they added to the overall textural feel of my design. I also included some Paper Dolls from Tim Holtz.

A few Adronments Stars for added interest along with a decorative pin from my vintage collection.

I added more of Eileen's flowers, which I love and I love the simplicity of them cut from book pages.

I added 'Hold onto your dreams' as my sentiment as I thought this worked perfectly with my idea and the hand print.

I added more torn book pages randomly to the background of my journal and added watercolour paper to the inside which could be used with any inks or watercolours etc whilst on your travels.

Hope you have enjoyed today's piece as much as I enjoyed creating it!

Enjoy your week.

Tracy
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AALLandCreate Exclusive Products

Today I am showcasing my second release of stamps from AALLandCreate.

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AALLandCreate Workshops

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We also have a new release of stencils which Autour de Mwa showcased in a Facebook Live, which you can view on the Facebook Page using the link above.

I have created a clean and simple card today with a fresh funky feel.

I stamped the hearts from my second release of stamps with Black Archival Ink onto a piece of watercolour paper and then used Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers to give a watercolour effect.

I added a few delicate splatters of Twisted Citron Distress Paint to add a further layer of interest and I also used Broken China Distress Ink to add a touch of colour around the hearts.

I added the LOVE sentiment with Black Archival Ink.

I also created more projects with my second release which you can find here:

Star Card

Mini Tag Book

I will be back later in the week with another sample using the exclusive products.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Enjoy your Sunday.

Tracy
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Creativity Takes Courage

We have five Friday's this month so that means A Vintage Journey have a fabulous Tag Friday post for you today.

I decorated an Etcetera Tag from Tim Holtz

1. Apply Grunge Paste over Tim Holtz Herringbone Layering Stencil and allow to dry. Add random strips of card to the background for added texture and further layers.
2. Coat the tag with a coat of Gesso front and back and once dry paint the tag with two coats of Raw Umber DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic to the font and back of the tag and then dry with a heat tool.
3. Apply a coat of DecoArt Media Crackle Paint to the front of the tag and allow to dry completely.
4. Once completely dry then add a wash of Raw Umber over the top to highlight the cracks further and to age a little more and then dry with a heat tool.
5. Scribble Vintage Photo Distress Crayon around the Stencilled areas and around the edges of the card pieces and smudge with a finger.

I used the smallest of Tim Holtz Vignette shadow boxes to add dimension to my tag.  I added a Salvaged Doll which I painted with a wash of Raw Umber DecoArt Acrylic Paint. I added a watch face from my vintage pieces and also included some rolls of book pages from an old Alice in Wonderland book.

I sanded the edges of the tag and then added more Raw Umber Fluid Acrylic to age further. I added a little clock pin and some Tim Holtz Bouquet Flowers alonw with some Chatter Tape.

Tim Holtz Adornments Stars add further dimension to my piece. I coloured each of the stars with Rust Alcohol Ink to blend with my whole piece. Remnant Rubs also add a further layer of interest.

I love adding my trademark rusty wire and I love her little crown.

A Quote Chip completes my piece.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

Imagine......

Hello and welcome. Today I have a project for you using the new releases from AALLandCreate.

I opted for a framed piece this time around using my new stamps and the new set from Olga.

Tracy's Stamps

Olga' Stamps

AALLandCreate Boutique

 I began by brayering the background with Dina Wakley's Heavy Body Acrylics, using only a light touch so that all the layers of colour are visible. I used Tangerine, Lime and Turquoise. 

I also added background stamping using the background stamp from Tim Holtz On The Farm Stamp Set along with his Ledger Background. I also used Dina's Paints to stamp with. I added this fun little guy from Olga's stamp set, I love him, he is such fun.

I stamped my hearts with Black Archival Ink and then using my finger I applied Turquoise Heavy Body Acrylic Paint around the edges of each of the hearts.

I stamped my sentiment with Black Archival Ink and added some circles of paint for a further layer of interest.

Delicate splatters of white paint add a contrast.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x 

Follow Your Heart

I followed my heart today and created something inspired by the hot weather we are experiencing at the moment. I was inspired to create with some hot warm colours today.

I reached for my Tim Holtz Distress Paints to create the background using Ripe Persimmon and Squeezed Lemonade Paints blending each with my finger. I added some shading around the circles with my Distress Crayons.

I added some texture applying Crackle Paste through the Linen Layering Stencil and then added touches of Distress Crayon to the texture.

Design Tape has been added to the background to add a further layer of interest.

A Paper Doll stands perfectly against the Idea-ology gear and rusty heart. I love the combination of the rust and the hot colours.

A few rusty stars and Chitchat sticker complete the design.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

We are Fearless, Independent and Original

I decided to take a break from magazine commissions and create a card using Tim Holtz Distress Crayons.

I began by die cutting the Wildflowers from white card and then adhering them to a piece of white card. I then added Paste over the Linen Layering Stencil and allowed to dry completely. I added a light coat of Gesso over the top, this gives a good base for the Distress Crayons and they blend beautifully.

I added a touch of Crackle Paste to give a further layer of interest. I love how the crayons settle into the cracks and highlight them further.

I blended the Distress Crayons with my finger and with a damp baby wipe, Ilove how some of the crayon settles into the crevices of the die cuts highlighting the detail further. I added a Chitchat sticker sentiment and layered onto a piece of black card.

The circle pieces are from Tim's Tag and Bookplate die the circle reinforcement piece for the tag, I thought they added a touch more detail and dimension to the design.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x

Beauty and Grace

I wanted to have another play with my new Finnabair Prima Impasto paints so decided to decorate one of Tim Holtz Etcetera tags.

I began by painting the tag with Cobalt (oh this is going to become a favourite colour for me, I love it!) and then blended Azure towards the bottom of the tag. These paints are gorgeous, so thick in consistency and rich in colour.

I painted one of the Prima Resin Frames this one is called Chantilly Royal with Cobalt Impasto Paint and once dry I then added wax over the top to highlight the wonderful detail. I added some texture behind the frame adding Texture Paste over a Tim Holtz Floral Layering Stencil and then sanding back to add white highlights to the texture. I also added Paper Dolls to the inside of my frame, adding cotton threads behind for added texture.

I also added some Prima Antique Metalware (spoon) which I also painted with the Impasto Paint and then added highlights with wax. I also added a Finnabair rusty heart to the centre of the spoon.

Tim Holtz flowers and heart charm add further interest and dimension to the design.

I added Remnant Rubs for a further layer of interest along with some delicate splatters of white paint. I also included a Finnabair metal butterfly for added dimension and movement.

Clippings Stickers from Tim Holtz were perfect for adding wording.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x