Here's the cover I Painted for my book of days in 2012. My word for the year is Balance and as I'll probably be posting lot about that as I journal and paint in it.... I'll just say now how I did it.
It as a layer of collaged tissue and some paper I made with a crayon resist and then embossing, I can show that process another time. Then I mostly covered it with acrylic and rubbed it off with a baby wipe where the embossing was. Then it's all sprayed with a sealer.... Done!
Happy paint party Fridays!
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Friday, December 30, 2011
Book of days
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Wonderful creation! Love it ~ so stylish and unique ~ ~~ Happy New Year to you ~ namaste, Carol, Share the Creative Journey ~ Happy PPF ^_^
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I made a gratitude journal not long ago, and it feels so GOOD to be writing in my own creation. I also LOVE your word of the year- perfect!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year,
Stephanie
Stunning work, the colors look amazing!
ReplyDeleteLet's hope next year will bring lots of inspiring moments~
Happy New Year!
// -T.W-
Wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!
This is beautiful. I do hope later on that you will show us in detail how you did it. Faye
ReplyDeleteLove it! A great idea to journal..I have never done one before, but maybe this is the year. Love to hear about your process!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! It's just begging to be filled with thoughts and dreams.
ReplyDeleteA lovely journal cover and a wonderful choice od words for the year! Happy New Year and Happy Paint Party Friday! #2 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool, I'd love to see a tutorial of your techniques! Balance is a good word. I'm thinking of picking a word... sounds like a good idea if for nothing more than a direction :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
xx Jaime
Ooow! She looks soooo peaceful! Beautiful book Andrea :D
ReplyDeleteIt's an exciting time of year as we all prepare for new beginnings. Great cover but I just know that the inside is going to be amazing!!
ReplyDeleteit looks quite wonderful.
ReplyDeletewishing you a grand time walking through 2012 with balance as your friend.
What a fabulous book! Looking forward to seeing your balance art in it. My word is start for 2012.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful way to start the new year. I love this book.
ReplyDeleteHappy 2012
Nicole/Beadwright
A cool, personal and fantastic cover. Happy new year
ReplyDeleteoh this lovely,, just perfect!
ReplyDeleteYummy colors and texture! Can't wait to see what you do inside :)
ReplyDeleteGreat cover! Makes me eager to see what turns up inside!
ReplyDeletethis is lovely, i love her hairstyle! happy new year.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! It looks like it will be a beautiful book!
ReplyDeleteI hope you and your family have a fantastic 2012, Andrea!
What a wonderful book! I write in a journal every day of my life...and have for years! I should make a prettier book! Happy New year! ♥
ReplyDeleteThat is great! It's a great way to begin the year and you've just inspired me to get one of the blank journals that is in the studio and doctor it up for more inspiration. Great job on your 2012 book. Happy New Year!
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