i had intended to use some decopatch papers that were left over from doing letter's with leigh at last years retreat-i tried it but the papers and glue just peeled of,so then i turned to acrylic paints because in my experience they stick to anything!!
i started with a gesso base.....
then i used eco-friendly paints in tomato red,pomegranate and ocean. then dry brush some white gesso over them. i used a foam swirly stamp in the corner and white rub on letters,which i then drew round in black and put some dots on the letters. as you can see i've got 2 front covers-this is because i don't work in order in my book-i just pick it up and open it which ever way it is:)
for the edges i got some cream broderie anglaise and sprayed it with adirondack color wash spray in cranberry and then stamped with a script stamp and black memento ink,then used some fancy yarn to stitch it onto the cover (i'd made the hole for stitching with an awl before i started painting it!)
7 comments:
Lovely cover for your journal, Tracy. Colours and everything are great. Love the fact it can go both ways!
That looks really pretty Tracy. I like your style with the both ends work!! xxx
Love the fact it's "topsy turvey" (like those double-headed dolls!) - fab cover!
oooo this looks amazing Tracy!!! I love the colours & the lace is perfect for it. Also I love how you have treated the lace...looks really pretty...well done! xxx
Love the paint effect to have achieved with the covers Tracy. :)
What a fab idea that you just pick it up and use it both ways. Your covers are fabulous Tracy.
How unusual to have a double ended book but will make it all the more interesting. Love the lace edging.
Sue x
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