collage monday

this page started as a big mess and ended in a really HAPPY PLACE!

the background red bird paper is one of those large papers from paper source...(i had it for some time)

i began layering on some gesso, then black india ink and hated it.

i began filling in the ink circle with some small letter stickers and then added an bit of vintage photo distress ink around the stark white edges of the gesso and i really started to feel my groove.

layered in some masking tape and my new favorite tool the "sew stamper"...AWESOME!!!

if you haven't seen this, it is basically a roller stamp that stamps stitches. it has replaceable heads for different styles of stitches, i used the "x" on the page.

it subtle, but my favorite part is the white rub-on wings collaged over the tags and the tape...however that said i am easily amused, lol!

create a collage today based on the theme of taking flight...use birds, wings, and/or words to express your meaning!

Comments

[Audrey Meijs]

Love it! Thank you!!

[donna downey]

thank you audrey and thanks for commenting today! i love getting comments!

[Sandra Lomas]

i always forget about those beautiful, big pieces of paper from paper source. i just pulled them out and put them in a waste basket in plain site. thanks for the reminder.

i love all the inspiring art you share with us! thanks so much.

[donna downey]

sandra it is so funny i had always bought them and never gave them a second thought either until i started doing collage monday and now it is like they have purpose.

[Trish Hilbrand]

This page really speaks to me. I'm making a file folder journal with positive affirmations in it and your sentiment is excellent. May I use it please?

[Andy]

I just recently started art journaling and found your inspiration Wednesdays. I love them and the inspiration you give. (And now I have collage Mondays to look forward to) You make me smile to top it off and that's something I've needed these days. Thank you for sharing a part of you with us and inspiring others.
Andy

[azure]

I love your works and follow them diligently! i wonder how do you keep yourself so inspired.. you are amazing!

[donna downey]

wow thanks andy!

[donna downey]

you guys keep me inspired!

[donna downey]

thats cool trish...i think i heard this quote somewhere it is not original but it sure is a powerful message!

[Lucie Hale]

Donna, this is absolutely stunning! I love it!
I just last night finished a canvas using the words Inspire, Believe, Soar! I can hardly believe we were on the same wave length.

[donna downey]

ooooo lucie if you feel like sharing, i would love to see it!!!

[Emy]

This is really beautiful. I love the birds and the feeling of movement on the pages.

[The Belly Dancer]

This is so cool. I'm following you on Twitter and Google and look forward to some more great art. Have a great Monday.