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!
Love it! Thank you!!
Posted by: Audrey Meijs | April 16, 2012 at 01:58 AM
thank you audrey and thanks for commenting today! i love getting comments!
Posted by: donna downey | April 16, 2012 at 08:41 AM
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.
Posted by: Sandra Lomas | April 16, 2012 at 09:05 AM
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.
Posted by: donna downey | April 16, 2012 at 09:21 AM
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?
Posted by: Trish Hilbrand | April 16, 2012 at 10:47 AM
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
Posted by: Andy | April 16, 2012 at 10:52 AM
I love your works and follow them diligently! i wonder how do you keep yourself so inspired.. you are amazing!
Posted by: azure | April 16, 2012 at 12:49 PM
wow thanks andy!
Posted by: donna downey | April 16, 2012 at 02:08 PM
you guys keep me inspired!
Posted by: donna downey | April 16, 2012 at 02:08 PM
thats cool trish...i think i heard this quote somewhere it is not original but it sure is a powerful message!
Posted by: donna downey | April 16, 2012 at 02:47 PM
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.
Posted by: Lucie Hale | April 16, 2012 at 09:27 PM
ooooo lucie if you feel like sharing, i would love to see it!!!
Posted by: donna downey | April 17, 2012 at 07:32 AM
This is really beautiful. I love the birds and the feeling of movement on the pages.
Posted by: Emy | April 18, 2012 at 04:32 AM
This is so cool. I'm following you on Twitter and Google and look forward to some more great art. Have a great Monday.
Posted by: The Belly Dancer | April 23, 2012 at 02:54 AM