today was all about texture...and then some more texture. i wish you could see just how touchable this page is in real life, loving that tape!
watch the layers of texture build...
supplies used:
- inspiration journal
- NEW "holes" mini paper tags teal & green + black & white
- GOLDEN fluid acrylic paint
- white gesso
- alphabet stencils
- dr martins black and golden yellow india inks
- mesh tape
- self adhesive joint tape
- corrugated alphabet stickers
- tiny attacher
- heat gun
- date stamp
- helmar 450 quick dry
- photos
Totally in awe at today's journal page. I love the colours, but that mesh tape is superb - I haven't seen it here in the UK. got to go find some...
Posted by: Helen | April 18, 2012 at 01:15 PM
Enjoyed this very much! Thank you Donna!
Posted by: Irene in Vegas | April 18, 2012 at 01:28 PM
thanks helen...the tape is fun i hope you find some!
Posted by: donna downey | April 18, 2012 at 01:29 PM
thanks irene!!!
Posted by: donna downey | April 18, 2012 at 01:29 PM
Wow, that's terrific!! Excellent idea to add the tape & the letters.
Posted by: Kirsten Alicia | April 18, 2012 at 02:11 PM
thank you kirsten!!
Posted by: donna downey | April 18, 2012 at 03:34 PM
amazing art has been shown here i like the art
Posted by: abstract paintings | April 18, 2012 at 07:07 PM
Just found you! Going to give the tape a go to make some texture - fabulous! Loved your video - now I will go back and watch some more. Very inspiring!See you next Wednesday
Posted by: Vanessa R | April 19, 2012 at 12:38 AM
so glad you found me vanessa and i will look forward to you here next wednesday!
Posted by: donna downey | April 19, 2012 at 08:05 AM
Fantastic Donna! Aplause, aplause, I am truly inspired by today's vid and process, made me think about texture. Thank you.
Posted by: Sue | April 19, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Hello! Loved that and yes, my friend, we get to play all weekend long! I am Inspired already!! :)
Posted by: Deitra Hart | April 19, 2012 at 10:58 PM
love the tape, I will definitely be making a trip to buy this weekend...love the texture on this page and that prison orange color, wow!!!
Posted by: Erin | April 20, 2012 at 02:35 PM
Love this! I'm totally going to raid the tape stash in the utility area in the basement this weekend!
Posted by: JC | April 20, 2012 at 05:50 PM
Hi donna ~
I'm so glad i discovered your amazing talents on youtube! Totally enjoying your "inspiration wed" art journaling vids! Love your casual approach.. so warm & inviting. I feel like i can take my shoes off and hang out with ya for a while!
- vicki xo
Posted by: vicki cook | April 21, 2012 at 07:44 PM
You are so very creative with the tape! I really enjoy watching your Inspiration Wednesdays...Rock on donna!
Karen :)
Posted by: KAREN GOULET | April 22, 2012 at 07:36 PM
*oh yeah*!!! i'm going to have to go try the drips now. and find texture!!
thx for sharing :)
z
Posted by: zarah from rootmix.blogspot.com | May 29, 2012 at 12:59 AM