Linda of heARTfully inspired by Linda is hosting Art Journal Journey this month with her theme Creature Comforts. Once again, I am relying on creatures to meet this challenge.
Because these two appear to be holding trucks, I named this one Bonding.
I started with one of my very favorite backgrounds I had forgotten about
until a couple of months ago. Here I've glued several different pages
to 110 lb card stock. Although I fail to show it, I then added
vaseline/petroleum jelly in certain spots to the paper. The
vaseline/petroleum jelly acts as a resist.
Next came yellow craft paint, more vaseline/petroleum jelly, then
when the yellow was dry, I added the dark blue craft paint and more
vaseline/petroleum jelly. When the blue paint was dry, I used baby
wipes to remove the vaseline/petroleum jelly, thus showing the three
layers. 
For this page, I began with the background technique I described above, then cut a doily in half and situated the halves over which I knew the image would be positioned. After adding the image, I also added some grasses I have found on my walks that resembled the grasses in the image. Finally, I added the funky letters to the page using pop dots.Bleubeard and I are simply delighted you chose to join us today and hope to also see you at Art Journal Journey.
Beautiful page with a wonderful background, those elephants do look like they are holding trunks. Have a nice day, Valerie
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL and delightful post. Just love those elephants, the gentle giants of nature...xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful scene Elizabeth lovely picture of true bonding, makes me want to go hold my children's hands and give them a hug.
ReplyDeleteLove how areas of your page appear to blend seamlessly with those yellows. A very sweet journal page. Thank you for sharing.
Hugs Tracey xx
P.S Vaseline.. a crafter's little pot of magic !!
This is precious Elizabeth! I love the composition and background so much and the doily compliments the term of bounding so well together with the fantastic image - a wonderful entry for the October collection at Art Journal Journey ! I am happy about this page as it is such a heartwarming contribution. Happy Thursday lovely Co.- Admin!
ReplyDeleteLots of LOVE!
Susi
Cool page Elizabeth! I love the elephants and I really love the fabulous background. Running late today so I am keeping this short, but wanted to stop by and comment on this great page. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI really like this one, Elizabeth. It evokes emotion for me which always makes something a winner. Now that I’m on your comment page, I’m looking for the line, box and X at the top of the page as described in your email. Nothing is there for me, no lines, boxes or X’s. Again, it’s probably because of different computers, devices and settings. We think we know what viewers are seeing, but we can’t ever be sure. Nothing displays the same for everyone.
ReplyDeleteYour background enhances such a sweet picture. I love the addition of the grasses and of course, the funky letters.
ReplyDeleteVery well done "E" ... I have always enjoyed doing the Vaseline technique ... this inspires me to go back and try some of the older techniques ... again very well done
ReplyDeleteLove love this Art journal page Elizabeth !! The background is amazing, love this technique as well. The colours are great and fit so well with the elephants´image. Wonderful letters, and lovely´s detail. Really gorgeous !!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a very nice day, big hugs, Caty
I love the layering on this. So many steps, but your final result is worth it :)
ReplyDeleteawe, what a beautiful image and page. You did a fantastic job with your peeled paint effect layers!! The colors all blend so well with the photo too. Love this!
ReplyDeletevery nice piece Elizabeth !!! the elephants are adorable and tie in very well with the chosen word ☺☺♥♥
ReplyDeleteA wonderful page and a great background.
ReplyDeleteI love those elephants, they may be one of our largest animals but they seem so gentle and loving in photos like this one.
Yvonne xx
Those elephants do look like they are holding trunks.
ReplyDeleteI like the texture in your piece too.
All the best Jan
Awww! Sweet! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! You have set me off with a need to go and do some paint peeling, which as I may have mentioned is one of my favourite techniques! Your background is fabulous and makes the best place for your elephants! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeletewow,what a beautiful page,wonderful backround and sweet image of elephants,love elephants.
ReplyDeletehappy nice sunday,dear elizabeth.
hugs jenny
Beautiful page! Those elephants look so cute and I love the paint peeled background that you created - amazing 😁. I hope you've had a lovely week! Creative wishes! J 😊 x
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous background for the two lovely elephants! I like the black lace, the grasses you found on your walks and these letters you added with pop dots!
ReplyDeleteWish you a happy weekend, dear Elizabeth! Rike xx
A wonderful page! I love the elephants, and I also like to start a page with some collage.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Love your page! Those elephants are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
Wow what a gorgeous page dear Elizabeth. I like your background texture so much and the two nice elephants are perfect to it. A very good work.Hope you are healthy now and everything is alright for you.
ReplyDeleteDear Greetings
Sabine