Changing Directions

I'm joining Chris of Pear Shaped Crafting, our host this month at Art Journal Journey with her theme Hold the Line.

I named this Changing Directions

because after I laid down the glitter paint it spread out in all directions as it dried.  The title was also reinforced when I was able to move some of the strings of burlap/Hessian in opposite directions.

I'm really LOVING finding letters for ransom style sentiments.  It may take longer,

but it's better than trying to stamp letters that might or might not be readable. 

For this page that started with a sheet of 110 lb. card stock, I laid down Iridescent Gold (Fine) Fluid Acrylic using a makeup sponge.  I realize the gold lost its beauty in the photo, but it really sparkles on the page.  When dry, I glued several pieces of burlap/Hessian over the gold paint.  Next, I applied a large dollop of glitter paint to hide the ends of the burlap.  Everything looked great, until the glitter paint spread in all directions and lost all its height.  Unfortunately, once dry, some of the ends of the burlap can be seen.  For the ransom type letters, I looked high and low for my tweezers, but never found them.  In desperation, I tried to use my fingernails to hold each letter as I dipped it in more of the glitter paint.

I appreciate you stopping by today.  Please also join Bleubeard and me at Art Journal Journey with your own take on Holding the line.