I realize I've been behind creating art for Art Journal Journey. I'm making up for that today because I am joining Mia from Craftartista, our host whose theme this month is Fish.
It's obvious I named this latest journal entry
Carp Diem.
After all, the red rubber wood mounted stamp is named "Carp."
To give the background a bit of design distinction, I used one of my handmade shimmering mists through a doily that I used as a stencil.
For this journal page, I started by adding the misted background. I then used alpha stencils to create the words, which I then fussy cut. Finally, I heat embossed the carp using bronze embossing powder.
Clever, I love it!
ReplyDeletethe doily pattern is so pretty and makes a great background for the carp.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and lovely colours as always, this is stunning xx
ReplyDeleteThis is simply gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteNice page , Elizabeth. The doily background is a lovely touch. Have a great day, hugs, valerie
ReplyDeleteThere was once a carp fishing contest in the Detroit River. Of course no one could eat the fish, but they had a recipe contest anyway. the winner was “3-Carp Salad.”
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Ha ha-fun title. And I love how your homemade shimmering mist looks through the doily. So the question is is Mr. Fish being served for dinner or swimming in the lake? SMILE! I think it's a great page for Mia's challenge. Happy Wednesday. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteLOVE that fish Elizabeth!!!! AND the fact that you embossed it. Looks wonderful but i'll bet it looks even nicer in person where you can appreciate the raised feel of it.. Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteYou are clever!
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Clever play on words and the doily background is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love this! I think the doily is genius!
ReplyDeleteAnother very cleaver piece of art. Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteVery clever. And a piece of fish, grilled on the barbecue seems about perfect for dinner tonight.
ReplyDeleteLovely art!
ReplyDeletelol clever!
ReplyDeletebleu and squiggles, pleez ta tell elizabeth…now yur talkin way kewl pagez 😺❤️
ReplyDeleteThis is great!
ReplyDeleteStay cool.
Oh wow! This is wonderful Elizabeth- those shimmery mists look great! A fabulous page for Mia's theme, hugs, Chrisx Did you see the e-mail I sent?
ReplyDeleteA great stencil to use in the background for your fish, it look like its swimming in a circle and the page is super inspiration for Mia's theme.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
I agree with Yvonne above, it does look as if it is swimming in a circle with the use of that doily. Love the effect you got with your sprays - something I don't find easy at all - mine always runs underneath.
ReplyDeleteLove the fish and Care |Dien is perfect.
Hugs, Neet xxx
Good morning, Your background is so beautiful-I love this one
ReplyDeleteThis is an especially beautiful piece, Elizabeth. I love the texture of the doily which reminds me of those pools of water that branch out after a fish has jumped. And I love the design of the fish itself and the roughness with the daintiness of the background. A beautiful juxtaposition!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
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