Art Journal by Tina Connolly

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Hi everyone,

It's Tina here with an Art Journal cover I created recently.

I used the new Couture Creations Vintage Rose Garden papers, along with lots of dies and some embossing folders.

I embossed using Loren and Velvet Tea Lights Embossing Folders to create extra texture. The diecuts were given a variety of treatments including heat embossing, spraying with shimmer mists, and applying various mediums.

I wanted a textural, grungy look so used embossing powders in random areas.

Here's the back cover.....

I once again used lots of diecuts and layered them over strips of Vintage Rose Garden papers.

The Artdeco Lace Frame die was used as a stencil and I applied gel medium through it, just make sure to wash your die immediately.

I used strips of Core'dinations cardstock and embossed it using Velvet Tea Lights Embossing Folder, then sanded it to expose the core.

The fun thing about a project like this is that there are no rules, you can experiment and have fun, and create the project in a variety of styles such as shabby chic, grungy, or whimsical.