I wanted to try something with gesso and glimmer mist to make a really shabby chic look. I decided to take a simple 6x4 inch journal and see what I could do with it.
I decided to Gesso all the edges of the Journal and all metal and other embellishments first. What a mess right!! Then I went over the edges of the journal again with white Acrylic Paint.
I then chose some paper from Prima - Rondelle Collection for the front and back of the journal and put gesso on the edges of the paper too. See I told you I wanted to use Gesso!! I then stitched around the edges of the paper with my sewing machine.
I added lace, a string of pearls, flowers etc. and a Prima Shabby Chic Window - then guess what I did...... 
Yep back to the pot of Gesso, you gesseod it!!I added the metal corners.
After all that Gesso, I sprayed here and there with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist - Key Lime Pie and Vintage Pink. I also added a white Muslin ribbon, twine and a key, some Cheesecloth and little gems here and there. Even the little padlock has some cheesecloth, gems and a little rose. And I put a touch of glitter on the flowers, its hard to see in the photos, but there is glitter. Oh I nearly forgot the Sweet Prima light bulb -Junkyard Findings. I hope you like the finished product, thanks for stopping by to have a look. Until next time, TTFN. xx
Sooooooo pretty!!!! And girly. A piece of art, welldone you :) I've never even heard of gesso! Very cool Xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Ems, it was fun to try something different and messy!! Ya learn something new everyday eh, gesso is a primer that can be used on virtually anything, give it a go! Xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning Marianne
ReplyDeleteThanks Lia glad you like it. ;)
DeleteThis is beautiful, love how it turned out ! So delicate and classy Marta xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Marta, it was my first time for a project like this so I was happy with the finished journal. Thanks for poppin over. ;)
Deletejust amazing ! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, thanks so much. ;)
DeleteHi Marianne,
ReplyDeletei found you and your blog due Marta...and i am overhelmed... your creations, the journal is sooo shabby. i LOVE it. Wonderful style and embellishments.
I am a new follower of your blog :)
Much Love
Dunja
Hi Dunja, thanks for poppin over and delighted to have you!! Aw love your comments, thats so kind of you to say. Thanks a mil. Do you have a blog? xXx
DeleteThis is absolutely stunning!!
ReplyDeleteHey Sandie, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, lovely to hear from you. Xx
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