Grungy Journal Cover

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 Coredinations 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. 

 

 

Couture Creations products:

CO723249 Momento Ornamental Lace Die - Tied Together

CO723245 Momento Ornamental Lace Die  - Cappuccino

CO723722 The Van Roe Decorative Die - Beautiful Butterfly

CO723725 The Van Roe Decorative Die - Ornate Rectangle

CO723239 Madeline Ornamental Lace Die - Keys to my Heart

CO723313 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die - Artdeco Lace Frame

CO723315 The Treasures Ornamental Lace Die - Simplicity Borders

CO723915 Merry Little Christmas - Fancy Christmas Flourish

CO723286 Elegance Embossing Folder - Loren

CO723669 Marriot Embossing Folder - Large Velvet Tea Lights