Starry Night Snowflake Journal
At A Vintage Journey today we have a special post and a chance to win some fabulous prizes
My secret Santa was drawn for the lovely and very talented Brenda who has organized this fantastic event you can find more details on how to enter at the end of the post
I decided to decorate a small journal as I know she loves journals
My secret Santa was drawn for the lovely and very talented Brenda who has organized this fantastic event you can find more details on how to enter at the end of the post
I decided to decorate a small journal as I know she loves journals
I was inspired by the techniques Tim used in his November Tag tutorial and used the Layered Snowflake die and a little sparkle!
I cut the Snow Flake into thin corrugated cardboard, and tore randomly to expose the corrugated texture
Applied a variety of die cut sprigs including the Holly stem from Tim’s Winter Greens, Tando chipboard Snowflakes and Studio Callico Stars
Painted this with DecoArt Prussian Blue acrylic in the centre and Carbon black towards the outer edge
Once dry I dry brushed with DecoArt Metallic Shimmering Silver to the die cuts and chipboard snowflakes and stars
I embossed the layered snowflake on card and painted silver, applied to the back of the cover and applied cosmic shimmer glitter jewels to the large snowflake
This was then adhered to the front of the Journal and decorated with a few diamond gems
I applied small stars randomly to the back cover with glossy accents, covered with black acyrlic and then dry brushed with silver
Both covers were finished with a coat of DecoArt Media Ultra Matte Varnish
I received my Secret Santa from Nikki, a wonderful gift box with delicious chocolate contents which have already disappeared!
Isn't it wonderful so much detail and the colours are beautiful
To see more details please visit Nikki's blog
Isn't it wonderful so much detail and the colours are beautiful
To see more details please visit Nikki's blog
Don't forget to leave a comment here and on Brenda's and Nikki's blogs and hop across to visit all the the Creative Guides blogs and leave them a comment and link to be in with a chance of the prize
You can find them all at A Vintage Journey here and all the details on taking part in the blog hop
You can find them all at A Vintage Journey here and all the details on taking part in the blog hop
Good luck everyone, enjoy the hop and thank you in advance for taking part.
What wonderful layerings and die cuts on your beautiful journal Jools - the blend of dark colors is gorgeous - and the starry sky on the back cover is glorious!
ReplyDeleteJools you have created another gorgeous piece. This journal is stunning! Love it! Karen.x
ReplyDeleteYou created another mater piece Jools, truly stunning. The box you received looks fantastic too!
ReplyDeleteSuch a special journal Jools. I love how you've built up the starry elements before adding colour to this to create a seamless look. The touches of silver really help to bring it all to life. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful journal Jools. I love the the textures you created with the fabulous Tim techniques and I love holding it in my hands. Thank you for creating me such a perfect gift, you know me so well. I will definitely be using this over the next year as I already have ideas of what I want to keep in it. Can't wait xxxxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a fantastic project!
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Maarit
Gorgeous Journal Jools, and as you said Brenda does love her journals and I know she will treasure this one. The box you received is is so beautiful and I love the quotes on the panels. Have a Good Day. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful compilation! I love anything with cardboard and this is just mind blowing. A wonderful backdrop for the stars! Merry Christmas to you, Hugs, Rupa.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing journal covers, Jools - so dramatic, and with such subtle shading - they're glorious. I usually use those tiny stars "naked", but they look incredibly cool with your silver drybrushing. Wonderful gift from Nikki too!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
What a gorgeous gift, the cover is amazing with the snowflake and corrugated cardboard! Such a wonderful gift to send someone and you received a fabulous box of chocolates...you wouldn't love that!! holiday hugs :)
ReplyDeleteWow Jools, your journal for Brenda is absolutely stunning!! I love the box (with sweeties!) from Nikki too.
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of the tinkling bells on your blog today too.... Anne xx
Wow what an amazing gift and so right for Brenda who, I am sure , is delighted
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Christmas and a Healthy 2015
Jools! This is absolutely Stunning! Swoon-
ReplyDeleteWhat a most fabulous gift for Brenda!
Jools, the journal for Brenda is stunning! The snowflakes and stars are so dreamy and the silver highlights, amazing! Lovely gift from Nikki and I know you will enjoy the sweets! Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThis just makes me wish I never threw out all that cardboard this is just so lovely :) love the snowflakes hugs Nikki
ReplyDeleteA very, very special project, Jools! Love it...and love the Santa Surprise you received from Nikki!
ReplyDeleteNext time I see Brenda I shall definitely be asking to see and touch this - it look stunning! Nikki xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning journal Jools and your chocolate box from Nikki is so lovely! Thank you for sharing them with us and wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteowww a lovely journal, great colours. Your gift was super too, great work from everyone x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project!
ReplyDelete♥ Monica
lovely journal, just adore the snowflakes, I have become a follower
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying these gifts you have made for one another! I'm so glad you shared with us the detail of how you made this journal! Just gorgeous!!! And I love the box Nikki made for you. especially that she personalized it just for you! How sweet is that!
ReplyDeleteYour AJ looks like a mysterious-beautiful artwork! Great that you used the bold colours black and silver! Inky greetings, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteI need to try this! Everything is screaming at me to do this. You just inspired me and now I know I will purchase the 3rd TH Curiosities Book. ~Niki
ReplyDeleteGorgeous journal for Brenda, Jools!! I love the starkness of the dark background then those metallic bursts of snowflakes!! It's a cross between art deco-vintage-grunge and I LOVE it!! Such a special gift that will keep on giving every time Brenda uses it :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the chocolate box that Nikki made for you!! I would have devoured the chocolates, too :) YUM :) Merry Christmas!! XOXO-Shari
Love your gorgeous gift for Brenda Jools. It is truly stunning. And what a delicious gift you received from Nikki. I adore her box and with chocolates too !!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Christmas and all the best for New Year 2015
Huge Hugs
Annie x
Sooo beautiful, love the sparkle and the layers x
ReplyDeleteI'm joining your give away too :)
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Maarit
Jools I always adore how you use contrast with your colour combos, and of course your textures, you are the best!
ReplyDeleteHi Jools, your journal cover you made for Brenda is so elegant, a great design and love the shimmers of silver. Nikki's chocolate box is an absolute delight, which I am sure you will refill with another secret stash of choccies. Hasn't this been great fun having secret Santa.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Julie x
Oh I love the texture here! Such beautiful ideas! Love the box you received! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteSimply fantastic journal with a different twist. Love that it is a night time snow flake floating through the stars. Happy Holidays -
ReplyDeleteS@ndy xx
This is a new craft technique I learnt here. Thanks to you :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so awesome.
Cheers :)
I would never have thought of doing a Christmas project in black...but this is stunning! Like a perfectly crisp, clear winter night with dazzling stars dotting the landscape. What a gorgeous piece! I found you via Sara Emily's blog (saras closet) and I am so glad I did! I'm adding you to my reader! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Brenda will treasure this - it's such a wonderful design.Those chocolate boxes are gems too (in every sense!). Nicola x
ReplyDeleteWow! This is mind boggling gorgeous! Love the black. <3
ReplyDeleteWow..it's amazing gift...thankyou for sharing the tutorial..., and the choclate box from Nikki is yummy....Happy Holiday both of you :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Irma Tirza
Wow, this is so, so stunning! The color choice is great, Brenda will love it!
ReplyDeleteBut you got a yummy gift too!
Gorgeous, thanks also for sharing the How-to!
ReplyDeleteYour journal cover has a very elegant feel. I love the crispness of the white snowflake against the dark background with just a touch of shimmer. I am sure that your gift will be treasured
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