Monday 25 February 2019

Bee journal page

A page in my new 'inspired by nature' journal. The front cover and the first page are complete and this one adds to the story. As the name of my blog suggests bumblebees and butterflies are important to me so you are very likely to see more pages inspired by them but as a retired teacher who loves learning, books have also been a principal player in my life so I just had to use this quote when I found it.


Process steps
Stamp the page with a large crackle stamp and then layer some random texture with white gesso using a palette knife.


When dry stamp the numbers with black archival, make sure they are dry before covering with a gesso wash. If it looks too white knock back with a wetwipe before it dries.


Know roughly what elements you are going to use and where they will be placed ....


.... before building in a little more texture using a stencil and white gesso. When it's dry use watery acrylic paints, dry dabble, spritz and drip some quinacridone gold, heat dry and repeat until you are happy. Then repeat again with carbon black.


Use die-cuts to create a honeycomb (these pieces were in a bits box left over from cutting a frameworks die a long time ago).


Use water soluble wax pencils or distress crayons to edge the paper and create a grungy border by using a wet paintbrush to dissolve the crayon and let it disperse along the edges of the page.
Then assemble your pieces to create your design.



xxx

16 comments:

Annie said...

This journal page looks so awesome! All the details and elements are wonderful. I love the honeycomb you created with the hexagons including some contrast color pieces. I also loved seeing your process. Great journal page!!!

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

Oh Brenda as a Nature lover this melts my heart to see that sweet Bee nestled upon your journal page all safe and sound, such a fabulous found quote. I loved seeing up close how it all came together. I love books and collect lots of educational ones for reference in preference to searching online but rarely get chance to read the likes of a novel. Hurrah to Blogger for that!! Thank you for sharing a little piece of your journal with us all.
Have a super week. Hugs Tracey xx

hazel said...

A wonderful journal page Brenda. I love the quote and how you’ve put all the elements together.
xxx Hazel.

Jane said...

Such a gorgeous page Brenda, I love all the textures and shapes you used...and that quote is just perfect. Have a lovely week ahead in this glorious sunshine. Hugs xxx

Patty O'Malley said...

I'm terrified of bees because I am allergic but your page is awesome.

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Your backgrounds are truly beautiful Brenda. Gorgeous piece ❤️❤️

pearshapedcrafting said...

What a truly fabulous page Brenda! I love the way you layered the page, the crackle stamp made a great start and the quote is just perfect! Saw the first bee of the year on my primroses yesterday - I hope he keeps warm when the cold weather comes back! Hugs, Chrisx

Redanne said...

A stunning page Brenda, I love the different colour tones in the honeycomb and the quote is just so perfect - for you and for your page! We had bees in the garden at the weekend, they are always a joy to see. Hugs, Anne xx

Meggymay said...

Wonderful textures and layers, it is a beautiful page reflecting the beauty of nature. The quote you added is lovely as well.
Yvonne xx

Mrs.B said...

Another lovely page Brenda love to see your process pictures and that is a wonderful quote.
Avril xx

Lisa said...

Wow, this is so creative and stunning!! I love the honeycomb!! It looks amazing!! The textures and details are spectacular!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Astrid Maclean said...

First up, I love the square format of this journal, and of course your cover looks fantastic!! Such a great way to use those honeycomb bits from your scrap box. Beautiful lay out and colours too and I really look forward to see further pages!! Oh and what a great quote!!!

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Hi Brenda, another stunning page which complements the cover perfectly. Can't wait to see how this little journal develops. You so right about the bees, we would be in a mess without them that's for sure so it's great to celebrate them. Have a lovely creative week, Angela xXx

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Your love of bees and books shines through on this gorgeous page! LOVE the layers of paint and texture, and the quote is perfection. Gorgeous!

Gina said...

*doing a little waggle-dance* Shuddering with joy over this page..I may have to go cover a sketch book with bees :D (saw 3 large bumblebees at the weekend) XXX

Kate Yetter said...

I am loving the honeycomb and the bee. A wonderful vintage page with the rusty touches. A Fabulous page, Brenda.
Happy Weekend,
Kate