Tuesday 22 January 2013

A Happy...

 
Accident. I first created my background using some scrappings of matt medium, once dry inked up and a splat or 2 of water. The accident... I tipped my pot of water so I got more than a few splashes. But I liked the way it turned out anyway!

 
I spent some time drawing and colouring my focal image to add to my page. Then went back to my background, using the same coloured ink I did some stenciling. Also a splash or 2 of Picket Fence Distress stains and some stamping with it too. More stamping with black and some washi tape finished my page. A voyage of creativity...so the sentiment I chose was perfect!
 

 
I created this page with the following challenges in mind Fall Fearless and Fly Challenge 8 and Art Journal Journey with the theme Crowns.

22 comments:

  1. Turned out just great - one of those happy accidents! You rocked this page with your splendid colour scheme

    Kathyk

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  2. hello like your page..its great to use accidents..I am always doing that too..like your added stamping on this page nice touch

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  3. gorgeous accidents,haha! beautiful page!

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  4. Fantastic piece Clare. A great accident then !!
    The colours are super and so love your drawing. Hope your better
    x catherine

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  5. love the way this turned out Clare - the washi tape was a great idea - i do love your drawings too x

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  6. I love this background! I'm not so good at art journaling and mixed media, but I love seeing what other people create!

    Thank you so much for your comment on my blog during the Scrap365 blog hop. Make sure you check back in case you win the spot in the Focus-class!

    Margrethe

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  7. I love your background - the colour combo is beautiful! I like your drawings too, especially your lady, Claire x

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  8. It's gorgeous Clare, how fortunate was your 'happy accident' ! I just love all the colours on your page and the washi is a perfect touch.
    hugs
    wynneth
    x

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  9. Hello from Art Journal Journey.
    Your page is wonderfully colorful and lovely!
    A friend likes to call 'accidents' "flopportunities" :)
    oxo

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  10. Certainly is a happy, happy accident, but I suspect no accident at all but your creativity at bloom. xox

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  11. Love your little queen in her crazy world, hehe...the pinkish rocks the house...greeez from Conny over AJJ

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  12. Love the background- wonderful page!

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  13. What a delight... love the accidental triumphs! The background is delicious, and I love the final page. Thanks so much for your visit, much appreciated.
    Alison x

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  14. I love her expression and the stamping works really well. I just found the art journal challenge you mentioned and am half way through my crown page.
    Rinda

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  15. Lovely piece Clare! I envy the mixed media artworld. All I can do now is digital! xx

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  16. Perfect and even better for the accident.

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  17. LOVE how it came out! Beautiful! ~tina

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  18. I really love this piece Clare. The sentiment is perfect. I think I'll spill some water on one of mine soon...... Gorgeous!

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  19. I love how you incorporated your accident into your page. That is taking the mundane and making it magical! I love your take on the Fall Fearless & Fly challenge. It’s been so great having you participate. Stay tuned for more inspiring stuff coming your way at Artists in Blogland!!

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  20. Beautiful page! Love that little oh-face, the colours and the use of washitape. So, lesson to be learnt here - don't cry over spilled water! Accidents are sometimes really meant to happen, you know. Love it!

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Thank you for your lovely comments. X