It has been a very long time since I have blogged, but thanks to the encouragement of a very talented fellow crafter, Debbie W (paintuptomyelbowsandbehindmyears), the cobwebs are being brushed off
(me and the page) and here we go again.... Hurrah!
In the two years that have lapsed, I have had the good fortune of meeting many talented people, learnt many new techniques and even more types of crafting. Journaling seems to be ONE of my current favourites and I guess that's because of the shedloads of inspiration taken from the lovely Carol Fox (gingernonutsbits) who has been sharing her journaling skills with us for a long-time.
Today I have two of my journal pages.
Both are bright and abstract. Both are made with some very lovely Emma Godfrey stamps.
Both are crafted using very similar techniques: First, layering up the master board backing with PaperArtsy Fresco Chalk paints, some stencilling with inks, some texture with white gesso through stencils and then ............ some bright colours!!
This is where the difference occurs.
This page is with Tim Holtz Distress Crayons ( from the brights )
.... and this page is with Faber and Castell Gelatos.
I can just hear you now (well I think I can) - what do you prefer ?
Hmmm. The Distress Crayons feel softer to use and seem to spread around very easily but then again, I felt that I had a bit more control with the Gelatos. Both move well with water and a brush. Both can give a good, solid coverage. Once applied, you can have some fun with the Distress crayons by lifting some of the colour with a baby wipe through a stencil, creating some extra interest - and you can see where I have done that on the first page.
But I am definitely no expert. Well I have to have an excuse to go and play some more ....
....... in the name of research of course !
Bye for now and Happy Crafting.
Luv Denise
Both of these pages have been entered into the That's Crafty Bright and Beautiful Challenge 15th April 2016
You are one very talented lady! Glad you are not hiding under the bushell anymore! Love the pages....you are making me want some Distress crayons!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie - trouble is that I've really got the bug again..... NOTE TO SELF: must do other stuff.!
DeleteBrilliant...very informative re: differences.xxxx
ReplyDeleteLove the pages Denise. I only have gelatos and really don't need any distress crayons!!! Do I?????!!!! X
ReplyDeleteI love both your pages Denise. I don't have Gelatos or Distress Crayons so was interested in your review. I have thought of buying Gelatos but resisted so far as I have so many other supplies that work for me. But I never say never!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your challenge entry and look forward to seeing more of your work. My haven't posted on my own blog as regularly as I used to, planning to spend more time on it very soon.
this is lovely Denise, and your review of the crayons/gelatos is great. welcome back to the land of blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your comments and encouragement to continue blogging.
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