Hello friends
Hope you are all good
WOW its been a beautiful week here.....
the sunshine is so good for lifting the soul!
Hope the sunshine has been shining with you!
These last few weeks have been a bit of a whirlwind.....
After a trip of a lifetime to NYC with my family,
life is slowly beginning to return to normal ....whatever normal is lol
Ive been sooo busy catching up
life is slowly beginning to return to normal ....whatever normal is lol
Ive been sooo busy catching up
and Yes I have to admit I've been suffering from the holiday blues......BIG TIME
So to take my mind off feeling blue I decided to create
some journal pages in my Dylusions journal in a shabby/ vintage style.....
I used lots of layering with old text pages from vintage books, gesso and distress stain (Walnut stain)
I added lots of Tim Holtz Idea-logy mixed with some of my own vintage finds
The remnant rub-ons are perfect to add to idea-ology!
The images are from Tim Holtz Paper stack Lost and found
Here's another page with the quote "Not all who wander are lost"
I used gesso, distress stains, dylusions (melted chocolate) , tissue tape and cheesecloth
I added rusty wire and an old rusty key
The tag was distressed in Walnut stain ink and I added more of the
remnant rub-ons randomly to the tag.
I had to stop myself adding more to the pages
You know when you read a book and you just cant put it down??
Well I have the same problem with journalling
I tend to phaff about a lot.....tempted to add more..... more...and more!
In the end I decided to hide my journal under the chaos of my desk but
I'm sure It will break me and I will add just a little more lol
As always feel free to leave a comment
I really do appreciate you passing by
Have a really fabulous week
Kaz
x
 |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |
fantastico!
ReplyDeleteOh I wish I could come play in your shed, or any workshop you do - I love your style so much and these journal pages are to die for, Thanks for dropping by my blog xxxx
ReplyDeleteRock on!!!!
Totally sensational - definitely going in my Favourites folder - wow!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
I love all the layers and there is just so much eye candy on this, it just pops!
ReplyDeleteStunning vintage page, totally love it!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fab pages, love how every time you look you see something else.
ReplyDeleteWell the single pic you tweeted looked gorgeous, but .... Wonderful page,Kaz. I think it's finished though....possibly!
ReplyDelete...awesome!...a total eye pleaser Kaz...Melx:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful journal page, Kaz. My eye keeps wandering over all the elements and seeing new things each time.
ReplyDeleteLove it Kaz! You could never add too much....I do the very same thing....who says less is more...maybe they are just wrong.... I say, more is more!
ReplyDeleteWow I thought I was a hoarder of all things grungy but I think I've found my match. Love it all, brilliant work as sunny as our weather!
ReplyDeleteWow Kaz, those pages look great! I love how you distress everything to look so old! Beautiful ad always
ReplyDeleteFantabulous Kaz!!!! So many wonderful bits to look at and enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWhy should you stop at all, just keep going, it's all amazing, I love all your layers of shabby-ness. Love these journal pages Kaz, they're great. Michelle xx
ReplyDeleteIt's horrid coming back from a holiday you loved isn't it. I did the same when I went to Canada, It was the only holiday I actually cried about when I got home!
ReplyDeleteToday's project is gorgeous. I am still having trouble finding old books and ledgers, can't be looking in the right places.
Debbiex
Cool lovely work hope it worked & drowned out the holiday blues
ReplyDeleteHappy craftin
Rebecca
Awesome work .... absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeletefabulous and so inspiring Kaz...love, love, love...paula
ReplyDeleteWow Kaz, this page has such an aged look, really interesting!
ReplyDeleteWow Kaz, this page has such an aged look, really interesting!
ReplyDeleteThis is fab! Just gorgeous elements . Textures...love t! Trace x
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE your pages! They are so creative....and FREE!!! Thanks for sharing them!!
ReplyDeleteHi Kaz, absolutely gorgeous pages here. Not sure how you'll get your journal closed but I just love all the layers!
ReplyDeleteStunning, love this xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous Pages! I love your grunge style. Sorry about the "Holiday Blues"... I hope this week gets to be a bit easier! Hugs to you and hope you have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteFabulous Pages! I love your grunge style. Sorry about the "Holiday Blues"... I hope this week gets to be a bit easier! Hugs to you and hope you have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteGreat shabby look with loads of interesting details!
ReplyDeletekind regards, Alie :-)
So beautiful - just when I thought I was going to move to cleaner pages you produce this and I'm diving back into the shabby, grungy look with both hands! Mary W
ReplyDeleteabsolutely fabulous!!! I can see where you might get carried away....all those wonderful materials and doo-dads!!! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Kaz! I always enjoy seeing what creative goodness you have been up to. You didn't disappoint! Great job.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful, your grunge style is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I love all the vintage layers and 'shabby chic' colours. X
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Just a wonderful make. Glad you had a fabulous holiday and hope that the blues go soon.
ReplyDeleteFun pages! It's nice being over the top!
ReplyDeleteAmazing once again!!! ^.^ you are my constant source of inspiration
ReplyDeleteI thought I had left a comment before but just wanted to say these look amazing! I hope you leave your second page just as it is, it is perfect! Your work is truly stunning!
ReplyDeleteI would have missed this Kaz, had Tim H not flagged you this week. stunning and I love the photography. perfect background for the pages. so so so much wonderful vintage detail in there. totally fab x
ReplyDeleteHoly Moly, this is unbelievable Kaz. I just love every delicious detail!
ReplyDeleteAnother TH Blogworthy post. I am awed by the details and imagery. tfs
ReplyDeleteAwesome pages. Realy very beautiful layers, texture and colors. Love it.
ReplyDeletexx
Oh, Kaz, I know that feeling of not being able to stop working on a journal page and say, "Done!" I have actually gone back weeks later and added just a single element to I page I thought was done. But, all that said, I have to say that I am so glad you didn't stop on this one. I keep going back to take another look and find something I missed before. How cool is that? Mwah for your time and energy here!!
ReplyDeleteReally like the stitches and the wire. =^_^=
ReplyDeleteThis is just amazing! What a wonderful idea for a journal and an exciting page.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful Kaz - as always. The layering is so detailed and complex. I find that bit really challenging but I think I am the opposite to you - I don't always put enough on because I'm worried I'll over do it or go too far... hehehe.
ReplyDeleteOoh this is totally gorgeous. Would make a great class at AFTH ... just saying ;-)
ReplyDeleteAlways LOVE your work, so much cool detail, and amazing layers, fun textures and inspiring techniques!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing projects!
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous Kaz! I love every vintage bit and stitch! Marvelous layers and use of those photos! Love love love!
ReplyDeleteOh my this is awesome, i love it. So much dimension, so much to see. I've looked at it loads and still see something new each time.
ReplyDeleteLove Sandra. xx
Lovely kaz as always x x
ReplyDeleteI'm speechless. What a lovely piece. Karen.x
ReplyDelete