Megs "Time for a Cuppa"

Time for a cuppa

Sharon's lovely Art Journal arrived and thought who would love a cuppa

Well, of course, the Queen came to mind and so did a Dina Wakley Stencil

So started off using Gesso and Texture paste to lay down some background texture, Used Colour Blast  Colour paste for the Queens face in Snow White so she Glimmers. Then added some layers of rice paper 

                                            

Decided to find a Cup regally fit for the Queen. And sticky taped a piece of old fashioned Bake paper onto a piece of thick copy paper and printed my own homemade rice paper.

Then decided she needed a crown and a lovely quote.

Then shaded around the page with a mix of Golds and Black to add depth 

Don't usually go down the grunge path of dark colours.  We tend to be overcritical of our work so decided to stop and leave the page where she is

Hope you enjoy her 

Meg 

"We're all mad here!"

I thought I'd had my pages all planned but when I sat down to begin I'd changed my mind. No worries, I was keeping some of my original ideas...vintage, use of silhouettes and collage.
I chose the Mad Hatter's Tea Party from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. I've always loved John Tenniel's original illustrations so I plundered an old paperback copy for print and images. I also incorporated vintage music paper from a children's Piano Course. 
I used Ranger Distress Oxides to create the first part of my background, followed by Staz-On, Timber Brown, for stamping. Then I layered my papers, adding the chipboard figures last. As I had enjoyed the Australian Afternoon tea that Sharon had kindly included I wanted to use it too...so, there's my layout. 
I'm so happy with it. Sharon, your journal is so fragrant with all those tea bags...lovely. 
I think I'll have a cuppa now. xox

Tea Party with Pam

This is my version of The Mad Hatter's Tea Party in Deb's  The Magic of Alice AJ6 journal.  Once again it was back to my resource centre (Children's Section at local library.)  I didn't want to go Disney and this was the book I borrowed was the only classic illustrated book they had.

My first step was to draw my characters and fit them onto the page.

I did a watercolour background and then started to paint my party guests.  At this stage the table was bare.

I collaged some whimsical trees in the background punched out from a gelli print.  Also collaged a tablecloth and added some tea cups and cake s. I embossed a clock for the March Hare because he is always late and added a flamingo to add to the fun.

All that was then left to do was some outlining and of course add the price tag to the Mad Hatter's hat.  

I hope you like it Deb and that it adds to your art journal and the joy it will bring you.