When I heard Sharon's theme - Time for a Cuppa - of course I thought of using teabags in my page as I am wont to do. However, when I received the journal and looked through it, and thought about it - shock horror - I didn't use teabags at all!
So firstly I collaged both of my pages with different vintage-style papers. Sharon's journal is a two ring journal, making it easy to remove pages to work on.
Next I drew my page elements on good old cartridge paper. I like this paper because it's a touch thicker than photocopying paper, and it's easy to cut out.
Then I coloured all of my bits using Derwent Inktense pencils - I love how soft and easy they are to use compared to the Derwent Studio pencils. My daughter and I argue about these pencils constantly; she prefers the Studios and says 'Blend, mum! Blend!' It probably depends on the paper you're using, but I'll still pick Inktense any day!
Next I stuck everything down using matte gel medium, and added a sparkly chandelier. And looked at it, and thought, it just needs something else. So I added lots of words to do with High Tea. I love a good high tea; I think it's one of those things that you don't do very often, so it's always special! If you've never had one, I highly recommend it. Especially if they serve champagne! 😍
On the left hand page I wrote High tea is my kinda tea!
And here's my finished spread - hope you like it Sharon! 💜
