Over on Eileen Hull's website her Inspiration Team have been sharing some of their favourite projects from 2018. As part of this I began to look back through the pieces I'd made this year and realised that my favourite has not made it to my blog yet! It's a mixed media Wrapped Journal that features lots of Eileen's die designs and incorporates a number of embossing powders from Emerald Creek Craft Supplies.
As you'll see from the following video flip through I added lots of fabric, lace, papers and stitching to the Journal cover and pages, sticking to neutral tones throughout.
The Eileen Hull Designs dies used in this Journal include;
Wrapped Journal
Bookmark, Tag & Pocket
Bookplate, Hinges & Label
Floral Arch & Words
Journaling Words
Journaling Cards, Hearts
Journaling Cards, Flowers & Leaves
Birds & Butterflies
Word Stitchlits
Stitchy Flowers & Leaf
To enhance the die cut shapes and add beautiful texture to the journal I used a number of Emerald Creek Craft Supplies embossing powders.
Embossing powders from their Allure range used include; Burnt Copper Leaves, Hammered Metal, Charred Gold, Oil Rubbed Bronze and Fractured Ice, which can be found on their website HERE.
I found that by adding a layer of Glossy Accents to glue the unheated powder in place I could leave it in it's raw form so that the wonderful mix of granules and colours could shine through. This was also a great way to semi heat set the powders too. To keep the loose powders in place when fully heat embossing Ranger's Emboss It Dabber is also really good as it delivers enough sticky ink to hold the larger granules as well as the smaller ones.
I hope you've enjoyed seeing inside this Wrapped Journal in more detail. As 2019 beckons the team are now working on creating new projects to inspire you using Eileen's fabulous new upcoming dies. She will be sharing more about these in the coming weeks so stay tuned to her Facebook Page for that.
For now all that remains is for me to wish you all a creative, positive and enjoyable 2019.
Jenny xxx
Gorgeous creation.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Elly xx
DeleteLovely book. It’s very soothing to look at the pages. I love the colors. The texture. Etc. thanks so much for sharing
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DeleteThis is gorgeous Jenny! So happythat you shared it will us. I love the idea of using the glossy to hold the raw powders as these are just a beautiful as heated. Happy new year to you! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Ann. Happy New Year sweetie xx
DeleteThis is MY favorite - it was magic to hold in real life! All the amazing details and texture...a work of heART!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Susie. I'm so glad you like it xx
DeleteI absolutely love this one (well I love everything you do). So beautiful and creative. Were the images like the lawn mower from a book or did you stamp those?
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Thank you so much Megan. Yes, the images were from an old garden encyclopedia I found in a charity shop. It's always worth checking out books for their pictures as well as their text I've found xx
DeleteA stunning example of your wonderful talent my friend, a beautiful journal with gorgeous textures, colour tones and full of brilliant ideas. So glad you’ve added this to your blog posts for us all to see.
ReplyDeletePlease keep your inspiration coming and I look forward to seeing even more of your creativity and talent blossom in 2019. Happy New Year to you and your family. Hugs Brenda Xxx
Thank you so much Brenda. That means the world coming from someone so talented. Wishing you and all the family a healthy, happy 2019 xx
DeleteA fabulous journal Jenny, full of great ideas and creativity! Now onto a next year with more inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday and all the best for a happy healthy and above all creative new year to you and your family!!
Happy New Year to you and the family too Astrid. Thank you so much for your kind comments and wishes. I'm so glad you like the journal xx
DeleteWonderful details within your fabulous journal Jenny xx I especially love that front cover xx Best wishes to you in New Year 2019 xx
ReplyDeleteHugs Annie xx
Thank you so much for your kind comments and wishes Annie. Wishing you and all the family a very Happy New Year xx
DeleteOh, my goodness, Jenny! This wrapped journal is a treasure trove of natural elements paired with stunning mixed media techniques! I adore your chosen color palette! What a wonderful way to start the New Year; watching your video as you flip through the pages of this delightful book! Thank you so much for a year FULL of fabulous inspiration shared here! I do hope I can be more consistent in my visits in the coming year! Sending big New Years hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sara, I'm so glad you like the journal. Wishing you and all the family a very Happy New Year xx
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ReplyDeleteThank you for letting me know Carol. I've tried to get it to work now fingers crossed xx
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