To make this (its 1 page), I used various thicknesses of white paint markers to make random spirals and then also did one in silver. Then I coloured over the top and in the area around them with coloured markers - just using ordinary thick felt tips, the water soluble type. I've never looked at journals properly so wasn't sure quite what or even how people write in them so I just started writing random things inside and around the spirals with a black Sharpie pen (I think in a proper journal, you're meant to write about your feelings!) On the black colouring pen part I used white, silver and gold gel pens. I really enjoyed doing this exercise, and could definately see me doing this in a journal for real.
My second project today was some coloured glass candle jars. I saw them on this blog yesterday and fancied making some.
First of all I frosted the glass jars using an acrylic frosting medium on a soft sponge:
I then added food colourings to an outdoor Mod Podge:
I made several colours. Here I've popped a nightlight in and the room lights are on:
..and then the room lights were switched off:
I think I prefer the 'room lights are on' effect but I'm sure they'll all look great outside and when I take them camping with us later on in the year. Thanks to the original blogger for the idea.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and I'll see you tomorrow!
x
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2 comments:
Wow! I love your idea of using the frosting medium before applying the colored Mod Podge. Another product I was totally unaware was available! But it would be perfect to give the candles a little more of a translucent look.
Thank you so much for dropping by and sharing your idea ... and for linking to my post.
wow those jars are really beautiful :) xx
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