Heres my 4x4 for the challenge at Awfully Big Art Adventure which is "Print"
I tore up strips of newspaper and junk mail and painted and stamped them.
Then I took the quote from one of the discarded pages of an altered book I'm making and edged it with ink.
I then glued the pieces at random onto cardstock.
When it was all dry I chose a square I liked and cut it out.
I covered everything with a thin coat of gesso, to even out the tones and finally I added the image.
I hope you like this bit of re-cycling...and thanks for dropping in !
16 comments:
Wow this is really beautiful.
Fabulous background. I love them.
Very nice! I'm a big fan of recycling, so this is a hit with me :)
Also, thanks for your recent visit to my blog and lovely comments about the fabric ATCs, etc. I wasn't able to reply to your comment directly as your profile is set to 'no reply'.
This is so pretty! I love the soft hazy effect you've achieved with the gesso on the newsprint. Beautiful piece and lovely to have you with us again.
Rosie
ABAA
Lovely and soft and subtle - the newsprint gives an interesting background, doesn't it. I like the way you gessoed over to soften it.
Thanks for joining in.
Love Linda
I think it's gorgeous! You did this so well Rubymay, I hope you continue to use these types pf backgrounds!! =)
a very beautiful and elegant card
Beautiful soft colours and dreamy image. Lovely
Love it! I love the muted colors, so peaceful.
WOW...these are awesome...gorgeous work !!!!
This is really fabulous
Gorgeous art! Love it!
It's fun to recycle - and your newsprint fits right in with this nostalgic image!
Beautiful recycling
Beautiful work on this challenge, I love using old print too :)
Wonderful use of newsprint for your background
Lovely 4x4 RubyMay, nothing is wasted!
This is a beautiful piece, well done Jaqi
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