Carolyn Dube's Gelli Print Party kicks off its second month today and I'm happy to be joining in with this page from my art journal. You can find all of Carolyn's details here:
I started with a print I made back in December when I did this tutorial for Unruly Paper Arts. I used my Gelli Arts plate on deli paper using multiple layers of paint applied through stencils.
The waxy paper becomes almost leathery in feel with the layers of paint added to it. I love the rough torn look of it. I added lots of stamping and some bits of tissue paper, tape, felt arrows, and my favorite part - the die-cut letters spelling out 'path':
I made these with Tim Holtz's Sizzix Word Play die, using a leftover print that I glued onto grungepaper. They seemed a bit lost on the page so I cut another set of letters with black cardstock, and used those to create a shadow effect behind my 3D letters.
You can get your very own Gelli Plate here (I know you want to!):
I'll link this to 'Anything Goes' at Simon Says Stamp. Thanks for the visit! Be sure to head on over to Carolyn's blog to join her par-tee!
Marjie
This looks really great - love all the different images and great colour combo! An amazing journal page!!
Posted by: Sharon | 02/01/2013 at 01:34 AM
Great page, love the colours. I still can't join in as I haven't got a gelli plate, poor me. Have a great weekend, Valerie
Posted by: Valerie-Jael | 02/01/2013 at 03:21 AM
I would just love a gelliplate! They look like a tonne of fun!! Maybe one day when my kids have left home I'll have more time to play! Your piece is awesome, especially your shadow-backed alphas!!!
Posted by: Helen Tilbury | 02/01/2013 at 06:25 AM
You are amazing!!!! I just loveeeeeeee this! LOVING the colors and the random arrows!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | 02/01/2013 at 07:13 AM
great page -- love how those arrows move my eyes around. And what a perfect saying for all of us!! xoxo
Posted by: Jessica Sporn | 02/01/2013 at 08:14 AM
My eyes are so happy- the layers to colors- and most of all your composition. My eyes traveled around the elements being guided by arrows, the path of the circle, and the color! The party is rockin' now!
Posted by: Carolyn Dube | 02/01/2013 at 08:37 AM
Oh so cool...great colors and love using deli paper ;)
Posted by: Martha Richardson | 02/01/2013 at 08:39 AM
Great page! Don't tempt me to get a gelli plate. Just got a 40% off coupon from Dick Blick. LOL!
Posted by: Debby | 02/01/2013 at 09:35 AM
Ooooooh! Pretty! Love those letters - a favorite.
Posted by: linda | 02/01/2013 at 09:53 AM
Great change of colours from the out- to the inside Marjie.
Lots to see....so nice!
greetings, Alie :-)
Posted by: Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries | 02/01/2013 at 12:32 PM
All those painty layers really do give the piece amazing texture, and I love your shadowed lettering - wow!
Alison x
Posted by: butterfly | 02/01/2013 at 12:42 PM
This is brilliant, Marjie! I love it!
Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Edmondson | 02/01/2013 at 12:45 PM
Damn, girl.. this is beautiful. I'm gonna spin that wheel.. wonder where it will take me?
Posted by: Judy Shea | 02/01/2013 at 01:00 PM
Gorgeous page Marjie! I love those letters too! x
Posted by: Alison/craftytrog | 02/01/2013 at 01:09 PM
Wonderful page, Marjie!
Posted by: Willy | 02/01/2013 at 02:10 PM
Wow Marjie, the deli paper makes a wonderful backing! Love the richness of the colours and the stamping is fabulous. The word path looks fabulous in close up!
Posted by: Redanne | 02/01/2013 at 02:54 PM
Gosh this is amazing Marjie. Layer upon layer of delightful detail that combine beautifully rather than getting confused or lost. You have a real artistic eye for this technique. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, hugs Jenny x
Posted by: Buttons | 02/01/2013 at 03:13 PM
congrats on the Xyron Team! and I've GOT to try this Gelli pad! VERY cool piece here!
~Linda
Posted by: Linda Cain | 02/01/2013 at 03:38 PM
Well this is just Gelli good! Love the background and I really may break down and add another thing to my crafting pile! Happy Weekend!
Posted by: Terry | 02/01/2013 at 03:48 PM
Gorgeous! I especially love how you did the letters to make them stand out.
Posted by: Laura S | 02/01/2013 at 06:25 PM
My stupid path takes me to places I sometimes don't want to go...lol! Love the circular pattern here Marjie...drew my eye in to the sentiment instantly! OH THE COLOR...yummy!!! Gorgeous page!
Posted by: Anita Houston | 02/01/2013 at 06:31 PM
It's fabulous, Marjie!!!
Posted by: Wanda Hentges | 02/01/2013 at 06:56 PM
So cool, lovely effects.
hugs {brenda} x0x
Posted by: Brenda Brown | 02/01/2013 at 07:05 PM
So fun! I love this technique! You rocked it.
Posted by: Kate | 02/01/2013 at 08:15 PM
Really love this Marjie. Your right a total leathery look instead of a print look--LOVE the words!
Posted by: Maria McGuire | 02/02/2013 at 12:09 AM