Junk Journal Card for Topflight Stamps

Hello Topflight Stamp Fans, Happy Mix Media Monday!! This week we are playing with Dots to Diamonds. Watch on to see how you can make a fairly fast, yet very inky project in just a few steps. 

I have been doing a lot of Junk Journal lately. This piece would be great as a flip or pocket page. You could turn this into a card really easily too. '

This card started with a Dots To Diamonds paper from their paper pad#1. The card is heavy, but smooth card stock, that takes wet media well. The pad comes with 48 sheets, 3 of each design. Simply add your media and the bling. Makes for easy card making etc. 

Let's Go!

As I would be adding a messy background the image needed to be protected first. Using a fine paint brush and 2 coats of Super Matt Varnish will seal the image. Dry thoroughly.

Next up was color. Using Infusions by PaperArtsy creates a 1 step inked background that looks like it took many layers to achieve. Simply shake out the powder randomly on the paper.

Then add spritzes of water. The more water you add the more the walnut crystals activate so if you like a brighter color use less water. I also moved some of the color with a paint brush to get full coverage.

The color is so vibrant! Dab excess color or muddy water with a paper towel.Here is a super quick video to show the impact of water!

Make sure to wipe off the image area with a damp towel. Time to dazzle! Adding the Diamond Sparkles is easy just follow the pattern. 

If you want less gems simply cover some of the dots with a white paint pen. You won't notice this when the card is finished. Using a journal pen doodles can be added to make the piece look more finished. 

Finally it is time to add some cool imagery. All of this was done with 1 stamp set! The AALL & Create set #159 called Mail Art. 

This was stamped on a parchment paper & fussy cut out to fit where I wanted. Some of the images were stamped directly on the paper like the ink bottle & post cancellation. Love how this page turned out! 

Thanks for joining me & remember to check out the Topflight Stamps blog to see what my team mates will create with this the rest of the week! 

Supplies:

Dots To Diamond Paper Pad 1
Diamond Sparkles-Brilliant Blues, Classic Pearls
PaperArtsy Infusions in Lemoncello, A Bit of Jade
AALL & Create Mail Art Stamp #159  
Super Matt Varnish