My first Mix Media notebook

Good day everyone

It's been a while since my last post

I took an online class with Finnabair, and before starting a canvas

 I decided why not a notebook

This is all new to me, I made a few mistakes along the way on this first one,

but in all I'm pretty happy with the final results.

I started with lots of  different textures, lace, cheese cloth, jute

covered with black gesso

I purchased the notebook at the dollar store, and I removed the 

elastic strip

Then I  used several dies which  I cut out on cardstock 

several times and layered them to created dimension

Some dies used : Sizzix Swirls, Hardware findings, hearts

Then comes the layers of lots of embellishments

shells, paper flowers, bottle cap,  charms, beads

and all kinds of trinkets in my stash

Finally I covered everything with a coat of black Gesso

For the backing I used Tissue paper which I crumpled

Then the magic with spray inks and metallic lustres

Once everything was dry I sprayed it all with a 

clear mat varnish

Now I am working on a second one to be posted soon

Entering my notebook in the following challenges

Frilly and Funkie - On the cutting edge

Emerald Creek - Anything goes

613 Avenue - Anything goes option Shabby Chic

Creative Artist - Anything Mix Media

More Mix Media Challenge - Anything goes

Rhedd's Creative Spirit - Altered, upcycled item

Altered Electrics - Anything goes Mix Media altered item 

Happy Little Stamper Mix media - Tissue Paper

Dies R Us - Anything goes

A bit more time to craft - Anything goes

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day

Louise