Hello! I'm Priss.
Today I’m sharing a soft blue art journal page full of layered papers, stitched details, shimmer, and a dreamy focal point.
I started by cutting my main image from Decoupage Fiber Paper and mounting it onto a white gesso base, so the image would stay clean and bright. Then I prepared several tags from the Stargazer paper collection, testing lighter and darker options before choosing the darker ones for stronger contrast.
One of my favorite parts of this project was creating a custom blue spray to match the mood of the page. I mixed water, mica powder, a tiny touch of deep blue Liquid Acrylic, and a few drops of Liquid Fluid Medium to help bind the mica.
Creating my own spray allowed me to control the color intensity and repeat the same tone in different areas of the project. I used it on selected parts of the background and also to dye white silk ribbons, so the whole page would feel more connected.
To add more texture, I distressed the tag edges, added white stamping, and stitched over the printed stitched design with my sewing machine.
The background has soft pearl texture through a stencil, selected areas of blue spray, and dark blue stamping for extra depth. For the main composition, I layered tags, old book paper, lace, dyed ribbon, torn papers, and ephemera pieces.
At one point, I decided to trim the focal image and place it inside an ephemera frame. This helped the portrait feel more balanced and gave the page a clearer story.
The sentiment “Professional Dreamer” felt perfect for her: polished, ambitious, and full of dreams.
I finished the page with white splatters for light, movement, and balance.
I hope this project inspires you to look at your supplies in a more personal way. Sometimes a small custom color mix is enough to make all the layers feel like they truly belong together.
Happy creating! 💙
Priss
Finnabair products I have used - all the images linked to Mixed Media Place or online store:
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