Saturday Showcase - Stamperia Alchemy

Good morning!
I saw this gorgeous line in the store and knew I had to have it! The colors and the designs are awesome for projects of my guys!

I created this layout using a photo of my son's senior photos from high school.

I covered the base paper with clear gesso, allowed it to dry, then painted with white gesso.

I took my Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide ink pad and pounced it on the gessoed part.

I sprayed it with water.

I painted over with Prima Art Alchemy Metallic Rustic Brown paint, then dabbed with a paper towel.

Texture paste was used with Tim Holtz Schoolhouse stencil and heat set.

I sprayed the stenciled area with Salvaged Patina Distress Spray Stain, heat set it, then distressed the edges of the base paper.

 

Trimmed a piece of paper to 8" x 7 1/4" then adhered it to cardboard to add dimension and to allow a couple of flowers under the edge.

I added the fabulous Stamperia Alchemy Clear Die Cuts.

I fussy cut the book marks and accent papers then distressed the edges.

I added some flowers and gems to finish the layout.

Thanks for stopping by!

Laura