I'm journalling this week using some of Kelly O'Gorman's very detailed stamps for the main images.

Using an 8x8 journal I created a background using pigment powders and Walnut Ink Powder.

Then I overstamped this lovely AALL & Create oval background using Ranger Archival Jet Black - you need to make sure your black ink pad doesn't react with bleach.

After that paint some of the ovals with neat bleach and leave it to do its magic - you can never be sure how the colours will react.

You can add another layer of bleach to lighten even more.

I decided to deconstruct my stamp and put it back together differently. Stamp the image, cut it up and then play around and see what you like.

The text was cut from some Tim Holtz packaging - I think a stencil.

This is actually going to be a double sided journal spread - you'll have to wait 'til next week for the other side!

Hope you've enjoyed this project.

Helen