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Valentines with DecoArt at Altered Pages



First, let me tell you, PRINT PARTY--when you need a stack of backgrounds, there's nothing better than pulling a bunch of monotype prints from a Gelli plate, and the 5x7 size is perfect for card making  For these, I used a mix of DecoArt paints, mostly from the Americana line, a little spritzing from DecoArt media misters, and I'll be adding some glittery touches using Glamour Dust paints, as well.
Would you like to see some of the prints?  (Just say yes, I'm going to post them anyway!)


Don't want to make your own backgrounds?  No problem--just choose one of the many Collage Backgrounds from Altered Pages.  Altered Pages also has a great collection of vintage Valentine images, not to mention lots of rich German Scrap (gotta love the hearts), all perfect for creating lovely, personalized Valentines.
Don't want to have to plan what you need?  Grab this Valentine KIT--lots of fun supplies!

PS--don't forget, Miss Jean says:  "YES, we will have a giveaway of DecoArt Products and a very useful Brayer from AlteredPages.   (total value $35.00)  We ask that you share our blog posts on YOUR social media pages/sites to be eligible.    Comment here and let us know where you posted!   Facebook, twitter, Pinterest, Linkedin, google+ ! "  

So share this post, or any January Artsociates post, on fb, or pin it on Pinterest, and let us know here in a comment that you did.  And probably where to find it, that would be helpful!  

:)trisha

Comments

  1. Love the color, texture and design of your backgrounds!

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  2. Loving the colors and the fun images. GREAT for journal pages too!

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  3. Beautiful backgrounds, posted to Pinterest

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  4. Trisha, Thanks as I did not think about using my gel plate! I just love the Valentine Collages from Altered Pages♥
    I am sharing the post on facebook!

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  5. I had to go to Pinterest also!!

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  6. Beautiful pulls. And I love vintage images and german scrap. I hoard them terribly.

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  7. Beautiful prints you got from your paints and gelli plate! Love those collage images, too. TFS

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  8. These look like a lot of fun to create! Shared on my FB page!
    https://www.facebook.com/denise.bryant.7902/posts/923486594330183?pnref=story

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  9. Just shared it to my page! Thanks for the inspiration.

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