Documented Life Project

I am doing the journal for both Jacquie and I.  I have them both almost finished and wanted to share what I have so far.

I opened up the journal and laid it flat on my table.  After spending some time trying to figure out which way to go I decided to collage paper on it.

This is what it looked like when I was done with the collage.

 Next I gessoed it.

I sprayed it with color.... way too bright!!!

I toned it down with gesso, added the metal page edges on the side and a couple of circle stamps.  Much happier with it.  So now what?  What do I put on the cover????????

Taking an idea from Robin-Marie Smith, I pulled out some clear contact paper and printed out a picture of paint jars.  Tomorrow I will try to do a transfer onto the contact paper to put on the cover.

I had already cut it and put it in water but left for dinner and by the time I came back.... well, let's just say I have to do it again.  Tomorrow is another day.