I first start by ripping up dictionary paper (this is my tiny (news) print! I have adhered it to the page using matte medium. I have covered the entire art journal page with these papers.
I have then randomly painted the following colours onto a 12x12 Paper Artsy super smooth heavy cardstock - tangerine Twist, Zesty Zing, Bubble Gum, Dirty Lime and Red Lipstick. Once dry I have placed it into the misti so I can stamp the flowers.
![Fresco Finish - Dirty Lime {Tracy Scott}](https://2.cdn.ekm.net/ekmps/shops/paperartsy/images/fresco-finish-dirty-lime-tracy-scott--8656-p.jpg?w=157&h=500&v=1)
![Fresco Finish - Tangerine Twist {Tracy Scott}](https://2.cdn.ekm.net/ekmps/shops/paperartsy/images/fresco-finish-tangerine-twist-tracy-scott--7498-p.jpg?w=179&h=500&v=1)
![Fresco Finish - Bubble Gum](https://2.cdn.ekm.net/ekmps/shops/paperartsy/images/fresco-finish-bubble-gum-6119-p.jpg?w=179&h=500&v=1)
![Fresco Finish - Zesty Zing](https://2.cdn.ekm.net/ekmps/shops/paperartsy/images/fresco-finish-zesty-zing-3251-1-p.jpg?w=179&h=500&v=1)
![Fresco Finish - Red Lipstick](https://2.cdn.ekm.net/ekmps/shops/paperartsy/images/fresco-finish-red-lipstick-8515-1-p.jpg?w=154&h=500&v=1)
![Eclectica³ {Kay Carley} 48](https://2.cdn.ekm.net/ekmps/shops/paperartsy/images/eclectica-kay-carley-48-9420-1-p.jpg?w=344&h=500&v=F0B8A0F9-FA9F-4B32-8425-3DFB17307C52)
I have used a stabillo All pencil to highlight and add a texture look to some of the paper joins as well as a shadow around the flowers. I have stamped some twigs coming up from the pot and round the layout. I have added some white paint pen to the twigs. I have used a quote from stamp set EKC44 - "Its your time to bloom".
Once everything was dry I have added some gel pens and glitter glue to the flowers - everything looks better with a bit of bling!!!
Here are some close up photos