BFF Album Challenge #1

On Saturday I posted a cool friendship e-mail I got from my Mom. I thought it would be fun to turn it into an altered book or scrapbook album and someone even suggested a card!

Well, got a lot of response so I thought we'd designate Tuesday as the BFF Album Challenge day.

Every Tuesday I'm going to post one piece of the Friendship Poem and a challenge to incorporate on your page.

Each of the challenges will be something that you could use in an altered book, scrapbook, on a card, ATC, etc. So no matter what your preferred platform you'll still be able to play!

Also, I am leaving the challenges pretty open for interpretation so that you can use what you have on hand. I've seen way to many challenges that make you use a specific stamp company or product which I think stinks. Not everybody has, wants or needs to have exactly the same items to join in the fun!

BFF Album Challenge #1

Sentiment Installment #1 -

1. When you are sad, I will jump on the person who made you sad like a spider monkey jacked up on Mountain Dew!!!Challenge #1 -

Incorporate Texture on your Page!

Texture could be created using layers of paper, paint, fibers, gesso, ribbons, embossing powders, dry embossing or texture plates, etc.

Here is my take on today's challenge!

I thought I'd start by mentioning that I'm going to be using some vintage beer coasters I found at a garage sale. Some will be completely covered while others will have the logo showing through. I'm going to use 2 per sentiment so it should make a nice little altered fat book when I'm finished! I'm going to use my Bind It all to hold it all together when it's done.

Gesso & Mesh

Supplies:

Foundation (Altered Book, Scrapbook, Chipboard, Cardstock, etc.)

Gesso - Ranger Industries

Adirondack Acrylic Paint - Ranger

Mesh

Acrylic Paint - Copper - Golden

Stickles Glitter Glue - Ranger

Collage Image

Sentiment (comp. generated)

Distress Inks

Mica Flakes

Vintage Dictionary Def/Photos

Instructions:

1. Mix up a bit of gesso and acrylic paint (for tint).

2. Press bits of the mesh into the gesso until your entire piece is covered.

3. (Optional) If there are areas of the mesh that haven't been completely covered, dab on additional gesso to cover the mesh. Let Dry Completely.

4. After the gesso/mesh has dried, dry brush (or finger) the metallic copper paint over the coasters. As you can see this will highlight the amazing texture created by the mesh.

5. For added texture I applied a layer of glue to various sections of my coasters and sprinkled on Mica Flakes. I then brushed on a little Stickles Glitter Glue for a bit more texture and a little bling.

6. Add images and text.

So there you go, item # 1 done in our BFF Altered Book!

Now, if you're playing along ~ I *think* I added a Mr. Linky thing below....it looks like I did anyway.

If it works like it should ~ you should be able to click on it and add a link to your BFF page. Please don't be shy ~ we'd love to see your creations!

Next Tuesday I'll post the next sentiment installment and challenge!

See you there!!!

Remember, tomorrow I'm going to be posting a product review for a fairly new company and their products.