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Saturday 20 February 2016

Fired up for the journey

Hello all!  It's been a busy week what with Flourishing Floral Extravaganzas, and Reflections of Dragonflies, and now I'm back with another scheduled post and it's a teasing sneak peek.  I'm hoping this time to send you off to the Country View Crafts Projects blog to catch a taste of the fabulous new PaperArtsy White Fire Fresco Paint.



I've always been a massive fan of the White Fire Treasure Gold - hands down my favourite colour of gilding wax ever - and now it exists as a paint, metallic sheen and all.  Colour me happy!

(If you saw my Head in a Book recently, made before the paint existed, you'll know how much simpler life would have been if I'd had some of this stuff then!)  

This is the first of a couple of projects using the paint, and I hope you'll be able to hop over and check it out.

We should be just about to put on the third of the shows in Beijing as you read this - all being well - and I've workshops all day tomorrow, then it's off to Shanghai on Monday, so it's appropriate that my ATCs should be travel themed, I guess.  Hope you're enjoying a great weekend everyone, and see you soon.

Travel and change of place impart new vigour to the mind.
Seneca

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34 comments:

  1. Astrid Maclean20 February 2016 at 07:55

    I was lucky enough to receive some of the new paint recently and yep, the white fire is a brilliant addition. The sneak peek looks very tempting already, off for a closer look.

    Hope your adventures continue to go well, it all sounds like the trip of a lifetime!

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  2. brenda20 February 2016 at 08:21

    Just been over for a look at the full reveal Alison, both have such depth to them with the embossing and clever use of colour.

    Hope you have a good weekend.

    B x

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  3. Helen20 February 2016 at 09:05

    love white fire in any form! off to check it out now...

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  4. froebelsternchen20 February 2016 at 09:06

    AMAZING!!! I am thrilled about your high demands on craftsmanship and artistic skill.
    Happy weekend!

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  5. chrissie20 February 2016 at 09:44

    Amazing deep textures on this pair Alison.I wanted to touch them.

    Can't believe where you are at the moment and the journey ahead as well.

    'Travel and change of place impart new vigour to the mind.'Your great quote today and is hopefully true for you. Also hope your body can keep up with your mind.

    Love as always Chrissie xx

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  6. Lucy Edmondson20 February 2016 at 10:11

    Hope Beijing is going well, Alison. I too always liked white fire gilding wax best and have been salivating over the idea of a paint!

    Lucy x

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  7. Pamellia20 February 2016 at 11:10

    Gorgeous Alison! I love the shimmery base, and the book page bits under your texts. Fabulous pieces! hugs :)

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  8. pearshapedcrafting20 February 2016 at 11:40

    What an amazing effect you got! Love the rusty look around the edges! I hope you are finding some time to see the sights! Hugs, Chrisx

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  9. Flo Langley20 February 2016 at 12:56

    Hopped over to have a look. Amazing effects you have created.
    Happy travels.
    Flo x

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  10. Lys20 February 2016 at 13:18

    Fabulous and delightful!

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  11. kezzyscraftyjourney.blogspot.com20 February 2016 at 14:58

    Wow loving the effect this paint gives. Just got mine but not used it yet. I love the effect with the distress sprays. During your post on one of the steps you said white gold instead of white fire. I completely agree it reminds me of white gold. Richer then silver. Kezzy :-) xxx

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  12. Meggymay20 February 2016 at 15:15

    Sounds like you are on an amazing trip. Off to read more about this wonderful ATC.
    Yvonne xx

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  13. Dagmar20 February 2016 at 16:06

    Wonderful!!!
    Hugs, Dagmar

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  14. Dorthe20 February 2016 at 16:21

    It looks so gorgeous Alison, Like a wonderful piece of old stone, with moss and rust ,in between the "worn" places. So beautiful, with the white fire paint , I`m sure I need one of them :-)
    Sorthe XO

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  15. experiments in paper20 February 2016 at 19:02

    Oh, great sneak peek! I just got my paints this week - so off to get inspired! xxx Lynn

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  16. Corrie Herriman20 February 2016 at 20:30

    Just had a look and as always it's fab !
    Corrie x

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  17. craftytrog20 February 2016 at 21:15

    A stunning pair Alison! White Fire has always been my go to TG too! Love the new paint!
    Alison xx

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  18. Ruth21 February 2016 at 00:39

    Haven't got white fire paint yet but it's just moved to top of my list! Beautiful work again Alison, happy travelling! Ruth xx

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  19. Jackie PN21 February 2016 at 13:52

    These are beautiful peeks, off for more though....
    ps. safe travels and take photos please!
    hugs to you,Jackie xo

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  20. Unknown21 February 2016 at 18:30

    What an enticing photo, going to see more xx

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  21. Julia21 February 2016 at 18:56

    Wow, the white fire paint looks particularly yummy. Your little cards are a great showcase for that paint. x

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  22. catherine21 February 2016 at 20:40

    Just so beautiful ALison and your work is always a pleasure to come and look at. Good luck with the show and happy travelling
    x catherine

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  23. Anonymous22 February 2016 at 01:26

    The texture is so beautifully and I have my eye on the paint as it is one of my favourites from the Treasure Gold range. I love how the light catches theh ATCs.
    What exciting times for you!
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  24. Kay Wallace22 February 2016 at 15:47

    I love the texture and interest that can be achieved with dry embossing, Alison, and these two ATCs are perfect examples! Great use of inks and water, pairing well with the White Fire!

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  25. SewPaperPaint22 February 2016 at 17:42

    Beautiful layers and gorgeous texture!

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  26. Princess Judy Palmer22 February 2016 at 17:43

    Somehow this sneak peek of your ATCs made the background embossing look like oil rigging. Indeed, where have you been traveling to?!

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  27. Dortesjs22 February 2016 at 18:16

    What an amazing effect you got on this

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  28. Redanne23 February 2016 at 18:09

    As soon as I saw the White Fire in the paint I had to have it too, isn't it just fabulous! I just LOVE how you have used it Alison. Anne xx

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  29. Julia Aston23 February 2016 at 20:47

    beautiful colors on this embossed tag Alison - off to check out your full project - hope all is well on your travels! Julia xx

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  30. Etsuko25 February 2016 at 02:06

    Oh! This is gorgeous and great technique with White Gold Fresco. Thank you for your tutorial. I have a go!! xx

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  31. Deborah Wainwright25 February 2016 at 09:49

    My fav colour in wax too and haven't tried the paint yet. Gorgeous textures and embossing love it xx

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  32. Mrs.B26 February 2016 at 07:52

    Just popped over, fabulous tag, love the colour tones.
    Avril xx

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  33. A Pink4 March 2016 at 13:46

    just popped over to see more and what a fabulous project! Alison - really love it - the texture , the colours , the metalliic - looks like i may just have to drop some of the paint into my basket - I share your love of the White fire!
    enjoy your adventures and take care
    hugs x

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  34. Cocofolies6 March 2016 at 11:30

    Just popped over and left you a comment there Alison.. :)
    Great play with metallic colours and texture, love this!
    Enjoy your days in Hong-Kong, very exciting travel and work I guess!
    Coco xxx

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