Alice in Wonderland Journaling Page with Mixed Stamps

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Create a whimsical Alice in Wonderland journaling page featuring beloved characters from the classic tale. This mixed-media project combines stamping, colouring, and layering techniques on a turquoise and white textured background. The finished piece showcases Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, and the White Rabbit, along with tea party motifs and playful sentiments like 'We're All Mad Here' and 'Stuff and Nonsense'.

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Step by step

1. 

   Stamp out multiple images from the Alice stamp sets onto white cardstock. Include the Flamingo, Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and classic Alice character stamps, arranging them backwards in a sensible order on your stamping platform.

   ▶ watch this step (27:15)
2. Arrange your selected stamps on the stamping platform in a sensible order, placing them backwards. Position the Alice character stamp, 'Eat Me' bottle, 'First Class' badge, and decorative elements as desired. ▶ watch 27:45
3. 

   Stamp sentiment phrases from the Alice in Wonderland stamp sets onto your journaling page. Include phrases such as 'We're all mad here' and other coordinating sentiments to complement your design.

   ▶ watch this step (28:30)
4. 

   Use black ink to add accents and outlines to certain stamped elements, emphasising details for definition. Apply the ink with a sponge or dauber to create depth and contrast on your chosen images.

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5. 

   Arrange your coloured stamped images on the black journaling page, layering the Alice in Wonderland characters and decorative elements to create visual interest and depth. Position the pieces until you are happy with the composition before adhering them.

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6. 

   Add smaller filler stamps and additional sentiments to fill in any gaps in your composition. Use the tea-themed stamps to complete the Alice in Wonderland journaling page with a cohesive design across the turquoise and white background.

   ▶ watch this step (31:00)

Tips from the show

• The three Alice sets coordinate beautifully together and can be used individually or combined.
• Don't worry if stamping isn't perfectly crisp – a little character adds charm to the design.
• You can use these stamps for various projects beyond cards, including tags and mixed media.

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