If you love rich color, effortless blending, and supplies that do the heavy lifting for you, you’re going to feel right at home with this project. Today’s page is all about letting dye inks shine and pairing bold backgrounds with delicate details. Using 49 and Market’s latest Plume and Petal release, this spread celebrates the beauty of contrast: soft feathers against saturated hues. Let’s get into the crafty doings!

Step 1: Begin by prepping your journal page with 49 and Market Edges and Artful Layers Irresistible Rub-ons. Combining linear and rounded elements sets a visually balanced foundation and adds structure to your design.

Step 2: Apply 49 and Market Dye Ink in Twilight heavily to form a bold, contained circle.
Next, blend Lavender Kisses around the outer edge. It’s a lighter tone that creates a soft transition. Repeat this process with Arctic Blue and Tranquil Waters along the page edges, blending linearly for contrast and flow.

Step 3: Lightly spritz water across the page and gently guide the ink around with your brush. Stay close to similar color families to avoid muddiness. Dry thoroughly between each layer to build rich depth rather than blending everything together. Don’t forget to add ink splatters for another layer!

Step 4: Select pieces from 49 and Market’s Plume and Petal Laser Cut Elements and softly ink-blend their edges. This subtle touch helps the pieces stand out among the beautiful bright colors on your journal page.

Step 5: Apply Sangria and Twilight inks randomly to the 49 and Market Irresistible Chipboard Words. There’s no need for precision because the surface will resist the ink where needed, creating a naturally blended effect.

Step 6: With a wet paintbrush, move the ink around until you achieve your desired intensity. Layer the colors for added depth and vibrancy. Once dry, wipe away any excess ink using a clean, damp cloth. These chipboard pieces are incredibly fun and versatile to work with!

Step 7: Cut out the peacock feathers from the 49 and Market Plume and Petal Blendable Rub-on Transfer Set and apply them over the Twilight-colored area. This will serve as your focal point. To balance the composition, create a small cluster of complementary elements in the top right corner of the page.

Step 8: Finish by adhering your laser cut elements, woodchip word bit, and a subtitle from the 49 and Market Plume and Petal Chipboard Sentiments. For the perfect finishing touch, remove the nozzle from Dina Wakley’s White Gloss Spray and splatter across the page for added texture and movement.

This page is a reminder that you don’t need complicated techniques to create something striking, just great products, thoughtful layering, and the willingness to play. The Plume and Petal collection makes it easy to mix elegance with vibrancy, and dye inks bring that gorgeous fluidity we all love in art journaling. So grab your inks and let your page bloom with color and creativity.