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Paris Art Journal Page

January 23, 2019 / / 0 Comments

Hello Everyone!

Sometime things just get lost. That is exactly what happened to my journal that I created for the Sisterhood of the Traveling Art Journal. Mine was lost in the mail! All that hard work gone. But we are only half way though so I created a new one and I am sending it on to the girl that did not get it. 

 

If you are not up to speed with the Sisterhood here is a link to my very first post about it.

Sisterhood of the Traveling Art Journal

Paris art journal page
Paris is always a good idea.

I have been loving the journaling and the themes that everyone is coming up with. This whole journey has been amazing! And I will admit that I even liked creating a new travel theme page, lol. 

And getting out my watercolors was so much fun and refreshing. I need to grab them more often. 

paris art journal
Paris Art journal page

So is this journal swapping something you might do you with your friends? You can even do a version with quilts or crochet. The ideas are endless. 

Designs by Rachel Beth Watercolors https://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsbyRachelBeth

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Mixed Media Photo Shadow Box

January 17, 2019 / / 0 Comments

Hello Everyone!

I have always love these pictures of my Grandmother and Great Aunt. They both look so beautiful, so I wanted to honor them with this mixed media shadow box.

I found these really great square trays in my stash and I thought they would be perfect as a shadow box. 

Mixed Media Shadow Box
Mixed Media Shadow Box

I actually created 2 shadow boxes. One was my sample and practice box and the 2nd one was the one I actually filmed. I love both and I think they will look great on my mantle.

Mixed Media Shadow Box

Mixed Media Shadow Box

By adding contrasting elements like metal and wood you create a really interesting design. I like the worm metals with the black and white photo, the contrast is interesting to look at. 

Mixed Media Shadow Box

Mixed Media Shadow Box

Projects like this are a great way to use up all the little bits and bobs that are in your stash, lol. These would be great gifts or perfect to keep for yourself, lol. 

Mixed Media Shadow Box

Mixed Media Shadow Box

Such a fun project! Do you have any old photos to use in a shadow box? Or have you used any old photos in a project?

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Elephant Art Journal Page

January 11, 2019 / / 4 Comments

Hello Everyone!

Elephants are one of my favorite animals! Such a wonderful creature! I found a photo from a National Geographic Magazine of 2 elephants and I just knew they would be perfect as a focal point for an art journal page.

I wanted to do a bright and colorful page. This is outside my norm, and it was fun to push my boundaries. I used some Prima marketing oil pastels I received in a goodie bag. I haven’t used them much, you better believe that I will be using them more in the future, lol. 

elephant art journal page
Elephant Art Journal Page

In addition to the oil pastels I used some spray inks, stamps, stickers, and quotes to finish out the page. 

elephant art journal page
Elephant Art Journal Page

This was such a fun page to create! I love the bright colors with the elephants painted in black, it really allows them to stand out. 

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Craft Room Organization and Low Buy Challenge

January 3, 2019 / / 15 Comments

Hello Everyone!
I am so excited to show off my clean and organized craft room/ art studio. I went through a major purge with the help of a professional organizer- Morgan. (not a sponsored video)
I love how this turned into a functional space that works for me and my needs.

Here is her contact information:
https://www.morganizewithme.com/

I have to say, I am a little embarrassed at how bad my room actually was. I had over 20 years of craft and art supplies that I needed to organize and purge! I my opinion I needed some help to keep me focused and on task. I am sure I could have done this one my own, but sometimes it is better to get outside help.

Once I buckled down, with Morgan’s help, I got it all under control. And now that it is done, I feel so good and much more creative.

Before and after

I am also doing a low buy this year. What that means to me is that I am not planning on purchasing anything new that I don’t need. This does not include staples like gel mediums and glues and things of that nature. Once a quarter I will head to the store with my list and see if there is anything I need, lol. I am trying to use up what I have and be creative with my own supplies.

I anyone interested in joining me in my low buy challenge?

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Winter Theme Art Journal Page

December 21, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Hello Everyone!

Are you getting excited for the holidays? I am! I am taking the next few weeks off from posting, it will be a much needed break to recharge my creative juices.

But before I take a break I wanted to share a winter theme art journal page with you.

I found these 2 really cute graphics. They are called the Dumpling Dynasty. I am not sure where they came from, but they are adorable. I am not even sure if they are winter themed or not, lol. I just loved the blues and thought it was perfect for my page.

Winter Theme Art Journal Page

Since they were so cute, I thought they would be the focus of the page.

I added a Graphic 45 card as well to complement the Dumpling Dynasty kids.

Winter Art Journal Page

To fill out the page I added ribbon and snowflakes and string and a tassel. The background was painted with blue and white acrylic paint to create the ombre effect.

Add white and blue splatters to get a pretty snow effect and your page is done!

Winter art journal page
Winter art journal page

I really enjoyed creating this page! The blues and whites look so wintery.

I will see you after the break! Keep on creating!

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Paint Piping- Christmas Tree

December 19, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Hello Everyone!

I am so excited to show you this new technique that I learned! I have seen paint piping online and I knew I had to try it. 

 

I loved seeing the texture and interest that the paint piping creates. 

painted tree
Paint piped Mixed Media Christmas Tree

Of course I had to add glitter! I think that added interest and details that the tree needed. I added the glitter and rhinestones while the paint was wet so it all stuck together. 

To finish the tree I added some poinsettias and other details to the base of the tree. 

piped christmas tree
Up close paint piped Christmas Tree

Now it is ready to put on display and enjoy for years to come. 

I really enjoyed this technique and I am looking forward to exploring it more in the upcoming year!

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Christmas Art Journal Page

December 14, 2018 / / 4 Comments

Hello Everyone!

Christmas is almost here! Whew I do not know where the year went!! Now is the time to start my Christmas Art journal pages. 

This page was a lot of fun. I started with a page out of a children’s book as my focal point and built the page from there

 

christmas page 1
Christmas Art Journal Page

I love creating pages like this, it is all about layering. Start with the flatter layers and get bulkier as you build. The layers and textures create interest and makes the page fun to look at. 

 

christmas page 2

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Freshman Year Art Journal Page using HP Sprocket

December 11, 2018 / / 1 Comment

Hello Everyone!

This fall we had a momentous occasion, our son started college! We miss a lot, but he loves it and is having the time of his life.

I wanted to create an art journal page of him entering his dorm room. Recently I purchased an HP Sprocket to print photos for my art journal pages.

I like the Sprocket, it is a handy little printer and is fun to use. The quality is not the best, but it is fun to use and perfect for art journal pages.

college art journal

We captured this moment as he was going to his dorm room for the first time and the photos were just perfect for this page.

I used a lot of other elements like stencils, and papers and burlap to finish out the look of this page.

college art journal

Overall I am happy with the Sprocket and I can’t wait to see what other pages I will create with the photos I print

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This is not a sponsored post, I paid for everything with my own money. 

Sunrise Mermaid Art Journal Page

December 4, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Hello Everyone!

I had a lot of fun creating this art journal page. I intended to create a mermaid tale, but it does look a little like a whale tale, lol. Oh well, it was fun to create and play with my acrylic paints.

I really enjoy playing with my acrylic paints in my art journal, it relaxes me and get my creative juices flowing.

sunrise mermaid

When I got finished with the ocean and sky I knew I had to add the mermaid tale. Adding in details like this make paintings fun and more personalized. The is my art journal after all, lol.

These quick paintings are fun and I think I will be showing you more of them in the new  year.

sunrise mermaid

 

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Favorite Food Pop Up Art Journal Page

November 27, 2018 / / 4 Comments

Hello Everyone!

I got in another journal for the Sisterhood of the Traveling Art Journal and this theme was favorite food! Yum! I love food and this was such a fun page to create!

I wanted to try something new, so I created a pop up art journal page. Let me tell you, pop ups are not that easy, lol

It took me a few tries, but in the end I created a pop up table where I was able to place my favorite foods. I love pizza, and donuts, and cupcakes. (I sounds like a 12 year old, lol) But there you have it, my favorites.

I created a little scene with flooring and wall paper and some plants and a rug, all to create the right place for my pop up table. The video has all the details and I encourage you to check it out!

favorite food pop up

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