Category: Art Journal (page 1 of 4)

Summer Themed Junk Journal

July 13, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Hello Everyone

So I decided to create a summer themed junk journal. This one is full of flowers and I just love it. I thought it would be fun to write down my thoughts in this journal or have a place to keep tickets and other things I collect this summer

Junk journals are fun because you can make them any size, and add whatever you want to it. It is fully customizable. This one is about 6 inches by 6 inches, so it is the perfect size if I want to take it with me.

 

junk journal

The You Tube video goes into detail on how I make this, with instructions on how I stitched the binding. 

junk journal

I love how it turned out and I can’t wait to fill it up with my thoughts from this summer. These also make perfect gifts for friend (especially if you are going on a trip together) or for kids to make at the beginning of the summer and they can use it for documenting their summer adventures. 

The possibilities are endless for a junk journal!

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Paint Splashes Art Journal Page

January 30, 2020 / / 1 Comment

What better way to end my Sisterhood of the Traveling Art Journal than with paint splashes! This project was so much fun to be a part of, and I think I would do it again in the future.

This turned out so bright and fun and a perfect way to express my love of art. This is an easy page to create, and it would be cute as a card or a scrapbook page. 

Art Splash Art Journal

Affiliate links:

Dylusions sprays https://amzn.to/37Bt20A

Tim Holtz small talk https://amzn.to/2RADyQf

Beach Art Journal Page

January 22, 2020 / / 2 Comments

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Art Journal is still going strong. We are almost done and I have enjoyed this journey. I learned a lot and tried new things and tried new themes. Definitely something I would do again

This journal page was so much fun. I loved adding different textures and pulling out some supplies that I haven’t used in a while. 

Beach art journal page

Affiliate links: liquitex Basics https://amzn.to/2RauSOM Finnabair Stone Effect https://amzn.to/2QRFSSs

Stencil https://amzn.to/3abrv35

Finnabair brushes https://amzn.to/387ST04

Mini art stone https://amzn.to/2sotJuK

liquitex gloss gel https://amzn.to/2Np0jnq

Iceland Art Journal Page

August 28, 2019 / / 2 Comments

Hello Everyone!

I am so excited to show you today the Iceland Art Journal Page I created for the Sisterhood of the Traveling Art Journal. The Sisterhood project is coming to a close with only a few more journals to play in. I am sad that this is almost over, but excited to see what is next on the horizon.

This was a really fun page, it is my getaway place. Iceland has a special place in my heart. We have traveled there on two separate occasions and it was magical both times.

Iceland Art Journal Page
Iceland Art Journal Page

The beatuy of the country just amazes me. From the volcanoes, to the water falls, to the hot springs, to the glaciers the country is just amazing

Iceland Art Journal Page

Iceland Art Journal Page

It was fun to create this page using the photos as the main focal point. I wanted the mixed media elements to be on the simpler side, and not take the attention from the photos.

Iceland Art Journal Page

Iceland Art Journal Page

This was fun and I am excited to see what the next journal’s theme will be.

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Black Cardstock https://amzn.to/342XI9v
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Wood letters https://amzn.to/2NDtpke
Finnabair brushes https://amzn.to/2ZqZtda
Heavy White Gesso https://amzn.to/2NBt953

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Clever Fox Planner

July 11, 2019 / / 0 Comments

Hello Everyone!

Recently Clever Fox reached out to me and asked if I would like to review their planner. They must have know that I just finished my other one, because it was definitely time to get a new one, lol.

Overall I was very impressed. I like the smooth cover and the paper inside if thick enough that I can use ink and markers and it won’t go through. I did not try every type of ink or markers, but the ones I did use worked pretty well.

Clever Fox Planner
Planner

I got the weekly planner, because that is usually how I use a planner. I don’t usually use the planner to plan the week out- I use google calendars for that. Instead, I use it as a retrospective, I reflect on the week that just passed and create a simple journal page for that.

Clever Fox Planner
Planner

It is always fun to look back and see what I did in the week, to see the events I thought were important enough to journal. I like to look back and reminisce. Overall I am happy with the planner, I am happy they reached out to me and sent me one.

What planner do you use and do you use it to look ahead or to look back?

Mountain Art Journal Page

May 7, 2019 / / 2 Comments

Hello Everyone!

Today I have another page for the Sisterhood of the Traveling Art Journal. The theme was a favorite word or quote. I really loved this theme, it was fun to look at different quotes and see what I want to represent in an art journal page

The quote I chose was “Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” Carl Sagan

This means a lot me because I love to go on adventures and to discover new things. 

I had so much fun playing with my Dylusions paint creating this night sky background and mountain range. 

Mountain Mixed Media

Mountain Mixed Media

I added some washi tape and rhinestones, and a beautiful stencil in the sky to finish out my scene. 

Mountain Mixed Media
Mountain Mixed Media

What is your favorite word or quote that you have journaled or would like to journal?

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Flower rhinestones mixed bag https://amzn.to/2YbT0CG

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Art Journal Tour

April 24, 2019 / / 2 Comments

Hello Everyone!

I have this art journal that is getting a little big to work in, lol. It very puffy and unwieldy, so I decided that I am done creating in it. So I filmed an art journal tour so you can see all the pages I created in my journal

Some of the pages I did video tutorials and some of the pages I did not. It was fun to create and explore in this journal, and it was fun to look back at my growth. 

Elephant art journal page
Elephant Art journal page

I explored so many different techniques and styles, this was my safe space. A journal where I could explore and create without always worrying if it was “right” or not. 

Winter page
Winter art journal page

I did have some extra blank pages at the end of the journal, so I removed them to use them later. I really like this journal (it is a Ranger journal) the paper held up to all the different mediums I used. I love the larger size, I will be repurchasing this same journal to continue my journey. 

butterfly art journal page
New beginnings art journal page

I am excited to keep creating and to finish more journals. 

Have you completed a journal and what is your favorite one to work in?

 

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Cat and Butterflies Art Journal Page

March 19, 2019 / / 4 Comments

Hello Everyone!

I am trying something new, and that is doing the art challenge for Oddball Art Co! I am in love with her designs! I just found her (I know, I am behind the times, lol) but now that I found her I want all the digi stamps, lol

I was inspired by the theme, which is “Life Size Leprechauns and Unlucky Clovers.”

I found this fantastic cat on her website I knew that the cat should be on a rock in a field of clovers. 

Cat and butterflies March Oddball Challenge
March Oddball Challenge

I used college elements for the rock and the four leaf clovers. I used dictionary pages for the background with distress ink, paint, and stencil. 

Cat and butterflies March Oddball Challenge
March Oddball Challenge

By adding butterflies and dots and quotes to the page I was able to add a lot more interest. I am really loving challenges, I think it allows me to grow as an artist and expand my abilities. 

Cat and butterflies March Oddball Challenge
March Oddball Challenge

This was such a fun challenge, and I can’t wait for next month’s challenge.

If you would like to participate you can find all the info here:

March Oddball Challenge.

What art challenges have you participated in?

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No Sew Junk Journal

March 14, 2019 / / 0 Comments

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In a few months my husband and I will be taking a short trip to Las Vegas! It will be nice to get away and have a small vacation. Since I was so excited I decided to create a no sew junk journal to put all the tickets and postcards and other goodies in. 

I used an old text book as the base and added some fabulous purple Elvis fabric and glitter paper for the spine

Las Vegas junk journal
Las Vegas junk journal

For the papers inside I used Vegas maps, glitter paper, holographic papers, and other random paper I had in my stash. It was fun to pull out some fun papers and adhere them into to the book in preparation for my trip. 

Las Vegas junk journal
Las Vegas junk journal

What junk journals have your created for your travels? 


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Watercolor Page and Story time

March 12, 2019 / / 4 Comments

Hello Everyone!

Today I am painting this Prima Princess water color art journal page and doing a little story time. I wanted to talk about why I started Take Time to Create and what it means to me. 

 

I am passionate about taking time to create everyday and that is what I encourage everyone to do. We are all so busy and running from here to there that we forget to stop and relax and to create. Creating can be anything from art to gardening to cooking. Whatever you need to do to feel creative. 

Prima Princess Watercolor Page
Prima Princess Watercolor Page

Creating everyday helps keep my stress at bay and having a blog and YouTube channel keeps me on schedule and motivated to provide content to you guys. It is what works for me and I love it. I enjoy creating and sharing!

I love teaching and seeing what you guys create. 

Prima Princess Watercolor Page
Prima Princess Watercolor Page

What do you create? What do you to keep the stress at bay? 

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