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Silhouette Aladdin Art Journal Page

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“You ain’t never had a friend like me!” That is exactly what I thought when I got the most recent Sisterhood of the Traveling Art journal in! The theme is friends and that song just popped into my head from Disney’s Aladdin.

I wanted to create a silhouette of Agrabah and have a sunset or sunrise behind the city.

In order to create some dimension and detail I added stars with a stencil and modeling paste before painting with acrylic paint.

I did trace the city from a cut out I had (this is because there was no way I could free hand the city, lol) then I painted it back.

For the final finishing touch I added rhinestones and blue pearls for additional dimension and interest.

I really love how this turned out! For me this was a fun take on the Friends theme, and I think I explore it more in my own journals.

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Girl With Flowers Art Journal Page

October 29, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 0 Comments

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I found this really great page, it was the cover of some music sheets. When I saw here I knew that she would be beautiful in my art journal with flowers in her hair.

I love the soft look of the girl so I knew that I didn’t want to add to much to the page.

I started with a shaped paper for the background, I had it in my stash, but you could easily make one by cutting a piece of brown paper into any shape you want.

I added the girl and some strips of music. Then I used gelatos to add some color and dimension to the page.

Once I had all the flat elements down I started to add some flowers I had in my stash. I hot glued on a variety of pink and white flowers.

I really like how she turned out when I was finished. It was really fun to create a simpler page than what I have been creating lately. I wanted the girl to stand out and speak for herself and I think that is what I got.

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Ranger Art Journal- https://amzn.to/2SwHy2H
Metallic Gelatos- https://amzn.to/2Jmv3lQ
Prima flowers- https://amzn.to/2SryOdX
Music sheets- https://amzn.to/2yAH6I8
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Mermaid Art Journal Page

October 23, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 0 Comments

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There is just some thing about mermaids, they are so wonderful and amazing. And yes, I think they are real, lol. And since they are real I wanted to create a fun and easy art journal page using a metal die that I had in my stash.

This page was a lot of fun to create. I really enjoyed digging in my stash and finding old supplies that I haven’t used in a long time.

I did find this really great vellum paper from Stampin Up. It is really old, over 10 years is my guess, but it still works and looked really great on my page. (btw I am not a Stampin Up rep, lol, but I do have one. If you need a rep I did link my rep’s in at the bottom of this page. )

I also had a lot of fun using washi tape to create the underwater scene I was going for. I added a little texture with some stone effects from Finnabair and some netting from the Dollar Tree, together they brought the page together for the look I was going for.

It is a lot of fun going through your stash and finding things you forgot you had and putting them to use. What have you found in you stash that you purchased a long time ago that you recently found and are now using?

I am not a Stampin Up Rep, but I do have one. If you need a rep my friend is really good. Here is her website: Stampin Wright

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Finnabair Silicone Brush- https://amzn.to/2yt6e3y
Ranger Journal- https://amzn.to/2yt6yPO
Folk Art Metallic Paint- https://amzn.to/2SdrfYo
mermaid die cut- https://amzn.to/2R9QUQd
metallic Gelatos- https://amzn.to/2SiGbo6
Sea shell washi tape- https://amzn.to/2RdcKT5

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Zipper and Buttons Art Journal Page

October 9, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 0 Comments

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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Art Journal strikes again, lol. New month, new theme! This month’s journal’s theme is sewing and I love it. There is a wonderful quote at the beginning of the books that states “My soul is fed by needle and thread.” and I just love that quote. The previous pages are wonderful and a huge inspiration for me.

I decided to take my page in a little different direction and create a page around buttons bursting out of a zipper.

I have done this technique in the past on a bottle, but not a journal page. I did a blog post using a Mason Jar and sea shells, I think it turned out really cute, lol. You can see that post by clicking here — Sea Shell Mason Jar.

This was such a fun page to create! I added texture, paint, stamps, and other interest to the background. I played with my Dylustions paint for the background, I just love the way that paint applies.

Then I added the zipper, buttons, and butterflies to the page. Then I painted everything with Finnabair waxes to create the aged look I was going for.

The only problem is that techniques like this can make your journal really bulky, lol. But I love when that happens because it just means that I am using my journal even more and doing even more creating! The bigger the better, lol.

I have to say I am still really loving my art journal group! I love working on different pages and trying new things. I can’t wait to see what next month will bring!

Also, don’t forget to check my events page to see when and where I am teaching, I would love to have you join me in my class!

Affiliate Links to products I used (or similar ones)

Ranger Journal: https://amzn.to/2A0ZjQ6
Dylusions Paint https://amzn.to/2IMwQR1
Zipper https://amzn.to/2E9miwt
Finnabair Mechanicals Butterflies https://amzn.to/2Eafuim
Finnabair Stencil https://amzn.to/2C3ZoUS
Finnabair stamp and stencil set https://amzn.to/2QEgvR3
Ranger Archival Ink https://amzn.to/2yaQv93
Finnabair modeling paste https://amzn.to/2ypTpGw
Finnabair Wax https://amzn.to/2C48jWi
pack of black buttons https://amzn.to/2y9MCBt

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Fun Art Journal Page with an Ostrich in a Suit!

October 1, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 0 Comments

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I am still on an art journal kick, lol. I love that I can finish a page relativity quickly and I can practice new techniques and try out new mediums. This page was especially fun! I found this old pic of a woman and an ostrich in a suit. I laughed when I saw it. I am not exactly sure what is going on but I knew I had to make a page around this pic.

I got this picture in a pack of papers and random items from Who Gives a Scrap. There was a ton of really cool items in the pack, including this picture. The woman does not look too happy, but the ostrich looks happy enough. I just love it, lol. I figured it might be in Paris, so that is why I added some French elements.

I wanted to keep the journal a bit more neutral than I usually do, lol. So I kept with brown and teal and some neutrals. I also like to play with different textures, so I added paper, washi tape, metal, some cork, and a lacy stencil. All the various textures go together to make a fun, interesting page.

And on this page I used Lindy’s Sprays. This is a relatively new product to me, and I am in love. The sprays are perfect for adding the right amount to color and there are a ton of ways to add the color. I love exploring new mediums and adding new elements to my art.

Now I am excited to rummage through the rest of the papers and elements i picked up to see what other goodies are there!

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Tim Holtz Scissors https://amzn.to/2DsNLcs
Finnabair stencil https://amzn.to/2QY2LSe
Finnabair Modeling paste https://amzn.to/2OeDYL5
Cork Shapes https://amzn.to/2N2daJh

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Ancestor Tribute Art Journal Page

September 7, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 1 Comment

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Recently I created another art journal page for the Sisterhood of the Traveling Art Journal! (This is the traveling art journal that I am a part of) If you have missed the explanation of the art journal series you can see that post here- Sisterhood of the Traveling Art Journal.

The theme of this journal is cemeteries. This is a new theme for me, and I love expanding my creativity and seeing what I can do with a new theme. Rather than do a cemetery as a place I decided to a ancestor tribute art journal page to my Great Aunt Naomi who passed away in March. This seemed like the most appropriate way for me to express a cemetery.

For this journal page I wanted to be a little more subtle that I usually am. I know, big shock right, lol. I usually put everything including the kitchen sink on my journal pages, but this time I wanted to do a less is more theme.

I used her high school graduation picture and used that as my focal point (don’t use originals, this is just a print from Wal Mart). Once I knew my focal point the rest was easy to build upon.

I used lace, washi tape, Tim Holtz stickers and quotes, ripped book pages, Prima Marketing oil pastels, and Lindy’s Sprays.

I loved challenging myself by creating a simpler page. I love how it turned out and I think this is a perfect tribute to one of my favorite people on the planet.

This page has inspired me to create some additional pages that are in the simpler side, pages that showcase a photo and use a small amount of products rather than create a page that uses everything in my stash, lol. I am looking forward to the next page I create.

What do you do to get out of your comfort zone when creating?

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Lindy’s Stamp Gang Spray- https://amzn.to/2ChDD5s
Vintage looking washi tape (similar to what I used)- https://amzn.to/2Q4VX4H
White lace- https://amzn.to/2wFXNjD
Heavy White gesso- https://amzn.to/2ChM0yb
Tim Holtz small talk- https://amzn.to/2wKQQxE

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Watercolor Green Galaxy Art Journal Page

August 27, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 0 Comments

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I have really been enjoying watercolors! This art journal was an experiment with a green galaxy rather than a pink or blue one. I really like the way it turned out!

Watercoloring is so freeing and expressive! I love that you can do so much with a watercolor and you can create some really cool textures and images with watercolors.

For this galaxy I wanted to use some yellows and greens and dark grays to create this galaxy. That bright yellow in the center is so fun and exactly what I was going for

I don’t have the skills to paint a whale, lol so I used this really cute whale I had in my stash, just the perfect touch for the journal page. I used a stencil from the Dollar Tree to create a mandala effect and i think it ties it all together

The last piece to the journal page was for me to add a quote. My handwriting is not the best, lol, but I really thought this quote was perfect for the page.

I really love how this all came together! Art journaling is becoming one of my favorite activities, I love that is is the perfect place to play and experiment with new techniques and ideas!

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White acrylic paint https://amzn.to/2MAQ1T6
Whale bookmarks https://amzn.to/2BR6xsT
Black soot distress ink https://amzn.to/2PFRoxF
White Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen https://amzn.to/2BR9cD2
Mandala Stencils https://amzn.to/2PHsrBO

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Art Journal Page- Travel Theme

July 25, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 2 Comments

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It is time for another art journal page! I am part of a group of artists, we call ourselves the Sisterhood of the Traveling Art Journal, lol. And what we do is everyone creates a page and then mails it to the next person on the list. Then when I get the next journal in the mail I add to it, using the theme they decided on. My journal is a travel theme, I love to travel so I figured this would be the best theme for my journal.

I am excited to see what people come up with and what their themes will be. I think this will take over a year to complete, so it is a long term project. I will share the pages when I get the next journal in and I will do tutorials on the pages I create.

I attached the video where I explain how I created my first page.

I did a generic travel page rather than an individual place or country. I thought this would really show my love of travel, no matter where I go, or who it is with.

I used a ton of products to create a layered look, all surrounding the focal point. I really enjoyed going through my stash and finding vintage looking papers, stickers, and embellishments.

The journal I picked is the Dylusions art journal. It is the perfect size and easy to transport. I added a cover to protect it and a pocket in case someone wants to add goodies to send to the next person.

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Tim Holtz Salvage Stickers: https://amzn.to/2A8gRfp
distress ink black soot: https://amzn.to/2LM8iYZ
Distress ink bundle: https://amzn.to/2JOrpQh
Dylusions Journal bundle: https://amzn.to/2JRFCfo
Timeless Type Paper stack: https://amzn.to/2JSfCR6

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Faux Leather Art Journal Page

June 29, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 0 Comments

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Art journaling is quickly becoming one of my favorite activities! I love creating quick little projects that help me grow and expand my abilities. I have this faux leather art journal page that I wanted to share with you.

I really wanted to start with a faux leather look for the background. So I took the tissue paper inserts from old patterns and Mod Podged that onto the page. Once it was dry I painted it all in browns and yellows to make it look like leather.

You can use different colors to create different looks, and you very the “wrinkly-ness” of the tissue paper to create different looks as well.

Once everything was dry I started to add all the details. I wanted the tiny book to be the focal point. You can see the video tutorial for the book here: Tiny Book

That tiny book was so much fun to make, and the perfect addition to my page.

I added string, torn up old book pages, doilies, chip boards, words, and butterflies. I added color with Finnabair’s mica flakes and a little water, that was really fun because it brought out the texture of the tissue paper and brought the page to life. Once everything was dry I light sprayed everything with some cheap hairspray to help seal the mica powders (otherwise it could all be brushed off)

There you go, a very easy faux leather journal page. I am thinking about doing this same technique on an old trunk. What else can I faux leather?

Affiliate links:

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Finnabair Black Cherry Mica powder-https://amzn.to/2JZoHfV
Finnabair copper Mica powder-https://amzn.to/2K8qH1e
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Craft Goodies Haul and Art Journal Page

June 13, 2018 / TakeTimetoCreate / 0 Comments

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I know it is cliche, but can you believe how fast the year is going? I have a few videos that I would like to share with you, and if you want to stay up on my latest videos don’t forget to subscribe to my You Tube Channel: Take Time To Create. I recently posted a video on my craft goodies haul and an art journal page that I thought you might enjoy.

I haven’t been shopping too much lately for craft goodies, I am trying to use up what I have. I know, an impossible task, lol. But I did get some really cool goodies from my Finnabair weekend and so I made a video showing what I got.

I am in love with the Impasto Paints and I can’t wait to do even more playing with them. I also got some cool waxes and metallique paints.

The other video is an art journal page I created. I used the new art journal I altered in Finnabair’s class, it was so much fun getting back into journaling!

I was so in the zone of creating that I forgot to take pictures of my process, but I do have some up close pictures of the finished page and the video will take you through the process and show you the techniques that I did. I am happy with how it turned out!

Check out the video for all the step by step instructions and details.

So much fun creating and discovering new products and seeing what they can do.

I there a particular technique or product you would like me to demonstrate?

Affiliate links to products mentioned:

Distress inks: https://amzn.to/2LLtPRR
Impasto Paints: https://amzn.to/2Jle5XK
Modeling paste: https://amzn.to/2JhpRCc
metallique Paints: https://amzn.to/2ss07bL
Fiskars Stamps: https://amzn.to/2Ll8jDi
Blending tools: https://amzn.to/2IFsHgW
Washi Tape (not exactly what I used, but super cute) https://amzn.to/2IE8lsr

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