Charting Your Own Course . . . for Art Journal Journey Monthly!

Hi everyone! 

I am loving being the host at Art Journal Journey Monthly for the month of December:

My theme for December is "Snow."  You can interpret it in many ways - snowfall, snow storms, snow flakes, etc.  You can have photos of snow, "snow is in the air"or "snowy days" themes on your projects. Or you can use your imagination, for instance "the snowball effect!"

Here is a little bit about Art Journal Journey Monthly:

"Each month there is a new challenge theme for you to take part in. Our participants are art-journalers, altered book artists, rubber stamp addicts, and mixed media artists from all over the world. You are invited to take part by linking via the Link tool on their site.  

Artwork created in an art journal, altered book, on canvas, or loose pages as well as digital and fabric art of any size are now acceptable."

Here is my next project, a12 x 12 mixed media scrapbook page:

My background paper is from 49 and Market Wherever Page Kit.  I used a photo that I took during a morning walk last year.  The snow had lightly fallen and the geese were making their way to the pond.  I added embellishments from the kit and the die cut wreath that I had in my stash.  Finally, I adhered die cut snowflakes to finish off my page.

I am very honored to be hosting Art Journal Journey for the month of December.  This project has many snow-themed items including my photo and the die cut snow flakes!

I hope you get a chance to check out their blog and to participate in this month's challenge.  I have loved seeing all of the beautiful entries from talented artists so far.  Thank you all!!

And thank you so much for stopping by my blog today.  Happy December! ❤

Snow is Falling . . . for Art Journal Journey Monthly!

Hi everyone! 

I am having a wonderful time being the host of Art Journal Journey Monthly for the month of December:

My theme for December is "Snow."  You can interpret it in many ways - snowfall, snow storms, snow flakes, etc.  You can have photos of snow, "snow is in the air"or "snowy days" themes on your projects. Or you can use your imagination, for instance "the snowball effect!"

Here is a little bit about Art Journal Journey Monthly:

"Each month there is a new challenge theme for you to take part in. Our participants are art-journalers, altered book artists, rubber stamp addicts, and mixed media artists from all over the world. You are invited to take part by linking via the Link tool on their site.  

Artwork created in an art journal, altered book, on canvas, or loose pages as well as digital and fabric art of any size are now acceptable."

Here is my next project, a hybrid art journal spread:

I started by using a photo of a spread I made in the past (for the More Than Words design team) and digitally altered it!  I used a painted blue sky with tissue paper trees from ArtStacks "Trees and Leaves"  pack. I digitally added elements from two different Echo Park collections:  their "Winter Time" collection and "Snowed In" collection.  I also added the Tim Holtz die cut trees.

I am very honored to be hosting Art Journal Journey for the month of December.  

I hope you get a chance to head over to their blog and to participate in this month's challenge.  I have loved seeing all of the beautiful entries from talented artists from all over the world!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today.  

Happy December! ❤

Tea is a Hug in a Mug . . . for ArtStacks and Art Journal Journey Monthly!

Hi everyone!  I am here today sharing my latest project that I made for ArtStacks!

ArtStacks revealed their new MiniStacks on November 8th:

They have three new packs - Tea Break, Coffee Time and Happy Hour. They are all available in tissue, cardstock and digital formats. Head over to their shop to see what's inside the packs!

Here is my project:

I enjoyed making this 12 x 12 mixed media scrapbook page using ArtStacks new Tea Break MiniStack. I used elements from Claire Stead's Colourful Zine Kit as well.  Head over to ArtStacks' blog to see how I made my page.

I hope I have inspired you to create a project of your own!

I am very excited to have been asked to be the host of Art Journal Journey Monthly for the month of December:

It is my first time hosting and I have been having so much fun!

Here is a little bit about Art Journal Journey Monthly:

"Each month there is a new challenge theme for you to take part in. Our participants are art-journalers, altered book artists, rubber stamp addicts, and mixed media artists from all over the world. You are invited to take part by linking via the Link tool on their site.  

Please be considerate and remember that greeting cards, ATCs, and tags will not be accepted unless they are part of your journal page, and we will be forced to delete the link.  

However, as of November 1, 2021, we are no longer limiting the size of the journal or journal pages.  If you want to create a mini journal, it will be accepted.  However, it must look like a journal and not a card or tag.

Artwork created in an art journal, altered book, on canvas, or loose pages as well as digital and fabric art of any size are now acceptable."

I chose the theme of SNOW for this month.  As you can see on my scrapbook page, I used lots of examples of snow:  like the snow in the background of my picture, the snow on my tea cup, and the die cut snowflakes on my page.

I hope you get a chance to head over to Art Journal Journey Monthly, not only to participate in this month's challenge, but also to see all of the amazing entries by talented participants around the world. 

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today.  Happy December and Happy Holidays to one and all!❤

Merry & Bright . . . for Challenge YOUrself and Art Journal Journey Monthly!

 Hi everyone.  It's December and time for a new challenge at Challenge YOUrself:

Challenge YOUrself #132 opened on December 7th and closes on January 4th, 2025:

This month's challenge is Anything Goes.  You can make your page about anything you like, but as always, please remember to include at least one photo of YOU!

Here is the mixed media scrapbook page that I made for this challenge:

When making my scrapbook pages, I  try to create my projects based on a photo or group of photos that mean something to me.  This photo is a memory of a wonderful get-together I had 3 years ago with college friends.  

For the challenge, I used lots of patterned paper from the Doodlebug Designs "Let it Snow" collection.  I used white die-cut snowflakes, too. 

And I was inspired by a layout I saw on IG, made by Jenny @scrappinhappystudio on November 15th. Head over to IG to see her beautiful page!

I hope you get a chance to check out  Challenge YOUrself this month!  We would love to see YOUR  projects.

I am very excited to have been asked to be the host of Art Journal Journey Monthly for the month of December:

It is my first time hosting and I have been having a blast doing it so far!

Here is a little bit about Art Journal Journey Monthly:

"Each month there is a new challenge theme for you to take part in. Our participants are art-journalers, altered book artists, rubber stamp addicts, and mixed media artists from all over the world. You are invited to take part by linking via the Link tool on their site.  

Please be considerate and remember that greeting cards, ATCs, and tags will not be accepted unless they are part of your journal page, and we will be forced to delete the link.  

However, as of November 1, 2021, we are no longer limiting the size of the journal or journal pages.  If you want to create a mini journal, it will be accepted.  However, it must look like a journal and not a card or tag.

Artwork created in an art journal, altered book, on canvas, or loose pages as well as digital and fabric art of any size are now acceptable."

I chose the theme of SNOW for this month.  As you can see on my scrapbook page, I used lots of examples of snow:  like snow flakes, a snow man, and snow covered trees.   

I hope you get a chance to head over to Art Journal Journey Monthly, not only to participate in this month's challenge, but also to see all of the amazing entries. 

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today.  Happy December!

A Secret Santa gift!

Hi everyone! I am very excited to be the host of Art Journal Journey Monthly this month.  It is my very first time hosting and I am loving it!

Here is a little bit about Art Journal Journey Monthly:

"Each month there is a new challenge theme for you to take part in. Our participants are art-journalers, altered book artists, rubber stamp addicts, and mixed media artists from all over the world. You are invited to take part by linking via the Link tool on their site.  

Please be considerate and remember that greeting cards, ATCs, and tags will not be accepted unless they are part of your journal page, and we will be forced to delete the link.  

However, as of November 1, 2021, we are no longer limiting the size of the journal or journal pages.  If you want to create a mini journal, it will be accepted.  However, it must look like a journal and not a card or tag.

Artwork created in an art journal, altered book, on canvas, or loose pages as well as digital and fabric art of any size are now acceptable."

My theme for December is "Snow."  You can interpret it in many ways - snowfall, snow storms, snow flakes, etc.  Or you can use your imagination, for instance "the snowball effect!"

Today I am sharing a Secret Santa gift that I made: 

I had so much fun making this handmade item for my first Secret Santa swap! I decided to make a framed canvas using Tim Holtz dies, distress oxide inks, distress grit paste, texture paste and frosted crystals! 

For reference, I used a step-by-step tutorial by Anne Kristine Holt, found on the Sizzix UK blog, on November 12, 2013! 

I am very honored to have been asked to host Art Journal Journey this month.  I hope you get a chance to head over to their blog.  You will be amazed at all of the beautiful entries you will see from talented artists all over the world!

I love what I have seen already and I cannot wait to see the next projects that YOU create.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  Happy Holidays!

Snow Joy for Art Journal Journey Monthly!

Hi everyone! 

I have exciting news:  I have been asked to be the host of Art Journal Journey Monthly for the month of December:

Here is a little bit about Art Journal Journey Monthly:

"Each month there is a new challenge theme for you to take part in. Our participants are art-journalers, altered book artists, rubber stamp addicts, and mixed media artists from all over the world. You are invited to take part by linking via the Link tool on their site.  

Please be considerate and remember that greeting cards, ATCs, and tags will not be accepted unless they are part of your journal page, and we will be forced to delete the link.  

However, as of November 1, 2021, we are no longer limiting the size of the journal or journal pages.  If you want to create a mini journal, it will be accepted.  However, it must look like a journal and not a card or tag.

Artwork created in an art journal, altered book, on canvas, or loose pages as well as digital and fabric art of any size are now acceptable."

My first task was to pick a theme for December.  I chose "Snow"  You can interpret it in many ways - snowfall, snow storms, snow flakes, etc.  Or you can use your imagination, for instance "the snowball effect!"

Here is the first page I created for December:

I took this photo on one of my morning walks last year - it just happened to be on Christmas Eve day!  For my layout, I used pattered paper that I had on hand that had a snow flake background.  I added matts and  my photo, then some more die cut buildings, a tree, snow flakes and my title  . . . and I was finished!  

I am very honored to have been asked to host Art Journal Journey this month.  I hope you get a chance to head over to their blog and to participate in this month's challenge.  You will be amazed at all of the beautiful entries you will see from talented artists all over the world!

I cannot wait to see what YOU create.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.  Happy December.  Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

Let's Make a Splash . . . for ArtStacks and Art Journal Journey Monthly!

Hi everyone!  It's nearly the end of November and the holiday season will officially be upon us!   This year has literally flown by! 

I am here today sharing my latest project made for ArtStacks!

ArtStacks revealed their new MiniStacks on November 8th:

They have three new packs - Tea Break, Coffee Time and Happy Hour. They are all available in tissue, cardstock and digital formats. Head over to their shop to see what's inside the packs!

Here is my project made using their Happy Hour MiniStack:

I started by painting a watercolor background in green, yellow, and blue on 12″ x 12″ paper.  I made my background by using the Tissue Backgrounds pack, Tracy Verdugo's Under the Sea Artist Series pack, and Claire Stead's Colourful Zine Kit Artist Series pack. And the balloons are from the All Dressed Up pack.  I added 2 photos that I took during our "girls week at the beach" trip last summer.  And I had to add elements from the new release Happy Hour MiniStack to my page!  They were perfect here because we were celebrating happy hour at the beach in the photos!

I hope I have inspired you to make a project of your own using ArtStacks' beautiful products!

 

I am also linking my page to Art Journal Journey Monthly's theme for November:

This month is hosted by Wendy K from wendysartandcraftjournal. Her theme for November is “About the Sea.” She says:  This can be anything that is on, in or by the sea. Have fun with it!

My page contains photos taken by the sea, and has tissue paper fish and a starfish.

I would like to thank Wendy and Art Journal Journey for helping to inspire me to create my page!

And thank YOU so much for stopping by my blog today.   Enjoy the rest of November!