Don't Waste a Minute . . . for ArtStacks and Art Journal Journey Month;y!

Hi everyone!  Today I'm sharing a project that I made for the ArtStacks Artist Team.  I am up on their blog today!

 

I created a mixed media scrapbook page using their newest releases:

The Doors & Windows 2 pack:

and Weathered Walls pack:

You can head to ArtStacks to see these beautiful packs in detail.

Here is my mixed media art journal/scrapbook page using these 2 packs:

I found this photo of  my daughter, Anne and me taken at the beach in 2017.  I remember that sunset vividly - it was so beautiful.  I started my page by using a 12 x 12 Vicki Boutin paper from her Print Shop collection.  Next I added images from the ArtStacks Doors & Windows 2 and Weathered Walls packs. My favorite part was making the 3-D awning (from the Doors & Windows 2 pack) and attaching it above my photo. My page also contains threads and lots of stitching!  I had lots of fun to creating this one.

 

And once again, I am happy to link my page to Art Journal Journey Monthly's theme for July:

This month is host is Halle at Halle's Hobbies..Her theme for July “I’ve Got a Notion.” 

She says:  "My theme is a bit tongue in cheek and has a wide variety of interpretations.

I LOVE sewing and incorporating stitching and other traditional supplies into my artwork. You can add any sort of stitching (real or faux), buttons, lace, fabric, yo-yos, sewing pattern paper, snaps, hooks, measuring tape…you get the picture. Anything you might find in a sewing room." 

I hope you get a chance to see the all entries from the amazing artists that take part in this challenge every month.  I am always blown away by their talent.  And I want to thank Halle (and Art Journal Journey) for hosting this fun challenge. 

And thank you so much for stopping by my blog today.   Enjoy the rest of your July! 

So Sweet . . . for Challenge YOUrself and Art Journal Journey Monthly!

Hi everyone.  It's hard to believe that it's July 7th already, but here it is.  I know I've said it before, but time seems to be flying by faster than ever this year. I know it's because I am getting older.  LOL!

 It's time for a new challenge at Challenge YOUrself:

Challenge YOUrself #127 opened today and closes on August 4th:

This month's challenge is to use stitching somewhere on your page.  It can be hand stitching or machine sewing, and add as little or as much as you like.  Please remember to include at least one photo with YOU in the frame on your project.

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

I used a photo of my twin sister and me taken in 1960 when we were 4 years old.  I absolutely love this photo - it's one of my favs.  I especially like our bangs - our grandmother always cut our hair!  I used lots of yellow bits from my stash, and my sewing machine in several places on my page.  I really enjoyed making this one!

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

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

This month is hosted by Halle at Halle's Hobbies..Her theme for July “I’ve Got a Notion.” 

She says:  "My theme is a bit tongue in cheek and has a wide variety of interpretations.

I LOVE sewing and incorporating stitching and other traditional supplies into my artwork. You can add any sort of stitching (real or faux), buttons, lace, fabric, yo-yos, sewing pattern paper, snaps, hooks, measuring tape…you get the picture. Anything you might find in a sewing room." 

As you can see, I added machine stitching to my page a number of different places! 

I hope you get a chance to check out the all entries from the talented artists that take part in this challenge every month.  And I want to thank Halle and Art Journal Journey for having this amazing challenge. 

And thank you so much for stopping by my blog today.   Enjoy July! 

WOW! For ArtStacks and Art Journal Journey Monthly

Hi everyone!  Today I'm sharing a project that I made for the ArtStacks Artist Team.  I am up on their blog today!

 

I created a mixed media scrapbook page using their newest releases:

The Doors & Windows 2 pack:

and Weathered Walls pack:

Head over to www.artstacks.com/au/shop to see these beautiful packs in detail!

Here is my page using the ArtStacks new releases:

And here is a close-up view with the door closed:

I made this 8 1/2 X 11 inch mixed media scrapbook page using a photo that I took during a morning walk - it's of the shadow of me and my dog, Abbey!  Head over to the Artstacks blog at www.artstacks.com.au/blog to see my step by step tutorial!  I always enjoy making projects using Artstacks' packs and hope that I have inspired you to create one!

 

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

This month is hosted by Matilde at 100% Handmade/Craftowanie. Her theme for June is What Makes You Happy?  

Madilde says "Please show us everything that makes you happy.  I'm looking forward to seeing your ideas for this theme.  I hope you will enjoy it and join is this month."

I made a project about walking with my dog, Abbey every morning.  This routine of ours makes me happier than ever!

I hope you get a chance to check out the all entries made by the talented artists that take part in AJJ Monthly.  And I want to thank Matailde for hosting this fun challenge. 

And thank you so much for stopping by my blog today.   Hope the rest of your June is a great!  

Love You . . . for Challenge YOUrself and Art Journal Journey Monthly!

Hi everyone.  It's hard to believe that it's June 7th already, but here it is.  Time seems to be flying by faster than ever this year! 

 It's time for a new challenge at Challenge YOUrself:

Challenge YOUrself #126 opened today and closes on July 4th:

This month's challenge is a sketch challenge.  The theme is to create a project using this PageMaps sketch:

You can use the sketch in any way that you like, and combine it with any other challenge, just not another sketch challenge, for obvious reasons.  And please remember to include at least one photo with YOU in the frame.

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

As you can see, I followed the sketch pretty closely.  I just love PageMaps sketches and really get inspired to create when I see them.  The background cloud paper is from Vicki Boutin's "Where to Next?" collection entitled "Window Seat."  

The photos are of my hubby and me . . . the first is on our wedding day and the second was taken 30 years later.  Being married to him has made be so happy over the years.  Don't get me wrong, we have had our ups and downs (like most marriages) but we have worked hard to get to where we are today!  

I also want to mention that the rainbow and heart are from ArtStacks . . . Lisa Oxley's Artist Series "Bright and Bold" pack.   

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

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

This month is hosted by Matilde at 100% Handmade/Craftowanie. Her theme for June is What Makes You Happy?  

Madilde says "Please show us everything that makes you happy.  I'm looking forward to seeing your ideas for this theme.  I hope you will enjoy it and join is this month."

As you can see, I made a page about me and my husband, John.  We have been married for 34 years and I couldn't be happier!  

I hope you get a chance to check out the all entries from the talented artists that take part in this challenge every month.  And I want to thank Matailde and Art Journal Journey for having this amazing challenge. 

And thank you so much for stopping by my blog today.   Have a wonderful June! 

Love this Photo . . . for ArtStacks and Art Journal Journey Monthly!

 Hi everyone!  Today I'm sharing a project that I made for the ArtStacks Artist Team.  I am up on their blog today!

 

I created a mixed media scrapbook page using their newest releases:

Their Doors & Windows 2 pack

and their Weathered Walls pack

Head over to www.artstacks.com/au for all of the details and to see each these beautiful packs in detail!

Here is my page using the ArtStacks new releases:

I decided to make a mixed media scrapbook page using a photo of my twin sister and me at CamelBeach in June of 2009.  Camel Beach's deck vibe is vintage, so I thought this would be the perfect photo for these packs.  I LOVED using the new releases as the background, page topper, photo frame, and short verse/quote.

I enjoyed making this project using Artstacks' new releases and hope that I have inspired you to create one, too!

 

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

This month is co-hosted by Valerie at Baastelmania and Erika from BioArtGal.  Their theme for May is Poems. 

Valerie says "Don't be scared by the theme of poems.  It doesn't have to be anything special or super complicated.  You can choose a poem or short verse, or limerick or whatever poems you like.  You can compose your own or choose works from famous people.  The main thing is to have fun."  

Erika says "I'm excited to be working with Valerie.  She said it perfectly.  Have fun and let's rock some poetry this month."

I used a quote/short verse by Joseph Campbell as my poem.  (This is also part of the Doors & Windows 2 pack!)

I hope you get a chance to check out all the entries from the talented artists that take part in this challenge every month.  And I want to thank Valerie, Erika, and Art Journal Journey for creating this fabulous and fun challenge. 

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

Wish Upon a Star . . . for Challenge YOUrself and Art Journal Journey Monthly!

Hi everyone.  It's May 7th and time for a new challenge at Challenge YOUrself!

Challenge YOUrself #125 opened today and closes on June 7th:

This month's challenge is about using fussy cutting on your page.  You can use as many or as few hand-cut images as you like, just remember to include a photo with YOU in the frame!

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

I decided to make my page about my family's Disney World trip in 2022.  I used Echo Park paper from my stash that is perfect for a Disney World theme.  I fussy cut many of my elements on this page, for instance the balloons, the heart, the bow tie, the "Say cheese" piece, etc.  I also used the lyrics from "When you Wish Upon a Star"  as the basis for my page.

I hope you get a chance to check out  Challenge YOUrself!

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

This month is co-hosted by Valerie at Baastelmania and Erika from BioArtGal.  Their theme for May is Poems. 

Valerie says "Don't be scared by the theme of poems.  It doesn't have to be anything special or super complicated.  You can choose a poem or short verse, or limerick or whatever poems you like.  You can compose your own or choose works from famous people.  The main thing is to have fun."  

Erika says "I'm excited to be working with Valerie.  She said it perfectly.  Have fun and let's rock some poetry this month."

I used the lyrics from the song "When You Wish Upon a Star" as my poem!  

I hope you get a chance to check out the entries from the talented artists that take part in this challenge every month.  And I want to thank Valerie, Erika, and Art Journal Journey for creating this fabulous and fun challenge. 

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

Don't Wait For the Storm To Pass . . . for ArtStacks and Art Journal Journey Monthly!

Hi everyone!  Today I'm sharing a project that I made for the ArtStacks Artist Team.  I am up on their blog today!

 

I created a mixed media scrapbook page using their new release Tissue Backgrounds pack:

FYI:  each pack contains backgrounds designed for use in all forms of papercrafting and are printed on ArtStacks' amazing tissue. And, if you like to print at home, a digital version of this pack and a "Blank Tissue" pack are available!  Head over to www.artstacks.com/au for all of the details!

Here is my page using four ArtStacks packs including their newest Tissue Backgrounds pack:  

I decided to make a mixed media scrapbook page using a photo that I took of my daughter, Anne, way back in 2015.  I LOVE the new TISSUE BACKGROUNDS releases and used the Newsprint, Starbursts, and Cloud/raindrops in my background.  I added pieces from Shana Bebeklis’ FULL DECK pack:  the Heavy Cardstock background, the butterflies, and the newsprint printed on dictionary paper.  In addition, the Wall Background is from the DOORS & WINDOWS CARDSTACK;  and the strips of Rippable Paper are from Lisa Oxley’s FLORAL FETISH pack.  I made up my own title for this page.  

Many of my elements, the photo, the background images, the strips for the title & background, and ephemera are in rectangle or square form making it fit into this month's Art Journal Journey "Geometric Forms" challenge.

I enjoyed making this project using Artstacks products and hope that I have inspired you to create one, too!

 

I am also linking my project up to Art Journal Journey Monthly's theme for April:

This month is hosted by Valerie at Baastelmania.  Her April theme is Geometric Forms. Valerie says "this theme covers anything using one or more of these forms in your art work - circles, squares, triangles, lines, etc. I love them and I hope this challenge will renew your acquaintance with these forms."

As I mentioned above, I used rectangles and squares on my page, using photos, embellishments, strips, and ephemera which are in square/rectangular forms!

I hope you get a chance to check out the entries from the talented artists that take part in this challenge every month.   

And again, I want to thank Valerie and Art Journal Journey for creating this amazing challenge. 

And thank YOU, so much, for stopping by my blog today.  Happy Crafting!  Enjoy April.