Sunday, April 6, 2025

I am What I am . . . for ArtStacks and Art Journal Journey Monthly

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

I've made a hybrid, mixed media scrapbook page using ArtStacks' new 'Artist Series' releases made by Birgit Koopsen.


To see everything that is included in Birgit's incredible packs, head over to ArtStacks!


Here is the page that I made:



I started my page with a watercolour background and added some stencilling. Next, I picked photos of me with my dog, Abbey to use on my page.  I matted them with B&W paper from Birgit's pack. The small leaves at the bottom of my photo are from Lisa Oxley’s “Floral Fetish” pack and the dictionary print is from their “Tissue Backgrounds” pack. Both of these are printed on tissue, making it look like I stamped or drew them directly onto my page.  I LOVE working ArtStacks' amazing tissue!!

Next, I cut lines of black and white leaves from the “Essential Elements” pack. I ran these down the centre of my page to create a unique effect. The stunning butterflies are also from the same pack.  And finally, I digitally added the beautiful bird, which is from Brigit's "Forrest Walk" pack.

As I have said before, I highly recommend both of Birgit Koopsen's new packs - in digital and/or printed form!


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

This month is being hosted by Erika from BioArtGal.  Her theme for April is "Spring Birds."  She says . . . "Think about spring and think about birds.  Your art journaling can be bird related, spring related, or spring AND bird related.  That's up to you."

I enjoyed making my mixed media scrapbook page and added a beautiful bird to my page to go along with Erika's challenge. 

I hope you get a chance to check out Art Journal Journey this month.  There are talented artists from all over the world that take part in these challenges and are always wonderful to see.

Thank you, AJJ and Erika for the wonderful challenge this month.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. 

Happy April!

4 comments:

  1. Beautiful page! Loving your design with the pinks and abstract pieces - perfect 😊. I hope you're keeping well ❤️. Happy April! Hugs, Jo x

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  2. What a great page Sharon. I love the pops of color among the black and white. It's very artsy, and I love seeing you and your dog. She looks so sweet. Mine are on the floor taking their morning nap as I write this, snoring too. (grin) Thanks you for joining my latest challenge at AJJ. Have a great week. hugs-Erika

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  3. I love that sentiment. I need to remember to be that way, too. I think your LO is wonderful and I like the spring colors you chose, as well as the lovely bird. Thanks for another great entry for Erika's theme at AJJ.

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  4. I love your page with your sweet dog and you, imaginatively designed, simply fantastic!
    Havea happy week, hugs Elke

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