Happy Halloween . . . for ArtStacks and Art Journal Journey Monthly!

Hi everyone!  I am here today sharing a project that I made for ArtStacks.  First of all, I cannot believe that September is here already!!  And secondly, I would love for you to take a look at what I created . . .

I've made a mixed media art journal page using a pack from ArtStacks' newest "Seasonal Celebrations" category. 

Tamara Laporte (#willowing) has done it again with a fabulous ArtStacks pack full of all sorts of Halloween trickery! Gorgeous witches, scary bats and spiders and oh-so-cute little monsters and pumpkins are supported by words and other images to match.

This pack is available in both digital and printed forms.

Head over to www.artstacks.com.au/shop to see what's inside this pack!

And here is the art journal page that I made:

I couldn't wait to create something with Tam's new, amazing "Trick or Treat" pack. 

Here are my creative steps:

• Tamara Laporte’s “Trick or Treat” pack was used to create a Halloween-themed art journal page.
• I used digital images that I printed at home.
• “Spooky” sheet music was adhered to a page in my manilla art journal.
• The 'witch, cat, and pumpkins' images from the pack were used as my focal point.
• Complementary water-colored swirls and machine-stitched circles were added.
• Tissue paper bats were added using gel medium and allowed to dry.
• The fussy cut crescent moon was glued to the top of the page.
• The entire page was stitched around.
• The “Happy Halloween” title from the pack was added using pop dots.

It was so much fun combining the paper and digital images. I hope you’re inspired to make a Halloween-themed project of your own!

For more information about ArtStacks, head over to their website - you can see what their talented design team has come up with at their blog!

I am linking up my page to Art Journal Journey Monthly's challenge for September.

This month is being hosted by Mia from Craftartista.

Her theme for September is ‘Make Your Own Background!' 

I loved making my own background on my art journal page for Mia's theme. 

I also want to take a moment to thank you to everyone at AJJ. I look forward to creating something for their challenge every month.

That's it for today.  Thanks for stopping by my blog!  Enjoy your September.  

I Love You to the Moon and Back . . . for Challenge YOUrself and Art Journal Journey Monthly!

 Hi everyone! Challenge YOUrself's September challenge is now open! 

Challenge YOUrself #141 runs from September 7th through October 4th at midnight:

This month is a sketch challenge.  Here is a closer look at the PageMaps sketch:

I created a12 x 12 mixed media scrapbook page for this challenge:

I used patterned paper from the 49 and Market's Starlight Dreams collection as the basis of my page, I layered different sized paper and embellishments from the same collection to make my background. I also used 2 favorite photos of Katie and me, one taken in 2001 and one in 2019.

I am linking up my page to Art Journal Journey Monthly's challenge for September.

This month is being hosted by Mia from Craftartista.

Her theme for September is ‘Make Your Own Background!' 

I had so  much fun working on this project for Mia’ theme. The background that I created is made layering various patterned paper and embellishments from 49 and Maraket's Starlight Dreams collection.

If you’re interested in making a project for Mia’s September theme, head over to Art Journal Journey Monthly to find an incredible group of friendly and talented artists from around the world.

Here's wishing you a wonderful and creative September! 

Awesome . . . for Art Journal Journey Monthly!

Today I am sharing a mixed media scrapbook page that I made for Art Journal Journey Monthly's August challenge.

August is being hosted by Chris from Pearshaped Crafting.

Her theme for August is ‘Hot Summer (Nights or Days)!' She was inspired by Neil Diamond’s legendary concert in August 1972!

For this challenge, I created a 12 x 12 mixed media scrapbook page:

I started by using a piece of cardstock from the amazing “Wherever” collection at 49 and Market. The photos are from a family beach trip in August 2019. I absolutely love this photo of Anne wading in the ocean. We woke up early one morning and took a stroll along the beach. It was super hot that year, even early in the morning, the weather was extremely warm! But the ocean breeze made it really comfortable and fun to be out. I know one thing - I’ll always cherish memories of this and all of our family vacations!

It was so much fun to make a page just for Art Journal Journey Monthly this month! I hope you get a chance to check them out, too

Have a wonderful and creative August, everyone!

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog.

There is a Galaxy . . . for ArtStacks and Art Journal Journey Monthly!

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

I've made a mixed media scrapbook page using ArtStacks' Artist Series packs by Tamara Laporte. (@willowing)

Head over to the ArtStacks' shop to see everything that is included in these amazing packs!

Here is the art journal page that I made:

I’ve been loving Tam’s latest packs, and decided to create a sister page to my “Endless Potential” art journal page that I made back in June.

To begin, I created an off-white background and incorporated various sized rectangles, by utilizing Tam’s background images from her 'Mystical Universe' pack. Next, I added torn, corrugated white paper. Then I fussy-cut and adhered the gorgeous image of the woman (also from the 'Mystical Universe’ pack) to my page. Once more, I chose a sentiment from the same pack and made it the title of my page.  The turquoise stars are also from the same pack, while the doodles are from Tam’s original 'Fabulous Faces' pack. Finally, I enhanced the background by adding stenciling, black stars, ink splatters, and machine stitching around the border. The entire process was remarkably easy and fun!

For more information about ArtStacks, head over to their website - you can see what their talented design team has come up with at their blog!

I am also linking up my page to Art Journal Journey Monthly's August challenge.

This month's host is Chris from Pearshaped Crafting.

Her theme for August is ‘Hot Summer (Nights or Days).' She was inspired by Neil Diamond’s legendary concert in August 1972!

While creating this page, I was reminded of the warm summer evenings and all of stars that adorn the night sky and galaxy after the sun sets.  I hope this goes along with Chris' Hot Summer Nights theme!!!

If you’re in the mood to make a project for AJJ’s August theme, head over to Art Journal Journey Monthly.  I think you will have an amazing time meeting so many talented and friendly artists there.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. Have a creative August!

Sacred Heart Hospital Reunion . . . for Challenge YOUrself and Art Journal Journey Monthly

 Hi everyone! Challenge YOUrself's August challenge is now open! 

Challenge YOUrself #140 runs from August 7th through September 4th at midnight:

This month's theme is to use your stencils!

I used this color wheel stencil that I had in my stash:

and created this 12 x 12 mixed media scrapbook page:

I used an incredible sheet of patterned paper from the 49 and Market's Kaleidoscope collection as the basis of my page. I also used the color wheel stencil with embossing powder to add some raised textures and to go along with Challenge YOUrself's theme. The photo is from a recent Sacred Heart Hospital reunion. We all met at a casual outdoor restaurant on July 10th. It was super hot that day, but you can’t tell from the photo! This was just one of the photos taken - there were at least 30 people there, and it was so great to catch up with nurses, doctors, technologists, social workers, and so many more, from 30 years ago!  

I hope I have inspired you to join in on the fun at Challenge YOUrself this month! We’d love to see your projects with stencils!

I am linking up my page to Art Journal Journey Monthly's August challenge.

This month is being hosted by Chris from Pearshaped Crafting.

Her theme for August is ‘Hot Summer (Nights or Days)!' She was inspired by Neil Diamond’s legendary concert in August 1972!

I had an absolute blast working on this project for Chris’ theme. The photo that I used is a perfect fit for the theme because it was taken outside this past July, and it was scorching hot that day!

I also wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone at AJJ. I’ve been blown away by the talent and creativity of artists from all over the world. Their artwork is truly amazing!

If you’re up for creating a project for AJJ’s August theme, head over to the link above at Art Journal Journey Monthly. You’ll have an amazing time meeting so many talented and friendly artists.

That’s all for today. I hope you’re having a fantastic and creative August!

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Cheers!  

Believe . . . 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' Artist Series packs by Birgit Koopsen.

Head over to the ArtStacks' shop to see everything that is included in these amazing packs!

Here is the page that I made:

I absolutely adore Birgit Koopsen’s Artist Series packs and wanted to create an art journal page using them. I started with a watercolor background and added some paint splatters for a fun touch. Next, I attached the printed tissue paper branch (from Brigit’s Forest Walk pack) to the tree. I then added Birgit’s stunning birds (from the same pack) which I placed right on her branch. Finally, I attached the quote, which is also from her Forest Walk pack.  The green star and word “Believe” are from Birgit’s Essential Elements pack. As you can see, the packs work wonderfully together! And to complete my page, I digitally added some black grass and red poppies from ArtStacks' Anemones and Friends pack. I also included some thread to give my page interest and depth.  That's it!  It was so fun and easy to make.

I hope you get a chance to check out ArtStacks and see what their talented design team has come up with!

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

This month is being hosted by Halle (pronounced Holly) of Halle's Hobbies.

Her theme for July is "Botanicals."  She says "Since it's summertime in Minnesota, that means enjoying the great outdoors as much as possible . . . I'm especially fond of flowers, so I thought the perfect theme would be Botanicals.  The theme is pretty broad . . . from beautiful vintage images to wonky sketches, stamped images, to stickers . . . as long as it relates to plants, it's fair game.  Are you in?  Can't wait to see all the lovely florals."

When I saw Halle’s July theme, I knew I had to join in! I digitally added the amazing red poppies from ArtStacks ‘Anemones and Friends’ pack to go along with Halle’s botanical theme. I think they complement Birgit Koopsen’s birds beautifully.

I also want to thank everyone at AJJ. Your work is truly inspiring, and I always enjoy visiting your blogs.

Now I hope YOU get a chance to create a project for Halle’s Botanical theme. It’s a fun and creative way to showcase your artistic skills while paying tribute to Halle’s theme.

July is almost over, and I can’t wait to see what August will bring.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Have a great day and keep creating!

Then and Now . . . for Challenge YOUrself and Art Journal Journey Monthly!

 Hi everyone! Challenge YOUrself has a new challenge for July! 

Here's Challenge YOUrself #139!  It’ runs from July 7th to August 4th at midnight.

This month is a "Then and Now" challenge.  They'd love to see photos of you (or you with another person or in group of people) from a time in the past and now.

For this challenge, I created a 12 x 12 mixed media scrapbook page:

I recently came across the incredible “Starlight Dreams” collection from 49 and Market, and I couldn’t resist using it for my latest project. I chose their wood grain paper for the background and added some fun rub-ons and embellishments. The photos you see are of my daughter, Anne, and me. The first one was taken back in 2015, and the second one is from this year after her college graduation. Time really does fly, doesn’t it? To make my page even more special, I added some moons and lots of beautiful flowers from the same collection.

I hope you’ll join in on the fun at Challenge YOUrself this month! We’d love to see your “Then and Now” projects.

I am also linking up my page to Art Journal Journey Monthly's July challenge.

This month is being hosted by Halle (pronounced Holly) of Halle's Hobbies.

Her theme for July is "Botanicals."  She says "Since it's summertime in Minnesota, that means enjoying the great outdoors as much as possible . . . I'm especially fond of flowers, so I thought the perfect theme would be Botanicals.  The theme is pretty broad . . . from beautiful vintage images to wonky sketches, stamped images, to stickers . . . as long as it relates to plants, it's fair game.  Are you in?  Can't wait to see all the lovely florals."

I really enjoyed working on a page for Halle's botanical theme, and loved adding some beautiful flowers from the 49 and Market collection to my "then and now" page.

I also wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to everyone at AJJ. I’ve been inspired by so many talented artists from all over the world. Their artwork is truly breathtaking!

If you’re interested in creating a project for Halle’s Botanical theme, I highly recommend it. It’s a fun and creative way to show off your artistic skills while honoring Halle's theme.

I hope you’re having a wonderful and creative July! 

Take care and stay creative!