Happy Graduation . . . for Art Journal Journey Monthly and Challenge YOUrself!

 Hi everyone! It's time for the November challenge at Challenge YOUrself! 

Challenge YOUrself #143 runs from November 7th through December 4th at midnight:

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

I loved making this page! I used a lot of patterned papers from my stash, because I like to use up what I already have. The background paper is from 49 and Market’s ‘Starlight Dreams’ collection, and the graduation embellishments are from Echo Park’s ‘Happy Graduation’ collection. But the best part about making this page about a favorite family memory is remembering Anne’s college graduation that took place in May this year. I used a favorite photo of Anne, Katie, me, and Aunt Karen, taken on her special day.

I am linking up my page to Art Journal Journey Monthly's challenge for November:

This month is being hosted by Wendy from Wendy's Art and Craft Journal.

Her theme is “A Moment in Time.” She says, “This can be interpreted in many ways, as long as it has something to do with time it will be fine.”

This scrapbook page holds a special place in my heart and AJJ’s theme inspired me to create it. I added a Kraft clock embellishment and the phrase “It’s time for a new adventure” to go along with Wendy's theme.

If you are interested in making a project for Wendy’s theme, visit Art Journal Journey Monthly to discover an exceptional group of friendly and accomplished artists from around the world.

I hope you have a creative November. I love that it’s the start of the holiday season. Enjoy every moment!

Thank you so much for your visit to my blog!

Attitude is Everything . . . for Art Journal Journey Monthly and ArtStacks!

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

I've made a mixed media art journal page using a focal image from one of ArtStacks newest packs:

This pack is available in both digital and printed forms. You can check out www.artstacks.com.au/shop to see what's included inside!

Here is the art journal page that I made:

This is how I created it:

• To begin, I selected my focal image, which is the stunning owl from Tamara Laporte’s ‘Trick or Treat‘ pack. I digitally printed it to achieve the desired size.
• I painted my background off-white with acrylic paint.
• Next, I adhered the beautiful deli paper leaf images from Tam’s ‘Wonderful World‘ pack.
• I incorporated tissue paper images from the ‘Tissue Backgrounds‘ pack, including the grid and newspaper print designs.
• Subsequently, I added the scribbles and doodles from Lisa Oxley’s ‘Bright and Bold‘ pack, as well as the black leaves from Lisa Oxley’s ‘Floral Fetish‘ pack.
• I attached the owl image to yellow cardstock and positioned it on my page. I machine stitched around the page.
• Next, I added the sentiment from Shana Bebeklis' Full Deck pack.
• And finally, I added stamped clocks to go along with Wendy's "A Moment in Time" theme.

For more information about ArtStacks, head over to their website! 

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

This month is hosted by Wendy from Wendy's art and craft journal.

Wendy’s theme for November is ‘A Moment in Time!’ She says it can mean different things, as long as it’s about time.

I totally enjoyed making my art journal page to go with Wendy’s theme.  And I want to thank everyone at AJJ for their continued support. I always look forward to creating something for their monthly challenges.

Have a fantastic November everyone! It’s officially the start of the holiday season for me!