Let Your Light Shine . . . for ArtStacks and Art Journal Journey Monthly

Hi everyone, I’m excited to share something new I created for ArtStacks! 

I used three of ArtStack's beautiful packs to make an art journal page that is close to my heart.

The first is "The Homemaker Limited Edition" pack:

The second is Deb Weiers' "Wonky Backgrounds" pack:

And the third is their "Tissue Backgrounds" pack:

I loved creating this mixed media art journal page using these packs: 

I used papers from the first 2 packs to make my page, and I also used the Tissue Backgrounds pack to add interest with the grid and newspaper-print backgrounds.  The sepia photo is an absolute favorite of mine.  It's of my mom and dad, taken in 1945!  I also added lots of extra leaves (from trees!) just because I love them so much and am ready for Spring! 

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

I am also linking my project to Art Journal Journey Monthly's April challenge:

This month is hosted by Gillena Cox at Lunch Break, and her theme is "Trees are awesome, aren't they?"

As you can see, I've used lots of leaves from beautiful trees!!!

Thank you, Gillena, for hosting AJJ this month.  

My hope is that I’ve inspired you to explore Art Journal Journey Monthly. It’s an incredible platform where you can discover remarkable artwork created by talented and friendly artists from all over the world. 

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today. Happy April!

Winter . . . for ArtStacks and Art Journal Journey Monthly!

Hi everyone. Guess what? My latest project is ready! I made it for ArtStacks, and I’m excited to share it with all of you.  

First of all, I used one of their newest Seasonal Celebrations pack:

Check out this amazing 'White Christmas' pack created by the talented illustrator Maja Lindberg! It’s available in both printed and digital formats. To learn more about what’s included, you can head over to the ArtStacks shop.

Here is my project, a mixed media 'Wintry' Home Decor Frame:

I used a wood frame I already had and made a winter-themed collage using Maja Lindberg’s pack. I painted each square white with acrylic paint. Then, I cut the images to the right size and adhered them to the backing. To make it look more interesting, I added some white cheesecloth and thread. Finally, I sprinkled black and white paint on top to give it some extra depth.  

As you can see, the beautiful “White Christmas” pack is not exclusive to the Christmas season – it can be used for Winter-themed projects, too!”

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

I am also very excited to link up my project at Art Journal Journey Monthly for January.

Erika from BioArtGal is hosting this month, and her theme is "What's Up?"

Erika said that you have options for her theme. You can select a theme centered around UP things,  such as airplanes or balloons. Or,  you can interpret the phrase more casually, asking, “What have you been up to?” or “What’s new with you?”    

Once again, I took her theme at face value, using an image of the red bird on top of a moose, and a girl with her dog on top of a mountain!  

I highly recommend checking out Art Journal Journey Monthly. It’s not just a chance to contribute to this month’s challenge, but it’s also a great way to discover the incredible artwork submitted by talented artists from all walks of life. 

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

You Are 6 . . . For ArtStacks and Art Journal Journey Monthly!

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

I had so much fun using SEVEN different ArtStacks packs to make my page!

Head over to ArtStacks' Shop to see what's inside these amazing packs!

Here is my project:

The sweet photo was taken by my daughter Anne on our beloved dog Abbey's 6th birthday!

The scribble writing on the right side of my page is tissue paper from Shana Bebeklis' Happy Scraps pack.  The dictionary paper, the black and white leaves and the music tissue paper are from Shana Bebeklis' Full Deck pack.

The "bark bark bark" words are from Deb Weiers' Wonky Critters pack. The wonky black and white striped paper strips are from Deb Weiers' Wonky Backgrounds pack.

The black and white striped stars and hearts are from Claire Stead's Colourful World pack. The Doodled Crown on Abbey's head is from Tamara Laporte's Fabulous Facespack. 

And finally, the words (and number) "You are 6(six)" are from the Tissue Backgrounds pack.

I hope I have inspired you to make a page and get a chance to check out ArtStacks soon!

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

The month of February is hosted by Vicki Parson from Stamped Smiles.  Her theme is "MUSIC."  She says:  "You can add old sheet music, add a few musical notes, use some musical instruments, or even just use titles and/or lyrics from a song.  I hope you find the music in you and play along this month!"

And I hope you get a chance to join in on the fun at Art Journal Journey Monthly this month, too!

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

In Joy and Sadness . . . for ArtStacks!

 Hi everyone!  Today I'd like to share my last mixed media art journal page that I made for ArtStacks in 2022 . . .

I used ArtStacks'  Deb Weiers' Wonky Critters, Wonky Bits, and Wonky Backgrounds Artist Series packs on my project.  And the amazing wonky bird is the focal point on my page!!  

I can't tell you how much I love working with these ArtStacks' packs:  

Here is my art journal page:  

I made my page featuring Deb Weiers' wonky bird from the Wonky Critters pack.  She has a whole lot of these fabulous critters in her pack!  

And the amazing wonky flowers are from her Wonky Bits pack.

Here is some different view:

 

And  I have to mention that the background paper is Vicki Boutin's from her "Color Study" collection:

 

I have been loving her Color Study papers lately!!  They are all fabulous!

Looking for more information about ArtStacks?  You can check out all of Deb Weiers' Artist Series packs and all of the available packs ArtStacks' in more detail here.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  Here hoping you have a fabulous "rest of" your Holiday Season!  

I am also wishing all of you a very happy and blessed new year!  2023 is almost here . . .

Flower Girl . . . for ArtStacks!

Hi Everyone!

Today I am sharing my newest mixed media art journal spread that I made for ArtStacks . . .

 

I used three different collections that meshed together seamlessly on my page: Trees and Leaves#1 Corestack,  Anemones and Friends Corestack, and the Faces and Figures Corestack:

I LOVE the tissue paper faces that are included in the Faces and Figures Corestack.  One of the faces is perfect for my flower girl:

 

And, OF COURSE, the flowers from the Anemones and Friends Corestack are one of my FAVS and what's more perfect for my flower girl than these beautiful pink flowers???

 

 

Finally, the ginko leaves in the Trees and Leaves Corestack are also perfect here . . .

Here's my completed spread:

 

With some different views:

I am also linking my project up to Art Journal Journey, Monthly.

This month, AJJ has 2 hosts:  Bleubeard and Elizabeth.  You can find them at Altered Book Lover.  Elizabeth says Bleubeard is the beautiful face and support behind their blog while she supplies the art work!  This month's theme is  What's Your Style?

Elizabeth said the following:  "You may have your own specific style, where you rely heavily on abstracts, architecture, travel, drips and splatters, nature, stamping, stencils, watercolor paints and pencils, words, or backgrounds. . . . . .  Regardless, Bleubeard and I want you to share your own style or styles this month.  We are looking forward to seeing what you conjure up."

I never thought much about my style, and don't think I have a specific style per-say.  So I am using the "eclectic" catch-all style as my style.  LOL!!  Anyway, I am honored to share my Art Journal Spread here.  I want to thank Bleubeard and Elizabeth, and AJJ Monthy for the wonderful theme this month.

And I hope you get a check out ArtStacks web page!!  You can find their blog, their store, the artist team's inspiration, and lots more. And you can join in on the fun of the positivity project too!

 

 

Thank you all so much for stopping by my blog today!  HUGS to one and all!

Adore . . . for More Than Words!

Hi everyone!  It's the 16th of the month and time for the Mini Challenge at More Than Words!

The More Than Words Mini Challenge always runs during the last 2 weeks of the month and is for cards, tags, postcards, and ATCs only.  The Mini Challenge requires you to use one specific word and the actual word must be seen on your project.

This month's mini-challenge word is Adore: 

Here is my take:

I adore flowers and butterflies - I really do! I was lucky enough to use images from the "Anemones and Friends" CoreStack from ArtStacks to help make my tag.  ArtStacks are packs of inspirational, easy-to-cut-out images made for all forms of papercrafting!  ArtStacks first opened in November of 2020.  They had a getting to know you competition that I participated in and was one of the lucky winners!!!  

I won the amazing Anemones and Friends CoreStack and used the butterfly and flowers to make my tag. 

Pink, orange, and yellow are one of my favorite color combinations!

Here are some close ups of my tag:

I hope you get a chance to play along with the More Than Words Mini Challenge this month.  There are all kinds of fun prizes to win and lots of fun to be had!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today!  HUGS!