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!

Take Chances for ArtStacks and Art Journal Journey Monthly

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

This time, I made a hybrid art journal spread using ArtStacks' new 'Artist Series' releases made by Birgit Koopsen.

Her first pack is titled Essential Elements:

And her second pack is called Forest Walk:

To see everything that is included in these incredible packs, head over to ArtStacks!

Here is the hybrid art journal spread that I made:

I began by using the printed version of Birgit’s background paper from her Essential Elements pack and adding it to my art journal. Next, I added some black and white paint splatter to the background. Then, I digitally added her black and white leaves to the outside edges of my pages. I love this look!!  The bird's leaves, quote and 2 feathers are from Birgit’s digital Forest Walk pack. Finally, I added the beautiful image of the woman, printed on acetate, from the Essential Elements pack. 

I definitely hope that I have inspired you to create.  I highly recommend Birgit's new releases!

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

This month is (once again) 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 "Take Chances" spread and added 2 bird feathers to the bottom of my pages for Erika's challenge. 

I hope you are able join in on the fun for Spring at Art Journal Journey this month!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Happy April!