Friends . . . for ArtStacks!

Hi everyone! I am up on the  ArtStacks' blog today!

 

I created a mixed media canvas using Shana Bebeklis’ Full Deck pack: 

their Wings and Things pack:

and their Tissue Backgrounds pack:

I decided to make a canvas this month, because I want something to display on a wall in my craft room:

I started by watercoloring and stamping my canvas.  I used the tic-tac-toe background from the TISSUE BACKGROUNDS pack for part of the background. Next, I adhered the gorgeous flower image from Shana Bebelkis’  FULL DECK pack. I framed this stunning image with a wooden frame (that I embossed in white) from my stash.  If you look closely, you can see that I popped some of the flowers, too.  Next, I added a sentiment about friends (taken from the WINGS AND THINGS pack) to the bottom of the frame.  I continued to embellish my frame with leaves, hearts and a flower, all from the FULL DECK pack.  Please note, the leaves are hand-drawn images(by Shana) printed on mixed media paper that I colored myself using water-color markers.  Finally, I adhered  the hearts, mushrooms, a butterfly, and sentiments; all from the same FULL DECK pack, to complete my mixed media project.

You can head over to ArtStacks to see all of their beautiful papers in detail:  www.artstacks.com.au/shop

I enjoyed making this project using Artstacks products and hope that I inspired you to create one, too!

 

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today!

Be Gentle With Yourself . . . for ArtStacks!

 Hi everyone!  I'd like to share a page that I made for ArtStacks with you today:  

 

I made a mixed media art journal page using one of ArtStacks' new releases!  This time, I used Tracy Verdugo's Artist Series pack entitled  Love Lives Here:

And  to mix things up a bit, I added images from the amazing Wings and Things pack:

I am still crushing on these packs and couldn't wait to create with them again!

Here is my mixed media art journal page:

I started with a watercolored background and added some texture using machine stitching with black thread.  Next, I fussy cut one of Tracy’s beautiful angels from her Love Lives Here pack:

and adhered it to my page.  I popped the colorful title from the same pack after I cut it into a heart shape:

Finally, I gave the angel some beautiful blue wings and added 3 butterflies from the Wings and Things pack:

 

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed making this page and hope that I inspired you to create one, too!

 

You can find out what is in all of the packs in detail at www.artstacks.com.au/shop!

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!  Hope you are having a great September!

Tears in Heaven . . . for ArtStacks!

 Hi everyone!  It's my turn to share my February art journal page made for ArtStacks  . . .

I really enjoy working with ArtStacks'  packs and love that they work so well together:  I used the following packs:

The black and white striped paper is from Deb Weiers' Wonky Backgrounds:  

 

The figure of the boy and the little sign are from All Dressed Up:

 

The boy's wings, the butterflies, and the stack of books that he's sitting on are from Wings & Things:

 The window frame was used from the Doors &Windows pack:

And here is my art journal page:  

I made my page featuring the figure of the boy from the All Dressed Up pack with his beautiful wings from the Wings and Things pack.  My quote is from Eric Clapton's song "Tears in Heaven." 

I seem to always go through a sad period at the beginning of every new year when I think about my beloved family members that have passed away.  I would have never guessed that family gatherings for holidays would be so small as I get older.  But I am comforted by my family and my faith, and know that spring will soon be here.  Working on pages such as these are very therapeutic for me, too!

If you are looking for more information about ArtStacks, you can check out all the available packs in more detail here.  And while you are there you should head over to their blog, too! You'll learn more about all of the talented members of the design team and see their amazing works of art.

I am also linking my page to the February Art Journal Journey Monthly challenge: 

 

This month is hosted by Erika from BioArtGal,  her theme is "Seeing Red" and I have included red paint splats on my page. Thanks so much, Art Journal Journey and Erika, for the inspiration this month.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today!

 

 

Wishing all of you a happy February and hope that it's filled with lots of crafting!

Live Joyfully . . . for ArtStacks!

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

I made this page using ArtStacks' new releases:  the All Dressed Up and Wings and Things Corestacks.  I can't tell you how much I love working with these stacks!   You will find that they work so well together!

Here is  my completed page: 

I made my page featuring this smiling boy wearing his red hat and wings. (He's also is wearing fun striped socks!) I picked the quote because he definitely is living joyfully!  For all of the details about how I made my project, please head over to the Artstacks blog.

 

 

I am also linking this up  page to  Art Journal Journey Monthly. 

This month's challenge is hosted by the very talented Elle from Empire of the Cat! Her theme for this month is Fairy-tales, Folklore & Fables - "Tell Me A Story."  I absolutely LOVE her creative theme.

 

My mythical boy is from a fairy tale that hasn't been told yet.  Here's his story:   The boy originally had many hardships to overcome because he tried to hide his beautiful, red wings.  But he eventually discovered that when he displayed them with pride and joy, everyone around him felt the same joy that he did!

  

Once again, I want to thank Elle everyone at AJJ - their challenges have inspired me over the years, and their creativity and support have meant the world to me!

 

And thank you for your visit to my blog today!  Enjoy the rest of your October!

Bewitched . . . for More Than Words!

Hi everyone! It's October 1st and time for a new challenge . . .

October's Main Challenge at More Than Words opened today:

For those of you who don't know, More Than Words is a monthly art journal challenge site that contains a word inspiration and a creative challenge.

Here is October's Main Challenge:

The word inspiration for this month is STRANGE and the creative challenge is Get Inky. 

Here is my finished art journal spread:

When I think of October, I always think of Halloween!  I used pink,orange, and yellow INKS from my stash to make my background. The image of the woman and her black wings are from the ArtStacks "All Dressed Up" and "Wings and Things" stacks. I completed my page with a STRANGE and eerie quote!

I hope that you get a chance to check out the Main Challenge at More Than Words his month, as well as the new releases at ArtStacks! I know you will enjoy both! 

Also, I'm excited to let you know that More Than Words is sharing the latest issue of their new digital magazine - Artful Pages!  Head over to their blog post to get a look at their latest issue which is available to flick through online just like a real magazine.  The magazine contains more about the challenges this month, Design Team inspiration, Guest Designer interviews, studio spaces, and more!  I am excited to say that my studio space is being featured this month!  Check it out here!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.  Have a wonderful October!

Only You Can Find the Strength Within . . . for ArtStacks and Art Journal Journey (and a college reunion!)

Hi Everyone!

I just got back from my college reunion.  It's been 40 years since we graduated from East Stroudsburg University, which was East Stroudsburg State College when we we attended.  (Affectionately know as ESSC!)  Although we had different majors, we have all remained friends since then, and my sister and cousin are part of our crowd even though they graduated from Penn State University.  We spent a couple of days at Ocean City, New Jersey, enjoying the beach and boardwalk, but mostly we just enjoyed each others company.  I'd like to share a few photos:

The beach was so beautiful:

Here's my twin sister, Karen, my cousin, Cindy and me:

Me with Sue:

 

College friends, Gretchen, Mary and Susie:

 

Walking on the boardwalk - a woman stopped and took our photo:

 

Enjoying walking on the beach.  (That's Karen - I took the photo.)

Mary and Karen:

And finally, one of my favorite photos!  Karen took this pic of Barbarann and me:

 

It was a week I'll never forget.  Thanks everyone!

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And today I'd like to share a mixed media art journal page that I made for ArtStacks.  I am a little late posting this because of our college reunion.

I made this page using ArtStacks' new releases:  the All Dressed Up and Wings and Things Corestacks.  

Here is  my completed page.  I really like the way the 2 packs work so well together.

 

I have been struggling with some things at the moment, and this page was very therapeutic for me to make.  I've found that it's true -  only I can find the strength from within!!
For all of the details about how I made my project, please head over to the Artstacks blog.

 

 

I am also linking this up  page to  Art Journal Journey Monthly. 

This month's challenge is hosted by Neet from Hickydorums and is "Fur and/or Feathers."  I went with the "feathers" part of the challenge.  Thank you, Neet, for coming up with this theme.

  

I also want to thank everyone at AJJ - their art has been such an inspiration to me over the years and their support means more than anything!

 

Thank you for your visit to my blog today!