Good Things That Happened Journal...

 Looking for a creative way to remember all the good things that happened to you during the year? This little journal features monthly pockets for collecting notes about all those good things so you can go back and read all of them at the end of the year! 

Check out the directions on the Stampington & Company website HERE!

Art Journal Love - TWEET...

I used a lot of different things on this page.  I created the base of the page with spray inks and stencils.  Sometimes I just create a bunch of backgrounds and come back to the pages later.  I had been sketching little abstracts, flowers and animals onto text papers and decided to use one of them by stitching it to the page.  I am still learning and experimenting with sketching objects, etc. and have found some very inspirational artists out there.  Check these out: my printspace on Flickr, pepeart, Ashley Percival, Miroco Machiko, Colette Copeland and Emma Kidd.

Supplies used: stamps, stencils, washi tape, acrylic paint, collage papers, pen, pencil and oil pastels.

Sweet Little Valentines...

I found these cute little quilted puffy hearts at an antiques shop a couple of weeks ago and knew they would make the perfect Valentines.

To start, I stitched around the edges of some Grubby Tags in black thread.  I used a rubber stamp to imprint "Just for You" on the front. I used adhesive to attach a small lace doily, vintage button and the heart.  I finished the tag by added some dark brown sari ribbon and tule ribbon looped through the hole at the top.

Have a  blessed day!

Friday Fill-Ins...

And here we go...

1. In New England you can take a free factory tour at The Cape Cod Potato Chip Company.

2. We never get LOTS of snow in Florida but this winter we have an abundance of pollen and we wish it would rain.

3. Ahhhh, a super hot bath is the perfect way to ease the muscles after a workout.

4. Eating Fage Total Honey Greek Yogurt for breakfast is my favorite thing to do nowadays.

5. Last night, I had a dream about going in for a sugery.  The weird part was they started the IV in the waiting room while I was leaning on the counter and that made me nervous. I began to feel nauseous and then my stomach and sides started to expand really fast and I yanked out the IV and ran out the door...then I woke up.

6. Being well-rested is the perfect way to start the day.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to reading this new magazine that I adore called The Simple Things, tomorrow my plans include enjoying an art day with my new friend Aimée and Sunday, I want to finish some mail art projects!

Join in HERE!

Art Journal Peek...

January Instagram in review...

"January" from Words: Months Digi Kit by Heidi Swapp.

The 1:2 Project...

I am now accepting nominations for The 1:2 Project for the month of February.  Please check out the details HERE on how to make a nomination.

Nominations will be accepted from February 3 - February 7. 

Art Journal Love - Who Am I?...

Friday Fill-Ins...

And...here we go!

1. Sniff, sniff...what is the deal with all this pollen in early February?
2. I am a sports fan, especially football.
3. What in the world was I thinking when I put the food in the oven and forgot to set the timer!?
4. I crave peace and quiet.
5. One of my dreams is to visit Prague.
6. Sadly, the days I exercised this week were so few.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to dinner with my friend Claire, tomorrow my plans include girl time with my friend Amber and Sunday, I want to see the 49ers win Super Bowl XLVII!

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Digi Art Journaling...

I've been really enjoying playing around with digi journaling on the IPad.  I have been using Procreate and ArtRage and still am not sure which one I like best. Here are a few pages I have created lately.

Have a  blessed day!

Art Journal Love - FANCY THAT...

Tag & Cardboard Valentine Tutorial...

 Materials:

-Cardboard, two shipping tags and a piece of burlap
-Sewing machine, glue stick and scissors
-Felt heart (I cut mine from an old sweater.)
-Gel medium and phone book page
-White acrylic paint
-Muslin fabric
-Buttons
-Needle and embroidery thread

Instructions:

1. Cut a piece of cardboard to create the base of the card and trim a piece of burlap.

2. Overlap two shipping tags to create one large tag and stitch around the edge.

3. Apply gel medium to a phone book page.

4. Place phone book page (gel side down) onto tag, burnish and gently peel off.

5. Apply a small amount of white acrylic paint to tag and edges of cardbard.

6. Pleat and stitch a piece of muslin fabric.

7. Stitch burlap scrap and muslin ruffle to tag.

8. Using embroidery thread, stitch onto felt heart.

9. Stitch tag to cardboard base.  Adhere buttons and heart with adhesive.

Friday Fill-Ins...

And...here we go!

1. Wow, this year is off to a great start.
2. I like statistics and while watching football I play trivia with my husband.
3. Finally, I'm finished filming my next mixed media workshop.
4. This chilly weather we have had all week is all right with me.
5. Sweet or savory: sweet followed by a savory and then another sweet.
6. The postcards in that box are new.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to attending the Sanford Art Walk with Carissa, tomorrow my plans include traveling to Gainesville to spend some time with Ronnie and Sunday, I want to enjoy time with friends!

Watch the Process Video & Project Life Cards...

I decided to create a set of 3" x 4" Project Life cards to coordinate with my journal page.  Just click the preview below to begin the download.  Each card is in a separate file in jpg format.  For personal use only, thanks!

Digi IPad Art Journaling...

After being introduced to Paper by 53 and ArtRage by my friends Kira and Carissa, I decided it was time to give it a try.  This page was done in ArtRage.  I like the application but there is a lot of things to learn.  You can add layers and there are tons of settings for the many tools that come with it.  I curled up on the couch and watched the NFL championship games yesterday while I fiddled with it.  I need a lot of practice and a better sylus.

Have a  blessed day!