Wings - Art Journal

Happy Wednesday my sweet, sweet bloggie friends!  I hope everything is well in your part of the world.  For me all is fine but yesterday I was in a bit of a slump.  Not for any particular reason, just the normal cycles of life I guess.  So I sat down flipping through my smaller art journal and this beautiful background filled will vibrate colors popped out at me just begging to be finished.  Now I have to be honest, I really wasn't in the mood for creating but I've come to realize that it's during these times that its most important to forge on and so I began.  As I worked, I could feel my spirit lifting, my eyes twinkling with excitement and a smile forming on my face as my page came to life.  Ah.....the power of art at its best, and in the end this is what my heart had to share:

I'm not always good at putting my thoughts and feelings into words.  Truthfully, I like keeping them to myself most of the time.  So I tend to look for quotes that express them for me.  Sometimes I choose a quote to use because its what I need to hear or remind myself of at the time.

Since I've been art journaling so much lately, I went to bed thinking about what it really means to me.  What I came up with is that art journaling is more than just a way for me learn.  It's a way for me to share the colors of my soul.

Art journaling is a very personal thing.  We all have our own personal styles of expression.  You know, I often create things with others in mind.  I worry if they're good enough, will my project by liked, would someone want to buy it and so on but these are just for me.

They're the pieces of my soul that I get to keep.  They're the story of my creative journey and through the layers of paint, paper, inks and twine my heart gets to shine purely for me, for my own happiness.

So I have to say, I especially loving the way this page turned out!

I hoped you didn't mind this other side of me today and that I made some kind of sense, lol.  One of my goals this is year is to be more open with my feelings instead of always keeping them locked up.  I'm usually a very quite person but my mind is always racing.  My inner voice is always speaking to me helping me find balance and work my way through this crazy life, lol.

Thank you all so much for stopping by today!  If you've never tried art journaling, I hope I've inspired you to give a try.  Have a BEAUTIFUL day!

I've entered this project in the Simon Says Stamp & Show - Something Messy Challenge

The Aviary: Art Journaling Video - Tutorial Tuesday

I just wanted to let you all know that I've got an art journaling video posted today over at the The Aviary for Tutorial Tuesday.  Here's a quick look at the art journal page I'm creating in the video:

Go check it out and let me know whatcha think!  Have a Terrific Tuesday!!

I Love Your Smile - Card

Happy Monday my crafty friends!  I've got a very quick post for you today because it's been one of those very busy kind of days.  I had to be up and out running errands early so I just got a chance to snap so pics of the card I made yesterday.

I made this cute little card with my PWP Feb Mixed Media kit and this just happens to be the 3rd project I've made with this awesome kit.  

I've added a lot of fun doodling all over this one!

Cute right :D  If you'd like to see my 1st project using this kit, visit the: The Aviary and tomorrow I'll be sharing an art journaling video of my 2nd kit project.  So make sure you check that out ;D

Thanks it folks, I gotta go make sure homework is getting done while I get dinner going!!  Have a AWESOME day & THANKS for stopping by!!!

Zeus and Zoe: February Challenge

Have you joined in on the new Zeus and Zoe "Love" challenge going on this month?!

Follow the link for all of the details and to join in:  Zeus and Zoe: February Challenge!!

Celebrate Life - Art Journal Page

Happy Friday & Welcome to the weekend!!!  Today I have some more art journaling to share with you. For these pages I used the PWP Jan Mixed Media kit which came with small craft bags that I had no idea what do with.  So these two pages were all about finding a way to use them :D

Everything I used on these pages can be found in the Jan kit with the exception of my paints and inks.

I ended up stamping the craft bags with the butterfly wings, splitting them open a bit, inking and applying a layer of gesso on them.

Here is a closer look at the other page.

I tucked in some of the chipboard stickers here and there.

That's it friends, short and sweet cuz I know you wanna get on with your weekend!
Thank you all for stopping by today and for all of your sweet comments!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!!!

I entered this project in the DL.ART Thankful Thursday Linky Party: Anything Goes

I Love Art - Art Journal Page

Hey there!  I've been playing around in my art journal trying to get more familiar with my Dylusions Inks.  So this is my latest art journal page and it's done entirely in inks:

I started with the page on the right using the Donna Downey stencil that came in my PWP Jan Mixed Media kit.  I really like this stencil and have been using it on just about everything lately.

To create this background I simply sprayed my page with various Dylusions inks so you'll notice there is a lot of white because of the stencil.

Since I had a lot of ink on my stencil, I flipped it over for this side and pressed it down.  Personally I like this side better because I like having a lot of color.  White space designs are difficult for me because I always having a nagging urge to cover everything, lol.

Next I did some more stenciling using the Prima mask from my PWP Jan Mixed Media kit because I'm trying to perfect that technique.  I've having trouble getting it to give me a good impression that I'm able to use.  

I did a bit of doodling and stamping too.

So these pages were all about learning and one thing I learned is that Fixatif won't keep these inks from smearing.  The other thing I realized is that it's REALLY hard to get white Liquitex Ink to stay white.  It kept picking up the colors under it.

So I think I'll keep playing until I master my inking techniques ;D  Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day!!

The Aviary: What's Up Wednesday - Feb Mixed Media Kit Release!...

It's my turn to post over at The Aviary and I'm sharing a super cute layout of my grand daughter using the NEW Feb Mixed Media kit.  I'll hope you'll follow the link and check it out:

The Aviary: What's Up Wednesday - Feb Mixed Media Kit Release!...

Have a wonderful Wednesday!!

She Remained True - Mixed Media Canvas

Hello my sweet bloggie friends and Happy Tuesday!!  I hope all is well in your part of the world.  Everything has been great around here, just busy with a bunch of school meetings because my little one will be making the big leap to middle school soon.  I can't believe how fast time flies, it seems like he was just starting kindergarten yesterday.  I've also been having fun playing with the New PWP February Mixed Media kit so keep an eye for that tomorrow ;D

While I was working on my last couple of projects, I've had a canvas off to the side that I've been adding to here and there.  So today I'm happy to share the finished piece with you:

This is a 10x10 canvas that I'm calling "She Remained True".  The title is inspired by the beautiful Donna Downey stamped sentiment I used on this piece.  That's such a beautiful thought isn't it?!  With life constantly changing it's so important to remain true to yourself don't think?  It's something I definitely strive for daily :D

To create this piece, I started by applying some of my scraps of patterned paper (you know me, always trying to use up those scraps).  Next I used the Donna Downey stencil from my PWP Jan Mixed Media kit and molding paste to add some texture.  

Once my paste was dry I began applying layers of paint and randomly stamped the Stampendous jumbo Dahlia.  I just love how large these stamps are!  

Since I've been on a doodling kick lately, I added some swirls with 3-D Enamels.

I stamped another Dahlia on a scrap piece of canvas, fussy cut it and attached to my canvas.  Next I drew in the stem and leaves.  Then I just began adding layers and layers of paint until I was happy with the canvas.  I love creating all kinds of projects but it always feels great to get back to a canvas.

Well friends, THANKS so much for stopping by today!!  I'd like to send out a warm WELCOME to all my new friends that joined me over the last few days!!  I'm so happy to have you here and I look forward to getting to know you!

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!

Simon Says Stamp and Show Top 3!!

Happy Monday everyone and THANKS so much to all of you who have stopped by from SSS to leave me some love!!  I'm absolutely THRILLED to have been chosen amongst such a talented group of artist for the SSS Top 3.  I truly appreciate everyone who came for a visit and decided to follow along!

Simon Says Stamp and Show: Winners: "known for...": I'd like to thank Simon Says Stamp for another great chance to win a $50 voucher!! The lucky (randomly drawn) winner for the What a...

February PWP DT Blog Hop!!

Happy Friday & WELCOME to the February Paper Wing Production's Design Team Blog Hop!

If you've arrived here from Dana's Blog, then you're in the right place but if you just happened to stumbled onto the hop, please start HERE.

This month we’ve whipped up some “LOVE”ly projects and we’re even sharing the “Love”!  One lucky follower will win this fabulous blog candy AND the chance to be featured as a guest designer in a future hop!! 

For a chance to win, all you’ll need to do is:
Be a follower of the Paper Wings Productions blog The Aviary, visit each of the design team's blogs (including our guest designer) and leave a little bloggie love.  Then go back to The Aviary and leave a comment letting them you completed the hop.  For extra chances to win, just like the Paper Wings Productions Facebook page and/or invite your friends to the hop.  Then just come back and let us know!  Be sure to leave a separate comment for each of the additional entries.  The winner will be announced on Tuesday, February 5th on the Paper Wings Productions blog.

Ah....LOVE is definitely in the air and I'm having a blast playing with all of beautiful shades of pink, red and cream.  They've been my go to colors for all of my recent projects and this one is no exception :D  I created a beautiful little banner that can be used anywhere you'd like to add little Valentine's Day decor:

To create this banner, I used my Cricut Pretty Pennants cartridge.   I cut the canvas using banner 1 at real dial size 7.25".

Next I spritz the canvas using a polka stencil and Tattered Angels Viva Pink Glimmer Mist.  Once the mist was dry, I randomly stamped the PWP Writing Cling Stamp and the Eiffel Tower with Stazon.  Then I ran each of the banners through my sewing machine, stitching along the edges with red thread.

This cute little lady is from the Princess stamp set.  I did some paper piecing on her skirt, colored with Primacolor pencils and highlighted with Stickles.  The heart is cut with the Cricut Accent Essentials cartridge and embossed with my Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder.  For some extra texture, I added white washed corrugated cardboard to the inside of the heart.

I added "ooh la la" and "Je Taime" from the Paris Stamp Set on each of the banners.

I cut all of the letters out of My Mind's Eye Lost & Found papers with the Cricut Script Font cartridge.  Each of the letter are cut at 5" and shadowed with black cardstock.

To dress up my banner, I added scraps of red fabrics and ribbon.  I also added some clear beaded trim and the banner is hanging on jute string.

I hope you liked my Valentine's Day Banner!  Be sure to head on over to Tara's Blog next, she has a BEAUTIFUL project to share that you won't wanna miss!!

Here is the complete line up just in case you get lost along the way:

Lisa Fish - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/

Dana Tatar - http://datatar.blogspot.com/
Norma Gomez - http://lilhoneybeestudios.blogspot.com/------YOU ARE HERE
Tara Chaussee - http://secretbeesstudio.blogspot.com/
Amber Rasmussen - http://sew-ink.blogspot.com

Shay - http://verdigrishall.blogspot.com/

Carrie Avery - http://www.carrieavery.com/

***then go back to PWP and leave a comment http://paper-wings-productions.blogspot.com/***

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US TODAY

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Let Your Creativity Take Flight!

I entered this project in the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes Challenge
Whimsical Designs "All About Love" Whimsical Wednesday Challenge

Writing Cling Stamp Background Writing Paris Clear Stamp Set Princess Stamp Set

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