Hi There! Tanya here!!!

As promised, I'm back again with more Arabian Nights Inspo, and yep you guessed it... More Artsy Arabia!!!!!

This was literally created by mashing up so many products from the Artsy Arabia Range, you will find collage paper, Stencils, Stamps and more!

Here is a close up of the base.. when I started with the collage paper. (Excuse the terrible photo, late at night and this was a good as I could get!)

The color was added with the Brighter than Bright water color paint.

I have also stamped

 and water colored the stamps.

I have also traced the Mandala stencil with a gel pen and added some doodling.

Here is another quick art journal page to finish off the post.

I hope you are all feeling inspired, please share your creations on the Facebook page!!!

Until next time...

Keep Looking Journal Page by Jen

 Hi crafty people! I hope you are having a wonderful day.

I'd like to share with you a page in my new art journal.  It's always a little scary when starting something new.  Sometimes it's best to just jump right in... and that's what I did.

 

 

With this month’s challenge I started thinking about the colours of fabrics.  The silks and satins found in a sultan’s throne room/tent, the clothes worn by its inhabitants, the beautiful carpets that adorn their homes and the rich, vibrant colours that used to seem exotic not so long ago.  I could also imagine the sparkling jewels and precious metals decorating their homes.  (I may read too many fantasy novels for my own good).   Back to my journal pages…

I started by choosing my colours and grabbing my journal.  I chose Paperartsy AcrylicFresco paints Jade, Lavender, Electric Violet by and Dylusions’ Funky Fuchsia.  I painted them across my page trying to blend them together, (it kind of worked).

Next I grabbed my Artby Marlene Stencil Artsy Arabia #14 and sponged Paperartsy Acrylic Fresco paint, White Fire randomly over my pages.  I wanted a little shimmer and mystery on my pages.

 

Then I grabbed my Art by Marlene Artsy Arabia #57 and #59 stamps and gold embossing powder and stamped and embossed  them onto my pages.

 

Something was missing…  I thought I would like to add some torn Art by Marlene Arsty Arabia #8 collage papers to my project but I didn’t want the white edges so I cut them with my paper trimmer. I glued them down with matte medium and it kind of looked like columns of a palace to me. 

 

I was stumped for ideas of what to do next so I put it aside for a few days.  When I came back to it I stamped the mosaic tiles (from stamp set #59) and the lotus flower (from stamp set #57) onto the collage paper and coloured them in with pens. I cut them out and arranged them onto the left hand page with a tag and a sticker from Art by Marlene Artsy Arabia Sticker Pad #3. (I may add some journaling later.)  

 So that’s it, my Arabian Nights journal pages.  I hope you enjoy them.  I hope it inspires you to get crafty.  Don't forget to share your creations and look out for the projects by the other team members.

 

Bye.

Jen.

 

Stop and see the Beauty- By Tanya

 Hi Guys! 

How much fun is this months challenge! 

If you ask me its just perfect for Art By Marlene's newest release Artsy Arabia  I have had so much fun with this, the ideas just flow onto the page.

For this page I have used the Mask #10

I used the Brighter than Bright water Colors to make this neon brightness and for the page to really stand out!

And the quote is from the Sticker Pad Quotes

So that's the first project from me, but I promise I have a few more!!!!!

More Arabian Nights with Tam!

 Hi all!

Tam back to share another 'Artsy Arabia' page.

All these gorgeous colourful pages make me think of the musical 'Aladdin' that I've been lucky enough to see twice!!

I have the playlist on whilst typing this....and yep I'm breaking into song every now and then.

Yep as you can see I was inspired by the glorious colours!!!

I was also inspired by the gorgeous art by Ady Almanza!

I began by grabbing out what I thought I'd use...

absolutely adore this 'Artsy Arabia' range by Marlene.

I started with a page in my Art Journal that I had already added some magazine script to the background.

I added a page from the Art by Marlene Collage book #7 using TCW Gel Medium.

I then added lots of paint and TCW black gesso and TCW white gesso using a spatula. 

No brush or blending allowed!!!

I used Dina Wakley paint in Bubblegum and Turquoise, and tried to be as messy as possible...

I then added some Dina Wakley Lemon and Ruby paint to the sky (sorry forgot to take a photo!)

I think I was just enjoying the messiness way too much and got lost in the process. 

Whoops!

I swiped some paint through TCW Stencil 'Fantangle' both in the sky and the ground section.

I then repeated this using TCW Stencil 'Botancial Dream'.

I came back in with more Lemon paint and then used this part to stamp some of the gorgeous little buildings in the Art by Marlene Stamp Set #58.

I love how fine these are and they stamp just beautifully.

I added a hint of colour to them...

I then added a few flicks of TCW Black Gesso to the sky area, and a quote from the Art by Marlene sticker pack #3.

For the final step I swiped TCW Black gesso through TCW Stencil 'Sketch Grid'.

Love how this added to the grunginess.

I also created another page.....

but had enjoyed a glass of two of champagne, so didn't even think to photograph the steps!

Those buildings have been created using the lanterns from the Art by Marlene Die Cut Book #2

(of course I had to have a go at turning something into something else!)

Those gorgeous little camels and that sun came from the Art by Marlene Die Cut #1.

I used the TCW Stencil 'Shaped Landscape' in the mountains and TCW Stencil 'ScreenView' in the sky.

This was a lot of fun to create (and had nothing to do with the champagne!)

I'm loving seeing your entries into this month's challenge.

Keep them coming.

Just use some products from Scrap Matrix to create something that fits this theme.

Once done head to our Facebook Shares Page and upload your entry into the 'Arabian Nights' folder.

Luv Tam

xx

Jen's Tag Ablum

 

Hi crafty people! I hope you are having a lovely day.  

I’m sitting on my back patio enjoying the lovely breeze on this 31 degree day.  Yes, Summer comes early up here, (and stays far too long).  This month’s challenge (Arabian Nights) has me dreaming of cool desert nights, wishing for some relief from our hot, humid nights. The price you pay for living in paradise.

 Today I’m sharing with you my tag album. 

I decided to tidy up my craft room while I was waiting for my parcel of goodies to arrive from Scrap Matrix, and I found some old chipboard albums from Kaisercraft that I was going to do ‘one day’.  Well ‘one day’ finally arrived.  I started by applying gesso to the pieces and allowing them to dry for a few days while still waiting for my goodies.

 I wasn’t sure how it would work out, but I started by applying Dina Wakley acrylic paints with a sponge and my fingers to blend them. 

Next I grabbed a few stencils (Tim Holtz, 7 Dots Studios and TCW). I did two techniques, (1) sponging through the stencil and (2) wiping the excess away with a baby wipe.

When I was happy with those results I grabbed the Art by Marlene stamp set and my gold embossing powder and embossing ink. I randomly stamped these on my tags, (repeating some of the patterns, especially the smaller ones).

For my next step I used the Art by Marlene Collage papers. These I tore into strips and pieces and applied them with Matte Medium.  On a couple I sponged some white paint through my stencil on top of the papers.  I also added some marks with my paint pen.

Lastly I added the Art by Marlene sticker quotes.  To finish it off I added bits of wool, lace, ribbon, thread and some metal elements along with some tassels given to me by my friend. (Thanks Kylie). 

Now this was not so easy to photograph, and my skills in photography are lacking, but I hope you can see how much fun I had making this.  

 

 

Now don’t forget to join in and add your creations to the Arabian Nights album on the Scrap Matrix Facebook share page.  Have fun!

Jen