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.

 

'Discover New Paths' with Lisa Amiet

Hello all!

It's Lisa here today to share some inspiration with you all.

This month we are celebrating and honouring our fabulous 

Tammy!

I fall in love with very new piece of art that Tammy creates!

I just love her fabulous use of colour and all the bold awesome layers. 

I have created an art journal page inspired by Tammy,

but I really haven't pulled it off lol.

I have started with a coat of 

'Dina Wakley Acrylic Paint' in Lemon for a nice bright base. 

I have then used my '7Dots Studio Triangles Stencil' and

'Distress Ink in Picked Raspberry' and I have blended through in random areas. 

Next, I have used the 'Painterly Flower Stamp' from Art by Marlene,

with Distress Inks in 'Picked Raspberry & Mowed Lawn'.

I have then used some of the stamps from the 'Paper Artsy ETS02 Stamp Set'.

I have used a mis of Distress Inks in 'Picked Raspberry, Dusty Concord, Mowed Lawn & Peacock Feathers', for a multi-coloured effect.

To finish I have used some of the '13Arts Journey Word Stickers' and

'13Arts Marta's Small Messages' stickers.

I hope you like what I have created. 

It's certainly bright lol

Until next time!

Lisa

Scrap Matrix Products used:

Dina Wakley Media Acrylic Paint in Lemon

Distress Ink in

Picked Raspberry

Dusty Concord

Mowed Lawn

Peacock Feathers

7 Dots Studio Triangles Stencil

Art by Marlene Painterly Flower 3.0 Stamp

Paper Artsy ETS02 Stamp Set

13Arts Journey Word Stickers

13Arts Martas Small Messages

'You make life more Beautiful' by Elisa Ablett

Hi everyone!! 

It's still Art by Marlene month over at Scrap Matrix Shares and the June album is overflowing with gorgeous creations. Make sure you share your projects with us over on the Shares page :-) 

Here is the link to the challenge album - 

Scrap Matrix Shares Facebook Page - June Challenge Album

It is my turn up on the blog today with my latest project for the June Challenge - a bright, funky and colourful scrapbooking page with a great quote. I wanted to use a photo of my lovely niece Faith and I think the unique and colourful design of the page and the products suit her personality!

Let's take a look at some of the products used from the Scrap Matrix Store -

 

http://scrapmatrix.com/4-5x8-5-tim-holtz-patchwork-cube/

http://scrapmatrix.com/painterly-flower-3-0/

http://scrapmatrix.com/art-by-marlene/

http://scrapmatrix.com/shop-by-category/add-some-colour/13-arts/water-inks/

http://scrapmatrix.com/die-cut-sheets-set-3/

and lets take a closer look at the details.

I started with 13Arts water colour inks in the background and then fussy cut and adhered the collage paper shapes over the water colours. I also used a white gel pen to outline the shapes. I also cut some of the collage paper into strips to layer underneath the photo cluster.

I also 'smooshed' water colour inks onto another piece of white cardstock and then once dry I stamped a few of the 'Painterly Flowers' and fussy cut them out and added some white detailing using a white gel pen. Layer around the photo with die cuts from the die cut blocks by Art by Marlene.

Add some detailing to your corners using a black ink pad, a layering stencil and a distress tool. Smooth black ink through the corners of the stencil, fading the ink away further from the corner.  Add a bright and funky banner die cut over the top.

I also twirled some crafting wire and tucked underneath the flower cluster as shown in the main photo. The title was stamped onto white cardstock and then fussy cut out and adhered to the page. 

Add a scribbly border to the page as well to add extra interest and you are finished.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today, I hope you have enjoyed seeing how my layout came together. 

hugs x

Elisa