Jen's Creatures.

 Hi Everyone!

I'm sharing a couple of journal pages for you to enjoy today. A couple of creatures.

 

(Thanks to all the artists who have shared their work and inspire us.)

 

  I'm sure you thought that I would create a cat... well, one of them is feline but we'll get to him later. 

 A few of you will know that my surname is Giarraffa, and it's often pronounced jer-raa-fa, (it should be gia-raff-a).  Needless to say that the tall long-necked creature is often associated with the name. As it happens, Triple M radio currently has featured a giraffe in their TV ads.  He's rocking out to a Foreigner song and I immediately think of my youngest brother-in-law whenever I see it.  Inspired by this I created 'Gio' my singing giraffe.

 

He's a little wonky in places, (aren't we all), but I'm very happy with him.  Let me show you how I created him.

 

I started by gessoing a page in my large Dylusions Journal.

First I glued bits of book paper, collage paper and washi tape to the page.  I wasn't sure at this stage where I was going with this.  I printed an image from Pinterest and copied a rough outline of my subject.

I created the background using Paperartsy Fresco Acrylic Paints in Vanilla, Butter and Haystack by sponging them randomly over the page.  Next I grabbed Paperartsy PA Stencil 155 and sponged Cerise over my page, then using Mulled Wine and a whire Posca pen I added some accents.  

 

For my giraffe I used Spring, Beanstalk and Gumboots. The eyes were done with a mixture of Pitt and Posca pens.  I don't own any brown paint.  I'll have to fix that soon.  

 

Next to make the markings on his hide, I sponged two blues onto some spare card.  (I forgot to take a photo of these for my records so I can't really say which ones I used.)

 

I stamped the diamond from Papreartsy ETS44 stamp set and added some detail with my pencils and glued them onto my giraffe. 

My next step was to add some more leaves, because giraffes need something to eat.  I sponged Cerise over some more card and stamped Papersartsy Stamp Set JOFY71 and added highlights with Mulled Wine and white Posca pen. I then placed them on my page. I added the musical notes with a black Posca pen.

And he's done!

 

While I was planning this page and waiting for the paint to dry another animal appeared on the opposite page. I actually got distracted by him because I was having so much fun. 

 

He's my Sun Lion... mainly because of the bright, sunny colours of his mane.

The background was done by sponging Paperarsty paint over the page and adding some stencilled designs to it.

I'm pretty sure his face is done with Zesty Zing and Tangerine Twist paint and details again with Posca and Pitt pens. Then starting with the darkest colour (Cherry Red?) I painted some lines.  I think I used Coral next once the darkest was dry and then Tango, Tangerine Twist and Zesty Zing until I was happy. I think I was smiling the entire time. It may have been drizzling outside and he just perked me right up. 

Well that's it.  My two character creatures.  I've no idea what I'll do next. I guess we'll just have to wait and see... 

Jen 

>^.^<

'Splashes' with Lisa Amiet

Hello all!

It's Lisa here today to share some splishing and splashing with you.

I have finally decorated the cover of my art journal!!

I have used the KISS method (Keep It Simple Silly!)

So this is the large 'Dylusions Creative Journal',

I have first given it a few thick coats of 'Liquitex Gesso',

to seal it, and give me a nice clean white base for my colours to stand out.

I stood it up on my desk, I wanted it to be a landscape orientation.

I have then used my 'Dina Wakley Gloss Sprays' in

Fuchsia, Marine, Eggplant, Lemon & Turquoise, 

to spray and spill some colour,

letting them pool and drip.

I have then used an art journal sticker from the '13Arts Journey Stickers'

I love how the colours have blended and ran together in parts.

I also love how glossy these sprays are, no need for any gloss medium!

I have used another of the Journey Stickers on the bottom of the cover.

I have only done the first side so far,

but am planning on repeating it to the back sometime soon.

I hope you like what I have finally done to it.

Until next time!

Lisa

Scrap Matrix Products used:

Large Dylusions Creative Journal

Liquitex Gesso

Dina Wakley Gloss Sprays in

Turquoise, Lemon, Eggplant, Marine & Fuchsia

13Arts Journey Stickers

Paper Artsy Month - Art Journal Page with Lynn

Hi everyone, I am up on the blog to share my second page for this awesome month - Paper Artsy month.

I have used Jo Firth Young Stamps - I am so in love with these at the moment - the quirky flowers are really speaking to me

Here is my art journal page

This page started off as a "mop it up" page.  This is where I had brushed off excess paint onto a blank page.  

I decided that it looked like the wind going in a direction and would incorporate that in the placement of my "Flowers".

I had gaps to fill in the background and used Paper Artsy Fresco Finish Paints in Bubble Gum, Cherry Red and Zesty Zing  colours.  I have then stamped out the images from JOFY74 as the head of the flower and the stem from JOFY75.

I then got very excited and forgot to take photos!!!!  So I will have to tell you instead!

I have coloured the flowers using Dylusion Paint Pens, as well as a Posca Paint Pen for the White areas and highlighted some of the black areas using a  Tombow Twin Tip Marker Pen 

I have also made some marks around the outside of the page to give it a border.

I have taken some close ups which I will detail the extras that I have done (note is now on my desk - "TAKE MORE PROGRESS PHOTOS"!

I have used the White Posca Paint pen to add some white highlights to the flowers and scribbles around the edge if the page 

I have added some detail back into the leaves with a black pen.

I have stamped a saying from the stamp set EKC28 by Kay Carley

Well - thanks for stopping by and I hope that you have found some inspiration from my page to create an art journal page, layout or project using a Paper Artsy product and put a photo into our Scrap Matrix Shares Page to be in the draw to win a gift voucher - it is that easy :) 

'Vintage Metals' Art Journal Page with Lisa Amiet

Hello Scrap Matrix lovers!

It's Lisa here today to share some inspiration for this month's challenge

I was inspired by the metallics in the mood board. 

So, I have used a few bits of metal on my art journal page.

This is what I came up with

I have started by giving my page a coat of 'Liquitex Gesso',

but I will admit I didn't do the best job coating it ;)

which show later when I add some colour. 

Next I have used my 'Finnabair Light Paste' & my

'Paper Artsy PS109 Stencil' by Tracy Scott, to stencil onto my page. 

I have also used the '7 Dots Studio Air Mail Postage Notes Stencil'.

to stencil the words.

Next I have added some colour with my favourite Lindy's colour,

'Clam Bake Beige'. I love the tones you can achieve with this colour,

and a little bit of shimmer doesn't hurt right?

 Add a little bit of water to get it moving. 

Unfortunately this is where you can see I missed parts with my gesso. 

Next I have used my 'Distress Ink - in Vintage Photo',

and blending tool to colour the edges of 

my pages and rub over the stencilled areas. 

Next I have used some 'Dylusions in Black Marble', 

again adding water to help the flow. 

Now I am ready to start adding some elements to my page. 

I have adhered a doily cut from old paper, and 

an ephemera piece from 'Tim Holtz Idea-ology Ephemera Pack Expedition' 

I have also stapled a piece of 'Jute Trim' 

I have then started to add more of the ephemera pack to build up my layers. 

Some pieces I have stapled to others before adhering to the page. 

I have distressed the ephemera pieces and added more layers. 

I have also used some of the '7 Dots Studio Airmail Word Stickers'.

I have then added some of my metal charms, first the 'Brass Plate Small #1'.

I have also used some medical tape torn and adhered.

I have also used some of the 'Finnabair Mechanical Metal Embellishments'.

I have also used one of the 'Tim Holtz Small Talk' word stickers.

I have scattered the stars over my page. 

I have used foam tape for some of the pieces, for that extra dimension and pop.

I hope that you like what I have created and,

 that it may inspire you to enter our challenge for a chance to win some goodies!

Until next time!

Lisa 

Scrap Matrix Products Used:

Liquitex Gesso

Finnabair Light Paste

Paper Artsy PS109 Stencil

7 Dots Studio Airmail Postage Notes Stencil

Lindy's Clam Bake Beige

Distress Ink - Vintage Photo

Dylusions - Black Marble

Tim Holtz Ephemera Expedition

Jute 1cm 

7 Dots Studio Airmail Word Stickers

Brass Plate Small #1

Finnabair Metal Embellishments

Tim Holtz Small Talk Stickers

'Make Cool Things' Art Journal Page with Lisa Amiet

Hello all! 

It's Lisa here today, and I have a new creation to share with you,
as part of this month's challenge. 

Mandalas & Zentangles!

This is my art journal page based on the challenge. 

I have used a page in my 'Dylusions Creative Journal - Large'.

I have given it a coat of 'Liquitex White Gesso', to seal my page. 

To add some colour I used the gorgeous 

'Paper Artsy Fresco Finish Acrylic Paints' 

in 'Turquoise' to coat my page. 

I have then used my 'TCW 6x6 Stencil - Skylight' and

'Paper Artsy Fresco Finish Acrylic Paint' in 'Prawn'.

to add my mandala pattern to my page. Once in the top right corner, 

and another in the bottom left corner.

I next applied a mix of 'Paper Artsy Fresco Finish Acrylic Paints' in

'Prawn' and 'Pumpkin Soup', that I have blended with my

'Ranger Inkblending Tool'.

I have adhered torn strips of pieces from the

  'Art by Marlene Collage Papers #3',

 to my page.

I have sponged and blended some 'Liquitex White Gesso',

over my page, to lighten the bright colours a bit.  

I decided to add some doodles to my mandalas and paper strips.

I have also used some 'Dina Wakely Media Collage Word Pack',

that I have cut up and used on my page.

I have then gone back through with my 'Paper Artsy Fresco Finish Acrylic Paints',

 to add some more colour around my page.

Finally, I have added some more doodling to finish my page.

So there are lots of layers to this page, but I felt it needed the depth of layers.

Adding doodles to the already existing patterns can also help 

add depth to your layers. 

I am in love with this Mandala stencil. 

If you look there is sure to be more than one that you fall in love with.

I hope that you like what I have created.

I hope you get a chance to play along with us. 

Until next time!

Lisa 

Scrap Matrix Products used:

Dylusions Creative Journal - Large

Liquitex White Gesso

Paper Artsy Fresco Finish Acrylic Paints in

'Turquoise'

'Prawn' 

'Pumpkin Soup'

TCW 6x6 Stencil - Skylight

Ranger Inkblending Tool

Art by Marlene Collage Papers #3

Dina Wakely Media Collage Word Pack