Sketches in Thyme - October 2016

Time for another scrapbook challenge!

Full details can be found HERE

Below is my take on the sketch above.

Sketches in Thyme - September 2016

Time for another scrapbook challenge!

Full details can be found HERE

Below is my take on the sketch, there are many more for you to see!

Sketches in Thyme - August 2016

Time for another scrapbook challenge!

Full details can be found HERE

I used the new collection of papers (Mermaid Tails) from Kaisercrafts for this layout, they seemed so appropriate! I also used the collection embellishments.

I used a Dutch Doobadoo stencil with Distress Ink pads and added 'bubbles' using an old book page and journal pen, added dots of black Dylusions spray and finished the page by adding wax cord that I finger knitted.

In the future everyone will be famous...

I thought I would post of my pages from my Wanderlust journal. This page was created from book prompt #8 'My Future'

I used the quote made famous by Andy Warhol 'In the future everyone will be famous for 15 minutes' as my thinking point. I then took a photograph of myself and using an app on my phone I changed the image to different hues, printed them out and did my own take on Warhol's paintings.

I have no idea if I will be famous in the future, I don't think I want to be if I'm honest but you never know what is round the next corner!

Wanderlust 2016

Wanderlust 2016 started in January and is a year long art journaling adventure
It is the first time I have followed an online year long course and I am loving it! We are taken through stages and steps to various styles of mixed media art journaling, as art journaling is one of those crafts that cannot be 'right' or 'wrong' it is perfect for absolute beginners or experts.
Jamie Avery produces some excellent pdf downloads offering information on pens, pencils, paints, mediums etc. these are a bit of a bible on what's what and what's not.
What I particularly like is that at no time do you feel under pressure to go out and buy new art supplies, there are no links to any shops only discount codes (from sponsors) should you wish to make purchases.
Below are a few pages of my journey so far.

Here I have used an 8" x 8" black Dylusions journal and covered it front and back using playing cards I made with Seth Apter.

Looking at these photographs I think I have added bits since taking these pics which is something I like very much, pages 'evolve' overtime until you feel you have finished.

The above page is in my tiny journal with pages 

approx 4" x 6".

Above is double page of my tiny journal.

Every other week we are given 'book prompts' which are there to inspire us, it is very interesting to see the differences between everyone's pages given that we all use the same prompt.

The above double page was the first 'prompt' which was choose a word which describes how you feel today.

Above is prompt #5 which was 'What do I see when I look in the mirror'

I will post more pages from my journey throughout the year.

Ministry of Mixology

A few weeks ago I toddled off to Coventry for the Ministry of Mixology Spring retreat. On my first day along with 3 other friends I attended Andy Skinner's workshop. We all made variations of the frame below, mine is to celebrate my 25th Wedding Anniversary in July. Although we all followed the same brief the results were very different.

We used a basic kit by Tando and used Andy's painting techniques. The heart in the middle I took with me, I made it at Glazed Creations and it gave my frame that extra special touch.
The following day I attended the second workshop with Kate Crane. We made an art journal following Kate's style of painting, I have almost finished so photos will follow!

Scrap Thursday Part 32

This weeks layout has been made for the Dare to Create challenge set by Andy Skinner and Tracy Weinzapfel. The idea is to use techniques and styles of both Andy and Tracy in one piece of art.

I used one of my photographs from Brisbane at Christmas for this layout.

I used DecoArt Americana diluted with water to use as a wash.

I started with a white wash over printed scrapbook paper.

I then used a baby wipe to dab off excessive paint. 

I built the colour up gradually.

Once dry I distressed the edges of the paper.

Using my finger I added the final colour of paint on the edges.

Once dry I wove the paper and glued it in place on a piece of Bazzill.

 

Using watercolour pencils and a water brush I added a rusty effect to the edges.

I used a mask from The Crafter's Workshop to add some tiny arrows.

I made a green heart using DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics, Crackle Glaze and Antiquing Cream. This is similar to the one in the Brisbane logo.

To add a bit more of a Christmas feel I used two Christmas stamps by PaperArtsy and a little bit of sparkle on the cats hat.

I edged the card using Distress Ink pads and a water brush. Around the edges of the weaving I added a title and date.

International Scrapbooking Party

Clare Charvill from My Creative Spirit and Cathy Chapdelaine are running an International scrapbooking party during the month of March.

The Important Bit!

Over the next three weeks we (Clare and Cathy) will be sharing a scrapbook sketch with you on our blogs and Facebook pages and asking you to join in the party by creating your own scrapbook page following the sketch and theme of the week. Any colours, papers or mediums can be used. There will be prizes given each week selected randomly.

Above is the current layout. Below is my interpretation and the steps I took to create it.

I used stamps by Seth Apter ,Darkroom Door and The Artistic Stamper. I used a stencil from Crafter's Workshop, patterned paper from Graphic 45 and a journalling card from Kaisercraft.

On smooth white Bazzill I created a background using one of Seth's stamps on using a Stormy Weather Distress Ink pad and a masking technique.

Once finished I trimmed, inked the edges and added some silk ribbon.

I mounted my photograph of my husband 'making friends with the locals' onto plain Bazzill and then Graphic 45 paper. I made decorative strips using stamps and quotes and added these in. The journalling card I found in my stash from Kaisercraft and as the zoo we were visiting was in Queensland found it perfect for the job.

I love adding real stitching where possible  to my layouts and this sketch allowed the perfect place for a little bit of it.

I added my date using a Dymo machine, this one only prints horizontally and I wanted to use the same style for the main title, so taking a piece of the black tape I used white peel off letters and placed them vertically down the tape to create a similar effect.

I created decorative strips from an Aussie themed set of Darkroom Door stamps and a Crafter's Workshop mask, these we then added to the photograph layout.

Instead of using 3 small photographs I used one longer one of the friends we stayed with while were in Sydney and added flags.

I love the finished result using various techniques and supplies. The link is HERE if you would like to join in the party!