Art Journal updates

Sometimes you just have to record the little things that make you happy.

Have a great week!

Are you ready to tumble?!

Are you ready to tumble?! Then let's get arting!

I adore these SEI Tumble Dyes! Awesome stuff for art journaling, especially when you work with lots of layers! They don't reactivate like some inks and dyes. They are permanent when dry, or better yet, heat set them. 

I don't think I could art without them now. For those of you looking for a place to get them online, check out Roben-Marie's store Paperbag Studios! I've had nothing but great service and selection from Roben-Marie, and even if I could find them cheaper elsewhere (which I haven't), I would still get them from her as a show of support for the art community.

So, a little arting tonight with a side of chocolate? Why, yes, thank you I think I will!

Some weekend fun

There's something satisfying about sitting down to your art desk or craft table, and pulling out some materials and just getting your hands busy without worry about the outcome, but loving the outcome all the same.

I love just playing with different textures with pretty colours.

And playing with different styles. After just completing an online course that has its basis in doodling, I thought I hated it. I tried to work with it, just to try. And weeks later, when I sat down to the desk, doodling came out with a whole different feel.

Make sure to take time for yourself, to care for yourself first. Say to yourself every day, "Love Me" so that you can love others better.

Polar Opposites

Every notice how sometimes depending on your mood, using the same products you can get totally different end results?

That was my weekend.

This is a canvas I did, using KCB digital scrapbook papers, after I was inspired by this pin in Pinterest.

And here's what I did with the leftover hearts I had cut out from the papers.

I guess my art this weekend would be what you could think of as polar opposites in style. And that works for me.

A new canvas - a new love

I found a new love this weekend. A love of making an unexpected canvas using mixed media techniques in a whole new way. I kinda love this one.

This piece was made using inked up papers, tag, scrapbook paper, texture paste, neocolour II crayons, Portfolio oil pastels, paper towel, cardboard, fabric and a Prima flower on an 8X10 inch canvas. 

 I may make postcards from this.

 Details of the petals made with texture paste.

I love inky paper, fabric, lace and cardboard together.

Want to see how I did this? Check out my video recording of the live broadcast I did earlier today.


Give this style a try. It's guaranteed fun if you decide to use what's on your desk, like scraps, gesso and paint, or pastels.

Check in again later this weekend for more. I'm definitely not done yet!

Last but not least for this long weekend...

I think I've fallen in love with this style. So much fun and so much to gaze on.

Here are some close ups of the textures and layers.

The weekend's not over yet

I had lots more fun with trying out a new style. Here's a page or two that have kind of inverted layers; that is, the gesso, texture paste and paint are on top of the elements, especially on the first page.

And this is my first ever tag. I can't believe it took me this long to do one. Had fun with it, and now it will go up on my dream board/inspiration board.

Morning's play time

A couple of pages from my altered book. I really enjoy play time in the morning.

Enjoy your weekend!