• Blog

    Awesome book

    September 14, 2011 - By 
    I just had to share my excitement about this book I checked out from the library!
    I have major art journal envy of those who do it so well. I just haven’t been able to set myself free enough to do it I guess.
    I feel like this book can help me.
    It’s definitely going on my wish list…
    It’s fully of step by step photos for some great background techniques.

     

     

    Tip and tricks…

    By the way…
    I’m not being compensated in any way shape or form by anyone. I’m sure that Traci Bunkers doesn’t have a clue who I am nor do the publishers of this book.
    Just wanted you to know that before I went any further.

    I’ve gotten inspired.
    First I did a quick, no thought page
    in a practice book.
    Not bad…not great but I’m working at it.

    I’ve got an idea in mind for a bunch of recycled cardboard as well.
    Just working on getting it prepped with my horrible gesso. I say horrible because it is some lame off brand and it’s so watery.
    Live and learn then buy the good stuff.

     

  • Blog

    Early tea…late post.

    September 13, 2011 - By 
    I had to take my mom for an appointment this morning and somehow ran out of time before leaving.
    I was busy composing my to-do list…and even glanced at the crossword from Sunday while enjoying my cup of tea.
    I already drank most of a pot of coffee. It’s rough getting up at 5:30…
    Hopefully I’ll actually get a few of those things crossed off the list before the day is out.
    Wish me luck…I’m going to need it!

    Stop by our hostess, Kimmie’s blog when you have a chance…she has some beautiful photos posted today.
  • Blog - Crafts

    Little bits of creativity

    September 8, 2011 - By 

    I’ve been working on a few things over the last couple weeks.

    I made the cover for my ABC_alteredbookclub 8th Anniversary swap book. I’m waiting on the last page to arrive before binding.
    I used Citra Solv paper for the background then cut the flower from a photograph I took a few years ago.
    I added the paper flower and “Joy” brad for interest.

    Since we have a few September birthdays in our family I’ve been busy making cards. This one is for my mom. She loves butterflies and flowers.

    Lastly, I’ll share a little peek at a mixed-media painting I’ve been working on. It’s not finished…definitely a work in progress.