Poolside

Happy Saturday! Today I have a new layout using the new June Daily Dairy Kit - Big Splash from Noel Mignon

I just happened to have the same stencil that was in the Big Splash Classic Kit. I decided to colour it with the Mermaid Lagoon Distress Marker from the Daily Diary Kit, mist it with water, then flip it over and press down on some white cardstock to give the background a nice watery look.

I used the cute star sequin stamp from the Heidi Swapp set, and a mix of different blue inks from my stash, and stamped randomly around my background.

I stitched some of the Maya Road Sheer Blue Ribbon in a ruffle to mimic waves, then layered the Fancy Pants Die Cuts.

I layered lots of bits from the kit around the page.

Next I used a piece of the 6x6 Carta Bella Paper and stitched it to the top corner of they layout, then ripped away the white cardstock to reveal the pattern

The clear Heidi Swapp flamingo sticker was the perfect finishing touch to this layout!

Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to share what you have been creating over on the Facebook Group!

Adventure

Happy Canadian long weekend everyone!!! 

Today I want to share with you a new mixed media layout using the 

ENJOY THE JOURNEY Classic Kit

I had so much fun creating this layout. I started with the Kraft cardstock, and added some white gesso to the background. Once that dried, I splattered some Distress Spray in Blueprint Sketch.

Next I chose a handful of different pattern papers, and several circle punches, and started creating a layered circle pattern on my background. Once I had the circles glued into place, I stitched through some of them with some turquoise thread.

Next up I grabbed my Jane Davenport Coloured Pencils and coloured around every circle to add another pop of colour. I added some of the cork circle pieces, but lightened them up a bit with a White Gelato from my stash.

I used the Crate Paper Here and There roller stamp and a handful of different coloured inks and stamped phrases all over the background. 

To complete this layout I trimmed my page, and used my "Notebook" punch on the edges, then layered it on some yellow cardstock and stitched a messy border. 

I hope this inspired you to dig into your paper punches and create something new!

Our Favourite Trip

Happy Monday Everyone! Danielle here with a new mixed media layout using the Enjoy The Journey Classic Kit

I was drawn to the Turquoise American Crafts Cardstock that was included in the kit. Right away I picked through my stash of Faber Castell Gelatos and came up with a watery colour palette.

I added some gesso to a piece of American Crafts White Cardstock from my stash. Next I grabbed the pack of Crate Paper Here & There Rub Ons from the kit and randomly used them in a circle around the page. ( Tip - as a former scrapbook stash hoarder, don't let your rub on sit around... as time goes by they don't hold up, so use them up while they are new!!! )

The rub ons will act as a resist when you apply Gelatos, or even watercolour paints over them. I used a piece of the plastic package from the rub ons, scribbled the gelatos on, then spritzed with water and mixed together with a paintbrush, then flipped the plastic over on to my paper to achieve this cool watercolour effect.

I used several different ink pads from my stash and the Crate Paper Here & There roller stamp from the kit, and stamped random phrases around the layout.

The ribbon that was included in this months kit was perfect for stitching a little ruffle at the top of the page for more texture.

I fussy cut the word "TRIP" out of one of the embellishments in the kit, then used the roller stamp on top of it.

To finish off the layout I used Sequins, Gold Mist and White Thread for more detail.

Thanks for stopping by! What have you created with this months kit? Don't forget to share it over on the Facebook Group.

Mixed Media Junk Journal Cover w/ Video

Today I have a new PROCESS VIDEO to share with you!

I used a Simple Stories SNAP album, along with the Simple Stories Reset Girl Collection.

 I fussy cut the vintage lady from one of the 12x12 papers in the collection pack. I added some other pieces from the collection and adhered everything with some Faber-Castell Glaze. Next I used some Gelatos around the edge, then blended them with a baby wipe. Lastly I added more Glaze over the top to seal it.

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December Daily Album Cover Process Video

Hey everyone! I have been invited by Jennie Garcia to join the December Memories You Tube Hop that she put together! I am joining 13 other amazingly talented women sharing parts of the process of how they document their December Memories.

Jennie has put together some great prizes from some awesome sponsors, so make sure you scroll to the bottom of this post to find the video hop line up, and a list of our sponsors!

Today I am sharing the process of how I created my December Daily Album Cover...

and here are some close ups!

be sure to follow along and watch these talented ladies, and leave them some love on their videos! The more videos you like and comment on, the more chances you have to win one of several prizes!

Jennie Garcia: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCleRn6UONL6rDvtgGr4mBtQ

Serena Bee:

 https://www.youtube.com/user/miseriacantare

Laura Whitaker: 

https://www.youtube.com/user/LauraWhitaker100

Katty Miranda: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVTHwKrwq8LO9_FTaAXsVg

Simone Schermann:

 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbivemYudiVa53aStXjHpZg

Dani Manning: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSXHr4OfdKbJxVT9UXIvb-w

Sarah McClellan: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRgUiRGOBdK4zT5B_yCB4Pw

Hannah Lemieux: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsFOS-ppvPeFoExVzo-mO8Q

Khristina Sorge:

 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM_xDMIxCTao7kVPouLzeA

Beth Soler: 

https://www.youtube.com/c/bethsoler

Rachel B. Lawson:

 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSolKEVSdYqqy-FFZCTJAmw

Anna Feucht:

 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqA9o6ANBqbv3ShrNhH0PQg

Taylor Anne:

https://www.youtube.com/user/taylorcalvillo

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Art Journal Process Video - Grace not Perfection

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Today I have a new Art Journal Process Video to share with you!

I used my watercolours to create the base of this background.

I used used my Ashley G Stamp set from Studio Calico. The circles were heat embossed using Zing Cricket Embossing Powder.

The little mini dot cluster was stamped with Prima Chalk Ink in Teal Damask.

I used a older Studio Calico Chevron Background Stamp, and scribbled Gelatos over it in Orange Soda, Lemon, Bubble Gum. Next I spritzed it with water, then flipped it over and stamped it on the background in 3 places.

I outlined my circles, and the pages with a black pen, then highlighted the circles with Stickles in Diamond.

Thanks for stopping by!

December Daily 2015 Album Video

Hey everyone! Thanks for stopping by. Im going to keep this short because this is a photo heavy post. Grab a coffee, sit back, relax & enjoy!

Here is a quick video of my finished 2015 December Daily Album that I created by making a kit from shopping my stash.

And here are the photos

I love my albums to have lots of texture and messy stitching.

Here is the colour palette

Here is part of the kit I created from shopping my stash

Here are some close ups

Here are all the pages in full

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to look at my album!