Junk Journal Using Recycled Packaging

Evening all,

I have a project over on the PaperArtsy blog tonight.

Pop over to the PaperArtsy blog to see how I created this journal using materials I had saved from packaging.

Thanks for joining me.

Happy Crafting!
Miriam

PaperArtsy Challenge - Turquoise

Good evening,

I have a project over on the PaperArtsy blog this evening.

Pop over to the PaperArtsy blog see more details on how I created this journal.

Here are more pics of my journal.... you may want to grab a cuppa as it is very picture heavy!

I loved the colour combination - turquoise mixed with Slimed and Cherry Red Fresco Finish paints.

I kept the background simple with wrinkle free distress, leaving parts white.  The gold splashes really lifted the journal.


I drew borders around the pages.  The intention will be to write down 'happy thoughts as I go along.

I loved the splashes of red above some of the houses.  It looked like a red sky!

I thought some of the quotes were appropriate for my journal purpose too!

There are lots of different elements in this collection of stamps.  So versatile to use for so many reasons.

The belly band's initial use is to balance the journal out as it was leaning when closed.  However, it is brilliant to hold little trinkets such as tags and tickets.

I also made sure that I decorated the spines.

So, there you have it.  My wrapped journal.  Celebrating the wonderful PaperArtsy Squiggly Ink Bricks and Mortar stamps, but also a place to jot happy thoughts!

Thanks for joining me this evening.

Happy Crafting!

Miriam

It's Beginning To Look Alot Like Christmas

Hello again.  Today I am sharing one of the cards that I have designed for Christmas.

Shhhh…….   This one is for Dan.  He should have this by now... but just in case!

The main image is PaperArtsy Zinski ZA33.   This was stamped and coloured using Polychromo pencils.  Once I cut the image out I added Glossy Accents to the eyes and chunky glitter to the bottom of the coat.

Next, I layered Tim Holtz papers which I distressed and then inked using walnut stain distress.

My next step was to start embellishing my card.

I used Tim Holtz tokens and mini lights.

Stars were added for finishing touches.

I really loved how the modern images created by Elena Zinski worked with the more vintage feel of the Tim Holtz papers.

Thank you for joining me today.  I hope you like my card.

Happy crafting,