So last year I bought several books with the intention of having a go at Art Journaling. Well - it didn't happen and while I was looking for something completely different last week - I came across them. So as my entry into this month's Stamping Sensations challenge I made a start by 'doing' the front cover of one of them. It remains to be seen if the inside ever sees any ink but you never know.
It's the first time I've ever attempted anything like this as I shy away from chucking loads of stuff at a project usually - but this has so much 'stuff' chucked at it - it's probably unwise to try and list it all. Needless to say there are Distress Inks,Promarkers, Fresco Paints, acrylic paints, modelling paste, die cuts and a couple of Sheena Douglass stamps (one being the the 'Poppy' element which is the theme for this month's challenge.) Oh - and some glamour dust on the butterflies for good measure. It's an A5 water colour sketchbook - which now needs to be kept where I can see it in the hope that I someday get round to filling the pages.
Thanks very much for visiting today.
Beryl xx
16 comments:
Ooh Beryl, this looks gorgeous and so 'Arty' sweetie. I love that poppy stamp, just beautiful!
Chrissie xx
I'm so jeleous Beryl. this is something I keep intending to do, and I've just not got around to it (yet). I love the front of your journal and can't wait to see what else you do with it.
Sue x
Love what you have done with this book. The colours and textures are really lovely. Enjoy your weekend.
What a pretty cover you've created, Beryl. I hope now you've started you'll fill up your book. Sometimes it's good fun just to play for the fun of it.
I love all the colours you've used.
I keep meaning to have a go at art journalling, especially after I did a course some years years ago, but just never seem to get the time these days.
Have a good weekend.
hugs Lisax
Very well done, Beryl! Hope you keep it up!! This is all I do these days, drawing, painting and altering books. Very satisfying and rewarding. Look forward to seeing your progress.
Janet xx
Oh this is wonderful Beryl. The colours are fabulous and there is so much detail. For a first attempt I think is is really good. Please carry on, I want to see more! Michelle x
A beautiful start Beryl, hope you manage to finish the book! Hugs x
What a beautiful front cover Beryl, I love the flowers, now you have started you will have to keep going.
Kevin xx
This is gorgeous Beryl, such pretty colours, I will look forward to seeing the inside!
Pauline
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Beryl, this looks so professionsal it's beautiful. The colours are gorgeous and a fabulous layout. Well done on coming out of your comfort zone.
luv
irene
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I'm a not late arriving Beryl, the last couple of days seems to have been lost.
I really love the cover of your journal, lovely soft muted colours and the stencil work makes a perfect backdrop toe the dies and poppies.
Thanks so much for sharing your inspiration with us at Stamping Sensations challenge.
B x
This is really gorgeous, Beryl! A great take on our photo inspiration, so nice to see blue for a change amongst the sea of red! With such a lovely cover, I think your journal's going to be amazing, and I can't wait to see how you fill the pages! Thank you for sharing it with us at Stamping Sensations this month.
Lynne
Fabulous to see someone art journaling!! I love journaling I think your 1st page is awesome ... Hope to see many more!! Hugs Juls xxx
Stunningly beautiful Journal cover, Beryl! I LOVE it! Gorgeous colour combo. I am going to become a follower so I can see how it progresses!
What a Fabulous poppy creation
thanks for joining us a Stamping sensations this month and good luck!
Francesca x
Your journal cover looks fabulous. Specially I love your blue pooies. Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Staming Sensation.
Eret x
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