Book Of Hearts.

Hiya, Folks!!

Today, I come baring my heart...

Well, actually it's a whole book of them :-)  This month, as I was contemplating goals for myself in 2014,  I landed on the word 'heart'.  This little word can mean so many things!!

Sooooo, in honor of this years 'one little word', I've decided to art journal myself up a book of hearts to help keep my focus.

Keep these ideals in the forefront of my mind.

Keep my eyes on the prize!!!

Here's what I came up with...

It all started with a canvas base.  And lace...

Here's a peek at how I've created all that LOVELY lacey texture!!

Sweet, right?!??

I LOVE the amazing pop of color!!

That stitching makes me crazy happy :-)

And glitter.  DUDE!

I gotta say I'm pretty happy with my book of hearts.  I plan to create a page a month with a different take on the word 'heart'.  Hopefully, it'll help keep me on track and inspired to keep-on-movin' and shakin' towards my goals this year!

Thanks so much for joining me today!!  I'll see ya next time :-)

OH!!  And I'm playing along with the January Challenge over at Berry71Bleu.  It's all about one word.  Hop on over and play along!

xx,

Jeans To Art Journal.

Hiya Guys!!

 

Today, I come packin' a FABULOUSLY thrifty tutorial.

 

A little up-cycle love.

 

We're gonna turn an old pair of jeans into a quick and one-of-a-kind ART JOURNAL!

 

 

This month over on the Gauche Alchemy blog, we're exploring Art Journaling!  And being a total newbie to art journaling, I wanted to give it a try with minimal cost to me, and in a size I knew I could manage.

 

And I wanted it to be cute.



So, I went in search for sturdy fabric I could bend to my will, aaaaannnd I came across an old pair of jeans.  SCORE!! 

 

I filled it with a mixed media paper by Canson.  It's lightweight and rocks wet media as well as watercolor paper.

 



 

A little stitching and paint and my journal is ready to go.  I can't wait until the worn and filled with a multitude of paint and ink splatters! 

 

Now, that's love.

 

 

If you wanna see this project come together, you can check it out HERE.

 

Thanks for stopping by today!  Now, who's an art journaling pro?  Who's a newbie ready to give it a go??

 

Don't forget to check in with Gauche Alchemy throughout this month for TONS of art journaling tips and inspiration!

 

xx,

 

 

Thankful.

Hiya, Folks!! 

 

Today, is the very first day of the brand new November Color Challenge over on the Lindy's Stamp Gang blog! 

 

This challenge will run the entire month of October.  And as a bonus, those that play along and share their creations with Lindy's via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or linking up with the Color Challenge, may find themselves featured on the Lindy's blog in one of the 'Feature Friday's'.  Those who are featured on the blog will receive an email with a 20% off coupon to use at a time of their choosing.

 

Here's this month's color palette...

 

 

Lovely, right??!?

 

I'm totally diggin' the traditional fall colors mixed in with that AMAZING pop of teal blue!!  Dreamy...

 

Ready to get your color on?

 

The Rules:

1. Help us spread the word! Share our color challenge graphic in your blog post and link to the Lindy’s Stamp Gang blog  http://lindystampgang.wordpress.com , where the challenge can be found. For every 50 people that enter, we’ll have one giveaway! So 100 entries=2 giveaways.
2. Use Lindy’s Stamp Gang products! You can use, Starbursts, Flat Fabios, Moon Shadows, Glitz Spritz, Magicals, Embossing Powders, Mica Powders… any of our stamps, laser cut-outs, or brass charms.
3. Use a minimum of two colors in the color challenge. You’re welcome to add neutrals, white, black, grey and brown.
4. Link the Lindy products you used to the Lindy’s Stamp Gang store, like this: Hibiscus Rose.

 Easy Peasy, right??

 

Here's what I came up with...

 

This cute little journal/art journal was inspired by the idea of expressing yourself daily---on a small, 'index-card-sized' palette.  'ICAD' for those who are familiar.  If you're not familiar?  GOOGLE IT.  It's awesome :-)

 

In a nutshell, I plan on documenting a whole month of thanks, one 4x6 inch page at a time!

 

That's '30 Days Of Thanks'.

 

Thirty days to count my blessings.  To focus on the good things in my life.  To celebrate everything that is positive and beautiful. 

 

A gratitude journal in miniature!!

 

 

I started by stacking a bunch of heavy weight cardstock and binding it with some simple jute.

 

 

Next came the color!!  I did some fun stamping with my favorite Lindy's Flat Fabio sprays. 

 

Mango Mania Flat Fabio Spray (Yummy Orange, NO shimmer.)

Queen Of Hearts Red Flat Fabio Spray (Lovely Red, NO shimmer.)

Greased Lightnin' Green Flat Fabio Spray (Fabulous Green, STILL NO shimmer!)

Shabby Turbine Teal Glitter

Time Travel Teal Glitter

Jolly Holly Gang Stamp Set (Technically, a Holiday set.  BUT, the leaves in this set ROCK MY WORLD!!)

 

And you know I had to add some GLITTER!!  And vellum leaves.  How much do I love vellum, lately??!?

 

 

A few more bits and bobs and my cover was finished (UmWowStudio chippies and black thread, anyone??)!  Now, who's ready to get grateful with me??

 

I'm planning to share my pages in my Instagram feed, so if you Instagram, hop on over and join me!!

 

And don't forget to hop on over to the Lindy's Stamp Gang blog and check out the rest of the DT's fabulous creations :-)  And then, GO GETCHA CRAFT ON and link up!

 

You just may win a little somethin'.

 

Good Luck!!

 

 

xx,