Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 31

Day 31 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Black, Oragne and Green

An Affirmation Quote: Believe in the Magic.

An element:  Halloween

I used a Jack and Sally Napkin that I found at Big W this year. Awesome, you get the same image 4 times.

A bit of acrylic paint and white Gel pen through a stencil.

I love love love how it turned out.

So our 31 days are at an end, I did it! 

I am so proud of myself because I start these challenges with the best of intensions and only seem to get halfway through!

So now I plan on doing the last 10 days of my July Junk Journal Challenge. 

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 30

Day 30 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Gold, Blue and Violet

An Affirmation Quote: The butterfly is proof that you can go through a great deal of darkness and still                                                 become something beautiful.

An element:  Butterflies

I used my watercolour Paints along with one of my Art by Marlene acrylic paints, Jane Davenports Colorsticks and my Inktense pencils.

Stamps sets by Kaisercraft and Stampin Up with Archival inks.

My girl, butterflies and saying are all from Embrace Change Art Image pack by Elisa Ablett for Michelle Grant Designs. 

I enjoyed the process of using a variety of mediums. However, when it came to doing my girls face, another story all together. A few layers later and I called her done.

Am I happy with it, no, do I hate it, no, this challenge is both for fun and to learn. 

So I did learn and I loved the challenge. 

Next time I will colour any people before they go on my page.

Wowsers, only one more to go!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 29

Day 29 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Green, Mustard and Blue

An Affirmation Quote: Where flowers bloom, so does hope.

An element:  Flowers

I used a Distress Oxide Spray ink and a Dylusions Spray ink through a stencil.

Then I got out my tin of ephemera from Ephemoire when I was on her Design Team and created some clusters for my layout.

My saying is another Art By Marlene Sticker Quote.

I really love how it turned out and combing the ephemera onto my pages.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 28

Day 28 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Purple, Teal and Yellow

An Affirmation Quote: Let your light shine so brightly that others can see their way out of the dark.

An element:  Stars / Lights

 

I used Elisa Ablett's Secret Garden Wallpapers with Michelle Grant's Expressible, Silent and Paper Dolls packs.

Acrylic paints and stencils.

Black paint splats.

It pretty much represents my work days just at the moment - mixed up and not sure I like it. 

The good thing is that I can look back at it in weeks, months ad then decide to redo and maybe do it differently, or not redo and just learn from what I did and maybe what I could have done.

Anyway, 3 more days to go, can you believe we are getting near the 31 days coming to an end.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 27

Day 27 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Orange, Grey and Green

An Affirmation Quote: Let your dreams be your wings.

An element:  Wings

I got the 2021 and 2022 Holiday and Halloween Distress Crayons yesterday so thought today was a good do to do a swatch chart and use on my layout!

My Butterflies are rub-ons from 49 and Market.

My saying is from Karen Yates Little Word Bits #2.

I have to say, this layout is very shinny with those distress crayons.

I love it.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Gecko Galz 12th Annual Tricks and Treats Blog Hop

Hello Everyone!

 We want to welcome everyone to the

Gecko Galz 12th Annual Blog Hop

 

This is our Tricks and Treats Blog Hop! 

We have 16 AMAZING blogs for you to visit this weekend, each with some gorgeous projects created using the Gecko Galz collage sheets that we are giving you for FREE on each site! Each blog you visit will have a exclusive free Gecko Galz Collage sheet for you to download, the one here is

"PERFECT ANGEL".

(Click Right the image below to save)

 
And here are some designs I did;

 

 Also make sure you leave a message on each blog site you visit, and follow that design team member if you do not already and on the last blog there will be a phrase that you will email to us to be entered in our drawing for a wonderful treat pack.  So sit back, relax, take your time and enjoy the hop!

We have FIVE amazing prizes up for grabs:

·        First is a Gecko Galz Kit Club for 2022!

·        Second prize is a $75 Shopping spree with Gecko Galz.

·        Third prize is a $50 shopping spree!

Fourth prize is a $25 shopping Spree!

·        And our Grand Prize ONE FULL YEAR of Gecko Galz PRODUCTS!!! This includes the 6 new collage sheets each quarter, a new stamp set each quarter, a new Craft Kits each quarter, 2 ATC collections, A Sentiment pack each quarter, 1 Mini Paper Pack each quarter and one jewel it collection!

 

First of all, you will need to visit all 16

blogs and leave a comment on each blog :) **This is important so we know you have been to all the blogs **. Collect the phrase at the end of the hop on the Fripperies and Butterflies site there will be a link to email the phrase to Gecko Galz at geckogalz2019@gmail.com.

This enters you in the give Away. On October 31st we will randomly draw the 4 winners and email each of you, then we will post the winning names  in our Newsletter on November 1st.

 

For an extra chance to win make a purchase from the GECKO GALZ ETSY STORE between the 27th of October and the 30th of October and your name goes in again for a better chance of winning (each purchase you make that weekend gives you another chance to win) 

 

Now have fun visiting each Blog

 Gecko Galz

Kim Rayko

Robin Francini

Gail Hutchinson

Mia

Susan Renshaw

Rene Van Wyk

Kelly Parker

  Zowie Dixon

Cathy Norton

Marcia Caradinta

Carole Jones

Angela Fretwell

Gerri Herbst

Lesia Schnur

Leanne Seed

Until next time, keep chasing White Unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 26

Day 26 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Mint, White and Chocolate

An Affirmation Quote: Don't look back you're not going that way.

An element:  Windows / Doors

I used some rice paper images from Stamperia on this layout. 

Some new acrylic paints and a stencil from Kaisercraft that I got for my birthday.

My sentiment is another from Art by Marlene Sticker Quotes. 

The leaves stamp is from Dylusions and stamped in black ink also a second time with Vintage Photo Distress ink.

I really love how it turned out.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 25

Day 25 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Olive, Cream, Brown

An Affirmation Quote: Enjoy the small things.

An element:  Botanicals

I grabbed my Your Creative Studio subscription boxes out again - September and October, and used various ephemera bits and papers to create my collages. 

My saying is another Art by Marlene Sticker quote.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 24

Day 24 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Red, Yellow and Orange

An Affirmation Quote: You are Powerful, Beautiful, Brilliant & Brave.

An element:  Animals

I am still learning to work with tissue images. 

I think the matt medium is a bit thick in a couple of places. 

My animals are from Cindy Porter's Safari #1 Art Image pack.

I added some rub-ons from 49 and Market.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Creative Warriors Inspiration # 7

Time for my next project to inspire you, which is using the New Release Packs Country Garden #2 Add Ons and Secret Garden Wallpaper, both by Elisa Ablett.

 

I used the Mason Jar, Jar Label and saying from the Add Ons pack and one background for my jar and another as collage in my background. I also added some old music sheet paper as well.

I then decided to use my Art by Marlene acrylic paints in colours that matched the wallpapers.

Some script writing stamping to finish the page off before using black acrylic paint through my Lorri Lennox stencil. Lastly, highlighted with my Life of Colour White Paint pen. 

Loving my art journal now!

Well, I hope I have inspired you to look at your packs a little but differently.

Don't forget to share with us any of your projects over on the Michelle's Creative Warriors Facebook group, we'd love to see them.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 23

Day 23 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Pink, Gold and Taupe

An Affirmation Quote: Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable.

An element:  Doilies / Mandalas

Another simple but effective page.

My image and saying is from Gracie Grant's Accept Art Image Pack.

I used some Gold Glitter washi tape from Uniquely Creative to ground my girl.

It feels good to be back on track and up to date! Only 8 more days to go.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 22

Day 22 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Copper, Turquoise and Green

An Affirmation Quote: Paint is only ever wasted if left in the tube.

An element:  Brushes

This was the perfect time to open these watercolour paint tubes and put into some pans.

After I created my page, I did my colour swatch.

I had not used the very first page in this journal so thought today was a great day to do that.

On the left with the thinner page I decided to do like a swatch and then add some of Art by Marlene's die cuts which really say it all about the following pages anyway.

I decided to also share my new set of watercolour paints with it's swatch.

And the best part is that I am up to date! Now to make a start on today's page.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 21

Day 21 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Navy, Rust and Teal

An Affirmation Quote: Don't look at yourself through their eyes.

An element:  Eyes

A very nice yet simple page this time.

I popped some post it notes across my page to leave a clear path.

Added some paints and then used a Paper Roses stencil and a Stamperia stencil.

My Black Life of Colour paint pen to write my affirmation.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 20

Day 20 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Pink, Green and Old Gold

An Affirmation Quote: I give myself permission to experiment with my creativity.

An element:  Spots / Dots

This one took me two days to finish, so I'm a little bit more behind....that's ok, because I am pushing my boundaries and still going. 

I can't believe I managed to add some eyelashes! Small steps. One day I will even be able to get the eyes the same size....lol.

I used acrylic paints for my background and pencils for eyes and lips.

Black Life of Colour paint pen for writing and going over my gal. 

My circle stamps are from Art by Marlene. 

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Vintage Travel

Are you ready for a new month's Challenge over at Arty Divas Challenge Blog.

This month's theme as always is "Anything Goes", doesn't get any easier than that does it!

This month we are playing with  Vintage Maps Set 1, Vintage Travel Collage Set 1 and Vintage Travel Ephemera Set 1 by our resident sponsor Lilli Rain Designs.                   

I created a double page layout in my junk journal I made late last year and used for my project last month. 

The second page is a large doily folded in half, so I decided the map was good to go across onto it. 

Of course I had to use the Australian Map! The stamps are from New Zealand, so they had to go off on the right there too.

I used a music sheet that I had wiped off excess red paint and folded it to make a 3 Pocket Holder that I adhered to my page. A strip of washi tape to help coordinate my page and all done.

I am quite happy with how it turned out and I look forward to seeing your entry in our Challenges.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 19

Day 19 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Green, Navy and Blue

An Affirmation Quote: If not now, when?

An element:  Clocks

Still one day behind, but that's ok, lol, at least I am consistent, right! 

I used a few different stencils from my stash with acrylic paints as well as distress oxide ink.

I then stamps some clock faces from an old clear set in my stash that I've had for quite a while.

My ephemera is again Vectoria Designs. 

To finish off I used some thin fluid acrylic ink and doodled around the edges of the page and wrote my affirmation. 

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 18

Day 18 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Magenta, Yellow and Purple

An Affirmation Quote: Create what makes your heart dance and your soul sing.

An element:  Hearts

I am a day behind again, but that's ok!

I used a Bee Arty stencil and I think the other is Dylusions.

Saying is from Art by Marlene and my Alice ephemera is from one of my Vectoria Designs files.

My Cats face is from a Visible Image set. 

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 17

Day 17 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Red, Green and Aqua

An Affirmation Quote: Take time to smell the Roses.

An element:  Roses

Oh my, such a Hot Mess!

This page ended up no where near where it was going at the start!

I love it when you just let go and let it evolve, hot mess and all.

I think maybe I should have used one of Art by Marlene's Mermaid die cuts instead. 

All the die cuts are by Art by Marlene, and I wrote my saying in the lined circle/petal one.

The Rose underneath that is a washi tape sticker from Kmart.

My Rose flower stencil is from Bee Arty and I used another two stencils that I can't recall.

Some acrylic paints and I think that is all I used.

How much fun are you having with these projects? 

I know I am enjoying trying different things and learning as I go - 14 days still to go!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 16

Day 16 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours:  Orange, Silver and Blue

An Affirmation Quote: Never give up because Great things take time.

An element:  Diamonds

I am pretty pleased that I got 2 pages done today and am back up to date with another busy week ahead. 

Yay me! I grabbed out my Gansai Tamsi Watercolor paints and played.

This one was pretty quick as I prepped my page with white gesso, then added my orange water paint and let it drip a bit. Then my blue water paint and again let it drip a bit. I then used a paper towel and moped some excess paint off which helped blend with the white gesso and give cloudy effect.

LOL, a happy accident you could say.

So I then changed track and used my face stencil from Lorri Lennox which gives a great head in the clouds type of feel to her.

I then used my posca white paint pen and traced some diamonds from a stencil in my stash.

My saying is from one of Art by Marlene's Sticky Quotes books.

It didn't need anything else.

I love it!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 15

Day 15 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Rust, Aqua and Blue

An Affirmation Quote: Think outside the Box & Colour outside the Lines 

An element: Squares

I have used my own drawing for today (LOL, Yesterday's) page. I think I drew and coloured her sometime last year...

Anyways, I started with an A4 coffee stained paper that I did and you can see the Rust speckles that come out on it.

My stencils are 2 by Dusty Attic, 1 by Bee Arty and 4th unknown.

My saying is from one of my Sticker Sheets books by Art by Marlene. I used a Black paint pen from Life Of Colour to outline the saying.

The doodling around the edges and over some of the stenciling is black hiflow acrylic paint in a glue  bottle.

I really love this page and it's meanings, so apt for today.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 14

Day 14 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Pink, Yellow and Burgundy

An Affirmation Quote: Creativity takes Courage

An element: Triangles

I used a background printed on tissue paper and the combie van from the Creative Warriors Colour Me Crazy Collab Pack #2.

Added some triangles through 2 stencils with distress oxide inks and distress ink. 

My saying is from Art by Marlene's Sticker Sheets.

Simple, but effective.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 13

Day 13 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Mint, Mustard and Grey

An Affirmation Quote: Inhale Possibility, Exhale Creativity

An element: Zen

This page did not take very long at all and turned out amazing!

I used my Distress Oxide inks with a Stencil from Paper Roses, and one by Bee Arty called City Night.

I then spritzed with water and let it run/blend a bit and then dried it off with my heat gun.

My quote and Eeyore sticker are from my stash that my Crafty Bestie gifted me. They really suit todays theme and Affirmation. 

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 12

Day 12 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Coral, Cream and Apricot

An Affirmation Quote: Life isn't about finding Yourself, It's about creating Yourself

An element: Vintage

I love how my layout turned out.

I am enjoying trying these colour combinations that I normally would steer clear of!

I used some acrylic paints with a Finnabair stencil.

Then I got my September Subscriptions box out by Your Creative Studio and created my collages. Once I had worked out how it was all going to go with my girl, I adhered down. I also used some washi tape and rub-ons from 49 and Market.

My girl is from the Art Image pack called Silent by Michelle Grant

I then added my sentiment from the Add-on Pack  Little Words #3 by Karen Yates.

Lastly, some white splatters.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Bohemian Rhapsody

Have you entered this month's Customer Challenge over at Gecko Galz yet?

The theme is Bohemian Rhapsody.

I used Bohemien Rhapsody Collage Set for both my background and my girl.

I coloured my girl with my pencils to take it from being a monochromatic image to a coloured one.

Distressed the edges of my background print and sponged the edges of my card base for a grungy look.

I found the right saying for her and handwrote it on with some glitter gel pens.

I love how she turned out.

I hope I have inspired you, and now it's your turn to show me what you can do this month - you have until the 29th to get your entry blogged and onto the blog page. Why not try an image from the Newsletter freebies as well.

It really is worth the try to have some fun and maybe win $25 to spend in the store along your way!

Don't forget we have our yearly Blog Hop starting on the 27th!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 11

Day 11 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Fuchsia, Teal and Purple

An Affirmation Quote: Embrace the Mess

An element: Doodles / Zentangle

I really enjoyed doing my page last night with ephemera that I decided to continue with the other side and create another one today.

This time I used ephemera from a ephemera pack I bought from Shanouki Art, who happens to be in Australia so that is a bonus, and I love watching her create on You Tube. You know, it's not really like I need to buy more, I have so much it's not funny!

More splashes for my Messy side and a bit of doodling around the stars with a hint of zentagling.

I really enjoyed this page as well.  

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 10

Day 10 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Blue, Grey and Navy

An Affirmation Quote: Flow with your Creative Spirit

An element: Birds

I was short on time yesterday but I did manage to get this page done and posted on the facegroup page last night. I just forgot to blog it!

Anyway, because I was short on time, I decide to actually use some the ephemera from my September Subscription box from Your Creative Studio. This is my first box with them and I love it!

I also fussy cut my fantastic bird from a Daphne's Diary postcard.

I used some Distress Oxide Ink Refill for my splatters.

I really enjoyed creating this page and it's been something I have wanted to do for awhile now so I am glad I did it! 

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 9

Day 9 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Lavender, Lemon and Mint

An Affirmation Quote: Create your own Sunshine

An element: Rays

Oh I had some messy fun today with this layout. I am not going to lie, it was a hot mess at one stage and I was not liking it at all. But, more layers and layers and it came around!

I made my own ray of sunshine and this page makes me smile.

A collection of stencils - the only one I know is the sunshine ray is from Tim Holtz. It would be helpful if the all labeled them like Tim does.

My girl "Mischief" is from Michell Grant's Expressible Art Image pack.

The hipster stamp is a Dina Wakley Essential Silhouettes stamp.

A little stamp from Art by Marlene 2021 Advent Calendar as well as a Sticky Quote from her Bold & Bright Sticky Quotes Book.

I used my Black and White Posca Pens to frame the saying, the girl and my page.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 8

Day 8 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

Wow, we are on to Week 2 now, lol, just keeping up!

So we have 3 colours: Navy, Gold and Taupe

An Affirmation Quote: Think Bigger

An element: Large

Used my Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylic paint for my background and Distress Paint for my Buddha.

My gold is some gold leaf flakes.

My Buddha is an A4 Stencil by Michelle Grant called Buddha 1.

I like the white space I left as it make it's pop a bit more.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Creative Warriors Inspiration # 6

Time for my next project to inspire you, which is a Mash Up of both the Breathe and Girl Next Door Art Image packs by Michelle Grant.

 

I had so much fun mixing colours with Karen Yates Monomeow class a few weeks back, that I grabbed a blue, white and black tub of paint and mixed up some colours to use on my journal page.

I used a couple of my Bee Arty stencils with the same colours as well as plain black for my silhouette.

The lovely girls face is from the Breathe pack, and the windows and saying from the Girl Next Door pack. I just love that saying, and am struggling with a decision along those lines as well at the moment.

I coloured the windows with my Inktense Watercolour Pencils.

Well, I hope I have inspired you to look at your packs a little but differently.

Don't forget to share with us any of your projects over on the Michelle's Creative Warriors Facebook group, we'd love to see them.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 7

Day 7 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Purple, Green and Teal

An Affirmation Quote: I am a magnet for miracles

An element: Feathers

Back to my acyclic paints and a feather stencil.

Bit of water mixed in to make my splashes - lol, as well as everywhere within a metre space!

My bird is from Art by Marlene's Paper Elements Lime Collection with a bit of Tim Holtz washi tape to ground her.

Lastly I used my black Aquarellable Pencil to give the bird shadows.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 6

Day 6 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Orange, Aqua and Red

An Affirmation Quote: Today I will be Fearless

An element: Cogs/Steampunk

Today I grabbed out the Distress Oxide Inks and played!

I used wiped the pads over my pages and sprayed with water. I did this a couple of times to get some depth to the colours.

The I got my stencils out and got them on the pages.

Some of my Indgio Blu stamps added some more steampunk to my layout.

Lastly I used a Distress Ink Marker around my page and washed out with water for a real grunge look.

So that is today's page and I have to say I was a bit hesitant with the colour combo, but I love the outcome. 

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 5

Day 5 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Mint, Grey and Green

An Affirmation Quote: I love who I am becoming

An element: Keys

Today I got my Neo II Crayons out and had a play.

I also used my Visible Image Creative Chaos stamp set with Distress Oxide inks.

Some White and Green acrylic paints with a couple of stencils from my stash - I think they both might be Dylusions ones - the green one is.

I went over the flowers with my Black Life of Colour paint pen to bring it out of the background.

I love who I am becoming with my art journals - a journey I am enjoying.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 4

Day 4 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Green, Yellow and Brown

An Affirmation Quote: Seek progress not perfection

An element: Numbers

So today I decided to use some Sprays! 

I grabbed my Dylusions Fresh Lime ink spray and a yellow Shimmer Spray from my stash.

Once they were dry, I got my Darkroom Door Number Jumble stencil and used it with some Light modeling paste. Once dry, I rubbed some Ground Expresso Distress Paint over it.

I really love how it was looking, except for a messy brown patch. 

No problem, just adhere my girl on top of it! She was going on the other page, but you know what? she looks much better where she is.

This girl is a leftover from a class by Michelle Grant at Hillbilly's last Virtual Retreat.

I hand wrote my affirmation and called her done.

I think this is my favourite so far!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Arsinic & Lace

This month I created a card and a tag for my project to inspire you, using the Arsinic & Lace Digital Craft Kit by Gecko Galz.

Being that it's October, what better projects to make then Halloween ones!

I created my clusters in my word document and printed off.

After fussy cutting, I put them aside and created my backgrounds. 

My card I used a Visble Images stencil and distress inks and then popped my cluster on with foam dots to give some dimension.

I used a preprinted tag and added a die cut with some bakers twine and ink splats. Again adhering my cluster with foam dots. Lastly adding some tulle in the top hole.

I must admit I did have a bit of fun with them and stepped out of my comfort zone a tad with them.

I hope you like them and are inspired to join in on one of our many challenges this month.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

Art Journal Junkie October 2022 - Day 3

Day 3 of 31 days of Art Journaling with Art Journal Junkie Facebook Group!

So we have 3 colours: Blue, Silver and Purple

An Affirmation Quote: I Dream, I Believe, I Receive

An element: Arrows

I decided to use my Faber-Castell water paints for a change, so used a blue and purple. I did go over them a second time to add some depth.....ohhh look at me learning right there!

I then used some white acrylic paint to cover some of the splashes and give a more brighter white to the layout.

My image is from Michelle Grant's Shine past Challenge pack. I printed her on tissue paper.

Once adhered down, I then used my water paints to blend her into my page connecting the top and bottom layers.

I added some Silver stars using a Bee Arty Stencil and Colour Blast Steel Colour Paste.

I stamped my affirmation on using waterproof black ink. 

I really love the way she turned out, and only realised doing this post that I totally forgot the "arrows".....lol, oh well, lucky there is no right or wrong!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!