Monday 21 December 2015

Chill

Another journal page for the challenge at Art Journal Journey  the background is done using sprays then I used stencils and ink and a few stamps. Main image is a  Indigo stamp which I then coloured with pencils.Book page washi tape {where would I be without my washi tape} also some patterned duck tape.

Merry Christmas to you all x

Tuesday 15 December 2015

AJJ

Another collage page for the challenge over at Art Journal Journey painted background then added tissue paper randomly. I had done the background a little while ago various stamps were used, umbrella man die and some washi tape.

Friday 11 December 2015

Collage

A collage page for the challenge at Art Journal Journey made it xmas related the pic I used is one of the Christmas window display of Marks and Spencer I just like it in fact I have had a headache for the last few days and my head feels like one of the pom pom heads. Background is painted various stamps, washi tape and dry wall tape

Monday 7 December 2015

collage

A collage page for a challenge over at Art Journal Journey  I must admit I don't really do collage very often so hope this is ok.Papers,paint and ink are Tim Holtz body and legs are a Dylusion  stamp, head from magazine and a old bus ticket.

This is me and my grandaughter Libby after a crafting session


Friday 13 November 2015

Mini Door

This is what I started with then
Glued them together I the gesso them and painted them
I used Dylusion paints allow to dry
This is how it finished up rather pleased with it I embossed all around with black.

Saturday 7 November 2015

My Grandchildren

This is a journal page I did it is my 12 grandchildren I am so proud of the all this is the 1st time they have all been together as one of the little one lives in New Zealand. I know I left a R out of children

Wednesday 4 November 2015

Autumn

The theme over at Art Journal Journey this month is Autumn colours  the background is a using paint,then various stencils and stamps were added.The big leaves in corners are a stencil with texture paste.Leaves are Artistic Stamper, the girl is Stampotique As I am doing this I realise the girl is in mid air she has been grounded now.Washi tape war used as well.

Monday 26 October 2015

Hopes and Dreams

I am doing a on-line course and this is for it the challenge was Hope and Dreams the background is with Distress inks then a few stencils and stamp randomly were used. words are by Kaisercraft flowers are inkylicious snail and bird are Paperartsy.tickets are stamps by can't remember LOL I am dog sitting so not at home to tell you.

Wednesday 21 October 2015

Fears

Journal page made for a challenge at falling in love with art  the theme being fears  must say I am rather pleased how it turned out. The background is using spray ink, and then various stencils and stamps were used washi tape was added.Main image and sentiment are Tim Holtz stamps

Monday 19 October 2015

Birds on a wire

A page for the challenge over at Art Journal Journey the theme being Architecture. The background is using Tim Holtz paints and then his stencils and stamps. The house is a Dylusion stamp girl is Stampotique sentiment is Kaisercraft.Washi tape was also used.

Friday 16 October 2015

Bubbles

A page I have done for a challenge the theme being bubbles but thought I could also do the challenge at
 Art  Journal Journey the theme being Architecture. The background is spray inks I added some small piece of book pages \nd then I used stencils and stamps to the page using the same colours as background.The image is using Dylusion stamps which are so much fun to mix and match.

A couple of pages



A couple of  pages I have done recently  backgrounds are paint. The top one has fabric on it and 2nd one has my initials on it which were  themes.

Friday 9 October 2015

Architecture



Architecture

This page started off completely different underneath all the paint is a old architectural building which I then decided I didn't like so covered it up and this page developed not quite sure how the little men figure  in it .
This is for a challenge at Art Journal Journey  the theme being architecture.
Paints are Tim Holtz Stamps are Dylusion and Stampotique. various stencils.

Tuesday 15 September 2015

Through The Window

Another page for Art Journal Journey  the theme being through the window. Distress paints were used ,stencils stamps are Stampotique and Finnabair, flowers are by me. At this moment in time I am enjoying a lovely holiday in Yorkshire off to AFTH a craft shop today so looking forward to it.

Thursday 10 September 2015

Journal Page

A page for over at Art Journal Journey  the theme being through the window.
Background is Dylusion sprays,stencils, Indigo stamps,washi tape and bits of book pages. Eyes are a Tando stencil. Words done with labelling printer. Really enjoyed making this page.

Tuesday 8 September 2015

Through The Window

A journal page for Art Journal Journey  the theme being through  window I had painted my page with stripes which I didn't  like so just went over the top with gesso.A couple of stencils were used and stamps are by Paperartsy. Wish I did have a lovely view from my window I have roads and houses how boring.

Tuesday 25 August 2015

Another time

Another page for over at Art Journal Journey   the theme being time sorry about the photo it didn't come out too well.Background is Tim Holtz distress paints which I love. Stamps used are Dylusion and Finnabair. Rub ons and big chat stickers from Tim Holtz.

Monday 17 August 2015

Time


Another page for the challenge over at Art Journal Journey  the theme being time. I had fun with this page it is a pastel background some oil pastels, washi tape and stencils,  text stamp,.flowers are Dylusion  stamp and girls are all Stampotique.

Friday 14 August 2015

Time

Once again I have neglected my blog but I have been struggling with my health a bit but hopefully I am on the way back so will try harder.


This is for a challenge at Art Journal Journey  the theme being Time this seems to be the only challenge I do at the mo. Background is using Dylusion paints and Dylusion stamps  butterflies are Finnabair and girl is Doo Lally Pip

Friday 31 July 2015

A journal page

A journal page I started this at 3 o'clock one morning when I couldn't sleep. I was rather pleased how it turned out and enjoyed doing it.Various mediums were used paints,inks,pens and pencils. The various stamps ladies hair came from a hairstyle magazine.

Thursday 23 July 2015

A few cards





A few cards that I have done for birthday's and a wedding anniversary.

Postage

This is for Art Journal Journey  the theme being postage . The background is done using shaving foam I then stamped and stencilled on top.then added the lady and some tickets and label it was going to be a one page but somehow ended up doing a double spread. Stamps used are Dylusions,Tim Holtz and Kaisercraft various stencils were used as well.

Friday 17 July 2015

Postage


Once again not good with doing my blog this is for a challenge at Art  Journal Journey  the theme being postage. the background is a mixture of paint and distress inks,random stamps used and the bird is one of Tim Holtz crazy birds.

Friday 19 June 2015

Journal Page



 This is a journal page for the challenge at Art  Journal Journey the theme being feminine/masculine   I used a  painted background then using Dylusion stamps my lady was born various other stamps were used.

Tuesday 16 June 2015

Black and White


A black and white journal page which I am putting forward for the challenge at Art Journal Journey  the theme being Masculine / Feminine.. I very rarely do bly and wht but was doing a challenge I did a card enjoyed it so here is a journal page. I used Kaisercraft stamps,Tim Holtz umbrella die, words I used a labelling gun.

A few pieces

I am very naughty at this blogging lark will try better but he is a few things






I have been doing pieces

Saturday 6 June 2015

I Want Legs Like This

A journal page for a challenge over at Art Journal Journey  the theme being Feminine/Masculine I painted the background I used pink and blue,Stamps used are Dylusion,IndigoBlu,Finnabair, Artistic Stamper and Crafters Companion images coloured in with Spectrum Noir pencils and Derwent Inktense pencils.

Saturday 9 May 2015

Cards for 2 of my Grandchildren





Here is  cards for Libby who will be 10 and Jay who is 21 it does make me feel old when my grandchildren have birthdays

The Sea Again

Another page for the challenge over at Art Journal Journey  the theme being the sea. The background of this page is done using pastels the stamps used are Stampotique,Dylusions and one I borrowed off a friend that I love but don't know who's it is by neither does my friend.Only just got the mermaid stamp I think she is great.

Monday 4 May 2015

The Sea

Once again I have been naughty and not kept my blog up





My Journal page for a challenge  over at Art Journal Journey  love doing this page background is Dylusion paint, stamps used are Ryn also used a couple of stencils.

Last week we were in Sidmouth Devon and right by the sea.


The view from my bedroom window 

                                                                   Me and my dad

Monday 13 April 2015

AJJ April Challenge- Quotes

The challenge over at Art Journal Journey the theme being Quotes.Everything used on this card inks,stencils and stamps are Tim Holtz  I love the quote.

Friday 13 March 2015

Wings 2

Another page for the challenge at Art Journal Journey  the theme being  things with wings. I started putting Tissue paper randomly over page. added paint and then some stamping stamped and coloured in image she is a dylusion stamp.Looking at it now think it needs a bit more so think it will be added to at some time which is what I love about journalling you can add to it.