Art Journal: Be Authentic
Welcome everyone!! It’s the beginning of the month and that means it’s time for my Art Journaling feature! Each month I create a page, taking you through techniques that are easy to try and working you into ones that are more challenging.
Today I’m working with Distress Spray Stains and the Swirling Garden stencil. I’ve chosen colors that are in my muted pallet when mixed together; Iced Spruce, Cracked Pistachio and Antique Linen.
Once I had my background sprayed and dry, I stampded the Tim Holtz Wildflowers using Jet Black and Watering Can Archival ink and Simon Says Stamp Smoke ink for varying colors of grey. Check out how the stamped images react over the stenciled background… this is why I love layering!
I put together an arrangement of typography items with the Tim Holtz Flash cards and Quote Chips to create my title. To fiinsh off the design, I added a few flowers from the Tim Holtz Bouquet Findings.
I’ve filmed a full process video which you can view below or on our YouTube Channel HERE.
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I hope I’ve inspired you to try your hand at art journaling! Thanks for stopping by!
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very pretty colors and I think the layout is approachable even by newbies, like me
Journaling is not my job…but i really adore your works of art!
Cristina
thehouseoftheblackbirds.blogspot.it
I don’t really journal but this video is so inspiring. The colours Shari chose for this are stunning and everything ties up beautifully.
I like your color scheme. I’ve been art journalling for a few years now and really like it. great way to express myself.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Very pretty colors.
I don’t art journal very often but I really enjoy it when I do. Love your page and the colors you have used!Very inspiring :) ty
Shari, you have such a great sense of composition. I just love what you do. Thanks!
I admire your creativity and vision to create these layers of beauty!
I really like the color combo!
I love the combination of the green and grays – restful and meditative.
WOW! Up until a year ago, I was not into art journaling but you and Vicky P have inspired me greatly and now I am trying my hand at it as well. Thank you!
I don’t journal but I love this. The soft colors and different textures are awesome. I am going to get up the courage to try mixed media…someday!
This is so beautifully done. I think I would use it for my cards so others would get to enjoy it too
Beautiful page, I love how you used water to soften the edges of the spray on the stencil, I’ve never thought to do that before. That way you don’t know where the stencil ends, very good idea. Love looking at your pages in your art journal at the end. Thanks for sharing .
Gorgeous art journal page! I love the choice of colors and the composition. All the elements come together beautifully :) Thanks for the video tutorial, loved it.
Love this gorgeous project. The stamping is so soft and pretty. Love the layering of colour and the washi embellishment. Gorgeous creation. Hugs, Wends xoxo
Very pretty! I love the “nature ” look to this. While I’m not normally into green, you have incorporated it into your project beautifully.
Stunning
I really love the tiny flowers and all sentiment added to your card
so many element but still adorable I am not so good at put so many embelly and this card so elegant too
love love!
hugs
Monika
Beautiful, and I love watching the process.
Thanks for sharing.
I love your awesomeness!!!
:)