Art Journaling with Shari Carroll

Welcome to the blog everyone and happy Tuesday!

I have an art journal feature today that represents my comfort zone. Of all colors, I love neutrals!! Soft muted tones are easiest for me to design with. What colors are you most comfortable with?

I started out with my Dina Wakley media journal (watercolor pages) and some amazing paper from 49 and Market Captured Adventure collection. These papers are 6×6 double sided and are about a 60lb weight, very sturdy! There are 2 sheets of each of 9 designs, and they have 2 sheets of laser cut elements that you can use on your creations.

Art Journal, Shari Carroll

I used a sheet of 6×6 paper on each of the two pages of my journal layout, then added strips of cut paper to balance the page. I added a bit of embossing past with the Simon Says Stamp Damask and Tim Holtz Numeric stencils. Once the paste was dry, I added a hint of color with Prima Metallique Light Patina acrylic paint.

Art Journal, Shari Carroll

I glued down a Simon Says Stamp Cosmo Flower Frame and Alexandra Renke Poppy flower die cut from black cardstock. Once I had my flowers in place, I added elements from the 49 and Market laser cuts and Tim Holtz Quote Chips for my journal title.

Art Journal, Shari Carroll

I’ve shot a video of the complete process, you can view it below or on our YouTube channel HERE.

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Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you’ve enjoyed my art journal inspiration!

RESERVE Dina Wakley Ranger LARGE…
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49 and Market CAPTURED ADVENTURES 6X6…
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RESERVE Dina Wakley Ranger COLLAGE…
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Tim Holtz Idea-ology QUOTE CHIPS…
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Tim Holtz Idea-ology FRENCH Design…
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Simon Says Stencils DAMASK
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Tim Holtz MINI STENCIL SET 7 MST007
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Simon Says Stamp COSMO FLOWER FRAME…
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Alexandra Renke POPPY FLOWERS Dies…
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Tim Holtz Idea-ology STORY STICKS…
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Hemptique NATURAL Hemp Cord Twine…
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Dina Wakley Ranger PALETTE KNIFE…
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Dina Wakley Ranger MEDIA BRUSHES…
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Tim Holtz Tonic Craft MINI SNIPS…
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Prima Marketing METALLIQUE SILVER…
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Prima Marketing METALLIQUE LIGHT…
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Simon Says Stamp CRAFT TACKY GLUE…
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Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste WHITE…
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Prima Marketing SOFT GEL IN MATTE 8.5…
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The Crafter’s Workshop CLEAR GESSO…
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Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#…
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Tim Holtz Tonic GUILLOTINE COMFORT…
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Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Gray And…
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  1. lovely project. Your details and video really make the project seem doable for the novice! I might have to be inspired :)

  2. Thank you for the wonderful video Shari. There is such a soft “quiet” look about this that really appeals to me. What really stuck with me is the phrase “Creativity takes courage”, & for me, that is so true. I’ve tended to stay within my safe comfort zone all my life & have enjoyed, since my late 50’s branching out. It’s a process, isn’t it?

  3. I always love your work, the design and the choice of words, too. How i’d love to be at a workshop with you!

  4. This is absolutely lovely. Did you have a design in mind before you started or did it just come to you? I agree with you that “creativity takes courage”, but I see you have a lot of it…Praise God. Thank you for your inspiration and your desire to share with all of us. Stay blessed!

  5. OMG … I so LOVE your journal pages! That 49 Market Collection is amazing!! I just got Dina Wakley Journal a month ago … it is fabulous… haven’t started in it yet! Looking at your video makes me more excited about art journaling. I love Dina’s stamps I have quite a collection; and Tim Holtz stencils … gosh I’m giddy !!!

  6. All your layers are so beautiful – I need to get more courageous with combining more elements when I’m creating something.

  7. Great combination of elements. The neutral tones are just right for highlighting the silhouettes. tfs

  8. Beautiful, I love the soft tones used on these projects. I will definitely have to try them. Thanks for the inspiration. :)

  9. While I love the bright, vibrant colors usually used in Mixed Media, these are quiet, serene and peaceful. Thought provoking, rather than noisy. Just beautiful. Would love to do something like this on canvas for my home.

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