Merry Christmas . . . for ArtStacks and Art Journal Journey Monthly!

 Hi everyone!  I am here today sharing the latest project that I made for ArtStacks!  

I’ve created a mixed media art journal page using a new pack from ArtStacks’ latest “Seasonal Celebrations” group. I absolutely adore this White Christmas pack created by Maja Lindberg! You can create so many different Christmas projects, including cards, tags, scrapbook pages, (and more!) with this incredible pack.  

It is available in both printed and digital formats, which makes it so versatile to work with!

Here is the mixed media art journal page that I created:

Here’s how I made my page:

• I started by picking two of my favorite images from Maja Lindberg's 'White Christmas' pack. I printed them out in the sizes I wanted using the digital pack. I placed the image of the bird at the top of my page and the image of the houses in the snow at the bottom.
• Next, I printed  the image of the snowflakes (from the same pack) and adhered it in the middle of the two images. I blended them together using white paint.
• I added the title and the poem from the 'quotes and words' page that’s included in the pack.
• I cut out the black and white striped page from the 'Wonky Backgrounds' pack and glued these strips on either side of the page.
• Finally, I added some stamping and paint splatter.

It was enjoyable and easy to make. And best of all, it really helped to put me in the Christmas spirit!

I hope I have inspired you to create a project of your own!

I am very excited to have been asked to host again at Art Journal Journey Monthly for the busy month of December:

I chose the theme WINTER for this month.  As you can see on my art journal page, I used lots of examples of Winter!

I hope you get a chance to head over to Art Journal Journey Monthly, not only to participate in this month's challenge, but also to see all of the amazing entries by the friendly and talented participants around the world. 

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today.  Happy December and Happy Holidays to one and all!❤

Hello Winter . . . for Challenge YOUrself and art Journal Journey Monthly!

 Hi everyone! It's December 7th and time for a new challenge at Challenge YOUrself! 

Challenge YOUrself #144 runs from December 7th through January 4th, 2026, at midnight:

This month's theme is so fun one - it's Anything Goes!! Yes, you can make your pages about anything you like, just remember to include a photo with YOU in the frame.

I created a mixed media scrapbook page for this challenge:

 

I stumbled upon a photo of myself from December last year. It was taken during one of my morning walks with John and (our dog) Abbey. We make it a point to go for a walk at Heintzelman Pond every morning. This morning was extra special because it started snowing while we were walking.

I found this patterned paper with trees in the snow, and I thought it was the perfect backdrop for my photo. I added some torn, white corrugated paper at the top of the page and then finished my page with black thread, blue spray ink and other embellishments.  

I am also guest hosting at Art Journal Journey Monthly for the month of December:

Yay!  (I'm having so much fun!)  My theme for December is “Winter.” There are so many cool ideas to explore. You can make pages about winter activities, winter holidays, winter weather, or anything else that sparks your creativity. Or, you can give your pages a title like “Winter Wonderland” or “Winter Solstice.” I cannot wait to see what you come up with!

I hope you have a super creative December and that you enjoy the holiday season.

Thanks a bunch for stopping by my blog!

A Moment . . . for Art Journal Journey Monthly!

Hi everyone!  I and guest hosting at Art Journal Journey Monthly for the month of December and loving it!

Art Journal Journey Monthly is a fun challenge site where you can join in on a different theme each month. There are so many amazing and friendly art journalers, altered book artists, rubber stamp addicts, and mixed media artists from all over the world who participate. You can join in by linking your project to their site using the Link tool provided.

I decided to go with the theme, Winter! Here is another mixed media scrapbook page:  

This photo was taken of me during a photography class back in 2016. I decided to use it on my minimal, mixed media scrapbook page.  I used wood arrows, "Stampin Up" stickers and stamps, die cut snowflakes, and a computer printed sentiment.  This all went on a clean, white background.

Thank you, Art Journal Journey Monthly for asking me to host again this year!  

Now I hope YOU join in on the fun!!  Just head over to their site at the highlighted link above and take a look. You are going to love it!!

And I want to thank you so much for stopping by my blog today.  

Have a very happy December!

Snow Much Fun . . . for Art Journal Journey Monthly!

Hi everyone! 

I am so excited to be hosting at Art Journal Journey Monthly again for the month of December!

Art Journal Journey Monthly is a challenge site that has a different host each month who picks a new challenge theme for you to join in on. There are so many incredible and friendly art journalers, altered book artists, rubber stamp addicts, and mixed media artists from all over the world that play along every month You can join in by linking your project up to their site using the Link tool provided.

For December, I chose the theme Winter. I love how versatile this theme is and hope YOU love it, too! You can create pages about winter activities, winter holidays, winter weather, or anything else that inspires you. Or, you can give your pages a title like “Winter Wonderland” or “Winter Solstice.” Whatever you come up with, I’m sure it’ll perfectly capture the essence of Winter.

Here’s the first page I made for December:  A mixed media scrapbook page:

I took this photo of our daughter Anne waaaay back in 2013! She loved winter and anything that got her outside back then. Even snow shoveling was her thing! I knew that I wanted to use this cute photo as soon as I came across it.  I framed/matted the black and white photo in red and white, framed it, and added some “messy" thread behind it. Next, I picked the adorable background paper from Alexandra Renke and adhered my photo to it. I affixed my title using different alphabet stickers I had in my stash. I placed some fun, red embellishments here and there to give my page a little more interest. And finally, I matted the whole page on a red background. That's it!  It was so easy to make, and now the memory is preserved forever!!

I’m so honored to have been asked to host again at Art Journal Journey Monthly. Head over to their site (at the highlighted link) and join in on the fun!! I can guarantee you a wonderful time!! 

I want to thank you so much for stopping by my blog today.  

Have a very Happy December. I hope to slow down and enjoy the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. 

Happy Graduation . . . for Art Journal Journey Monthly and Challenge YOUrself!

 Hi everyone! It's time for the November challenge at Challenge YOUrself! 

Challenge YOUrself #143 runs from November 7th through December 4th at midnight:

I created a 12 x 12 mixed media scrapbook page for this challenge:

I loved making this page! I used a lot of patterned papers from my stash, because I like to use up what I already have. The background paper is from 49 and Market’s ‘Starlight Dreams’ collection, and the graduation embellishments are from Echo Park’s ‘Happy Graduation’ collection. But the best part about making this page about a favorite family memory is remembering Anne’s college graduation that took place in May this year. I used a favorite photo of Anne, Katie, me, and Aunt Karen, taken on her special day.

I am linking up my page to Art Journal Journey Monthly's challenge for November:

This month is being hosted by Wendy from Wendy's Art and Craft Journal.

Her theme is “A Moment in Time.” She says, “This can be interpreted in many ways, as long as it has something to do with time it will be fine.”

This scrapbook page holds a special place in my heart and AJJ’s theme inspired me to create it. I added a Kraft clock embellishment and the phrase “It’s time for a new adventure” to go along with Wendy's theme.

If you are interested in making a project for Wendy’s theme, visit Art Journal Journey Monthly to discover an exceptional group of friendly and accomplished artists from around the world.

I hope you have a creative November. I love that it’s the start of the holiday season. Enjoy every moment!

Thank you so much for your visit to my blog!

Attitude is Everything . . . for Art Journal Journey Monthly and ArtStacks!

 Hi everyone!  I am here today sharing a project that I made for ArtStacks.  

I've made a mixed media art journal page using a focal image from one of ArtStacks newest packs:

This pack is available in both digital and printed forms. You can check out www.artstacks.com.au/shop to see what's included inside!

Here is the art journal page that I made:

This is how I created it:

• To begin, I selected my focal image, which is the stunning owl from Tamara Laporte’s ‘Trick or Treat‘ pack. I digitally printed it to achieve the desired size.
• I painted my background off-white with acrylic paint.
• Next, I adhered the beautiful deli paper leaf images from Tam’s ‘Wonderful World‘ pack.
• I incorporated tissue paper images from the ‘Tissue Backgrounds‘ pack, including the grid and newspaper print designs.
• Subsequently, I added the scribbles and doodles from Lisa Oxley’s ‘Bright and Bold‘ pack, as well as the black leaves from Lisa Oxley’s ‘Floral Fetish‘ pack.
• I attached the owl image to yellow cardstock and positioned it on my page. I machine stitched around the page.
• Next, I added the sentiment from Shana Bebeklis' Full Deck pack.
• And finally, I added stamped clocks to go along with Wendy's "A Moment in Time" theme.

For more information about ArtStacks, head over to their website! 

I am linking up my page to Art Journal Journey Monthly's challenge for November.

This month is hosted by Wendy from Wendy's art and craft journal.

Wendy’s theme for November is ‘A Moment in Time!’ She says it can mean different things, as long as it’s about time.

I totally enjoyed making my art journal page to go with Wendy’s theme.  And I want to thank everyone at AJJ for their continued support. I always look forward to creating something for their monthly challenges.

Have a fantastic November everyone! It’s officially the start of the holiday season for me!  

Colours are the Smiles of Nature . . . for ArtStacks and Art Journal Journey Monthly!

Hi everyone!  I am here today sharing an art journal page that I made for ArtStacks.  

I used Tamara Laporte's (#willowing) "Trick or Treat" pack:

Here is the mixed media art journal page that I made:

I used Tam’s new and super cool Seasonal Celebrations “Trick or Treat” pack.

Here’s what I did:

• First, I printed out the image of the women (with pumpkins) from the digital pack to use as the main focus. I love printing digital images because I can choose exactly what size I want them to be!
• Next, I picked a piece of coordinating turquoise background paper and adhered it to a page in my manilla art journal.
• I added some black stenciling.
• I tore the bottom of the beautiful image from Tam’s printed pack and glued it to the top of my page.
• I used machine stitching to attach my main focal image and added some fussy cut images to each side.
• Next I added Claire Stead’s scribbled circles from her “Colourful Zine Kit.”
• I attached the “Colours” sentiment from the “Trees and Leaves” pack using pop dots at the bottom.
• I added some black and white ink splatter.
• And finally, I adhered the image of the black cat sitting on the pumpkin at the bottom of my page. (I like that the cat is looking directly at my sentiment!)

I thoroughly enjoyed creating this art journal page. Combining printed and digital images was  a real treat!

If you’re interested in ArtStacks, head over to their website. You can see everything they have in their shop and also check out their talented design team member’s creations on their blog!

I am also linking up my page to Art Journal Journey Monthly's OCTOBER challenge:

This month's host is Elle from Empire of the Cat.

Her October theme is “Steampunk, Halloween, or Steampunk-Halloween!”

I loved creating this Fall/Halloween art journal page for Elle’s October theme.

To conclude this post, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Elle and the entire team at Art Journal Journey Monthly. I always look forward to their monthly challenges!

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.  Happy October and Happy Halloween!