Art Journal Doodles

I completed this page in my art journal today.  It's a page that I worked on as I hung out watching the tube with hubby.  I just doodles lots of vines and flowers and a few random designs.  Today I filled it with color using distress inks and alcohol markers.   I hope you enjoy looking at it and I'd love to read your comments. 

this is what it look like when you open the book...a double page spread

On this page i doodled a variety of flower designs.  i was just experimenting to see what I could come up with.

The arches on this page were actually my starting point.  At first I thought I would fill the whole page with the arch design but I was unhappy with how they were coming out.  I then left the arch and began the flowers and swirls.  I really like the completed page. 

Christmas Card 2011 Number 4

I love techniques and making cards is a wonderful way to experiement with lots of them and get fast results.  On this card I used torn paper layers, stitching and a bit of bling to create a very pretty card that I think the recipent will enjoy. 

This card only took a few minutes to create and the end result is nice.  I used my Art Philosophy Cartridge to cut the tree shape and another Close To My Heart stamp design to go with it. 

I could really see adding a few rolled flowers to another version of this die cut....Aww my creative juices are flowing now!  Better get off this and get busy!
Until next time....
Becca

Christmas Card 2011 Number 3

This was the first card I created and I am really please with how it turned out.  I cut all the shapes using my Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge.  With over 700 shapes I truly could create cards for a year and not use them all!  Anyway, I found a design I liked and went with it.. ...I stitched around the background paper and attached it to my card base.  I then layered the other elements and added a bit of detail with my gel pen and glitter.  The Close To My Heart Stamp on the ornament is a design that works with the cartridge die cut.  That's one great thing about this cartridge is the stamp set that are designed to go with it!  Lot's of creative opportunities with that! 

Until next time..
Becca

Resist Techniques on Christmas Card 2011 Number 2

I went a little technique crazy with this card.  I watch a ustream show with Tresa Black featuring various resist techniques.  Love, love, love it.  You can check out her video here

Fabulously Artsy

To create the card the first thing I did was emboss flowers on the brown background paper.  Then I used my blue ink pad to "wash" over the paper.  After cutting out my squares of Graphic 45 paper, I distress the edges and attched them to the card base.  On the cranberry cardstock I clear embossed the Christmas tress.  I then dry brushed white acrylic paint ove the image and used a baby wipe to clean off any excess paint on the tree image.  I used Glitter Glitz gel to add a bit of bling and then attached that peice to the card.  I used the same technique on the star.  To make the banner I used my cricut art philosphy cartridge to cut the shapes, used white ink to stamp the sentiment and my white gel pen to add the details.   

Well, I hope you enjoy looking

Until next time,

 Becca

Christmas Card 2011- Number 1

Just a few day until Christmas!  Wow!  I can hardly believe it...I guess we all say that as it rolls around.  I don't know why it's such a surprise...it happens the same time each year. 
Without a doubt,this is one of my favorite seasons.  I love it so much because it give me a chance to hang out with family and friends.  Spending time with them is one of the biggest joys in life I have.  "Time Spent" is definitely my love language. 
During Christmas season, I also set aside extra time to create.  Over the next few days I will post Christmas Cards I created and will mail to friends and family. 
Here's the first one

I didn't use any great techniques on this card...just a simple design with great papers and stamps.  The paper pack is Graphic 45!  I was thrilled when I found it at Hobby Lobby.  I thought the colors would work well for Christmas and I always go for the shabby look.  I used Close To My Heart stamps.  If you want to know which ones they are, just let me know.  I will be happy to look them up. 
Until next time,
Becca

I have been really busy creating cards to send to volunteers who serve in CEF's After School program. These wonderful servants invest thier time, talent and enegry into the lives of boys and girls who may not otherwise hear about the love Christ has for them. I wanted to send them something special to acknowledge thier efforts.

Over the next few days, I will post a card that I created for them. This is card #3....

Ok, I had a blast with this card.  When I created it, I had just taken Tim Holtz workshop at my local scrapbook store and I was in the mood to get grungy!  I used a white card base and used distress inks to add color. 
I used a resist technique on the focal point panel...stamp your image with clear embossing powder onto white card stock, heat set, then use your distress tool, or sponge...whatever you have... to rub color on the paper.  The embossed area will resist the color.  See how pretty.  I decided to add a bit of bling...I know big surprise, huh? 
I created the focal image by using a layered stamp from CTMH that I bought years ago.  Love, love, love it! 
I hope you have enjoyed looking and I would love to hear your comments...let me know if you try the resist technique.
Until next time...
Becca

I have been really busy creating cards to send to volunteers who serve in CEF's After School program. These wonderful servants invest thier time, talent and enegry into the lives of boys and girls who may not otherwise hear about the love Christ has for them. I wanted to send them something special to acknowledge thier efforts.

Over the next few days, I will post a card that I created for them.  Here is card 3! 

This card is a very simple design with a lot of wow effect.  I used my copics to color my focal stamped image.  I then cut out the flower shape on my cricut.  I used a CTMH border to create the glitter border. This worked out great.  I pealed off the adhesive backing sprinkled it with glitter nad waala!  Instant glitter border!  It's beautiful and I wish you could see all the sparkly goodness up close.  I punched circles with my circle punch.  I then used a CTMH background stamp to add a bit of texture, cut them in half and added them to the bottom of  my card. 

I hope you have enjoyed looking and I would love to hear your comments.

Until next time....

Becca

Thank you card 2 Cricut Art Philosophy

I have been really busy creating cards to send to volunteers who serve in CEF's After School program. These wonderful servants invest their time, talent and energy into the lives of boys and girls who may not otherwise hear about the love Christ has for them. I wanted to send them something special to acknowledge their efforts.

Over the next few days, I will post a card that I created for them.  Here is the second one I created...

I had lots of fun creating the fun shapes with my Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge.  The cupcake and layered tag at the top of the page were both cut with my cricut and then stamped using the coordinating stamp sets that come with the cartridge.  I added a bit of glitter bling to the cupcake for icing and a flower from my stash.  The paper is pack of Graffic 45 that I pick up at Hobby Lobby. 

Until next time...

Becca

Thank you card 1

I have been really busy creating cards to send to volunteers who serve in CEF's After School program.  These wonderful servants invest thier time, talent and enegry into the lives of boys and girls who may not otherwise hear about the love Christ has for them.  I wanted to send them something special to acknowledge thier efforts. 

Over the next few days, I will post a card that I created for them.  This is the first one....

I created the focal point by layering a couple of teabag folded papers.  I love this techique...there are so many wonderful layers and so much texture.  It really makes the card special.  I created the tiles for the folds by stamping and inking 2x2 squares of typing paper. 

The bird, butterfly and flower are CTMH stamps...if your interested in know which one's just let me know.  I cut the swirl and the background peice with cricut.  I used chocolate reinkier in my mini mister to add a bit of color to the pink cardstock. 

Well, I hope you enjoyed this post and I would love to hear your comments.  Check back in a few days for "Thank you card 2" 

Until next time....

Becca