An Art Journaling Page

  Hello friends!    

  Vivian here to share an art journal page with you that uses Peachy Keen Stamps and Really Reasonable Ribbon.

 

I've been collaging a lot as of late and very much enjoying designing in the grungy sphere.  One of the papers with words on it resonated for me.  So I chose one of my favorite fibers from the RRR shop, Metallic String, Iridescent White (I'm also nuts about the gold!), to draw the eye there.

 The way this string sparkles perfectly highlights how precious today truly is.  On top of all my collaged pieces, I stamped with Peachy Keen PK-276 Flower Centers and PK-117 Picnic Tablecloth to create my composition...

And add texture...

I didn't feel like being brash with my journaling, so it's something you actually need to look for :-)

I love how easily collage can create so much texture and depth in mixed media projects.  

If you're curious about the inspirations that went into the making of this page, you can visit me at my blog!

 

Don't forget there is are two $25 gift certificates up for grabs this week.  Comment on all the blog posts on this blog between 3-16 and 3-23 for a chance to win a $25 Really Reasonable Ribbon Gift Certificate and head over to the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog and comment on their posts too for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate for Peachy Keen Stamps!!

SUPPLIES:

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Metallic String, Iridescent White

Peachy Keen Stamps -  PK-276 Flower Centers and PK-117 Picnic Tablecloth

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft - Gelatos, PITT Artist Pen, Stamper's Big Brush Pens, Gesso

Clearsnap - SMOOCH Spritzes

Tsukineko - Staz-On Ink

Ranger - Glue 'N Seal

Scraps of Darkness February Kit, "Simple Pleasures" - Patterned Papers

Ready for a New Year!

  Hello friends!  Vivian here today to share with you a card I recently crafted that explodes with color. Quite a change from my last share here on the RRR blog!  

   I had a variety of media on my craft table and just allowed myself to play around with it.  What resulted feels very Asian to me.  This often happens in my projects when I don't think too much, which I find so interesting given the fact that I am so darn Americanized.  Guess it's in the blood!  

   This colorful, aged effect was created by blending distress inks, stamping with Stamper's Big Brush Pens from Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft, misting with plain water, and heat embossing.

 

As a simple, yet elegant finish to my card project, I wrapped some beautiful and incredibly affordable Black Organza from the Really Reasonable Ribbon shop around my card front three times.  Then I took smaller lengths and tied knots down my stream of wrapped organza.  I especially love this fiber because it allows your work to peek through while adding a nice dose of texture and sheen to your projects.  Hope you have a great New Year celebration!  I will be looking forward to an end to 2012, and a fresh beginning in 2013.  Cheers to the realization of our dreams and intentions for the New Year! -Vivian FIBERS:
Really Reasonable Ribbon - 1/4 in. Black Organza MEDIA: Tim Holtz - Distress Ink in Salty Ocean and Mustard Seed Tsukineko - Jet Black Stazon Ink
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft - Stamper's Big Brush Pens in Cadmium Yellow 107, Dark Chrome Yellow 109, Orange Glaze 113   STAMPS: Hampton Art/7Gypsies - PS0673 "Distressed Background" Woodblock Stamp Hampton Art/Art Warehouse SC0274 Holiday Dreams & Wishes Clear Stamp Set
Kaisercraft - CS849 "Just Believe" Clear Stamp Set Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft - Bloom stamp included in Mixed Media Acquarelles & Ink Set in Yellow CARDSTOCK: Papertrey Ink - White and Black