Sunday, September 4, 2011
The Cory
I love this photo of Cory, so of course I had to create a scrapbook page for it, using one on my most favorite word definitions...explore.
This is why I scrapbook...
Adding my own style to my scrapbook pages has been my latest challenge. Although I love to get inspiration from some of my favorite magazines, like scrapbooks etc, creating Keepsakes and Somerset Memories, I know I could never really duplicate those beautiful pages. I so enjoy seeing what the master scrapbookers design and create. Learning new techniques, playing with pretty papers, rubber stamps, stickers, paint, ink and ephemera makes me happy. Collecting memories and creating something visual with texture and layers is such awesome way to spend the afternoon. Sometimes I scrapbook into the wee hours of the morning...it's so easy to lose track of time. When I finish a page, I may post it to my blog, display it in my craft room or add it to one of my scrapbooks. I know that I'm probably the only person who will ever see most of the scrapbook pages that I've created over the years and I'm okay with that. I'm not a great scrapbooker, maybe just intermediate in my skills, but I have noticed is an amazing transformation, a more eclectic, artsy kind of scrapbook style. I see that kind of artsy style in many of the scrapbooking blogs I like to visit. I'm learning a lot and having fun with this hobby. I'm enjoying the creative process...and that's why I scrapbook.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Experimenting with empty space
I recently started scrapbooking on 8 1/2 x 11 paper and have discovered how much I really love this format. I love leaving a bunch of empty space on a page. Although it's always hard knowing when to stop adding embellishments. Sometimes less is best. Blue is Sara's favorite color, so I added just a little Bling.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Artist Trading Cards..."Fish" a series of 3
I created these Fish ATCs for a private trade. When I got this challenge I looked through my collection of vellum images and was happy to find these tiny tropical fish. I layered the fish onto white cardstock so the colors would really stand out. Then I tried my hand at watercolor for the backgounds of card no. 2 and 3. Then, because I love to add demension to my ATCs, I layered them with vellum coral images. I think my favorite one is card no. 3. I gave it a coat of crackle paint and rubbed on some Staz on ink. I love doing these ATC challenges. They keep me active in my artsy endeavors. The best part of this hobby are the ATCs I get in the mail.
no.1
no.2
no.3
Life is Good...handmade greeting card
I've been hanging on to this cute copy of a vintage photo, just waiting to use it for something crafty. I paired it up with a pretty rub on and felt it really added to awesomeness of this photo.
Sending You Happy Birthday Wishes...handmade greeting card
This image is one of my favorites. I enjoy using these three ladies in my ATC art.
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