Love a city scheme

I wanted to use some of the stamps I have been saving for my trip away.

I started with covering the card with book pages. I then used archival ink and my Tim Holtz stamps to create a city scheme. I then started doodling with my fine nib pens. 

The ICADs are giving me an opportunity to try new things. They are only 3" x 5" so they aren't too daunting. 

My first attempt at Zentangle...

I've been looking at a number of Zentangle designs recently. I didn't realise how long it would take to do a relatively small piece- but it was certainly worth it. I'm really pleased with my first attempt. 

ICAD - create and inspire everyday

The ICAD challenge is working. I'm creating something everyday. It may not be my best work but I love that it's something small and I'm using lots of new ideas and techniques and just trying them out.

Index card a day... UK style

So just as I start the whole index card a day thing I have to go to the other side of the world and without my craft supplies. I packed craft stuff but then my suitcase didn't arrive...... How rude!

When I finally got my suitcase back these are the ICADs for the last 2 days.... Playing with new techniques

This is tissue paper, pan pastels, faber castel Pitt pens, collage scraps and stencils. 

This is book paper, grunge paste and stencils, pan pastels, faber castel Pitt pens .....

I'm just having lots of fun with techniques and different products. This is a great way of making sure I have a go at doing something crafty everyday. 

Index card a day

I've been away from crafting for a while and I've been struggling to get back into it. While surfing Pinterest I found Daisy Yellow Index Card A Day. I thought this would be a perfect way to start. I also managed to rope my husband into having a go too.

So the idea is that you use a normal 3" x 5" index card and not be too precious about it and enjoy yourself. 

I started by using paper artsy inky pool fresco paint for the background and then used a Kaisercraft stencil and dimensional paint through the mask to create this textured effect. I then attacked it with the heat gun.

I created some gorgeous bubbles and texture. I then got busy with my paint pens and started to draw. I also used my gelatos to create some colour around the edges. This was my finished card. My first card 

How far do you go?

Recently some of my work has gone bright, really bright. I love the freedoms my art journal gives me to draw and colour and decorate... This isn't finished but I just wanted to share some of my bright, happy art that I have been playing with recently :-)

Don't let anyone dull your sparkle

After my great class at Artified with Naomi Cox I became a little addicted to gelatos....

This is on 300g waterproof paper prepped with gesso. I've used gelatos with a mini mister of water to create a base for the background. Along with pieces of book page stuck down with matt medium gel.

I've also stamped with clear stamps using the gelatos and also mixed up impasto with gelato and used through couple of stencils. I've scribbled with the gelatos around the edges to border the page.

I have used paper artsy grung paste through the Tim Holtz star stencil to give a real pop around the edges. I have then used a kaiser quote stamp with momento black ink and cut out some chipboard birds and birdcage and coloured them again with my gelatos....

Simple gelato love!!!