Another journal page

Saturday 9th Jan, 2016

Hi there to all,
                     Boy holidays are rapidly disappearing, only a few days left. I have been busy working in my art journal and spring cleaning the house.
                      Both give me a sense of achievement but one is far more enjoyable than the other. I wonder if you can guess which one!

                      Here is my latest journal page. It has been a while since I did some drawing but she came together in the end. I used my new Viva transparent paper pen to draw the figures hair then painted and coloured my drawing in. Then I did the background. 

I don't often do my pages this way around but I had been sketching in bed and had her drawn so thought I would try and turn her into a page. I was a little disappointed with my colour combination on the background but I used Brusho crystals and they are very hard to control. You never know quite what your going to get. 

Thanks for stopping by. Stay safe and happy creating. Cheers Angela 

Happy New Year.

Happy New Year to all. 

I do hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and enjoyed their New Years celebrations. I don't know about you but I have long given up on News Years resolutions but I do find the start of the year is a good time to begin new projects.

I was lucky enough to get some dylusions paints from my DH and so have been having a lovely time experimenting with them. Both using them on their own and with other products. I love the colours and the beautiful way they spread on my journals.

I have decided to try and do more art journalling this year. I so love to 'play' and not feel the need to actually produce anything in particular. Sometimes although I love creating pages, cards and albums sometimes I put myself under pressure to have things finished by a certain time. The freedom of doing a background or three before adding other elements is so refreshing.

It is also nice when something is finally finished, you are never quite sure when you will get that "ahhh there, that's good' feeling but it's cool when it happens.

Happy creating.

stay safe,

Angie

A hot Christmas!!

Hello my friends,

                            In Adelaide, where I live, we are sweltering through a week of over 36 degrees. Today is forecast at 42 and tomorrow 43. I have been watching lovely Christmassy snow videos to keep cool! Well it goes without saying that there is not much you can do in this weather. You are trapped inside and any crafting is the perfect way to pass some time.

                            I made my Mum a mini Christmas tree for her present this yea. She is in a nursing home so thought a little one might brighten her room and not take up too much room. I was inspired by several ladies on facebook (sorry ladies can't remember who you are) who made some so thought I would give it a go. I loved hers so much I made one for myself.

                           I also made another cookie cutter ornament as my daughter saw the one I made and asked me to make another for a friend of hers. Hope you like them and if you are in my part of the world you stay cool!

                           Until next time, stay safe. xoxox

First mini tree

Second mini tree

Second ornament

 

Here comes Christmas!

Oh my goodness where did that year go!

I was happily plodding along and then it was like a time warp and the last 6 months has just flown by. I have been crafting in various ways but not had time to blog at all!

In the lead up to Christmas I worked at making items for a local trading table. Here are just a couple of my creations.

Well, the last of work is over and now I can relax a little in the lead up to Christmas between the parties and family get togethers.

I have finished my Christmas cards and just need to post them (dh has to help me this weekend, I told him I make them he has to help me address them all!) Shopping is almost done, I have decorated the house a little and plans for Christmas feasts are underway.

So, with just the last minute Christmas wrapping and cooking I am feeling in control (I think!)
Here is a selection of my Christmas cards for 2015.

 

Anyway, one of the loveliest blessing s this year is the birth of a dear friends little boy. I thought I would make a little 1st Christmas ornament to celebrate the event. I was really hoppy with how it worked out. I used a gingerbread cookie cutter as my base and cover it with red and white cardstock and glitter papers. Added plenty of bling and the traditional poinsettias' and I was really happy with the result.

I am now eyeing off my other tin cookie cutters and thinking I might make myself a Christmas collection! The grandkids would love to help nanna I am sure.

Until next time, enjoy your Christmas preparations and stay safe!

Blessings to all,

Angela