Breaking Even-an art journal page for Creative Artiste

 Hello there crafty friends-I love using song lyrics, poetry and quotes in my artwork, so when I recently heard Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler"again, some of the words jumped out at me and I incorporated them here.

I started by mod-podging some tissue paper onto my page, making sure to crinkle it up a bit here and there, and then painted it red when it was dry. I had this adorable deck of mini playing cards in my stash, and they were perfect for this project. I inked and distressed them along with the background and all the other paper used here. I had a bunch of random chipboard numbers, so I grabbed some of those and heat embossed them in gold, then rubbed them with the same ink. The pair of buttons are meant to represeent coins. the diamond pattern and rows of numbers were stenciled with black texture paste, but I kept it a little thin to create a less crisp edge than I usually try to achieve. The black swirls and red patterned circles were from papers in my scrap file ( I keep everything bigger than about 2" in a large accordian file)

I hadn't done any art journaling for a while and it was fun to get back to it; hope you enjoyed seeing my page, and I'd love to see things you've created using song lyrics! Happy May xx

ALIVE-a mixed media canvas for Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge Blog

 Happy April and Happy Easter to you! I decided to create a piece focusing on the true meaning of our Easter celebrations, and the hope that the Resurrection brings. These days, fosusing on hope is especially important,

I built up the cave/tomb with crumpled tissue paper and Mod Podge, and did the same on a separate stone cut from heavy cardboard, then mounted the stone with dimensional tape for depth. After attaching the button collage, texture paste, lettering and embellishments, I used spray gesso on the whole project., then mixed light greyish-brown acrylic paints and layered paint onto the tomb and stone, with a slightly darker colour on the opening. Everything else was left white to be misted. I appproximated the areas with the colours by using yellow on the sun, blue in the sky area and a touch of green near the bottom but wasn't going for a fully representational look and allowed the colours to overlap and blend here and there for a softer look. Finnabair wax in Peacock was used to accentuate the lettering.

Thanks for stopping by, and I pray you find Resurrection hope today and always! xx

Irish Blessing- a project for Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge Blog

 Hello crafty friends! Lynne here today with a cheerful projet to bring in the month of March; it's sunny and mild in Southwestern Ontario as I write this and it's beginning to feel like spring could be on the way.

I used a chipboard piece from Gypsy Soul Lasercuts as the base and painted it white, then brushed it with DecoArt crackle finish before finishing it with a coat of green. After printing it out from Google Images, I cut out lines of the blessing to fit into the shapes on the heart and lightly inked the edges in antique gold before attaching them. The white flowers were lightly misted with green glimmmer mist. The background paper and the one I fussy cut the leaves from are both from Prima's Garden Fable collection. I handcut the shammrocks and added a tiny green ribbon rose to complete the cluster at the bottom.

This was a pleasure to put together and became a gift for a dear family member who has been to Ireland and loved it, and who has had a tough time recently and could use a blessing.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I wish you joy, peace and creativity! xx

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First project of 2021-layout for Creative Artiste

 Hello friends and Happy New Year! We took the month of January off at Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge Blog and I'm happy to be back with you, sharing my first layout of the year featuring a photo of my late father taken by his best friend a few years before Dad passed.

I had been in a bit of a creative slump before starting this so opted to keep it simple, using coordinating papers from Heartfelt Creations and painting my Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts chipboard frame with metallic silver, then cutting it in half to partially frame the photo.

   

It felt good to create a layout again after a dry spell-sometimes finishing a simple project is what's needed to get those creative juices flowing again rather than tackling something that could overwhelm you. I hope you enjoyed seeing my page and I wish you a wonderfully creative 2021!
xxLynne

Altered notebook for Creative Artiste

 Hello there crafty friends, and happy December! I am participating in a Facebook Christmas gift exchange, and I created this notebook for the person whose name I was given.

The notebook, purchased at Dollarama, was almost exactly the same shade as my grey gesso, so it was very easy to paint over the cover, which originally contained a phrase lettered in gold. I then attached my embellishments and stencilled with texture paste before adding another coat of the gesso. The chipboard frame is from Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts and the resin feathers are from Prima.

When the gesso was dry, I added some turquoise, amethyst and gold mists, then rubbed Finnabair waxes in Peacock, Royal Robes and Rose Gold here and there, using them to emphasize detail in the embellishments and stencilling. Another layer of misting completed the process. This project came together quickly and was a pleasure to create; I hope the recipient will be pleased with it.

I wish you a wonderful December and a lovely Christmas, and I hope the new year brings you all the best...

xx Lynne

Harvest-autumn decor for Bleeding Art

 Hello there and hope you're enjoying the beauty of the fall season. I know some places have already seen the "white stuff" (gasp!) but here in Southwestern Ontario it mostly feels like fall, so I created a                                                 piece of decor that echoes that feeling.

The open front box and the chipboard elements are all from Gypsy Soul Lasercuts. I covered the box in patterned paper and rubbed the edges with brown ink. The chipboard title and pumpkins were heat embossed with Antique Ivory then rubbed with orange ink, focusing mainly on the edges.

I fussy cut images from Prima Amber Moon and Graphic 45 Seasons papers and adhered them. The acrylic flowers and frosted orange "berries" are old and from my stash.

The challenge is on at Bleeding Art, so come join in...anything goes, as long as it's mixed media and not a layout. Have a look HERE!

I hope you enjoyed seeing my latest creation and that I may have given you a little bit of inspiration...wishing you many wonderfully creative days!
xx Lynne

Sunshine round canvas for Creative Artiste

 As I write, the sun is shining through my dining room windows and there are cats sprawled out sunbathing everywhere!! It's a perfect time to share my "Sunshine" canvas with you.

Once I had figured out the general layout of the pieces, I added stenciling with homemade texture paste before attaching all the elements. I then primed the entire piece with white gesso before adding mists in a variety of shades of yellow, peach, orange and burgundy. I then took rose gold metallique wax and rubbed some onto the edges of the chipboard elements and some of the flowers & buttons, keeping the effect subtle. This is a small thin canvas, so I attached a magnetic strip to the back for display on a fridge or other metal surface. I love adding lace to this type of project, as I think it looks so interesting when misted and adds an extra little touch of warmth.

As always, our challenge at Creative Artists Mixed Media Challenge Blog is "anything goes"-as long as it's mixed media, you're welcome to enter it!! Find all the information you need here and I hope to see your entry!

https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/

I hope you enjoyed seeing my project, and I wish you sunshine and joy
xx Lynne