Art Journal Technique on a Layout

Sharing you a scrapbook page layout not an art journal page c",) using the Awake My Soul kit and add-ons from the April kit by Scraptastic Club.

I am pretty sure you have heard and seen a couple of Art Journal pages on the internet even if you just searched about scrapbooking. They are quite related in a way but to better understand the difference, I will leave it to the experts. 

According to About.com, Art journaling is focused on the creation of a visual journal or diary using your artistic skills and techniques, whereas scrapbooking is focused on the collation and presentation of memories, photos, small keepsakes and memorabilia, using creative techniques to enhance these.

For my layout, I combined the techniques in creating an art journal and the techniques in making a scrapbook page. To incorporate the art journal, I have done basic techniques which includes painting, masking, doodling, and stamping. For the scrapbook part, I did some layering, use of photos and embellishments.

 

I started with an 8"x12" watercolor paper. I decided to use this instead of an ordinary cardstock to avoid too much warp since I am using a lot of water to blend my colors. I started with painting the paper with a good amount of water before adding watercolor randomly. Water helped the paint blend together. I also sprinkled some mist on it several times then sprinkled water again to blend everything once again. Once dried, using a Studio Calico mask, I added texture with a modeling paste. 

Final touches include stamping using the stamps that came with the kit with brown and white ink pad and doodling to get the art journal effect.

 

For the scrapbook part, I have used some washi tapes that I received from past kits and the embellishment that came with the kit layered together. I played with the placement of all the items and even doodled over the alpha and some of the stamped images. With the basic layering and use of a photo of my daughter, i was able to turn my art journal background into a 12"x12" layout.

It was fun doing this page despite all the mess. I am sure this will not be the last time that i will  be integrate this technique to my pages. I do hope I have inspired you to give this a try. 

Thanks for dropping by!

Awake My Sout Layout

 Hi everyone! haring a layout using Scraptastic Club's April kit, Awake My Soul kit and add-on.

I just adore this kit so much. The combination of patterned papers, embellishments, and colors is perfect for everyday photos. 

For my layout, I was inspired with the phrase diecuts that came with the kit. I have a Silhouette Cameo but getting ready made cutout is a lot more convenient. I usually take hours just deciding on the design and the phrase that I will cut when I am in front of my laptop. So, just imagine how happy I am to get several of these with the kits.

Mine Forever

 

 

This layout focuses on the photo and the big phrase "Mine Forever" diecut. I used some scraps to paste beneath the words to make it pop. I have also used watercolor and mist to add color to my plain white background. I used the same color from the scraps I have used to make it coherent.

 

I also adore the add-on stamp that is with this kit. I have used a gold ink pad to achieve the same color of the kraft diecut. I am not good with stamps and wasn't able to press it hard enough so the effect was a little bit grungy. I layered the tags as well to add dimension to the page.  

 

I hope I get to use my Cameo more often now after this. Thanks for dropping by!

I'm still here...

Hi everyone! Sorry i wasn't able to update my blog lately. This month has been really busy with Hannah transferring to a new school, looking for a new house, Hannah's 5th birthday, and having a new position at work.

It was a crazy month and I think it will not end very soon. With the Summer heat here in the Philippines, I have sacrificed my scrapbooking a lot to preserve my energy doing other stuff.

Anyway, I am happy to inform you that my little angel, the baby that everyone have seen on my pages as she grows up, is now a little missy. She turned 5 last April 19 and is now more talkative than ever.

Here was a layout that I made using some photos of her from last year. I have used Scraptastic's Everything I am Kit and add-ons and some leftover from Everyday Is Like Sunday Kit. Just look at those firm muscles at her age. She is quite sporty, dont you think?

Nowadays, creating a scrapbook page doesn't only involve papers, stickers, ribbons and other traditional materials. Now, we see a lot of mixed media added to a layout to give a more personal touch- gesso, modeling paste, acrylic paint, watercolor, crayons to name a few. These gives the scrapbooker the freedom to be more creative and to have extra fun.

 Here I have used watercolor. To get a more subtle effect, use more water to make the color lighter. To blend several colors, I added a second color while the first one is still wet. Try to experiment first to get your desired effect. For example, if you waited for the 1st color to dry first before adding the 2nd color, you will get a translucent effect, no blending will occur.

The paper does warp especially if you have used a lot of water. What I usually do is, after I made a layout, I adhere it over another cardstock. I cut 1/2" on the top and on the left so that once I adhere my layout, it will not peak through. I usually use cardstocks that I think I will not use anymore, mostly the colored ones. If it still wraps, just leave your page on the table and add heavy objects on top of it for a day. Items like a stapler, jars, or blocks will do. Putting thins on top of it will help your page straighten out and will solve your problems with paint.

Thanks for dropping by! I 

Project Life using Everything I am Kit

Hi everyone! Today, I am sharing another Project Life page that I did using the Everything I am Kit and add-ons. I am so thrilled that our kits comes with a lot of goodies that are perfect for Project Life. This month's kit and add-ons are no exemption, it comes with some journaling cards and tags, cute mini alpha stickers, and Ormulu Flair, doilies, some diecut, and amazing stamps. 

Let me share with you a page that I did using the kit. This year, I decided to combine digital elements available in the web and traditional scrapbooking to add texture and dimension.

To create each panel, I usually layout everything in Photoshop so that I can get the photo size correctly. These photos were taken using my mobile phone. I mostly do my journaling in Photoshop as well  and sometimes add my own handwritting. After printing my photos and my journaling, I simply adhere them to the main card (6x4) and add a few elements for the design.

I have mainly used the Glitz Design Love You Madly Bits and Pieces patterned paper for my 6x4 cards. It is perfect for Project Life. I also adore the assorted mini alpha stickers that came with the kit add-on as well as the stamp set.

Here are some close-up shots of the 6x4 cards:

So next time you do your Project Life spreads, use the Scraptastic kits. You can use the embellishments and the small leftover patterned papers to your spread. With all the yummy goodies in each kit and add-on, you can create several layouts, cards and a Project life spread.

Scraptastic Club Kits April Sneaks

8 Days a Week

This kit is filled with lots of brand new scrappy goodness...I see Teresa Collins, Amy Tangerine, Basic Grey, Elle's Studio and Studio Calico. This one will be perfect for....well everything and anything.

Awake My Soul

Don't you just love the name of this one??? Another one filled with lots of brand new stuff...I see Basic Grey, Fancy Pants and Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm...and sequins, I'm really loving the sequins trend I'm seeing.....everyone could use a little sparkle, don't you think?

Everyday is Like Sunday

 Hi everyone! I would like to share with you a few layouts that I did using the Everyday Is Like Sunday Kit and add-ons by Scraptastic Club.

I love kits like this, kits containing colorful papers and embellishments. They are perfect for everyday photos of kids, a sunny environment or even our love for scrapbooking. 

2 Adorable 

This month's theme is about punches. I admit, I am a hoarder when it comes to punches before but with the release of Silhouette Cameo, my punches hasn't been used for quite a while. Thank goodness of this month's theme, I was able to rekindle my love for punches.

 

A Must Have 

I particularly love this artsy hexagon patterned paper that came with the kit (Glitz Honeycomb). It inspired me to create a layout about my addiction to mists. Here, I have used it to splatter some dots, used it to paint circles, as an ink to the clear stamps, and as a spray.

I hope you enjoyed viewing my layouts using this fun kit.

Thanks for dropping by! 

Colors & Fuzzy Cutting

It has been a while since I used a lot of colors in one page. I used to love so many colors when I was just started this hobby. I am also a huge fan of fuzzy cutting but with a limited time to craft nowadays, due to work, I rarely do it anymore.

 

For this page, I challenged myself to try my "Used to be" style when I started scrapbooking. I searched my stash and gathered supplies that has lots of pop of colors. I also did some layering of some fuzzy cut pieces from patterned papers.

For the Vine Flourish, I just painted it with white gesso, added a clear crackle paint and some stickles. I wanted the effect to be soft and neutral to look as if it was an extension of the photos. 

For the butterfly, I used a lot of liquid pearl to get the embossed and shiny look. I love how the texture looked like when it got dried.

 

I adore the bird cages. They are so cute especially with color. I have used the bib size and the tiny version of this cages. Both were painted with teal acrylic, used some crackle paint and glimmer glaze.

Scraptastic Club March Reveal!

This is the exciting part of the month...THE REVEAL!!!!!! You will definitely love both of this kits because they are tooo gorgeous!

 Everything I Am Kit

 

A fabulous mix of mfrs! Glitz, Lily Bee, Teresa Collins, Webster's Pages, My Mind's Eye. A great mix of embellies. A versatile kit to be used on whatever you choose. Did you catch more of Jessica's exclusive cuts and flairs made exclusively for us from Ormolu? ;)

Everything I Am Add-On

 

More Lily Bee and Glitz. You gotta love Navy with pink. :) It is one of my favorites. Anything with Navy is always good!! :) For all of you Washi tape enthusiasts, more Washi. :)

Everything I Am Stamp Set

 

Check out the stamps to go with this kit! Fabulous!

Everything I Am Exclusive Ormolu Flairs

 

Mr. Brightside Kit

 

Still have the winter blues? Mr. Brightside is sure to chase those away!! Such a fun, color packed kit!! This kit contains goodies from Echo Park, Lily Bee, Glitz, Authentique to name a few. Check out the fun embellies!! Wood veneers, flag pins, Jessica's exclusive cuts and our exclusively made for us Flairs from Ormolu.

Mr. Brightside Add-On

 

This add on continues to pack in lots of great color and patterns. Check out the new enamel dots! and more washi tape! All the little bits and cut apart title and journal cards are perfect for all of you Project Life enthusiasts.

Mr. Brightside Stamp Set

 

Check out the stamps Jessica designed! These are just perfect for this kit!

Mr. Brightside Exclusive Ormolu Flairs

Layering

I am here to share with you another layout that I did using the Days of Our Lives kit and add-on.

For this page, I have used a photo of the medals my little 4yr old won for the past few years. It was perfect because the color palette of the kit matches the ribbon that goes with the medals. I adore this kit because it has so many interesting embellishments that came with it - chipboard, twine, washi tapes, diecut, wood veneer, etc.

I had so much fun layering a lot of elements on my page. I started with different sizes of patterned papers and included a kraft envelop that I saw from my stash. Then, I added a chipboard frame and some banners using the red washi tape that came with the kit.

To achieve a goo layering effect, make sure to use different foam tapes to add depth. Do not be scared to add a few more details to achieve the look that you wanted. If you have leftover embellishments from previous kits, this is the time to use them. Here I have used a flair button, wood veneer, and journaling spots from past kits.

Here are a few more close up shots of my layering:

 

Thanks for dropping by!

Growing Up

Hi everyone!!! I am here to share with you a layout that I did using a Phrase chipboard by Imaginarium Design and the gorgeous Days of Our Lives kit from Scraptastic Club.

I am smitten with all the funny, sophisticated, and creative title work that I see everywhere. It creates a certain story and attitude to scrapbook pages. That is why I love all the ID Word and Phrases Chipboards.

With the January kit, "Days of Our Lives," I was able to make a fun layout using different elements from the kit. I love the embellishments from Fancy Pants.

For the chipboard, initially painted it with white gesso to make sure that my colors will be vibrant. I then chose black acrylic for the word "growing" and teal acrylic for the "house image with the word UP.

To add texture, instead of using an ordinary paintbrush and doing it the traditional way, I used a Popsicle stick to paint my chioboard.

Using Past kits

Hi everyone! I am here to share with you a quick layout I just did today. I was hoping that my Days of Our Lives kit will make it before my scheduled post for today but due to customs delay, I'll be getting it tomorrow. Great thing is, I have all my leftover kits packed in one place.

Times like this, I am glad that I didn't sort my leftover kits by manufacturer. I can just grab any of the past kit and create a layout in a breeze. For this page, I have used the Noted Kit.

The coordinated patterned papers and elements made everything easier to create a layout. No need to conceptualize too much. Just layer them on top of each other, sprinkle some mist, add some bits of small elements and you're done.

Project Life 2013: Cover

Okay it's a new year so it means a new chance for me to do Project Life.

I started last year but did not religiously posted all my spreadsheets on my blog. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to fully commit myself to the project and failed to finish it. I was able to finish up to the month of July and decided to just add the rest on a monthly spread instead of weekly. I will commit to allocate at least 3 days each month until I complete my 2012 Project Life.

For this year, I decided to make sure that everything is organized from the photos, journaling cards, page protectors, and all the elements. I will also be using my Starbucks planner as my daily notes guide instead of relying on my iPad. I have assigned my Tuesdays to make the previous week's spreadsheet. Now, I am up to date and everything is moving as planned.

MY PL 2013 COVER

I am so ecstatic that I found Simple Stories SN@P! printable online. It was perfect for the sketch that I made for my cover. Here I have used We R Memory Keepers - Page Protectors - Three 6 x 4 One 6 x 12 Inch Photo Sleeves. The 6x12 photo sleeve was perfect for the header of my cover design. I printed and combined the SN@P! elements and arranged it to make sure that the placement was well balanced.

The three 6x4's was used to place our photos with a short description about us and our aspiration. All of the layout were digitally made in Photoshop. I decided that my PL this year will be a combination of digital elements and some traditional scrapbooking elements as well.

You can check out my PL 2012 Cover here.

Scraptastic Club Feb kits Sneak Peeks

Everyday Is Like Sunday

This kit has such a fun color palette! Teals, Yellows, Pinks, Greys, Whites and Blacks.....the possibilities are endless. I'm really loving all of the "chalkboard" elements in here as well.

Next up is....

Truly, Madly, Deeply Kit

I only have one word for this one...."love"!