February Projects of Love

February projects have been a labor of love for me.

Each one is an outward expression of my month of Love.

I like to use challenges to help keep me motivated. Making sure bits of time are in the day for a creative outlet.

 Which is very limited these days !

Combining a "Catch Light" photo challenge and a challenge by Helen to use four different types of stickers inspired this fun project.

A canvas (Dollar Store) and Crackle paint for my background

 Poppies and a beautiful little girl (one of my Granddaughters) helped to inspire!

Pleased with finally using up stickers that I have had around for some time.

Art Journal Project

I really wanted to slip in some time to work on my Art Journal this month and again used a Word challenge for creating a scrapbook page .

Sadly, I thought I had saved the link to this challenge site. So sorry :(

The word to inspire was "Drama"

My art journal is based around trying different techniques and mediums.

Using Plastic Wrap and acrylic paints to create the background.

Clear Acetate Sheet used to create the wings with a touch of "Dollar Store" Glitter Glue.

Stenciled in the stone wall onto black Card stock.

Part of the Challenge... use journal on your page.

 I thought it might be fun to push myself and use symbols for what I was trying to express.

Clear Crackle Glossy Accents add both a smoky glass effect to my door and age to my hand Silhouettes.

Quote by Erma Bombeck

When I stand before God at the end of my life,

I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say

"I used everything you gave me."

Love the Time Piece from Tim Holtz Collection!

Thank you Paper Secrets for all the hardware!

             The  "Sisterhood of Scrap" Hosted a Month Long 
                               "Your Crop Your Way "
                           for the month of February.

      Sisterhood Feb "Your Crop Your Way" Challenge
     Jackie's Challenge /  Love, Acetate and Hidden Journal 

      Paper Secrets /  Feb Technique Challenge
Two very loving people I know...my DS AND DIL.

I loved seeing you both over the Holidays, thank you for the Christmas memories XXOO

Sisterhood Feb "Your Crop Your Way" Challenge 
Lindy's Sketch Challenge using a Sketch found on Page Maps.com

My youngest Granddaughter ,DS & DIL celebrated her first Christmas this year.
What a happy little baby ! XXXOOO


Sisterhood Feb. "Your Crop your Way" combined 2 challenges

Tabitha's Challenge / Journal Strips


 Jo's Challenge / 3 different ribbon used 3 different ways.

My 2 little Granddaughters and (Grand niece in the middle)
A special little moment they shared together at their Great Grandmother's house over the Christmas Holidays.

Silly little girls... :) XXX OOO

And my contribution challenge to the "Your Crop Your Way Challenges"  Create an ATC Holder.

The SOS is also hosting an ATC Swap for the month of Love,
this little project could come in handy for those of you who like to create and trade those little pieces of Art.

Will post my ATC once the swap is complete.

Here are a couple of videos to help along in creating these
  little holders.






Last, certainly not the least  this wonderful Art Inspiration piece contributed to the "Your Crop Your Way" Challenge by Gail D.

Also, my inspiration came from two very special friends in my life.

Will post my finished project in the next day or so.

There are photos, links and details I would like to share with you for this project.

This beautiful piece of Art Work inspired me in so many different ways, one of the favorite ways I like to challenge myself.

Thanks so much, Gail for sharing this lovely and serene art work.

I think I would like a copy of this for my home!

And to my long lost friend.  Laurie...it was a lovely surprise to reconnect with you after so many years!

Enjoyed our visit very much.

Happy you liked and could use the "Paper Bag Wreath"  

Thanks for stopping by ... it's always a pleasure to see you all  :)

Art Journal

You may have noticed a New Button on my sidebar, Creative Every Day.

A while back I purchased an Art Book with the intent to journal, sketch or just whatever.

Created a cover for it and designed the front, then froze!
Nothing like blank pages staring at you and no idea to moving on to the next step.

Browsing around the web I came across the Blog "Creative Everyday" and thought this is the perfect jump off point I needed.
I love the Artwork that this talented lady creates.

Though I don't submit my pages to the site. I still enjoy the creative prompts and follow along.

My goal is to use this journal to try different techniques and mediums together.
A way to expand my use of products and widen my horizon when it comes to my creative outlet.

This first page is inspired by the word "Life".

Growing up in an area, that is influenced on a daily basis, by the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Nation. I have always been intrigued by the Medicine Wheel and it's use in one's daily life.
Nothing fancy , just a little personal something for me to go to.

The second page in my Journal , sort of took a life of it's own.

Using only a Versa Mark Ink Pad and chalk.

The principal for this page is based on the game of looking at the clouds and finding an image.

Using chalk and a brush I let the images come forth from the page.

How surprised I was to find ( through my own eyes) what looked to be a young girl sitting on the edge of a cliff watching the sun set.

Using my chalk to bring out the image a little clearer.

This next page is influenced by the word "Fire" and a sketch created by AnnMaree a sister from the "Sisterhood of Scrap" Forum.

Using Gesso and a comb to add texture to my page. Covered over with first water color then Alcohol Ink.

The next step , I stamped with Versa Mark ,using one of my favorite leaf stamps in my collection. Then embossed with Ultra Thick Utee.

Proceeding next to masking my page with a tree silhouette and painting over the top with brown acrylic paint.

Transferring my photo onto canvas.

This page represents the stage I am at in my physical life.

Well, that is it for today , hope you will stop by and check out "Creative Everyday".

As always Thank You for stopping by "Welcome to My Craft World"