Art Journal

While taking the CC101 class, it got my interests into Art Journals and distressing pages.  There are so many mediums out there, I figured this could be so fun!  So while on the prowl of YouTube, I came across some GREAT resources on how to start one.  This is my first attempt.  My husband got me this journal for my birthday a couple of years ago, and I wasn't quite sure what to do with it.  It's all made of handmade papers, and soft leather outer wrapping.  I've decide that I can do an art journal on these hand made papers, but I have to be really careful, as they're so delicate, but it was fun to try this, and something I'm definitely going to continue.  I also bought 2 more journals at our local art supply store, made of Cold Press Water Color paper, so when I want to get really dirty and inky, I can try it in those books.  But I really like the way this turned out.

Creative Chemistry 101 (Day 3)

Here are 2 tags using Day 3's techniques, Alcohol Ink Agates and Archival Resist.  There is a 3rd tag, but need to get the embossing folder this week, stay tuned. Stamps and Hybrid inks by Club Scrap, and also used inks and stamps by Tim Holtz.

Creative Chemistry 101 (Day 2)

I recently took the Creative Chemistry's 101 online class with Tim Holtz.  Here's my attempt at the techniques for Day 2, Blended Spritz & Flick, Brushless Watercolor, and Wrinkle-Free Distress...I really didn't like my first attempt... so I watched all the videos, went back and took my time, using the correct papers, tags, inks, etc... I like this much better. Enjoy! ...and if you weren't able to take his class, you can still sign up.  The forum isn't live, but the videos, etc. are there for a lifetime...   Signup is to the left of my blog :)  I used all Ranger Distress Inks, and Club Scrap's Green Thumb stamp.