Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Trying a little Art Journaling

I took the plunge and got an art journal. I looked around alot and I finally settled on the Dylusions Creative Journal by Ranger. I liked the size and the plain cardboard cover. It has a manilla pocket envelope inside to hold sketches, ideas and bits and pieces to create with. I also got some Distress Paints, Dylusions Ink Sprays and a couple Hero Arts Stencils. I already had some Claudine Helmuth Studio Paints and Multi Matte medium so there was no more excuses not to get started.

Here's the new loot:





I wanted to just play with this first page, I really had no plan for what this would look like when I was done. Probably not the best start, ha! I'm hoping my process will become more refined and the final pages will look more polished but for a first effort I think I'm pretty pleased.





I did lots of doodling. I found it's hard for me to just let go and doodle, my need for perfection is very strong and doodling just doesn't fit the mold. So as a first attempt I'll give myself a passing grade and hope to play with more abandon next time! And yes, there will be a next time! The title, a favorite Bible verse was computer generated with a freebie font called Pea BMad.

Supplies:



If anyone is interested, I will be adding a step by step photo tutorial to a new tutorials blog page soon. I'll let you know when I get it done.

blessings,
nancy
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13 comments:

  1. BarbMay 28, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    YAY!!! How exciting, Nanc! I'm so glad to have someone else I know, and admire, creating an art journal! I've picked up lots of products also and am ready to go, but. . .I guess it makes me nervous, so I haven't really tried it yet but I WANT TO! Thank you for your inspiration - I LOVE your beautiful, first page! Amazing scene - and it is so YOU!! Hugs! :)

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  2. judkajudiMay 28, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Love your art journal, Nancy! And the title is awesome. I'm collecting supplies little by little .. who knows where it will take me .. but that's the joy of it all!

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  3. rcwidow (Linda)May 28, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    I have been thinking of doing this also, but have been afraid to jump in! Your first page is wonderful. Thanks for inspiring me.

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  4. MSMay 28, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    woohoo! so cool! I've wanted to start one but...yikes! what to do first?? I'd love a step-by-step tut! I'm not a doodler either, I get stuck with where to start, I mean like how to actually do it!

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  5. Kara LynneMay 28, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Good for you! Wonderful first page. I love the choice of that verse and the scene, very full of life.

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  6. LinMay 28, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    This is looking more and more interesting to me, Nancy. I love seeing what others are doing in this "new" (to me) area of art journaling. Thanks so much for sharing your first attempt - I'd be pleased as punch if my first attempt turned out like this. Please do continue to share with us and I may just get up the courage to try it too! Hugs, my friend!

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  7. donna mikasaMay 28, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Well done, Nancy! Saw this posted on Facebook and I had to visit and tell you how much I love this! The colors, the layout. Well done!

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  8. Dawn TMay 29, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    well done Nancy. You did a superb job on your journal.

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  9. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21May 29, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    A great start! I also gathering supplies for journalling and thought of doing scriptures too - I think a great way to memorize scripture.

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  10. ~ Jo ~May 29, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Very good first page!!! I cannot wait to see what else you do with this art journal!

    Hugs,
    Jo

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  11. Robin K.June 3, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    Wow! An impressive start to your art journaling Nancy!!! I'm like you and find it very hard to let go of the notion everything must be perfect:). I applaud your courage for letting go and look forward to seeing more!!

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  12. AnonymousJune 4, 2013 at 4:55 AM

    It looks great! It is a perfect scene for the Scripture. Love the colors and the mood you've created.

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  13. SabrinaAugust 13, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Fabulous pages!! Oh yes please!! I would love to know when you have the tutorial ready!

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