Altered Art Journal

Hi! Dana here today sharing a journal that I altered for a friend who just gave birth to her first child, a sweet baby girl. I was asked to put together a book by her mother, something that was colorful, a bit non-traditional and totally unique, that this new mother could use to document the special moments that she shares with her child.

I had a blast creating this project with a little help from Carrie, owner of Paper Wings Productions. If you've been following Paper Wings for a while you know that in addition to running Paper Wings, Carrie also teaches classes, many of which include book binding techniques. (If you live in the San Antonio, Texas area you should definitely try to catch one!) Carrie created this 5x7 journal for me. You can find more of her journals in her Etsy Shop from time to time.

The pages of this journal are made from beautiful thick watercolor paper. I wanted to leave room for journaling, so I used mist, washi tape, stencils and my favorite Paper Wings Productions stamps to add color and patterns to the edges of each page.

I used my favorite Perfect Alphabet Stamp Set on the first and last page of the album to start a letter that the new mother can write to her daughter, one letter at the begging of the book and one letter at the end.

I'm so happy with how this journal turned out!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope I have inspired you!

Paper Wings Productions Supplies:
Perfect Alphabet Stamp Set
Text Melange Cling Stamp Set
Fringe Lace Clear Stamp
Circle Background Cling Stamp
Writing Backgrounds Cling Stamp Set
Art Textures Cling Stamp Set
Leaf Border Clear Stamp Set
Double Dot Border Clear Stamp Set
Scallop Border Clear Stamp Set
Single Dot Border Clear Stamp Set
Indian Blanket Cling Stamp Set
Bird Panel Clear Stamp Set
Earth & Sky Melange Stamp Set
Under The Sea Cling Stamp Set
With Some Sparkle Cling Stamp Set
Domino Printed Washi Tape
Uniball Pen White
Tattered Angels Hummingbird Paint System

Mixed Media Monday - Vintage Hodge Podge Canvas

Hi Paper Wings fans! Dana here today sharing a canvas that I created with the March Nesting Components Mixed Media Kit. This kit contains one of my favorite Clip Art Sheets and a fun mix of embellishments that are perfect for building up textured layers. The Pearlescent Watercolor Paint Set was really fun to work with! My canvas has a fantastic shimmer that really catches the light.

This canvas came together using basic techniques. I was inspired to create this canvas in a style similar to the great Anna Dabrowska.

I started by gluing paper, tag pieces and washi tape from the kit randomly to my canvas. (Don't think too much about placement during this process!) I added a piece of lace from my stash and a couple of pieces of Gold Foil Border (a NEW item from the Store).

I then glued down larger and more textured embellishments like flowers, leaves, a burlap tag, chipboard pieces (past kit), wood buttons (past kit), rhinestones (past kit), metal pieces (personal stash) and a light bulb (personal stash).

To neutralize my palette I covered the canvas with a coat of gesso.

Next, I added my clip art image and more flowers, a metal crown, an enameled tag, chipboard (past kit), sequins (personal stash), and beads (personal stash). I covered the the new embellishments with a layer of gesso, being careful not to cover up the clip art image.

Once the gesso was dry I painted the canvas with the Pearlescent Watercolor Paint Set from the kit.

I added rub-ons from past kits to the enameled tag and the clip art image.

I stamped the wooden buttons with the Crowns Clear Stamp Set and added a gorgeous Hand Dyed Ribbon bow.

I finished the canvas by wrapping the edge with the gorgeous butterfly print canvas ribbon from the kit.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! The March Nesting Component Mixed Media Kit is available from the Paper Wings Productions Store while supplies last. If you're looking for some more Vintage Hodge Podge inspiration, Erica shared a beautiful tag that she created with the March Kit earlier this month. Follow THIS LINK to view her post. You can find more information about the March Kit HERE.

We have some exciting things happening later this week. Be sure to stop by again for the April Kit Release, the April Challenge Reveal and the April Blog Hop!

Mixed Media Kit - Vintage Hodge Podge Vintage Hodge Podge Clip Art Sheet Gypsy Hand Dyed Ribbon Pearlescent Watercolor Domino Printed Washi Tape Crowns Clear Stamp Set December 2013 Nesting Components Kit May Nesting Components Kit

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