Journal Swatching

Hello friends.

I have been trying out my new black journal. 

The best way for me to know what works is to use products on the page so that is just what I did.

Here are my samples. You may find them helpful. What I find really works the best is paint and paint pens and any metallic markers. Have a fun weekend.

Video 1 and video 2 and other things I did this week.

StampJoy Ankeny Iowa

What's Up

Hi everyone,

 I hope you've all been well. I've been prepping for a couple of things and been traveling. We helped my sister-in-law celebrate her 80th birthday. I got some really wonderful happy mail from some friends and I thought I ought to share it with you.

The tag on the left is from Lynne for a tag swap we both participate in over at Sheri's blog. She used Dylusions and I LOVE the bright colors. The card on the right is from my good friend Karen. Even though we live states apart, we remain crafting buddies. 

One of the projects I've been working on is a stamping tool. I had seen many people using the Misti tool but just couldn't justify spending the money. This got me to thinking I could make my own. I did a visit to the hardware store and purchased some of the components to assemble my version. I had a quilters measure I used for the top. My hardware store cut a piece of plexi I used for the base. I cut up a wood yardstick for the edge and use fun foam when I stamp clear stamps. The hinges are attached with two part epoxy. What do you think? not bad for $15,00. I may make a smaller one for travel. I had the hardware cut some plexi 6X6 out of scraps. These are $1.60. I need to check my coffee can hardware for some more hinges. Anyone else throw all the add stuff in a coffee can like I do?

As some of you know I have some classes coming up soon. 

I have been playing with jewelry components since kitting for classes. 

I have also been working on bible journaling. You know me. I must have multiple projects going on or I think things are amiss.

Well tonight is card and scrap night at the Create Exchange so I better pack up something to play with tonight. ttfn

Sunday Sentiment #3 -Success

Hello Crafters. Time for another episode over at Inky Dinky Doodle. You might like to start following and join in.  I am tired since it is 5:57 am and I have been up all night crafting, so I will keep this short. My quote is from Emerson. I did a journal page and used some altered magazine page for the background. I used a Claudine Helmuth technique using Citra Solv to create the paper.
I hope you like it.

Journal Covers

Hi everyone,

I continue to play with product and have enjoyed the journey. This is just a quick post to show you some of what I've been doing. I hope you enjoy this quick peek. 

Home again

Hello everyone,

I had a great time at CHA. I started the week off by taking six Prima classes. Pictured above is a journal I made. I hope to be sharing more with you about my experiences in the weeks to come. Both the Prima and Copic classes I took were extraordinary. I'm so excited because I have a new air compressor to do my airbrushing. I also enjoyed working with the Faber Castell products. I have a ton of ideas running around inside my head. Thanks for stopping by I hope to have more for you soon.