CARD# HPJ-2017-01: Bam!

Hi there! I don't know if there are or if there is someone who actually reads what I post here, but I still want to write and share what I do. Here is the first card I made this year. I am not that proud of this one, but this is what I came up with after cramming.

I don't have papers with superhero designs or anything close. I just gathered images from Google to make the background and printed it at work. Heh. I had to re-adjust the measurements because the paper was slightly smaller than an 8 1/2"x11" sheet. Gad. I am mathematically challenged so it took me forever to make the correct measurements and botched several bond papers in the process.

I pre-cut the die cuts at home. I just adhered the 'Superman' logo on a die cut and added it to the belly band to close the box. 

The box card looks plain but I could not do anything more since I had to finish it before the birthday celebrant arrived for the surprise. I'll do better next time. AND I better collect superhero-themed papers and embellishments for future projects.


MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: A4 Paper white, printed paper, Bevania Splendorgel Board Paper White, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels One, Cuttlebug Machine V2

ART JOURNAL SPREAD# 10: Live

                                      "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.                                                                       Live the life you've imagined."

                                                       "Live beautifully. Dream passionately."

MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: Pebeo Gesso, The Crafter's Workshop Stencil Mini Chickenwire Reversed, Ranger Distress Stain Faded Jeans, Tumbled Glass, Chipped Sapphire and Broken China, Archival Ink Jet Black, Kaisercraft Clear Stamps Diamonds, Boutique, Madame Boutique, Film Edges, Confidence and Journal, Bo Bunny Clear Stamps Stitches and Dreamer, Inkadinkado Clear Stamps Inspirational Lift, 

ART JOURNAL SPREAD# 9: Friends

                                           "Friends are special treausures of the heart."

MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: Pebeo Gesso, Ranger Distress Ink Mini Tea Dye, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Bahama Blue, Prima Marketing Stencil 12"x12" Harlequin, Golden Molding Paste, Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black, Kaisercraft Clear Stamps Botanical Odyssey, Boutique, Journal, Dictionary Meaning, Edges, Wanderlust, Grid and True Friend, Bo Bunny Clear Stamps It Is Written and Steampunk Gears, Inkadinkado Clear Stamps Inspirational Lift, Prima Marketing Clear Stamps Vintage Vanity 2, printed photo

ART JOURNAL SPREAD# 8: Freedom

"I am no bird; 

and no net ensnares me.

I am a free human being

with an independent will."

-JANE EYRE, Charlotte Bronte

MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: Pebeo Gesso, Golden Molding Paste, The Crafter's Workshop Stencil Mini Tile Texture, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Scarlett, Candied Apple, Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black, Kaisercraft Clear Stamps Victoria, Boutique, Journal, Prima Marketing Clear Stamps Vintage Vanity Music, Squares

ART JOURNAL SPREAD# 7: Grow

"Bloom where you are planted."

Grow!

MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: Pebeo Gesso, Ranger Distress Ink Mini Evergreen Bough, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Bahama Blue and Cinder, Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black, Kaisercraft Clear Stamps Diamonds, Boutique and Film Edges, Prima Marketing Clear Stamps Vintage Vanity Music, Bo Bunny Clear stamps Dreamer, Postcard, Artline Calligraphy Pen 0.3 Black

ART JOURNAL SPREAD# 6: Voyage

MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: Pebeo Gesso, Ranger Distress Ink Mini Iced Spruce, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon and Worn Lipstick, Ranger Distress Stain Faded Jeans, Golden Molding Paste, The Crafter's Workshop Stencil Mini Bricks, Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black, Kaisercraft Clear Stamps Triangles, Boutique, Journal, Wanderlust, Film Edges, printed photo

ART JOURNAL SPREAD# 5: Sunrise

"Sunrise is that beautiful moment when the dreams that have been sleeping in your soul begin to wake up."-SUSAN GALE

MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: Pebeo Gesso, Ranger Distress Ink Mini Squeezed Lemon and Worn Lipstick, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Jack O'Lantern, Butternut Squash, Ranger Distress Stain Faded Jeans, Chipped Sapphire and Broken China, Golden Molding Paste, The Crafter's Workshop Stencil Mini Art Is and Tile Texture, Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black, Bo Bunny Clear Stamps It Is Written and Stitches, Kaisercraft Clear Stamps Boutique, Edges, Film Edges and Journal, Prima Marketing Clear Stamps Circles, Heidi Swapp Mixed Media Clear Stamp Script, printed photo, Rosie's Studio Sticker Book, M&G Pen

ARTJOURNAL SPREAD# 4: Escape

                                                                                                       "Be unique."

                                                                                 "Shine. Get up and glow."

                                                                                                          "Imagine."

                                                                                                              "Dream."

                                                                                                            "Escape."

MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: Pebeo Gesso, Ranger Distress Ink Mini Old Paper, Crushed Olive and Forest Moss, Golden Molding Paste, The Crafter's Workshop Stencil Mini Chickenwire Reversed, journaling cards, Kaisercraft Clear Stamps Boutique and Wanderlust, Prima Marketing Clear Stamps Vintage Vanity Musica, Bo Bunny Clear Stamps Dreamer, Inkadinkado Clear Stamps Inspirational Lift, Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black, StazOn Midi Ink Emerald Green

ART JOURNAL SPREAD# 3: Adventure

                                                                                          "Adventure awaits."

MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: Pebeo Gesso, Ranger Distress Ink Mini Dried Marigold and Spiced Marmalade, Golden Molding Paste, The Crafter's Workshop Stencil Mini Tile Texture, Kaisercraft Clear Stamps Wanderlust, Grid, Boutique and Edges, Bo Bunny Clear Stamps Dreamer, Heidi Swapp Mixed Media Clear Stamps Script, MultiCraft Clear Stamps Let's Travel, Prima Marketing Clear Stamps Vintage Vanity Musica, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Butternut Squash, Jack O'Lantern, Jingle Bells and Bahama Blue, Rubber Stamps, Ranger Archival Ink Sepia, Coffee, Jet Black, Chrome Yellow and Pale Ochre, Post Card

ART JOURNAL SPREAD# 2: Simple Things

                                                                                  "It's the simple things."

MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: Pebeo Gesso, Ranger Distress Ink Mini Tattered Rose, Worn Lipstick and Rusty Hinge, Golden Molding Paste, The Crafter's Workshop Stencil Mini Tiny Circles, Kaisercraft Clear Stamps Perfume and Dictionary Meanings, Bo Bunny Clear Stamps It Is Written , Journaling Card

ART JOURNAL SPREAD# 1: Moment

                                                                             "Make every moment count."

MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: Pebeo Gesso, Ranger Distress Ink Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord and Peacock Feathers, Golden Molding Paste, The Crafter's Workshop Stencil Mini Tile Texture, Kaisercraft Clear Stamps Boutique, Botanical, Butterflies, Triangles and Diamonds, Heidi Wapp Mixed Media Clear Stamps Script, Prima Marketing Clear Stamps Vintage Vanity, Clear Stamps Stitches, Bo Bunny Clear Stamps Stitches, Rubber Stamps, Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Bahama Blue and Scarlett, Printed Photo, Journaling Card

CARD# HPJ-2017-2: Enjoy

Hi again! This second box card is better than the previous one. Heh. I made this for one of my colleagues, Espie. (I made a criss cross card for her birthday last year.)

I just made it like I normally do when I work on mixed media box cards except that I did not use modling paste. I only layered inks. Here is what it looks like.

I thought against glazing the embellishments.  I made do with just the layering of inks and embellishments. I hope you like it. Thanks for looking!


MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: Bevania Splendorgel Board Paper Ivy, Rives Board Paper Tradition Black, 12"x12" patterned paper, Eno Greeting Resin Embellishment, paper flowers, beads, Ranger Distress Ink Mini Peacock Feathers, StazOn Midi Ink Midnight Blue, Kaisercraft Clear Stamps Honeycomb and Boutique, Uni Ball Signo Broad White, Martha Stewart Edge Punch Doily Lace, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels One, Cuttlebug Machine V2 

CANVAS # HPJ-2017-02: Soar

Hi! Here is the second canvas I made last January. It is a canvas version of my art journal birthday spread. I still haven't gotten over my blue and green phase.

Anyway, here it is. It's a 9"x12" canvas.

I inked the canvas with distress ink pad. I  then stenciled with molding paste. After drying, I stamped several texts and scripts. I used glimmer mist to add more color to the background and splattered some of it. I adhered the sentiment which I handwrote on pieces of board paper at the top part of the canvas. I adhered the framed photo and the wooden wings next.

That was that. It was easy to make, but it took some time for everything to dry. Thanks for looking today! I hope you check on my other posts. 


MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: Conda Stretched Canvas 9"x12", Ranger Distress Ink Mini Ebergreen Bough, Golden Molding Paste, The Crafter's Workshop Stencil Mini Chickenwire Reversed, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Bahama Blue and Cinder, Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black, Heidi Swapp Mixed Media Clear Stamp Script, Kaisercraft Clear Stamps Boutique, Prima Marketing Clear Stamps Vintage Vanity Music, Rives Board Paper Tradition Black, Uni Ball Signo Broad White, Eno Greeting resin embellishment and wooden embellishment, printed photo

CANVAS # HPJ-2017-01: Wonder

Hi! How are you? I caught a vicious cold a few days after getting back to work in January so I was not able to make that many projects. I hated it, but I tried to bear with it.

Anyway, I was able to make two canvases during the long weekend of January 16th. Gad. I had fever and I ached all over for two days. I only managed to start the first canvas on the third day. Tsk.

Here is the first one that I came up with. I didn't like the base that much. It is just too glossy. I'll try black gesso some other time (when I have extra cash to buy a jar. It's a bit pricey.)

After the acrylic paint dried, I stenciled with light molding paste. Then I inked the surface with distress ink. I then stamped some text onto the bottom part of the canvas using a Brilliance pigment ink. I splattered metallic paint onto the canvas. I added the embellishments and glazed them with Liquid Pearl. I embossed some more text at the bottom and added some micro pearls. I adhered the paper flowers and the crystals as finishing touch.

I didn't like the gloss of the base much, but I think it still turned out fine. How do you find it? Let me know what your thoughts are. Thanks for looking!


MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: Conda Canvas 8"x10", Reeves Acrylic Paint Mars Black, Golden Light Molding Paste, The Crafter's Workshop Stencils Mini Cut Circles and Mini Tile Texture, Ranger Distress Ink Mini Evergreen Bough and Peacock Feathers, Ranger Distress Embossing Ink, Ranger Distress Embossing Powder Superfine Black, Prima Marketing Clear Stamps Vintage Vanity Music, Ranger Liquid Pearl Peacock and Mint, Mod Podge Matte, micro pearls, paper flowers, Eno Greeting Resin Embellishment, Papemelroti Pin Button, Eno Greeting Wooden Embellishment, self-adhesive crystals, metal charms, Tsukineko Brilliance Dew Drop Lightning Black, Bo Bunny Clear Stamps Dreamer

JANUARY CRAFT HAUL

Hello! March is almost here yet I have only started posting on my blog. I actually drafted several posts last January, but my laptop is in a coma. Ugh. I didn't get to finish them. So here I am trying to catch up.

First off is the craft haul for January. I had ordered twice from Bee Happy Crafts. The first package included the following:

The cute pen is a freebie that came with the package.

I'm happy with this haul because I finally got my hands on a Crop-A-Dile eyelet setter. Yay! It came in handy when we made name tags for Benot's nautical-themed party. I haven't played with it much, but I will one of these days.

Take a guess of what one of my major projects for this year will be. Heh. It is pretty obvious I must say. Well, I'll start a Project Life album documenting our travels and happy moments last year. I just have to get a printer and a binder to get it going. Woohoo! I'm so excited!

On the other hand, I hoarded some brushes to use on my canvases and art journal. I've been waiting for NBS to get new stocks. Gad. It took them forever to re-stock. I can't use the other ones they have. Apart from being too expensive, the bristles are not to my liking. They are not for the projects I am thinking of. I am just too particular with the tools and supplies I use. I'm glad they have new ones because I plan on working on my spreads every weekend. Ooh. Speaking of which, my gesso and molding paste are almost out. I'll need to save up for them. They are not cheap. [Sigh.]

Next up is a bunch of pin buttons. I only saw eight designs which I could use for future projects.

The last set would be for some more journaling cards and four bottles of distress stain (and a free coloring book which I gave to my sister). Ate Maggie and I shared two sets of journaling cards. They are so lovely.

As for the distress stains, they work great on my notebook. I wish I had more of them. I think I will get the spray stains next for the colors I don't have.

You'll see them used in my art journal spreads on the next posts. I hope you check them out. Thanks for stopping by!