Mixed Media Art Journal Cover

As I stated in a previous post, I have some issues with mixed media being used for scrapbooking layouts.  However, I have no issues with mixed media itself and have begun to play around with it a bit.  I've created a couple of pieces for my art journal before deciding that, yes, I do enjoy playing around with this stuff!  So, I decided to alter a binder to be the home of my playings...an art journal I suppose.  I'm quite happy with the way it turned out and just love the color combo (my faves).  Thanks for stopping by!

Mixed Media?

I LOVE the look of mixed media!  I love the endless possibilities with mixed media.  I love to watch other people create mixed media pieces.  I, myself, have played a touch with mixed media.  However, my scrapbooking style is nothing like mixed media!  When I look at layouts that are created mixed media style, I am not so in love.  Do not misunderstand, they are BEAUTIFUL pieces of art!  What I find unpleasing, I suppose, is the quarrel between the ART and the PHOTOS!  I've only seen a couple of artist who are trully able to scrap mixed media style and still keep the focus on the photos.  Isn't that what scrapbooking is about after all?
As I begin my journey into the world of mixed media art, I can not, at this point see myself as a mixed media scrapper.  More likely I will be a mixed media journal-er (hmmm, is that a word?).  I've already designated a neat little book to work on my mixed media techniques.....separate from my photo albums.
Am I the only one who feels this way?

Hand painted lettering....

I just completed this project, a hand painted sign for some friends who just had their first child.  It was just this past spring that I discovered that I had a steady enough hand to paint lettering....since then I've been painting letters all over the place.  Here is the fruit of tedious labor...

Baby Girl Lapbook

I have finally finished this Baby Girl Lapbook that I have been working on for some time now.  I really love the way it turned out.  It's going to the store later today.
Thanks so much to Kathy Orta and her wonderful Lapbook Tutorial Series.....she made it super easy and super fun!

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Sweet Summer!

I'm really trying to challenge myself....to use the paper I have instead of buying new.....it's really hard.  I created this layout using an old paper stack from We R Memory Keepers.  I used this month's sketch from Scrap That! to get it done!

I love, love, love these bright colors and fun patterns.  I fussy cut most of the flower embelishments with a few from my stash.
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Challenges:
Scrap That July Sketch Challenge.

Happy 4th!

Happy Birthday, America! 

 I used this sketch from Sketches in Thyme (#115) to create this patriotic 2-page layout!  The paper is from the Paper Studio.  I created the circle/star embellishments with scraps of paper and stitching.  I used washi tape, stickers from DoodleBug Designs and Recollections bling to add to my embelli  clusters.  The candy cane paper clip is from Smash!

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Oh, Baby!

Hello!  I wanted to stop in and share what I've been creating lately.  I work in a school that currently has 5 babies under the age of 1 and two more on the way.  Needless to say, I've had lots of motivation to create this cute little baby album.  I used a plain $1 photo album as the base for this mini.  The paper is from DCWV Baby Boy stack with kraft card stock.  The pages are really interactive and have hidden pockets and lots of room to add photos or other little bits of memorabilia.  This paper stack is just adorable and so far I have been able to create this mini, another mini (which I will showcase another day) and I still have plenty left for a few layouts and cards!  Thanks for stopping by!