Thursday, March 20, 2014

Art Journal

Hi My Blogger Friends,

Today I'm sharing my first art journal.  The cover is shown below - now I just have to have fun filling it up.   I hope you had a chance to take a look at all the fabulous art that has been posted this past week over at "A Vintage Journey".  The new challenge is SAY IT WITH WORDS so I think this will fit in perfectly.  All you Tim Holtz fans will recognize his products.  I used plenty and really like the new ones.  I also plan to post this over at "Mixed Media Place" blog where the current challenge is CURIOSITY.  It will be a true curiosity to see what I  fill it up with.  You may also recognize the beautiful Prima flower and the fantastic Finnabair clock pieces.


For some time now I have been seeing artists that I like make art journals and post them on their blogs.  I confess, at first I didn't get it.  After seeing some entries and some really fantastic art work I finally saw the light.  It was like -------


I picked up a journal at my local craft store and got right to work.  I usually like to provide a complete tutorial but I got caught up in the moment with this one and forgot to take pictures along the way - so sorry.  Anyway all I have to share is the before and after.



Wishing you an artful day -
S@ndy
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19 comments:

  1. Candy CMarch 20, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    Wow Sandy! Your first art journal cover is amazing! I totally love all of the elements that you've combined here to create such a dimensional and textural piece. Really love the colors and the patina feeling I am getting from the blue and greenish overtones. Gorgeous! <3 Candy

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  2. JankaMarch 21, 2014 at 12:56 AM

    Gorgeous work!

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  3. Astrid MacleanMarch 21, 2014 at 1:18 AM

    Wow, I LOVE THIS!!!! So dimensional and those patina colours are totally stunning!!! Love some of the little details, like the petals coming out of the head, and those pen nibs looks brilliant together like that. Great inspiration and thanks so much for joining us n A Vintage Journey with this piece!!

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  4. mamablitgerMarch 21, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    Sandy what a fabolous journal you created. I adore the vintage looking like real patina. You have been very creative making this art piece.
    Where did you get the head inside the clock ? Is it clay or one you bought ??
    Thank you so much for sharing.
    Hugs from SPAIN

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    1. S@ndy DillerMarch 21, 2014 at 9:35 AM

      Thank you for your kind comments. The head is Ice Resin - I had some extra resin mixed up when making my Tick Tock project and poured the extra in a mold. The molds are from Krafty Lady.

      S@ndy

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  5. UnknownMarch 21, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    gorgeous !

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  6. The Sparkly FairyMarch 21, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Oh wow this is amazing - I saw it on the Vintage Journey blog :)

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  7. steffiMarch 21, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    Beautiful :o) Though as soon as I saw your name on the Vintage Journey blog as I've seen some of your work in Just Steampunk! Love the combination of Finnabair and Tim - keep promising myself some of those word lightbulbs!!

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  8. toniMarch 22, 2014 at 1:29 AM

    So glad you embraced the lightbulb moment! This is gorgeous! X

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  9. RosieMarch 22, 2014 at 1:32 AM

    Sooo gorgeous artwork, Sandy.

    Have a wonderful weekend

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  10. RedanneMarch 22, 2014 at 2:26 AM

    Oh wow Sandy, your art journal cover is absolutely stunning! It has a wonderful 'aged' feeling to it. Steffi (above) is right, it is a wonderful combination of Tim and Finn. I love your use of the letterpress too, my newest love! Thanks for your visit and thank you too for joining in our challenge over at A Vintage Journey too. Anne xx

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  11. AnonymousMarch 22, 2014 at 4:01 AM

    Sandy this is an amazing piece of work!! I'm loving your background and colour selection. Karen.x

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  12. DebiMarch 22, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    LOVE it!! Debi x

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  13. Paula J AtkinsonMarch 23, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Stunning cover, can't wait to see the pages you create to go within.
    I only started my Art Journal this year because it is always too dark in the winter months to scrap as I can't see shades very well. With my AJ, I can work daily & complete at a weekend. That way I feel I have actually created something other than backgrounds for cards.

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  14. Words and PicturesMarch 23, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    So beautiful - such subtle muted colours but with great depth to them. Gorgeous use of all the embellishments - love the finish on those pen nibs. Thank you so much for joining us on A Vintage Journey.
    Alison x

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  15. WendyKMarch 31, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Fantastic piece, love all the different elements, and the gorgeous colours.

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  16. Jenny MarplesApril 1, 2014 at 12:13 AM

    LOVE this to bits Sandy! You really have 'got' this style beautifully here, and that's not the easiest thing to do. Be proud! Thanks for joining us at A Vintage Journey. Jenny x

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  17. Riikka KovasinApril 12, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    So stunning! Love the soft tones! Thank you for joining the MMP challenge!

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  18. Linda BrunApril 19, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    Beautiful cover for your art Journal and love all the texture and nice colors. Great take on the challenge at MMP.
    Linda

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