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[DrSonja]

I'm ready!! 
Can't wait to see all the creative goodness and add my own twist on this fun journal.

[lisn2cats]

I am finished with my 2 pages.  This was so fun!  All the pages are Absolutely Gorgeous and I am so glad I was able to contribute,  I went all beachy/tropical    



I added a hummingbird to each of Susan's pages.



I will be running errors on Wednesday and will run by the Post Office.

 

Oh my gosh, Kelly! I love the tropical look of your pages and the beautiful color palette!!!
 

[lisn2cats]

Hi Girls!!  
I am done with my part of the art journal!


I don't think that I can get it packaged and to the post office this morning.
So it will go out first thing next week (will be Tues as Monday is a federal holiday no mail, I just remembered!)
 

Love the background you created and the added stenciled texture paste - so pretty!
 

[lisn2cats]

For those who went all out on mixed media, did you gesso  your pages first?

[suewho372]

For those who went all out on mixed media, did you gesso  your pages first?

Lis, I didn’t ! I probably should’ve because of the watercolor. I used a medium texture paste that is not as heavy or thick for these pages.  After my pages dried I did weigh the book  down to take out any roll .

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

I'm ready!! 
Can't wait to see all the creative goodness and add my own twist on this fun journal.

I'm excited for you, and to see what you come up with!

[DrSonja]

I am delighted to report that I received the art journal! I will be sending it out tomorrow. What a delight to see all the creativity.

Here are my additions: I tucked a rose among Kelly's tropical flowers for a subtle prequel. I added a rose to the body of my  butterfly in the signature gallery. You will see red roses throughout in both the elegant papers and stenciled in red glitter paste. The layout features a dancing lady, with black embossed glitter skirt and a red feather in her hair, mounted on a pop-out mechanism. There are 2 tags in hidden pockets to honor the artists and the ornate antique doors open to reveal an inspirational message.



There are so many fun details. If you look very closely you can even see a ticket and stamp cluster with some gold thread behind the dancer. There are some cherries who are responsible for turning me into a ticket fiend....
 

[VickiR]

I am delighted to report that I received the art journal! I will be sending it out tomorrow. What a delight to see all the creativity.

Here are my additions: I tucked a rose among Kelly's tropical flowers for a subtle prequel. I added a rose to the body of my  butterfly in the signature gallery. You will see red roses throughout in both the elegant papers and stenciled in red glitter paste. The layout features a dancing lady, with black embossed glitter skirt and a red feather in her hair, mounted on a pop-out mechanism. There are 2 tags in hidden pockets to honor the artists and the ornate antique doors open to reveal an inspirational message.


There are so many fun details. If you look very closely you can even see a ticket and stamp cluster with some gold thread behind the dancer. There are some cherries who are responsible for turning me into a ticket fiend....
 

Gorgeous pages, Sonja!  I love the doors and hidden tags.  Amazing details.  Thanks so much!
 

[suewho372]

I am delighted to report that I received the art journal! I will be sending it out tomorrow. What a delight to see all the creativity.

Here are my additions: I tucked a rose among Kelly's tropical flowers for a subtle prequel. I added a rose to the body of my  butterfly in the signature gallery. You will see red roses throughout in both the elegant papers and stenciled in red glitter paste. The layout features a dancing lady, with black embossed glitter skirt and a red feather in her hair, mounted on a pop-out mechanism. There are 2 tags in hidden pockets to honor the artists and the ornate antique doors open to reveal an inspirational message.


There are so many fun details. If you look very closely you can even see a ticket and stamp cluster with some gold thread behind the dancer. There are some cherries who are responsible for turning me into a ticket fiend....
 

Sonja. This is beautifully done!!! I love all the details and the glitter roses and the lace! Very lovely!
 

[lisn2cats]

I am delighted to report that I received the art journal! I will be sending it out tomorrow. What a delight to see all the creativity.

Here are my additions: I tucked a rose among Kelly's tropical flowers for a subtle prequel. I added a rose to the body of my  butterfly in the signature gallery. You will see red roses throughout in both the elegant papers and stenciled in red glitter paste. The layout features a dancing lady, with black embossed glitter skirt and a red feather in her hair, mounted on a pop-out mechanism. There are 2 tags in hidden pockets to honor the artists and the ornate antique doors open to reveal an inspirational message.


There are so many fun details. If you look very closely you can even see a ticket and stamp cluster with some gold thread behind the dancer. There are some cherries who are responsible for turning me into a ticket fiend....
 

Ugh! How am I gonna add to these amazing pages????? The pages are so yummy with details!! Ummm. Ummmmmmmmmm. Well. I have gesso!!!
 

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

For those who went all out on mixed media, did you gesso  your pages first?

I used clear gesso first.
 

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

For those who went all out on mixed media, did you gesso  your pages first?

Lis, I didn’t ! I probably should’ve because of the watercolor. I used a medium texture paste that is not as heavy or thick for these pages.  After my pages dried I did weigh the book  down to take out any roll .  

I forgot to weigh mine down!
 

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

I am delighted to report that I received the art journal! I will be sending it out tomorrow. What a delight to see all the creativity.

Here are my additions: I tucked a rose among Kelly's tropical flowers for a subtle prequel. I added a rose to the body of my  butterfly in the signature gallery. You will see red roses throughout in both the elegant papers and stenciled in red glitter paste. The layout features a dancing lady, with black embossed glitter skirt and a red feather in her hair, mounted on a pop-out mechanism. There are 2 tags in hidden pockets to honor the artists and the ornate antique doors open to reveal an inspirational message.


There are so many fun details. If you look very closely you can even see a ticket and stamp cluster with some gold thread behind the dancer. There are some cherries who are responsible for turning me into a ticket fiend....
 

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your creative mixed media collage here, Dr Sonja! The message behind the beautiful doorway is perfect, too!  
 

[Birgit55~Chickadee]

I am delighted to report that I received the art journal! I will be sending it out tomorrow. What a delight to see all the creativity.

Here are my additions: I tucked a rose among Kelly's tropical flowers for a subtle prequel. I added a rose to the body of my  butterfly in the signature gallery. You will see red roses throughout in both the elegant papers and stenciled in red glitter paste. The layout features a dancing lady, with black embossed glitter skirt and a red feather in her hair, mounted on a pop-out mechanism. There are 2 tags in hidden pockets to honor the artists and the ornate antique doors open to reveal an inspirational message.


There are so many fun details. If you look very closely you can even see a ticket and stamp cluster with some gold thread behind the dancer. There are some cherries who are responsible for turning me into a ticket fiend....
 

Oh my Sonja, this is stunning!  I love all the details especially the hidden pocket and the theme of roses you've used.  Beautifully done!
 

[suewho372]

I am delighted to report that I received the art journal! I will be sending it out tomorrow. What a delight to see all the creativity.

Here are my additions: I tucked a rose among Kelly's tropical flowers for a subtle prequel. I added a rose to the body of my  butterfly in the signature gallery. You will see red roses throughout in both the elegant papers and stenciled in red glitter paste. The layout features a dancing lady, with black embossed glitter skirt and a red feather in her hair, mounted on a pop-out mechanism. There are 2 tags in hidden pockets to honor the artists and the ornate antique doors open to reveal an inspirational message.


There are so many fun details. If you look very closely you can even see a ticket and stamp cluster with some gold thread behind the dancer. There are some cherries who are responsible for turning me into a ticket fiend....

Ugh! How am I gonna add to these amazing pages????? The pages are so yummy with details!! Ummm. Ummmmmmmmmm. Well. I have gesso!!!
  

Your pages will be magnificent!!! xxoo

[suewho372]

For those who went all out on mixed media, did you gesso  your pages first?

Lis, I didn’t ! I probably should’ve because of the watercolor. I used a medium texture paste that is not as heavy or thick for these pages.  After my pages dried I did weigh the book  down to take out any roll .   

I forgot to weigh mine down!
  

No worries! It’s all good- they were just fine when I got it! 

[suewho372]

I'm ready!! 
Can't wait to see all the creative goodness and add my own twist on this fun journal.

Sonja- I just noticed the little itty bitty dragonfly !!! I love it! 

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

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Lis, I didn’t ! I probably should’ve because of the watercolor. I used a medium texture paste that is not as heavy or thick for these pages.  After my pages dried I did weigh the book  down to take out any roll .   

I forgot to weigh mine down!  

No worries! It’s all good- they were just fine when I got it!  

Yay
 

[DrSonja]

I'm ready!! 
Can't wait to see all the creative goodness and add my own twist on this fun journal.

Sonja- I just noticed the little itty bitty dragonfly !!! I love it!  

Happy you noticed. I scattered a few little things-like the tiny feather in her hair, dabs of glossy black gelly pen on the shoes, the golden tassel on the end of the door closure is only 1/2" long. I tied it from embroidery thread. Such fun to add details.

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

I'm ready!! 
Can't wait to see all the creative goodness and add my own twist on this fun journal.

Sonja- I just noticed the little itty bitty dragonfly !!! I love it!   

Happy you noticed. I scattered a few little things-like the tiny feather in her hair, dabs of glossy black gelly pen on the shoes, the golden tassel on the end of the door closure is only 1/2" long. I tied it from embroidery thread. Such fun to add details. 

ABSOLUTELY fun details!