Wild Wyoming Art Cafe'

Vacation Travel Journal

I was lucky enough to attend Inspired last year with my Mom and Sister.  It changed the way I looked at mixed media projects forever!

The resounding theme for me, was all about being true to yourself and your art.  Don't worry about being the "flavor of the month".  Do the art that makes you happy, that feeds your soul, and good things will come of it.  Don't you just love that?!!!

I created this Vacation Travel Journal using ephemera from my trip to Virginia and the Inspired Event by Donna Downey.   

It is a collage of brightly colored patterned paper by Sassafrass Lass, Pink Paislee, and colorful stitching with a sewing machine.

I included the menu from a coffee shop, a wine paper bag, vintage money from Colonial Williamsburg, a handout from the Williamsburg Winery, a flower die cut I made with Spellbinders die templates, Tattered Angels Chalkboard misted flower ribbon. 

Here’s a look at the front cover (on the right) and the back cover (on the left).  My Journal is open and face down.  I used Teal High Heel Chalkboard Mist, Mermaid Glimmer Glam, Cowboy Glimmer Glaze; Patina and Vanilla Breeze Glimmer Mist.

After you create the front and back cover collages, you wrap them around the mat-board and adhere with seriously strong adhesive.

This was inspired by Pam Garrison and a class she taught while I was at Donna Downey's Inspired Event in May 2010.

For these pages I used Gesso; Teal High Heel, Firefly, Alaskan Salmon, Inch Worm and Chalk Chalkboard Mist.  I also colored the white flower ribbon with Firefly chalkboard.

I coated the flower and butterfly with Chandelier Glimmer Glam.  I also used Royal Velvet Glimmer Glam.  I misted Olive Vine, Forest Green and Patina Glimmer Mist.  I also used Sugar Cane Glimmer Glaze.  Tattered Angels Stamps  Blossom Trees Screen Print Clear Stamps.  I also included some seed packets from the Colonial Williamsburg Gardens.

I used S4-312 Blossom Three and cut and embossed each one from collaged paper.  I am so loving die cut collaged flowers right now!  I painted the blossom with Chandelier Glimmer Glam and curled the edges while it's wet and let it dry that way.  It has a sheen of glimmer!

I painted a thick coat of Gesso on the edge of the paper and onto the tag.  I used a Tattered Angels stamp and pressed firmly into the gesso, then pulled it out of the gesso carefully and allowed it to dry.  I used Glimmer Mist, Chalkboard Glimmer Mist and Glimmer Glaze.  I loved how it all pools in the ridges.

I love to use Dymo labels, Glimmer Glam, Bling, stitching and ink.  Layers and dimension are fun to create with products you have on hand.

Blending coordinating shades of Greens and Blue Glimmer Mists works so well!  They blend like a dream and look almost like a blue sunset.  For this page I used  I misted Olive Vine, Forest Green and Patina Glimmer Mist. Then used my Tattered Angels stamp to create the tree.  I actually used a bit of hand drawing as well! 

The Neenah paper is thick enough to create a pocket out of.  I stitched it on, painted on layers of Glimmer Mist, Glimmer Glam and Chalkboard Mist.  I used the Butterfly from S5-051 Fanciful Flight  to create a collaged butterfly. 

Head on over to the Tattered Angels Blog to learn more about this Journal!

Thanks so much for taking the time to look at my Journal today.

I appreciate any comments you have!

Have a fabulously creative day and be true to yourself and your art!

Hugs

Holly 
 
 

A Valentine Journal

I love to cover composition notebooks and make them into journals.  They are so easy to alter and can be any theme you choose.

What could be better than a freshly ground coffee and a new journal?  I have one journal that I write down all the funny things my girls have said since they were babies.  I have another journal that I write down art ideas and sketch project ideas.  

I created this for the Spellbinders blog and there are step shots and instructions there if you want more information.

Supplies include: S5-026 Labels Twenty, S5-034 Parisian Accents, S5-042 Fleur de Lis Doily Accents, S5-052 Creative Page Tabs, S7-018 Big Scalloped Border Grand, and Grand Calibur™!;  My Mind’s Eye Lush patterned paper;JustRite Stampers Romantic Sentiments Set; Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry Paper Glue; Worldwin Paper black cardstock; Composition notebook, and black ink.

 

When my sister, mom and I attended Donna Downey's Inspired Event last May, I created a journal for each of us to write down ideas, websites and products we love.  

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!  I hope you get to spend some time with someone you love.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Holly

 

 

 

 

 

Tattered Angels Canvas Camera Bag Tutorial

Have I told you how grateful I am to be a part of the Tattered Angels Design Team?  They have so many amazing artists on their Design Team and Education Team.  Wow - creativity just oozes from these people.

Tattered Angels paint products are really great for creating mixed media projects.  They are also fabulous for using with Spellbinders die templates!

I have 3 canvas projects over on the Tattered Angels Blog, so please stop by and leave a comment!  I would really appreciate it.

This project is a Donna Downey canvas camera bag.  I bought it last May when my sister and my mom and I attend Donna Downey's Inspired Event in North Carolina.  I have been saving it for just the perfect combination of supplies.  The canvas theme on the Tattered Angels blog really got me excited about finally finishing this project.

I know some of you are new to Tattered Angels products and some of you might be unsure how to use them.  So, I created some step shots to show you how I used them on this camera bag.  

I'll be doing more tutorials so you can get really comfortable with these amazing paint products.

Begin by lightly misting the corners of the front pocket on the bag with Dragonfly Glimmer Mist.  Then cover the pocket with a scrap piece of paper and a bit of tape.

Next, pour some of the Dragonfly into a small cup and add about 3/4 cup of water, mix with a paint brush.  Always mix before adding more paint to the bag.  Paint the entire bag.  You can add layers upon layers until you get the depth of color you like.

TIP~Use a heat gun to speed the drying process!  But, don't get too close and heat the Glimmer in the Mist too hot, or it will start to burn and turn a bit brown.

I used Dragonfly, Apple, and Sugar Maple on the back of the bag.  I misted these colors onto the bag and then blended with clean water and my paintbrush.  This takes a little experimentation.

TIP~Glimmer Mist is water based, so it blends beautifully with clean water and a paintbrush and you can get just the look you want!

Paint the canvas tab and buttons with Apple and Sugar Maple Glimmer Mist.  Allow to dry or dry with heat gun.  Paint Cowboy Glimmer Glaze onto center of button.  Paint Golden Goddess Glimmer Glam onto the canvas tab for extra glimmer.

TIP~Make sure you shake and and mix the paints before you use them.  This helps disperse the glimmer throughout and keep the Glimmer Mist sprayers from getting clogged.

Spray layers of Spring 2011 Glimmer Mist Collection onto canvas die cut blossoms.  You can also paint edges of the blossoms.  If you want them to have curled edges leave them face up to dry.  If you want them to be flat, turn them over, press them flat with your fingers and allow to dry.

TIP~ I use a non-stick mat or a large cardboard box for a "spray booth".  The non-stick mat will allow the Glimmer Mist to puddle and pool and you can dip your paintbrush into them and use the leftover Glimmer Mist!

I Glimmer Misted all the canvas die cuts, allowed to dry or dried with a heat gun.  Then I painted on a coat of Chandelier Glimmer Glam for extra sparkle.

I used E600 industrial strength glue to adhere all the embellishments to the camera bag.  I also stamped with StazOn ink to make sure the stamp would be permanent.

To finish the camera strap, I painted a puddle of Bordeaux Glimmer Glam onto my non-stick mat.  I rolled my brayer through the puddle and then rolled the brayer onto the stamp.  I stamped the ends and the middle of the camera strap.  I'm stamping with Glimmer Glam!  Love that.

TIP~Make sure to spray the entire bag with a good coat of Scotch Guard to keep it from moisture, rain, etc. 

Thanks for stopping by my blog!  I really appreciate it.

I hope you'll stop by the Tattered Angels Blog and see my 2 other canvas projects, and leave me a comment.  This is my first month posting on their blog!

Don't forget about Heidi Swapp streaming live tomorrow night ~ Jan. 18th with some exciting sneak peeks and some huge news! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146674882054766

You can also leave a comment here, and let me know if you liked the tutorial or if you have any questions.  Enjoy your day!

Holly

 

Alice in Wonderland ~ INSPIRED Canvas Tote Bag!

Have I told you how much I LOVED Donna Downey's INSPIRED?!   LOL! I know I only mention it every other post.  To keep the inspiration going after the event, Prima is having an altered tote contest to those of us that attended INSPIRED!

My Canvas Tote is Inspired by Disney's "Alice in Wonderland" (Tim Burton 2010)

"Alice" by Avril Lavine is playing on my blog from the movie as well! (don't you just love technology)

I recently watched "Alice in Wonderland" with my 2 little girls.  It was a visual feast!  I couldn't resist altering my canvas tote bag in some sort of Alice them!  I chose to focus on Alice in her red dress. It's stunning!

I began by painting my tote in 2 shades of red acrylic paint - Christmas Tree Red and Red Pepper Red.  Thank you Donna Downey for teaching me how to blend the paint, using water to create fabulous tone and depth.

I painted the Donna Downey's Fleur de Lis with black acrylic paint and allowed it to dry.  For faster drying time I used my heat gun.

I I die cut Donna Downey 12x12 printed canvas with Spellbinders (TM) S4-136 Classic Heart by using the eyelet setting plate. 

I painted 4 of them black and adhered to canvas tote with permanent fabric glue. 

 

Stamp the word "Believe" with white acrylic paint and dry with a heat gun.  Use a paintbrush to apply white paint to the edges of the Fluer De Lis as shown.

 

Here's a close up of the rose, which is partially painted red....because in the movie you can hear Alice saying "You could always just paint the roses red."  I sanded an old paintbrush, painted it with red acrylic paint and left some on the brush.  I applied a bit of Smooch glitter paint to the end of the paintbrush as well.

I added strips of ribbon to mimic the layers and layers of tulle, ribbon and satin that Alice had on her red dress.  I live in Wyoming, in a very rural town, with VERY limited shopping. 

I was searching high and low for some black and white ruffles....but couldn't find any anywhere!  So, you've got to do, what you've got to do, and get creative!  I saw these darling brand new women's undies with this fabulous black and white ruffles at the store.  And guess what?  I bought them, took them home and cut off the ruffle trim.  It works!  You never know where you'll find Inspiration! 

I hope you enjoyed my altered canvas tote bag INSPIRED by "Alice in Wonderland" (Tim Burton 2010)

Here's another peak at my finished canvas tote bag.

 

 

Here's my sister, Diana's canvas tote bag.  Isn't it so beautiful!!  Take a peak at  Diana's canvas tote here and see all the techniques she used!

 

 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Holly

 

 

 

 

Inspired Video by Paulo...

You know you just can't put into words how amazing Donna Downey's Inspired Event was!  But, Paulo's video helps you catch a glimpse of what it was all about.

It's long, but so worth watching it  There is fabulous music in it too!  Paulo you Rock!

 

Inspired 2010 Slideshow from Paolo Liloc on Vimeo.