Art Journal Journey - Words and Numbers

Happy December Everyone!

Here is my art journal calendar for December, with lots of words and numbers, so it's perfect for Yvonne's challenge at Art Journal Journey.

I started with a collage background of old book page scraps, a receipt, and I think there is part of a magazine too.

I used some red paint with a Carabelle Studio number stencil. I stamped December with a PaperArtsy alphabet stamp set, and stencilled 2019 with the Carabelle numbers stencil, then outlined with a black pen.

For the holly shapes, I stamped the holly (from an Artemio stamp set), cut out the larger holly to make a stencil, then stencilled with green paint. I added black outlines and red paint berries. I also stamped the holly sprig in each corner.

I hand-wrote the day numbers, and finished with white paint pen splatters.

Wishing you a great new week,

Alison xox

365 Somethings - Week 47, and A New Friend in my Craft Studio

Happy Monday morning everyone!

As it's Monday again, I have my week 47 set of teabag art to share with you for IHanna's 365 Somethings Challenge.

For this set, I crocheted some snowflakes in different shades of 4 ply cotton yarn. I stamped a wreath (Artemio Stamps) onto the teabags, then used a snowflake brad to attach the crocheted snowflakes.

Then I simply adhered the teabags to 4x4" card blanks to make some more Christmas cards. I would like to enter my cards in That's Crafty's Winter Wonderland Challenge.

And finally, let me introduce you to Angus the guinea pig, my new craft studio buddy. On Saturday, I took pity on him at the animal rescue sanctuary where I volunteer, and decided to adopt him. He was so timid at first, but today he finally found his voice again...Squeak Piggy Squeak!

Have a creative day, and thanks for dropping by,

Alison xox

The Funkie Junkie 12 Tags of Christmas - Week Ten

Morning Everyone!

I've got another Funkie Junkie inspired Christmas card to share. Today, it's inspired by the colours and elements on Linda's Week Ten Tag.

I used Vintage Photo, Festive Berries and Evergreen Bough Distress Inks, stamps by Artemio, Crafty Individuals, and Tim Holtz, and wooden snowflakes embossed with Aged Silver Frantage EP.

The Challenge is sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique.

Happy Tuesday!

Alison x

The Funkie Junkie 12 Tags of Christmas - Week Nine

Hello Everyone!

I'm speeding through the tags now, and creating a nice little stash of cards to start me off for next Christmas! Here's my card inspired by the colours and snowy scene on Linda's Week Nine Tag.

Prussian Blue DecoArt Traditions Paint is the colour I chose for my night-time background. With stamps by Artemio, Crafty Individuals and Tim Holtz, and Shabby White Frantage EP.

The Challenge is sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique, with prizes to be won.

Have a wonderful Monday!

Alison x

The Funkie Junkie 12 Tags of Christmas - Week Four

Hello Everyone!

I'm back today with my card inspired by Linda's week four tag for The Funkie Junkie 12 Tags of Christmas challenge. I was inspired by Linda's colours and techniques.

I've used Seth Apter PaperArtsy stamps for the dots, Crafty Individuals stamps for the script, and all other stamps are from Artemio. I also used Evergreen Bough & Vintage Photo Distress Inks, Frantage Shabby White EP, and Candy Red Stickles.

The challenge is sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique, and there are prizes to be won.

Thanks for joining me today,

Alison x