Monday, September 8, 2014

Remember This Art Journal Tutorial

Hello everyone!! It is STAMPtember® at Simon Says Stamp, which means a month full of fun and stamping inspiration. This week we are having a  STAMPtember® blog hop at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Don't miss any of the fabulous posts. The challenge is to use any Simon Says Stamp Exclusive product.
 
http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/
 
Everybody on the team will share stamping tips and inspiration.
 
I did a tutorial for an art journal page, using a shadow stamping technique. The technique can just as well be used on any type of project. For a different version check out this tutorial of mine, using stencils, paint and embossing powder instead.
 
I worked in my Small Creative Journal, but you can do this technique on many different projects. Smear bands of Distress Ink on your craft sheet, in this order: Shabby Shutters, Crushed Olive, Tumbled Glass, and Salty Ocean. Mist with water and press the page into the ink. Leave to dry. 

White emboss flowers from the new gorgeous Floral Bookmarking set on the page, and stamp a sentiment with Jet Black ink. I really like this quote stamp.
 
Use the same stamps again and different colours Distress Ink. After inking up the stamp, mist a few times with water, for a watercolour effect. Because the stems and flowers are separate stamps, it is very easy to make the stems green and the flowers various colours. Stamp a little bit to the side of the embossed image, for a shadow effect. The white embossing will resist the ink, but will now be more visible than before, even more so if you use darker inks.

I love this heart background stamp. Ink it up with Salty Ocean, mist with water and stamp randomly on the sky area, then do the same with Shabby Shutters in the grass.

I decided I wanted to use a stencil too, and reached for the Make a Scene one. Apply embossing ink through the cloud and white emboss. Place the stencil back on the cloud, a little to the side, and sponge Salty Ocean through it. Lightly mist the ink with water. Sponge Shabby Shutters and Mowed Lawn through the grass part of the stencil.

I liked the shadow effect on the cloud and that it by coincidence looks like it is raining hearts.

Isn't it a great quote, perfect for a journal page.

The effect on the flowers is subtle, which is exactly what I was aiming for. You can see that the flower stamped with Aged Mahogany stands out a little more than the others. I really like the shapes of the flowers in this set.

Finally, I added some Tim Holtz rub-ons to support the message of the page.

Here is some info from Simon Says Stamp regarding  STAMPtember®.

Simon Says Stamp was founded in 2002 with an interest in exclusively selling rubber stamps. It didn’t take long until we realized we couldn’t stop there. For more than 10 years we have celebrated rubber stamping and its glory. We work to bring companies from around the world together in a one stop shopping environment. Rubber stamps still remain the heart of our business and we are celebrating by hosting a “STAMPtember®" event intended to inspire, educate, and celebrate the delight of rubber stamping. Part of the enticement of rubber stamping is that stamps can be used in creating or complementing ANYTHING! From stamping dates on bank documents and postage parcels in the early 18th century, rubber stamping has dramatically expanded to include card making, scrapbooking, mixed media and many forms of altering and expressing art.

I hope you'll join us this week! As always, one random participant wins a $50 gift voucher from Simon Says Stamp.

http://www.simonsaysstamp.com
 
Your next stop on the blog is the wonderful Ashli Oliver. If you get lost, these are all the stops:

Anna-Karin (you are here)


Have fun and thank you for stopping by here at my blog!
 
Happy STAMPtember!
 
Anna-Karin
 
Supplies:
Stamps: Simon Says Stamp: Drawn Heart Background, Floral Bookmarking
Stencils: Simon Says Stamp: Make a Scene
Embossing Powder: Ranger White
Embellishments: Tim Holtz idea-ology: Life Quotes Remnant Rubs, Words Remnant Rubs

51 comments:

  1. Beautiful, This is a very cool idea.

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  2. Lovely page. The colors are gorgeous.

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  3. This is lovely and a lovely sentiment too xxx

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  4. Another beautiful verse with a lovely scene. Sweet journalling!

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  5. Hi Anna-Karin, I follow your blog regularly but rarely comment, sorry. But just had to stop by today and say wow, this is gorgeous. On first look it appears so simple, but it's success is all those little techniques and details and shadow effects. Fab composition of course too! Nikki xx frankieeatsworms.blogspot.com

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  6. Like the inking & quote. I have done calligraphy of that quote.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  7. Beautiful page - wonderful sentiment - thank you for the inspiration.

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  8. I totally love this! Thanks so much for sharing your inking technique. This one I must try!! Love the font of that sentiment too.

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  9. So gorgeous, I love your technique and style. I really love the embossing then offset stamping:)
    Thanks so much!~kim

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  10. Your JP is gorgeous. Another technique I must try. Love how the coloured stamping over the embossed image really makes the embossing pop

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  11. I have to try this! Very beautiful!!

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  12. So very pretty Anna-Karin! Love the beautiful background! The flowers look fabulous!

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  13. Such an uplifting and cheerful page!

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  14. This is so pretty, Anna-Karin! Love the embossing with white technique! Need to try that one sometime! Hugs, Sandra

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  15. Wow - gorgeous. Thanks for the tutorial too. I love the flowers and the wonderful hearts in the background.

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  16. A warm delightful creation! Thanks for the hop enjoy your day!

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  17. What a great page! Love the ghost stamping. It really does look like it's raining hearts!

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  18. Stunning project. Love all of the soft colors. TFS

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  19. Creating an art journal page is good for your soul.

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  20. great journal page !!!!! That heart background stamp is my absolute favorite.....still!! :)

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  21. Beautiful this is so inspiring I love the quote and I absolutely love everything about it. I just became your newest follower I hope you will come follow me to.
    Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes September Linky Party. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

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  22. Great techniques and so very pretty! Also, I love the sentiment!

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  23. Gorgeous art journal entry! Love the colours and textures, very cool technique. Thanks for taking us through all of the steps!

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  24. love the watercolor look- pretty

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  25. Such beautiful art journaling... I love the way you blend colors and add texture throughout

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  26. Your page is beautiful! I love the quote. The stamping and stenciling are very inspiring. I am going to have to try that technique out with the stamps.
    Thank you for sharing your work and hope you are finally feeling better and enjoying your spring. We are starting to get settled into fall over here. :)

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  27. Beautiful page and very unique! I love everything about it

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  28. Amazing page Anna-KArin! I love white embossing !Beautiful tutorial! Barbarayaya

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  29. Beautiful page, and a wonderful quote!

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  30. Such a beautiful page, Anna-Karin. The colors are wonderful! :)

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  31. Oh my some more fun stamping ... another must try ... the colors are fabulous !

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  32. Beautiful inkyness and fabulous use of stamps and ink! Thank you for the blog hop too Karen x

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  33. Love the shadow technique. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  34. you know, this is just pleasing to look at. It gives me a nice happy feeling.

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  35. What a cool look! Love all the inking, and the ink shadows next to the white heat embossed flowers looks great. Tfs!

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  36. Beautiful page, and it would make a beautiful layout too!

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  37. A beautiful, colourful page and I adore the quote you've used. It's really gorgeous Anna-Karin! :)

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  38. Beautiful! This is so sweetly done. The page is full of joy! The little blue hearts are darling. I love them to bits! Your projects continue to amaze and inspire me week after week. Thank you for sharing your talent and techniques.

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  39. This is STUNNING (all in caps)! I love that beautiful blended look and the color palette is dreeaaaamy! Thanks for sharing such a fabulous project!

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