Monday, May 22, 2017

Exploration Journal Page

Hello friends! I hope you had a fun weekend. We enjoyed the lovely spring weather and the fact that it doesn't get dark until late at night. I love looking out my window and still see light in the sky. 


This week at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge we have a Little Critters theme. Don't miss checking out the project of our May guest designer, Dr Sonia, aka Cards, Crafts, Kids Projects.


Layers of ink - Exploration Journal Page by Anna-Karin in Dina Wakley's Media Journal

I was planning a different project first, but when I spotted these beautiful On the Farm stamps by Tim Holtz, they reminded me of walks I used to take while visiting my grandmother, sometimes across fields where cows were grazing. She always made sure we kept a safe distance from the cows, and I think that she had once had a scary experience crossing one of those fields. I thought it was a great adventure. 

The page was done in Dina Wakley's Media Journal, which I am really loving to work in. Here I used one of the canvas pages. 

Layers of ink - Exploration Journal Page by Anna-Karin in Dina Wakley's Media Journal

The page had been partially covered with gesso earlier and I wanted to test how the Scribble Sticks would look on top of it. I scribbled on the page and then used a paint brush and water to turn them into watercolors. I was really happy with the result and I like the combination of the brighter smoother color on the gessoed areas, and the more textured look on the raw canvas.

Layers of ink - Exploration Journal Page by Anna-Karin in Dina Wakley's Media Journal

The page were stamped with the ledger and text stamp from On the Farm, using Red Geranium and Black Soot Archival Ink. I stitched around the page with embroidery floss.

Layers of ink - Exploration Journal Page by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz Critters stamps.

I stamped the animals on Specialty Stamping paper with Black Soot Archival Ink and coloured them with Distress Markers. At the bottom of the page, there is a strip of Eclectic Elements fabric and a piece of lace trim.

Layers of ink - Exploration Journal Page by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz Critters stamps.

The stacking of the animals was inspired by an ornament a friend of mine gave me long ago, and which hang in our kitchen.

Layers of ink - Exploration Journal Page by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz Critters stamps.

Using Distress Markers on these vintage style images worked well. I also stamped a word and placed it above the rooster.

Layers of ink - Exploration Journal Page by Anna-Karin

I thought the stacked animals fit so well with this great quote, and stamped it on a manila tag. Design Tape and ephemera embellish the tag. The design tape has the same pattern as the fabric at the bottom of the page.

Layers of ink - Exploration Journal Page by Anna-Karin

I used labels to write some memories and also added some more ephemera pieces.


I really hope you will join us in our Little Critters challenge. As every week, you have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher from Simon Says Stamp. You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.




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Thank you for visiting today!

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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16 comments:

  1. Love your take...and absolutely love the 'Farm Animals' stamp...xxx

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  2. Your background is amazing, Anna-Karin! Those farm animals are adorable and colored perfectly. Love it!

    Cathie ♥

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  3. That's so funny. Love your "critters" and the clever idea of placing them here. The backgroung on canvas is adorable. Hugs, Marzena

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  4. what a fun project Anna-Karin! Love the stamped images stacked on top of of each other!

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  5. Love the animals you chose for this project and hehe I am like your grandmother...I do tend to steer clear of cows!
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  6. wow-this page is chock full of details and pure fun!

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  7. A great page Anna-Karin and I love the stamp set you used. It looks amazing on the canvas page! Well done!

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  8. Fabulous page Anna-Karin :-) I love the stacked animals and all of the details, the background and stitching are awesome! :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  9. Anna!!! Gorgeous, love the soft colors and texture. Thank you for the inspiration!!!!

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  10. WOW! I love this, Anna-Karin! The totem of animals is fun, and that saying is perfect - very positive. Love the focus on natural colors. hugs, Maura

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  11. Love this fabulous journal page, Anna-Karin. The animal images and the the sentiment embellishments are awesome! :)

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  12. What a fabulous journal page and I LOVE how you've used those stamps...they create such a great focal point! Gorgeous as always, Anna-Karin! :)

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  13. Tim's animals are just so darn much fun and your arrangement of pieces and colors is truly excellent. I would frame this.

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  14. love your art journal page Anna-Karin and it reminded me of being chased across a field by a herd of curious cows when I was a child...I would have won a gold medal for hurdling the gate...enjoy the rest of your weekend...hugs kath xxc

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  15. LOVE this and as usual, I'm so impressed with the incredible texture you've created. You always take your materials to a new level and this is no exception!

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  16. I agree with Andrea: your use of different materials and your ability to mix them is incredible! Fabulous project! barbara

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