I haven’t added a post in years.  I have almost forgotten how so this will be a test for sure.  

This a fun pocket I collaged for a vintage journal.  I love using music pages and lace in my journals.

#Ginabahrensdesignteam June 2018

The design prompts for this month are batch, type, variety.  I went outside the box a little this time to interpret variety.  I used a variety of colors and Gina's stencil with the word create to encourage variety in our art.

Please check out her etsy store for a complete listing of her products.
https:// www.etsy.com/shop/GinaBAhrens
If you want to purchase from her line use the discount code  https://www.etsy.com/shop/GinaBAhrens?coupon=CAROL15

Team Members links.  Go check them out and see how they interpreted the prompts.  Enjoy!
Cindy Utter - https://youtu.be/wyrmPsnx5m4
Lisa Swank  - https://youtu.be/EJ8_FtnzRtg
Margel Shelley -  https://youtu.be/zdcpqDM3OWY
Maryanne Mott - https://youtu.be/1_YwF3LRtm4
Caryn Purdue - https://youtu.be/K1OP09LwWac
Peg Robinson - https://youtu.be/lgMPNvO6eGQ
Leslie McGrath - https://youtu.be/9_WDHSAW_B8
Wendy Ewing - https://youtu.be/dMz1WdWE3_w
Meri Abrams - https://youtu.be/o-u2BqacyUg
Laura Greggain - https://youtu.be/3Vega_8nCpc

#Ginabahrensdesignteam May 2018

The design team prompts for this month are peak, height, flourish.  Sometimes you just have to think outside the box on a prompt.  So I chose one of Gina's digital doodles (doodlegirl #1) and the quote "she looks for adventure around every corner".

Please check out her etsy store for a complete listing of her products.  https:// www.etsy.com/shop/GinaBAhrens
If you want to purchase from her line use the discount code  https://www.etsy.com/shop/GinaBAhrens?coupon=CAROL15

Visit all Design Team’s videos for some fabulous ideas!

Gina Ahrens - https://youtu.be/R0J2LkGQaPg

Lisa Swank - https://youtu.be/kypBXiJLLMU

Margel Shelley – https://youtu.be/v81mOcllT8I

Maryanne Mott – https://youtu.be/EvHEfR2rbrI

Caryn Purdy –  https://youtu.be/bk-tT7hG1WU

Peg Robinson – https://youtu.be/AKOa0BM5Olc

Leslie McGrath – https://youtu.be/5hEp4pe6Z84

Wendy Ewing – https://youtu.be/bjl-M2qugKA

Cindy Utter - https://youtu.be/TvjUqyT-8UA

Laura Greggain – https://youtu.be/5Hq3w9HA_FY

#customkeepercollab Shanon Green Collaboration 2018

Today we are working on Shannon Green’s Custom keepers
with Gina Ahrens products. We are decorating our cover

Check out Gina’s Etsy at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GinaBAhrens
to see her line of Stamps/stencils/and digital products.
Use Coupon Code designteamcollab1 for an additional 15% savings.

Also check out Shannon Green’s Etsy shop
Here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/byShannonGreen.
Use Coupon Code customkeepercollab1 for additional
25% Savings from 4-30 til 5-7.
Stay tuned for more to come!
Thanks for watching!

Shannon Green Collaboration 2018 Design Team Links

Visit all Design Team’s videos for some fabulous ideas!

Gina Ahrens - https://youtu.be/qXOWlUQOed8

Lisa Swank – https://youtu.be/ZJf78BgE_5M

Margel Shelley - https://youtu.be/5jd_g-tIdJQ

Maryanne Mott – https://youtu.be/YhtEqZDoHX0

Caryn Purdy – https://youtu.be/rn_1eL45R2s

Peg Robinson - https://youtu.be/77Vdh6e8JLI

Leslie McGrath – https://youtu.be/JAZ91FQwfbc

Wendy Ewing – https://youtu.be/kvvvFF21Lu8

Meri Abrams – https://youtu.be/H8us1bnlLrQ

Laura Greggain - https://youtu.be/xE7qGBTi6q8

Cindy Utter - https://youtu.be/eHgf6dsVbbI

#ginabahrensdesigns April 2018 Team Design

This months prompts are develop, expand, and buildup.  I chose to use a few of her stamps for the words "Inspired Artistic Journey".  I built up layers of circles and colors.  The quote was used to encourage myself and others to expand our world of creativity.

Please check out her etsy store for a complete listing of her products.  https:// www.etsy.com/shop/GinaBAhrens

If you want to purchase from her line use the discount code  https://www.etsy.com/shop/GinaBAhrens?coupon=CAROL15

Visit all Design Team’s videos for some fabulous ideas!

Lisa Swank – https://youtu.be/VlI7RlPE6qI

Margel Shelley – https://youtu.be/-0Egc499y8E

Maryanne Mott – https://youtu.be/3yKlhcNXsv8

Caryn Purdy – https://youtu.be/a31h1QCiqHo

Peg Robinson – https://youtu.be/4He7h75dK0s

Leslie McGrath – https://youtu.be/0ze5c_xf-VM

Wendy Ewing – https://youtu.be/UhOHNe8DPnE

Meri Abrams – https://youtu.be/ETtL9FmLZzA

Laura Greggain - https://youtu.be/3hkbHcpVoOc

Cindy Utter - https://youtu.be/PvbhwuYTGp4

#ginabahrensdesigns March 2018 Design Team Project

My goal for this months prompt was to use one of Gina's stencils. The prompt was portion, segment, section. I used the stencil Four Square 1.  This stencil has the face and the quote I used. I also used a small piece of handmade paper Gina had gifted me and stenciled the face on it.  I incorporated the prompts into the background of the page.  I wanted to keep this art journal page simple.   
   

Please check out her etsy store for a complete listing of her products.  https://www.etsy.com/shop/GinaBAhrens

If you want to purchase from her line use the discount code  https://www.etsy.com/shop/GinaBAhrens?coupon=CAROL15

Check out the projects for the rest of the design team.

                Lisa Swank – https://youtu.be/re0h7kFcV9U

Margel Shelley – https://youtu.be/U3KlO1D64mU 

Maryanne Mott – https://youtu.be/JNgGTncCOL0

Caryn Purdy – https://youtu.be/e4uW7uiV3Gw  

Peg Robinson – https://youtu.be/D1mrGrcc754

Leslie McGrath – https://youtu.be/yGkzBevkjWc

Wendy Ewing –  https://youtu.be/bZRlmp761M4

Laura Greggain – https://youtu.be/rgXJ9OW2RYg

#Ginabahrensdesign 2018 February design Team Project

I've enjoyed being on Gina's design dream and want to share my second project with you.  Our prompt was compassion, tenderness, resolve.

I chose to create four ATC cards.

My goal was to use my newest set of Gina's stamps.  I used one of her newest designs which is set #15. I just love all the hands and hearts.  Even though our prompts were not specifically Valentine related I thought they still reflected the month of February.

Please check out her etsy store for a complete listing of her products.  Https://www.etsy.com/shop/GinaBAhrens

If you want to purchase from her line use the discount code  https://www.etsy.com/shop/GinaBAhrens?coupon=CAROL15

To see all the teams videos or blogs follow the links below and enjoy!

Lisa Swank - https://youtu.be/gyc__pe_Vu4

Margel Shelley - https://youtu.be/mU8yRCkz3TE

Maryanne Mott – https://youtu.be/cpSMARGNdpk

Caryn Purdy – https://youtu.be/NnrazWeh0SU

Peg Robinson – https://youtu.be/NSWmH_HRiew

Leslie McGrath – https://youtu.be/5ongn7FQmAc

Wendy Ewing – https://youtu.be/Btq6Fby3mSs

Meri Abrams – https://youtu.be/vdPVGUteQpU

Laura Greggain – https://youtu.be/N7o9ysVwHmo

#Ginabahrensdesigns 2018 January Design Team Project

I'm excited to share with you my first design team project for January.   I'm on the #ginabahrensdesigns team.  Our prompt was fresh, alive, new.  I chose to create an art journal page.
Please leave a comment so I'll know you've visited.  Thanks.

My goal was to use stamps, stencils, or digi's from Gina's product line.  Please check out her etsy store for a complete listing of her products.   https://www.etsy.com/shop/GinaBAhrens
If you want to purchase from her line use the discount code    https://www.etsy.com/shop/GinaBAhrens?coupon=CAROL15
 
I used the following products from Gina's line:
Stencil:Citrus
Stamps:Inspired from the arrows plate set
Let your soul fly from the Bird set
Journey and the border design from Set #11

To see all the teams videos or blogs follow the links and enjoy!
Lisa Swank https://youtu.be/4jc4KirFy5w
Margel Shelley https://youtu.be/l3vo8VR9xTs
Maryanne Mott -https://youtu.be/PBpnnXTaSCg Caryn Purdy – https://youtu.be/_hujya9Ryck Peg Robinson – https://youtu.be/cUYCWieL34I Leslie McGrath – https://youtu.be/sV818c8otas Wendy Ewing – https://youtu.be/6zaU827Sx4g Laura Greggain – https://youtu.be/QLabJAUqo
and https://youtu.be/SFxmjrnxI4s

I am the guest post on Gina's design team blog this month.  I created a journal page based on the challenge "emboss it". The link to her blog is below.  Please go out and view the full post.

http://ginabahrens-artist.com/design-team-blog.html


Here is a photo of the pages I created using an Autumn theme.

Big announcement

I am so excited to be able to share that I've been accepted as a member of Gina Ahrens 2018 design team.  It's going to be an exciting year.

Her information can be found in the following link.

https://linktr.ee/ginabahrens

She us a fabulous artist and I feel very privileged to be working with her.  There will be plenty of art to come in the new year.

Here is the link for the design team announcement.

https://youtu.be/4ECsvFNo02Q

Some older posts may be missing photos due to changes in the server where photos were stored.  I am in the process of adding back the photos but it is a slow process. Please be patient and enjoy the post with or without photos.

Have a great day and enjoy the Autumn beauty.

Mermaids

I created this card and envelope for my sweet 8 year old granddaughter's birthday.  We both love mermaids.  We collected the shells last weekend on her birthday weekend trip.

#birthdaycard

Fall Art

I love this time of year.  The weather becomes cooler, the leaves change their colors, and pumpkins everywhere.  I did this piece of art on a large piece of slate many, many years ago.  It is still one of my favorite pieces to display during the Fall season.

Sunset

Last night we had a gorgeous sunset at the beach.  I love how the colors sparkle in the water.  It's such a peaceful and beautiful way to close out the day.

Fall Art

I haven't posted in awhile.  Here's a Fall piece I just finished.  I used a challenge of three colors: green, yellow and orange.  Used a napkin with pumpkin image, Tim Holtz cat stamp, and mini coffee filter.  On my wipe off background I added some stamps and stencils from my good friend Gina Ahrens.  Her stamps and stencils can be found in her etsy store by the same name.  I love her products.  #GinaAhrens#loveartjournaling#lovefallart

Hope you enjoy!

Sunflower

Just a little sunflower to brighten your day!

Watercolor fish

I enjoyed Gina Bronzini Ahrens watercolor Wednesday today on Periscope. I couldn't see her inspiration piece so I just painted as she painted, even though the image was broadcasting upside down.

Quirky Girls

I joined a FB group dedicated to creating quirky girls.  These are my first four girls.  They were a blast to create.  The rules on this challenge are to draw the girls with your eyes closed, no peaking.  Then you can paint, etc as much as you desire.  I named each of my girls.  Their names are Caspienne, Calypso, Tilda, and Soliel.  I just love doing them and will definitely do more.

Mirror, mirror

This week's DLP prompt done on large playing cards.  I had a lot of fun with this one.   Done with a deli print background, paint, charcoal, neo color II and probably a couple of other mixed media products.  I love birds and am the queen of my realm!  So this was just plain fun to do.

Bloom!

I had so much fun doing these flowers in one of my altered journals. I think it would be great on a canvas. I used modeling paste for background texture. Before it dried I sprayed Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays and let everything dry. The stems are bling, the leaves are butterfly wings and a dragon fly. The flowers are ribbon yarn used in knitting, some tiny glass beads for the centers.

This piece was inspired by CeeCee at Creationsceecee, Sue Hiles at Shiles728MixedMediaSue and Cindy Utter. I watched all three of these versions created from CeeCee's original canvas done during #lovesummerart on YouTube. Then I put my own spin on the project. Everyone's is different.

Flower Fantasy

Hope you enjoy this watercolor titled Flower Fantasy.

30 paintings in 30 days

30 paintings in 30 days challenge with Gina Ahrens.  I did ATC size watercolors using the various watercolor mediums I have.  I labeled on the back of each one what I used so it can be referenced later.  It was a fun challenge and I will probably continue to create more.  It was a great way to experiment and see what kind of effects each of the different products created.

Winter Solstice

I did this page in acrylic's to celebrate the first day of winter.

Wrap It Up December Daily YT hop and challenge

This is the final challenge for our December Daily's.
1. Use wrapping paper, paper bag or tissue paper
2. Use a bow
3. Make a tag and journal what this DD event has meant to you.

I chose to use wrapping paper, a brown bow from jute, and journaled on the back of a watercolor tag I did last Christmas but hadn't used since it was an extra. My journaling is private but I did include a picture of the back to show I had journaled. It tells how this event inspired me to make a book and document the time between 11/16/14 to 1/2/15. I haven't finished my book yet.

48 flash challenge 12/16/14 for December Daily

The challenge is to use sprays or paint and stencils. This snowman is my entry for the challenge.

1. stencils -The shape of the tree was created by using a wood tree as the stencil and painting dots around the stencil to get the shape. I also used Lindy's spray with a snowflake stencil in the sky background. It isn't easy to see in the picture but I can see it IRL. I also stenciled snowflakes using glitter paste.
2. Paint - I used paint in the background, the snowman and the tree.
3. Sprays - Lindy's sprays in luscious lime and Caribbean blue. These were used with stencils for the tree and the snowflakes in the background.

I also used washi tape, stamps, pearl pen, and glitter paste.
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