Art Journal Inspiration

Here's some Friday, Art Journal inspiration to "kick off" your weekend.  I used quite a few different stencils, since that is our Creative Challenge this month.

Hope you enjoy.

I created lots of layers using stencils, tissue, and stamps.  I loved how it looked and really didn't want to do anything else to the pages.  But I had to stick with my original plan.  I drew three flowers with my black Montana paint marker and then divided the page in half.  I blacked out the bottom half.  Yikes.  I was really nervous doing that.  I then applied white paint to the top half using the same technique.  I used a thinner layer of white paint than I did with the black paint.  I just couldn't cover everything up.  So I left some of the layers visible through the white paint.

I added some teal and white paint along the edge of the black paint.  Sprayed it with some water and let it drip.  I repeated the same process to the top with yellow paint and dripped in the opposite direction.  To finish it, I added more pen work to the flowers with the pink, orange, and black Montana markers.

Here's a close up of all those stencils.

What's New Wednesday (Thursday)

I know, it's Thursday...we are a day behind in our "What's New Wednesday" post.  We had two huge orders to check in, price, and display.  So, needless to say, we were very busy yesterday.

Big news this week is our class schedule.  Yippee!  New summer classes and a Summer Workshop.  Be sure to visit the links for class details!

By The Sea Folio Album

Collect your beach photos and memorabilia in this beautifully, detailed, album.  Created by Mary, using Graphic 45's "By the Sea" collection and Tim Hotlz new Folio Album.  Class details can be found HERE.

Interactive Card Class (Additional Date)
This class filled up so quickly, we are adding a second date!

Amaze your friends when you give them these fun, interactive cards.  Class includes four, fun, interactive cards (two shown below).  Class details can be found HERE.

Family Legacy Configurations Box

Class details can be found HERE.

Copic Markers- Coloring Clothes and Grass

Class details can be found HERE.

 

Copic Markers- Coloring Black and White

Class details can be found HERE.

 

Elizabeth Crafts Class

Learn techniques for using Elizabeth Crafts peels, mylar, and ultra-fine glitter.  Class details can be found HERE.

Summer Workshop!!

Join us for a full day of creating!!  We'll help you create 16 cards/projects, provide lunch, and include the Avery Elle stamp set "Bright Days" for your to keep.  Don't delay, this workshop was posted on our Facebook page earlier in the week. It is almost full!!!  Details can be found HERE.

Join us on Friday, between 5PM and 7PM for our FREE "Make and Take".  Available, while supplies last.

Fun projects you may have missed this week:

1.  Find our Sunflower Sweetheart Card HERE.
2.  Fun card using Avery Elle's "Bright Days" stamp set, can be found HERE.
3.  Lots of fun inspiration can be found on our Pinterest Boards.  Visit this LINK to view our boards.  Be sure to click on the FOLLOW button to follow all of our pins.
4.  Do you follow us on Instagram?  You can find us on instagram @doodlbugswa.  Post something you've made on instagram and tag @doodlebugswa in the comments.  We'd love to see what you're making.

Stencil Inspiration

Here's a quick and easy, single layered card using stencils!  I used the polka dots stencil from Crafters Workshop and some fun Distress Ink colors to create this festive card.

I stamped "HAPPY" using Avery Elle's Alpha stamp set and black dye ink.  I then colored the letters using my Copic markers.

Enjoy!

Avery Elle Bright Days Stamp

Here's a card made with the Avery Elle stamp set we'll be using in our Summer Workshop.  This stamp set is included in the cost of the workshop.  No more having to share stamps during the event.  The set is yours to use for the day.  Then, take it home after the workshop so you can recreate the fun projects you made.

We'll be creating a similar project during the workshop, along with 15 other cards/projects.  Don't miss the fun.  You can find more information on our Summer Workshop HERE.

Additional Supplies Used:
Celebrate Die-namics die from MFT Stamps
Enamel Dots