Art journal page by Lanette

Hello All, You Amazing Creative People!

Today I am sharing a simple Art Journal page. I didn’t have anything in mind when I started this page, I just wanted to create something. I really enjoy art journaling but I rarely take the time to journal, so today I did. 

I started with a sheet of watercolour paper, a mix of stamps and a handful of Liquid Acrylics. Next, for a bit of colorful texture, I added Impasto Paint. Finally, I started adding a few layers with a mix of Radom die cuts and scraps of paper. 

I am pretty happy with how this page turned out. I really like the mix of colors and patterns, I hope you do too! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope I have inspired you in some small way to spend some creative time in your art space and maybe even create something pretty.

Until next time, Hugs & Have fun creating!

-Lanette

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Winter brush by Lanette Erickson

Hello All, You Amazing Creative People!

Today I am sharing an altered paintbrush that was inspired by the recent cold winter night we have been experiencing here in Michigan.   

I started altering this brush with a mix of Resin pieces. After adhering all the resin bits using 3D Gloss Gel, I gave everything a quick coat of black gesso. Next, I brought back the details with a bit of white gesso and Finn's amazing wax.

I finished off my brush with a handful of flowers, chipboard and lots of glitter! I am pretty happy with how this brush turned out, I really like the mix of dark and light. I hope you do too! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope I have inspired you in some small way to spend some creative time in your art space and maybe even create something pretty.

Until next time, Hugs & Have fun creating!

-Lanette

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Butterfly Effect tag by Lanette Erickson

Hello, All You Amazing Creative People!

Today I wanted to share a simple layered tag that I created using 7 Dot Studio's New "Butterfly Effect" Collection designed by Finnabair. This collection is an inspired mix of texture and colour with lots of lovely butterflies, it's simply stunning!

After selecting a sheet from the collection I used a piece of chipboard to add dimension to my tag. Next, I added a bit of a distressed look with some Finnabair's Rust paste. 

Thank you for stopping by today!  I hope I have inspired you in some small way! 

Until next time, Hugs and have fun creating!

-Lanette

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Wooden altered heart by Lanette Erickson

Hello, All You Amazing Creative People!

Today I am sharing an altered heart, that I found a sweet wooden heart at my local thrift store. I really wasn’t sure how I would alter it, but I knew it had potential.

With the Halloween decorations going up, I found inspiration for my project. I have always been drawn to the bright festive decorations of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), so with that in mind, I grabbed a mix of Impasto paints and went to work.  

After painting my heart, I added a few extra details with a couple paint markers and a bit of sparkle with a handful of Finnabair’s Metallic Flakes. I am pretty happy with how this came together. I hope you like it too!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope I have inspired you in some small way! 

Until next time, Hugs and have fun creating!

-Lanette

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