Artful Play... 41

Mona Pendleton | Thursday, March 29, 2012 @ 12:25 AM | , , , , ,

Hi there! I had the day off from work, I'm caught up on DT projects and I've been wanting to play with some ink! I pulled out my Art Journal along with various products that I've been hoarding and this is what I came up with:
This page was made using an assortment of products. The sweet bird and birdcage was cut using the Sizzix Tim Holtz birdcage/bird die along with Tim Holtz Grungeboard. The birdcage was painted with Ranger Acrylic Gold sponge dauber and the bird was first inked using Tim Holtz Broken China and Tea dye Distress inks then a layer of Distress Rock Candy was applied to give it a crackled appearance.
The fun SCRABBLE like tiles were cut using Spellbinders Mix'd Media Playtime dies. I hope Spellbinders makes an ENTIRE tile alphabet! How fun would that be?!
I recently "discovered" a new challenge: Stamper Sunday managed by the very talented designer: Hels Sheridan. I'm entering this in the current challenge which is to create a project focusing on the theme: BIRDS.


Many thanks for visiting ~ hope you have a great day! Be Sweet :)

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Delta Music Note BG, Tim Holtz
Dies: Spellbinders Mix'd Media Playtime, Sizzix birdcage, Vagabond machine
Ink: lots of Ranger: Color Washes, Distress inks, Rock Candy, Acrylic Paint, Perfect Pearls, Liquitex ink and Gesso
Paper: Ranger Grungeboard
Others: Crafter's Workshop stencils
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41 Sweet Comments So Far:

Sam Marsdon said...

Incredible journal page, Mona! Love your use of these colors! So creative and inspiring!

Crystal said...

So artistically creative! Love every detail and every splash of color perfection!

Ros said...

Ooooooh! This is so lovely ... a plethora of colours and a beautiful bird... Love it!

~amy~ said...

so wonderful Mona...love all the fun details.

Margie Higuchi said...

OMGosh, Mona! LOVE your cover...every little bit of detail! Wonderful eye candy...SWOON~!

Dawnll said...

I love the tiles and that background is spectacular!

Unknown said...

LOVE you journal page.. Those colors look wonderful and the background looks amazing.. I have been Playing in my Art journal as well.. So much fun isn't it..

Hugs, Linda

Yesnir said...

Magnificent!!! Stunning!!! Wow, Mona, this is a masterpiece!

1CardCreator said...

Beautiful Mona, love the feather!

Sue Nader said...

Wow, Mona so beautiful! Love the beautiful colors! Love that feather too!

Jen Adcock said...

What fun Mona! I have a lot of TH bits and bobs yet often strugle to mot have my creations look over the top grungy which is not my prefered outcome. But you, my crafty friend have found a wonderful balance that remains infifnitely gorgeous. Agreed that the feather is a lovely touch. Beautiful colors. I could just blissfully swim in them. Again, wonderful!

FiKenward said...

Beautiful work, love how all the mists just flow together beautifully.

Lori said...

Gorgeous, Journal page!!! Love the birdcage and the feather! Great use of colors in the background and all the buttons! So inspiring! Thanks!

Catherine said...

So beautiful, Mona! Your mixed media pages are pur eye candy! TFS!

Gale Evans said...

Oh Mina, this is do beautiful!!!! I always enjoy seeing your art journal pages!!! Thanks!!!

Gale Evans said...

Ooops! I should proof read before I hit send when on my Droid! I meant Mona, rather than Mina! Please forgive!

Keri said...

So beautiful!!! Love these colors! Really shows off your amazing talent!

Linda F. said...

Very beautiful, Mona! Love your unique mixture of grunge and elegance!

Constance said...

Love the beautiful grunge, Mona! Love all the TH embellishments and that feather is just perfect with the birdcage! Your background colours are gorgeous! One of your very best pages so far! TFS!

Trudy said...

Mona, I adore your lovely journal page! This is what true artist do! Absolutely stunning!

sandi said...

Wow! Mona this is just gorgeous! Love all the little details...fab!

Angi Barrs said...

Fabby art journal! Love that little birdie.

Julia Aston said...

Love all the stampings and splashes of color on this wonderful journal cover Mona! what a creative time you had on your day off!

Carlie said...

Mona, your latest journal page is absolutely breathtaking!!! I love the grungey chic look!

Hels Sheridan said...

Gorgeous page Mona, loving all those details... and those scrabble tiles, they are FAB! Thanks for joining in with the Sunday Stamper x

Emily Taylor said...

Gorgeous!!! Love that bird cage, bird and feather!

Anonymous said...

Mona, your art journal is so inspiring! This page is heaven!

Stacey Pembroke said...

What gorgeous eye candy, Mona! I could look at this over and over and over! Love the splashes of color! The Scrabble tiles are a nice touch!

Karen C. said...

Beautifully creative and perfectly grunged! I really want to give this a try!

Donna B. said...

Beautiful journal page Mona! Love the colors and all the fun details!

AimeeOh said...

Breathtaking journal page, Mona! I wish I could make something like this! I need to try those tutorials! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

GabrielleH said...

Mona, this is just plain gorgeous! Love the pretty colors and the neat Scrabble tiles! That bird cage with the feather is a nice touch! Have a great weekend!

Victoria M said...

Another gorgeous bit of eye candy!!! Your journal pages are fabulous! Beautiful technique!

Kerry said...

Beautiful and very creative! Love all the various inks you used especially the golds! What fun!

Carol Reisner said...

Wow, Love the colors! Amazing journal page, Mona! So creative and truly inspiring!

Davi said...

Love that fabulous page!! The cool birdcage and lovely background are amazing :)

Shelly said...

VERY beautiful, Mona! Love the birdcage and the scrabble pieces!

Mo Hernandez said...

Awesome journal page Mona! One of my new favorites! Thanks and hope you are having a great weekend!

Jan Evans said...

Stunning page, Mona! Love the grungy look! That birdcage and bird are fabulous!

GinaB said...

Love these gorgeous colors and the fun details like the Scrabble tiles and the feather! Another masterpiece!

Unknown said...

This page has so many wonderful visual elements to look at and enjoy Mona. It is a treat for the eyes!


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