Camp Scrap Week 2: Art Journal

I'm back again!

It seems that if you are in a blogging rut, and do not post as often as you feel you should, take a class with a gallery. 

I know I could use my Flickr, but if getting me motivated is the purpose to take a class, might as well go all in.

Sharing my week 2 art Journal page, from May Flaum's Camp Scrap.

Not something I would normally make and share.

I make plenty that never makes it to my blog.

The technique I was attempting didn't really work the way I had planned.

That's okay.

That is why having the art journal is a good idea, a place to practice, and not stress.

Enjoy!

Camp Scrap Journal week 1

Yes, I know, I'm a bit behind in my Camp Scrap projects. 

Here's week 1 journal pages. 

It's true, I haven't done a page in my art journal since 2012.

I even did this one upside down, oh well. 

The point is I did it. 

I have even started week 2's journal page. 

So what if it's week 3 ;)

I gotta say It's also the first time I inked that fabulous stamp by 

Unity Stamp Company.

Enjoy!

Simon Says Stamp - face challenge

I has been a long time since I entered a challenge that was not DT related. So I thought I would give this week's 'faces' challenge a shot at Simon Says Stamp. 

I used some Tim Holtz dies, ink, and stamps; Stampin' Up! dies and stamps; Tattered Angels stencil; Authentique paper; Prima flowers; Mister Huey spray; and a Marvy punch.

Why not try yourself, here's the full link:

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=1709

Enjoy!

CCC #039: July 2014 Tags Challenge

Hi!

The Catherine and Cathy Create July 2014 Tags Challenge is up, and the theme this month is colour-blocking.

I had a few ideas for this one, but nothing seemed to have the right look I was going for.

I think my problem was I was really over-thinking it. 

So I mixed it up to a pattern-block instead of colour. 

These challenges are meant to inspire and get us crafting, not to stress over.

So while you are enjoying your Summer fun-time, but out some scrappy supplies to take on the road with you to create some darling little tags, don't forget to upload the link!

Enjoy!

Camp Scrap W1 Mixed Media

Whoa Nelly, two posts in one day. 

Dear followers, no I have not been hacked ;p

As I said in my earlier post Camp Scrap is fun. 

I'm listening to the live chat with May while I blog.

I really need those round TH blending tools...

Her desk space totally looks like mine, crowded but crafty.

Here's my take on the week one Mixed Media Canvas.

(Thanks to Darlene for the stamp loan!)

Enjoy!

Camp Scrap with May Flaum w1

So I bit the bullet and signed up for Camp Scrap 2014, I have wanted to join in the past, but I don't always hit the checkout button. 

I really enjoy May's blog, and she is super fun to listen to. 

One of the challenges is to do something outside your comfort zone.

The class started shortly after I returned form a busy beginning of Summer trip, so completing my travel journal really fit for me. 

I won this Simple Stories set from Scrappy Dee's retreat in May (check her out on Facebook!)

While I always love the look of other people's journals, it isn't how I normally roll.

So here are a few shots of my book, warning: most of the photos are quick phone snaps.

Enjoy!

CCC:037 "National Pride"

Happy Canada Day!!!

The July Monthly challenge at www.catherineandcathycreate.com
is inspired by your national colours. 
Here in Canada that means red and white.

It's turning out to be  a great Summer already,
 and I want to be out enjoying it. 

That said, I still need some crafty time. 
I just need to make use of smaller amounts of time. 

Using stencils, sponged ink, and a gel pen I was able to create this layout really quickly, and I'm all ready for today's photos.
The small letters were stamped on a full sheet of white card-stock in advance and I make use of them whenever I can, 
without having to grab my stamping stuff.

What are your national colours? 
What will you create for the July monthly challenge at www.catherineandcathycreate.com?

Enjoy!