Bible Journal Art with Prima Chalk Edgers

Today, I am sharing another post with my bible journal.

This one features stamping and watercolor with chalk inks.

Sentiment:  Have faith in yourself.

This is another experiment using art in my bible journal.

I have a few posts about my search for the best ways to make my pages pretty without destroying the words on the page and preventing the inks from bleeding though to the back side of the page.

You can find more of my posts like this one, by clicking on bible journal.

On this page, I used stamps with chalk ink for the images and also watercolor with chalk ink.

I think, for bible journal art, the chalk inks are my favorite so far, with both stamping and watercolor on the thin pages.

The best part, there is no bleed through.  You do see a slight shadow of the image on the back side, but nothing like other inks which bleed all the way through the page and sometimes pages.

As watercolor, these inks blend smoothly and leave a soft look.

I have successfully done both watercolor direct to page and also watercolor onto separate journal panels with these chalk inks.

So far, I have not used gel medium in the bible.  But, I would like to try that soon.

**Some tips would be to place a protective sheet of paper or parchment between pages whenever using ink or liquid and dry between layers.  Sometimes a light iron over a protective piece of paper on a dry page will smooth out wrinkles.**

Here is the back of the art page:

Here is a quick tip video tutorial showing the stamps and inks used together for stamping and watercolor.

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Link Ups:

HLS April Watercolour Challenge

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, Spring Colors

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Cecelia Girl, Keep Going Anyway and You Are This; My Creative Bible, Canson watercolor paper, Prima chalk edgers ink and Lil' Inker Design dies.

Happy Easter and Happy Spring!

Easter Blessings Bunny Framed Card

Today, I am sharing an adorable Easter card, made with a mix of four different stamp kits used on the front and on the inside.

Sentiment:  Easter Blessings

I really love this frame of flowers, and the sweet bunny.  So, I put them together in this project.

I have a quick tip video tutorial sharing ways to mix different stamp kits as well as centering die-cuts using an edge punch tool.  The inside of the card is shown in the video as well.

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

And here is a closer look at this cutie:

Link Ups:

Little Red Wagon # 389 ~ Happy Easter

HLS April Anything Goes With Dies Challenge

The Paper Girls #125 ~ Color Challenge

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Pretty Darn Amazing, Let's Be Happy, Mama Owl and Be My Bird kit of the month; Copic markers, Winnie and Walter dies, Pretty Pink Posh sequins, craft punch and Ranger archival ink.

Have a blessed Good Friday.

Unity Hop and Sale ~ Graduation Girl

Hi, it's Gaylynn here.  Today, the Unity Stamp Co. design team is hopping and showcasing amazing projects with the newest release.

Sentiment:

Congrats.
Behind you all your memories, before you all your dreams, around you all who love you, within you all you need.

There is a grad guy and girl released, so the images can be switched to suit the recipient.

I especially love this sentiment.

My baby girl is graduating college, and this card is going to her.

She is a business and marketing major, as well as a talented artist.  Yes... I'm a proud mama. :)

I used watercolor paints on this girl.

Here is a quick tip video tutorial for this grad card.

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

And here is a closer look:

I made a masculine grad card similar to this one, on another post.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Graduation Wishes and Sentiments for Graduates, Sakura Koi watercolors, Ranger arhival ink, Ranger watercolor paper and My Creative Time dies.

New releases and Spring sale going on now in the Unity shop:

We have TWO amazing Unity filled prize packages to giveaway. Leave a comment on EACH blog in the hop (including the Unity blog) for your chance to win.

— PRIZE WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY NIGHT —

Inspiration Wednesday ~ Mixed Media Canvas

Today, I am up on the Unity blog with an Inspiration Wednesday post.

I decided to make an inspirational mixed media canvas.

Sentiment:  Today, I am choosing happiness.

I love the sentiment, and it inspires me daily.

This mixed media canvas was inspired by my fellow design team member Camille.

I love her artsy style and techniques.

I used acrylic with stamping for this 5"x7" canvas, adding texture along the way.

Here is a quick tip video tutorial.

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Link Ups:

Mixed Media Mojo:  Spring Winner

Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #35 ~ What's Your Super Power

And, I leave you with this quote:

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. 3/2017 SMAK Let Go and Breathe, Liquitex acrylic paint, Mod Podge, Gesso, tissue paper, Winsor & Newton stretched cotton Artists' Canvas, hot glue, brads and gems.

Have a lovely day.

Spotlight Stamping with Flowers

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind.  I have so many people to thank.  Here is just one token of thanks.  Wish I could do more to show my gratitude.

Sentiment:  Thank you for thinking of me.

This is a beautiful flower bouquet, stamped in multiples and with watercolor in the center section only.  Sometimes, less is more.

I made a quick tip video of the process, using watercolor pencils.

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

And here is a closer look:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Girl Truly, Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils, paint brushes, Ranger archival ink & watercolor paper, MFT dies, gems and foam tape.

Have a lovely week.