Prima Marketing Golden Coast Art Journal ~ FotoBella DT

     Have you seen the beautiful Prima Marketing Golden Coast 8 X 8 Essentials Bundle from FotoBella.com? I made an art journal page to showcase this fabulous collection, in addition to one of the ATC's I previously made with it. 

     I started by adding scraps from the Golden Coast 8 X 8 Paper Pad, and spraying them and the background with Distress Spray Stains (Blueprint Sketch and Broken China), along with Lindy's Gang Spray (Tiffany's Blue).

      Taking inspiration from the DREAM ATC, I embossed more netting with the Prima Finnabair Net & Wire Stamp using Ranger Distress Embossing Powder (Brushed Corduroy).

     Added some Chipboard Stickers.

     And finished it up with Prima flowers and greenery (Camarillo and Sunset Beach)!

     Unfortunately this is my last post for the FotoBella Design Team Team, due to worsening chronic health issues. I'll still be creating, but at a much slower pace. Thanks for your visit and support! 

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Challenges Entered:

Art Journal Journey ~ Dreams or Wishes

Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge ~ #54 Anything Mixed Media Goes

Crafty Creations ~ #401 Anything Goes

Prima Marketing Golden Coast Mini Album ~ FotoBella DT

     Hey everyone! I'm back with this mini album made from small paper bags, featuring the Prima Marketing Golden Coast 8 X 8 Essentials Bundle from FotoBella.com. It's been years since I made one, but this beautiful, beachy collection was perfect to highlight my last trip to California. Looking forward to going back in a couple of months! 

  
     The sand was created with the Dusty jar from the Prima Marketing Rust Paste Camouflage Set.

     I just love the texture, and added some small shells among the flowers and chipboard pieces!

     All of the paper edges were inked with Vintage Photo Distress Ink, including one of the Journaling Notecards peeking out of the pocket on the left. 

     The wood planks were stamped with the Prima Marketing Old Town Stamp using Archival Ink (Potting Soil).

     Then I added the ship's wheel and some screws made from paper clay using the Finnabair Mechanica Mould. They started out with a coat of Dylusions Paint (Ground Coffee), followed by Art Alchemy Paints (Rustic Brown and Magical Pond), and finished with touches of Prima Marketing Patina Effect Paste (Blue). 

     Some of the flowers and leaves got the golden touch with (Vintage Gold) Prima Marketing Wax.

     I didn't mind trimming down the papers from the 8 X 8 Paper Pad to fit this 6" X 6" album. 

     Thanks for looking, and shop FotoBella.com to get the Prima Marketing Golden Coast 8 X 8 Essentials Bundle! 

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Challenges Entered:

Mini Album Makers ~ September Challenge

Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge ~ #53

Bo Bunny (Sweet Clementine) Buttons ~ FotoBella DT

     Hello! I hope you're enjoying your Summer so far! Today I have a set of buttons featuring the Bo Bunny (Sweet Clementine) I Want It All Bundle from FotoBella.com. I just LOVE buttons, and thought this would be a fun addition to a layout, as lids for jars, boxes, or tins, or even made into a set of cards!

     For a step-by-step tutorial, please visit the FotoBella Blog. Thanks for looking!

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Challenges Entered:

Crafty Creations ~ #394 Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations ~ July Anything Goes

ainkymess ~ Challenge 32 Just for Fun

Bo Bunny (Sweet Clementine) Beautiful Bloom LO ~ FotoBella DT

     Hello! I want to introduce you to the fabulous Bo Bunny (Sweet Clementine) I Want It All Bundle Clementine) from FotoBella.com, if you haven't seen it already! I created a layout of this beautiful bloom that was grown with love, by my dear friend and former FotoBella Design Team member, ReNae. As soon as I saw this photo she posted to Facebook, I knew her stargazer lily had to be featured, and the colors were spot on with this collection, that can be used for Spring, Summer, and even Valentine's Day.

      My design inspiration came from the birdcage in the corner, which led to the striped paper framing the photo. Then I cut strips from the (Sublime) paper, and inked the edges with Distress Ink (Black Soot). Before adhering them to my page to create more stripes, I embossed the lace with the Kaisercraft Lace Stamp. 

      The butterflies, yellow birdcage, heart and titlework all have a beautiful shimmer from the specialty foil in the Chipboard Stickers. 

     The doily heart was fussy-cut to create a frame for the Chipboard heart. 

     Then I used the banner from the Noteworthy pack to stamp and emboss "stargazer", and the Thickers' to spell "Lily", which also has a stripe of the specialty foil on them.

     A fun way to play with color, patterns, and stripes, using the Bo Bunny (Sweet Clementine) I Want It All Bundle from FotoBella.com! Thanks for looking!

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Challenges Entered:

Mix It Up Challenge ~ #27 Anything Goes + Foiling (Foiled Chipboard)

A Place To Start ~ July Anything Goes

Creatalicious Challenges ~ #166 Anything Goes with Optional 2 or more design papers

Creative Crafter's Challenge ~ #17 Anything Goes

Bo Bunny (Sweet Clementine) Cards ~ FotoBella DT

     Hello! Today I have a couple of cards to share with you, featuring the Bo Bunny (Sweet Clementine) I Want It All Bundle from FotoBella.com!

     I used the same design for both cards, based on this sketch for the Inspirational Card Challenge at Scrapbook.com. 

     
     I rounded the corners of my paper pieces with a medium and a large corner punch. Then I inked the edges, along with the hearts and banners from the Noteworthy pack, with Distress Ink (Black Soot). 

     The banners are a mix from the Noteworthy pack and the Chipboard Stickers. 

     Then I used the Thickers' included in the bundle to spell "YOU". 

     The butterfly wings from the Noteworthy pack were curled up before adhering. Then I used the Chipboard Stickers for the main sentiment on the first card. 

     For the other card, I used the Layered Chipboard.

     These cards are a great way to show someone you care!

     
     Pick up your Bo Bunny (Sweet Clementine) I Want It All Bundle at FotoBella.com!

     Thanks for your visit!

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Challenges Entered:

More Than Words ~ Mini Challenge "YOU"

Double D Challenges ~ Pick a Pattern

Make My Monday ~ #99 Begins with the Letter "B" (Butterflies, Banners, Black Ink, Bo Bunny)

Creatalicious Challenges ~ #165 Anything Goes with Optional Spots and/or Stripes

Graphic 45 (Kaleidoscope) Art Journal ~ FotoBella DT

     Hello! I'm back with an art journal spread using the fabulous Graphic 45 (Kaleidoscope) I Want It All Bundle from FotoBella.com!

     The background was done in black and white using gesso, stamps, a stencil, and Dylusion's Paints (White Linen and Black Marble).

     I fussy-cut the elephants and zebra from the papers in the (Kaleidoscope) 12 X 12 Collection Pack.

     The zebra is hiding behind some grass that I cut by hand, using the green and purple peacock papers. Then I added the zebra Chipboard piece. 

     To the center of my spread, I placed a tree that I cut by following the curves of the paper. Then I decorated it with rhinestones and Stickers. 

     Some of the border strips also came from the Sticker pack. 

     Such a fun and colorful Bundle available at FotoBella.com! Thanks for your visit!

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Challenges Entered:

Art Journal Journey ~ Words To Live By

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Watercooler Wednesday ~ 223 Anything Goes

Graphic 45 (Kaleidoscope) Tags ~ FotoBella DT

     If ever there was a collection that speaks to my soul, it's the Graphic 45 (Kaleidoscope) I Want It All Bundle from FotoBella.com! So I made an assortment of tags to showcase some of the fabulous patterns, animals, and quotes that are included. 

     To see how they're done, please visit the FotoBella Blog for a written tutorial! 

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Challenges Entered:

Crafty Creations ~ #391 Anything Goes

Country View Challenges ~ May Opposites (I combined color with black and white)

Graphic 45 Kaleidoscope Box ~ FotoBella DT

     The fabulous Graphic 45 (Kaleidoscope) Bundle from FotoBella.com has all of my faves, from the peacocks to the elephants, along with my favorite colors (teals, greens, blues and purples)! The gorgeous Papers and Chipboard were perfect to create this square box, measuring 9" X 5"!

     I couldn't decide between the blue or purple paper along the bottom, so I used both on each side with the (Kaleidoscope) Patterns & Solids.

     All of the gold was done with Prima Marketing Metallique Wax (Vintage Gold) added to Black Gesso, including the Finnabair doily stencil on the lid. Originally I added the stencil to the purple paper, but decided to add another layer to the green for some more contrast. 

     The hinges were made from a cereal box using the Chipboard (red fabulous tag) as a stencil to create the shape, and the Prima Marketing (French Riviera Anchor and Shell) Stencil to make the rope designs on the sides. The iridescent rhinestones reflect the beautiful colors, and have been in my stash for a long time now. 

      To the front side of the lid, I added the colorful Chipboard piece, embossed twice with Lindy's Gang (Clearly Clear) Embossing Powder, also used on the oval piece on top to make it look like glass. 

     
     Thanks for your visit and pick up the Graphic 45 (Kaleidoscope) I Want It All Bundle at FotoBella.com!

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Challenges Entered:

Frilly and Funkie ~ I love it because (made this for myself and love the patterns, colors, and peacocks!) 

Bleeding Art ~ May Challenge Anything Goes

Creative Artiste ~ #49 Anything Mixed Media Goes

Altered Eclectics ~ May Challenge