(Just a little colored pencil shading on one of the stamps.)
Hey gang! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We had Open Studio and there was a lot of art, laughter and love going around. Super fun and we all wind up learning. I love my Peeps :) On Sunday I went to my friend Melissa's opening. Her work is Gorgeous. Lush. Patterned.
I did some catch up journal in my little book yesterday. Guinea Hen with a little note to self: "Take care of yourself."
Lightbulbs! I didn't know where this was going. I embossed with gold powder than used my colored pencils to shade a little. That's what most of today's video is. Just a little bit about colored pencil shading.
My book is getting stuffed! By the time I'm done, it won't close at all.
It will always be open, like an invitation.
I purchased Tim Holtz Tag Press a few months ago. It's really fun. Just a little extra sumpin'. I'm putting a lot of interactive stuff into this journal. I love when things pop out, peek out, lift. I should do a pop up page!
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It's been lovely journaling again.
I've put together a bunch of links for you today.
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Love your little journal. Do you have a video on how you made it? Would love to see it if you do. TFS :0)
Posted by: Cathy Bomgardner | 02/13/2018 at 03:39 PM
I would love to make myself a little journal like yours, have you done a tutorial Diane? Or where would I look for one, another lovely little journal page . You make me smile with your humor, “ the blue was not funny last week but it is today “💙😊
Posted by: Deb | 02/13/2018 at 04:15 PM
Ive had a lot of requests for a small chunky journal. Ill put a class together. Keep an eye on my blog! And isnt it funny that I felt blue and painted blue. Trust your instincts
Diana Trout
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Posted by: Diana Trout | 02/14/2018 at 03:58 PM
Lots of requests for a chunky journal so Ill put together a mini class. Keep an eye on the blog (or my newsletter) for info. and thanks :)
Diana Trout
nan.dt@verizon.net
Posted by: Diana Trout | 02/14/2018 at 03:59 PM
I have heard about using the white pencil under your colors, but I guess I forgot about it........LOL Thanks for reminding me. I use an electric sharpener MOST of the time too but sometimes I use a prismacolor sharpener also. I like the point I get with the electric one better. I could sure use more help with working with colored pencils because I never seem to get my blends or shading right.
Posted by: Sharon Field | 02/27/2018 at 10:17 PM
Ive heard from a lot of people about this so will be doing some blending in future videos. Keep an eye out (I know you will :)
Diana Trout
nan.dt@verizon.net
Posted by: Diana Trout | 02/28/2018 at 10:29 AM