Prima Layout - Butterfly Collection

Hi, Everyone,

Prima's Butterfly Collection is absolutely beautiful - the colours, the butterflies, the shades of woodgrain!  I love how some of the papers already have book text collaged on randomly as part of the pattern.

On the layout below I layered 5 different patterned papers.  They were all so pretty I had to use some of each.  If you look at the top right fairy & bottom left butterfly, you will see that I fussy cut around the wings & tucked the paper underneath.  I applied moulding paste through a honeycomb stencil, heat set it, then traced around each honeycomb with a Fine Sharpie Pen.

With my Fineline Applicator filled with 1/2 Black Fluid Acrylic Paint & 1/2 Fluid Medium I drew around the book text already collaged on the paper.  Continuing with the Fineline Applicator to accentuate the photo (my favourite one of my husband & I) I doodled & added script writing around the photo mat.

Have fun creating!

Cherish Art - Dress Form Journal

Hi, Everyone,

I was asked to create something from the new BoBunny collection called Penny Emporium.  It's shabby chic/steampunk with main colours of teal, lavender & tan with every colour of the rainbow thrown in as accents. So what can I make with such a varied colour palette?  An Art Journal of dress forms of course.

I started off with handmade paper in a neutral shade as the base for my book cover, something to neutralize all that colour.  Then I selected the Penny Emporium Ephemera pack which has a variety of ribbons, buttons & paper pieces to decorate the book with lots left over.  I used 5 different pieces of paper from the paper collection for the pages of my book & 3 pieces from the Trinkets package to create the book jewellery hanging from ribbons on the spine.  Have a look.

I love the teals & lavenders together but needed to tone down the centre of the pages with Gesso so I could draw on them. With embroidery floss I hand sewed a zig-zag stitch over leftover bits of mixed media paper at the spine of the dress form pages.

I use a Stabilo All Pencil for drawing because it writes on absolutely everything including plastic, which essentially paint is.  It wipes off with a damp cloth or blends with a water brush for defining or blending.  

Once I'm finished drawing I make it permanent by spraying it with a Krylon Workable Fixative.

Both the Stabilo All Pencil & Krylon Workable Fixative are definitely necessities in my basic tool kit.

The script writing along the edges of the page & up the dress forms is created with a Fineline Applicator.  I filled the Fineline Applicator with 1/2 Black Fluid Acrylic Paint & 1/2 Fluid Medium (some artists use Airbrush Medium, but I find Airbrush Medium too thin).  

I created my own 2 Part Fabric Spine with fabric flaps to glue the pages into.  I show you how to create this Fabric Spine during the "Denim & Lace" Weekend Event.

One yard of ribbon is placed between each page & tied on the outer spine.

The Fabric Flaps on the spine create a lot of visual interest, again I kept to neutral colours.

I love the unexpectedness of hand sewing & have used embroidery floss to create French Knots on both of these pages.  All the tabs in the book have been sewn on with a machine.

The creativity has been flowing this week & I have created many journal pages.  I will share more of these pages with you soon.

Have fun creating!

ArtFest "Denim & Lace" - Page 10

Hi, Everyone,

This is the last inside page from my upcoming Weekend Event "Denim & Lace".

Here is Page 10.

Each page in the book is made of a different fabric.  Page 10 is Heavy Canvas.

Creating a Perfect Gel Medium Transfer on Fabric is easy, once you know how.  The secret is preparing the fabric.  You will learn how to prepare your fabric to create a Perfect Gel Medium Transfer.  I have specifically chosen a black & white image to illustrate how perfect the transfer is.

You will also be attaching the book closure with Wire & Decorative Nails.  The result is the perfect 

final page & unique closure to your book.

You can create your own Fabric Chunky Canvas Book in this weekend event entitled:

ArtFest "Denim & Lace"

Friday, July 31    6-10 p.m.

Saturday, August 1   10-10 p.m.

Sunday, August 2  10-4 p.m.

$180

This includes All the items to create your Fabric Chunky Canvas Book & complementary food throughout the weekend.

Please Phone Treasured Memories in Edmonton at 780-414-1540 to Register.

We Artists are very giving, so there will be a "Sharing of Gift Bags" among all participants on Friday night.

Hope to see you at the Weekend Event!

Have fun creating!

ArtFest "Denim & Lace" - Page 9

Hi, Everyone,

For the next 2 days, we will be looking at the inside pages from my upcoming Weekend Event "Denim & Lace".

Here is Page 9.

Each page in the book is made of a different fabric.  Page 9 is Printed Denim.

I absolutely love creating Inchie Pages in my books.  You will be creating a Denim & Lace Sampler by collaging on antique lace bits, embellishments & denim with heavy gel medium.  The result is lots of fun.

You can create your own Fabric Chunky Canvas Book in this weekend event entitled:

ArtFest "Denim & Lace"

Friday, July 31    6-10 p.m.

Saturday, August 1   10-10 p.m.

Sunday, August 2  10-4 p.m.

$180

This includes All the items to create your Fabric Chunky Canvas Book & complementary food throughout the weekend.

Please Phone Treasured Memories in Edmonton at 780-414-1540 to Register.

We Artists are very giving, so there will be a "Sharing of Gift Bags" among all participants on Friday night.

Over the next 2 days, I will be showing you all of the completed pages.

Hope to see you at the Weekend Event!

Have fun creating!

ArtFest "Denim & Lace" - Page 8

Hi, Everyone,

For the next 3 days, we will be looking at the inside pages from my upcoming Weekend Event "Denim & Lace".

Here is Page 8.

Each page in the book is made of a different fabric.  Page 8 is Crinkled Denim.

Embossing on fabric is absolutely beautiful once you prepare your page.  You will be stamping & embossing on denim, manipulating felt pieces creating curled petals, & collaging on antique lace bits & burlap with heavy gel medium.  The result is not being able to stop touching your page.

You can create your own Fabric Chunky Canvas Book in this weekend event entitled:

ArtFest "Denim & Lace"

Friday, July 31    6-10 p.m.

Saturday, August 1   10-10 p.m.

Sunday, August 2  10-4 p.m.

$180

This includes All the items to create your Fabric Chunky Canvas Book & complementary food throughout the weekend.

Please Phone Treasured Memories in Edmonton at 780-414-1540 to Register.

We Artists are very giving, so there will be a "Sharing of Gift Bags" among all participants on Friday night.

Over the next 3 days, I will be showing you all of the completed pages.

Hope to see you at the Weekend Event!

Have fun creating!

ArtFest "Denim & Lace" - Page 7

Hi, Everyone,

For the next 4 days, we will be looking at the inside pages from my upcoming Weekend Event "Denim & Lace".

Here is Page 7.

Each page in the book is made of a different fabric.  Page 7 is Muslin Sheeting.

We will be using a very thin, heavily started fragile piece of antique linen on our background.  You will be stamping on tissue, sculpting lace into a flower, painting with "Golden Fluid Acrylic Paints", & collaging on antique lace bits with heavy gel medium.  The result is sculpture on a page.

You can create your own Fabric Chunky Canvas Book in this weekend event entitled:

ArtFest "Denim & Lace"

Friday, July 31    6-10 p.m.

Saturday, August 1   10-10 p.m.

Sunday, August 2  10-4 p.m.

$180

This includes All the items to create your Fabric Chunky Canvas Book & complementary food throughout the weekend.

Please Phone Treasured Memories in Edmonton at 780-414-1540 to Register.

We Artists are very giving, so there will be a "Sharing of Gift Bags" among all participants on Friday night.

Over the next 4 days, I will be showing you all of the completed pages.

Hope to see you at the Weekend Event!

Have fun creating!

ArtFest "Denim & Lace" - Page 6

Hi, Everyone,

For the next 5 days, we will be looking at the inside pages from my upcoming Weekend Event "Denim & Lace".

Here is Page 6.

Each page in the book is made of a different fabric.  Page 6 is Polka-Dot Denim.

Don't be afraid to cut up that antique lace.  On this page you will be cutting up, layering & collaging on antique lace & hardanger bits with heavy gel medium.  The result is magical.

You can create your own Fabric Chunky Canvas Book in this weekend event entitled:

ArtFest "Denim & Lace"

Friday, July 31    6-10 p.m.

Saturday, August 1   10-10 p.m.

Sunday, August 2  10-4 p.m.

$180

This includes All the items to create your Fabric Chunky Canvas Book & complementary food throughout the weekend.

Please Phone Treasured Memories in Edmonton at 780-414-1540 to Register.

We Artists are very giving, so there will be a "Sharing of Gift Bags" among all participants on Friday night.

Over the next 5 days, I will be showing you all of the completed pages.

Hope to see you at the Weekend Event!

Have fun creating!

ArtFest " Denim & Lace" - Page 5

Hi, Everyone,

For the next 6 days, we will be looking at the inside pages from my upcoming Weekend Event "Denim & Lace".

Here is Page 5.

Each page in the book is made of a different fabric.  Page 5 is Canvas.

Can you see all the texture?  Can you even guess what that texture is?  (Thanks Tara!)  You will be creating with lots of different textures on this page as well as painting & collaging on metal, cotton puffs & denim with heavy gel medium.  The result is full of texture & the thickest page in the book.

You can create your own Fabric Chunky Canvas Book in this weekend event entitled:

ArtFest "Denim & Lace"

Friday, July 31    6-10 p.m.

Saturday, August 1   10-10 p.m.

Sunday, August 2  10-4 p.m.

$180

This includes All the items to create your Fabric Chunky Canvas Book & complementary food throughout the weekend.

Please Phone Treasured Memories in Edmonton at 780-414-1540 to Register.

We Artists are very giving, so there will be a "Sharing of Gift Bags" among all participants on Friday night.

Over the next 6 days, I will be showing you all of the completed pages.

Hope to see you at the Weekend Event!

Have fun creating!

ArtFest "Denim & Lace" - Page 4

Hi, Everyone,

For the next 7 days, we will be looking at the inside pages from my upcoming Weekend Event "Denim & Lace".

Here is Page 4.

Each page in the book is made of a different fabric.  Page 4 is Flowered Denim.

I have hand drawn these 3 dresses for each of you on tissue, so we can spend our time painting on the page below.  You will be painting with "Golden Fluid Acrylic Paints", hand stitching with embroidery floss if you choose & collaging on antique lace bits & denim with heavy gel medium.  The result is amazing.

You can create your own Fabric Chunky Canvas Book in this weekend event entitled:

ArtFest "Denim & Lace"

Friday, July 31    6-10 p.m.

Saturday, August 1   10-10 p.m.

Sunday, August 2  10-4 p.m.

$180

This includes All the items to create your Fabric Chunky Canvas Book & complementary food throughout the weekend.

Please Phone Treasured Memories in Edmonton at 780-414-1540 to Register.

We Artists are very giving, so there will be a "Sharing of Gift Bags" among all participants on Friday night.

Over the next 7 days, I will be showing you all of the completed pages.

Hope to see you at the Weekend Event!

Have fun creating!

ArtFest "Denim & Lace" - Page 3

Hi, Everyone,

For the next 8 days, we will be looking at the inside pages from my upcoming Weekend Event "Denim & Lace".

Here is Page 3.

Each page in the book is made of a different fabric.  Page 3 is Cotton covered with Drywall Compound.  You will be creating this page from scratch, hand stitching with embroidery floss if you choose & collaging on antique lace bits, denim & silk flowers with heavy gel medium.  The result is gorgeous.

You can create your own Fabric Chunky Canvas Book in this weekend event entitled:

ArtFest "Denim & Lace"

Friday, July 31    6-10 p.m.

Saturday, August 1   10-10 p.m.

Sunday, August 2  10-4 p.m.

$180

This includes All the items to create your Fabric Chunky Canvas Book & complementary food throughout the weekend.

Please Phone Treasured Memories in Edmonton at 780-414-1540 to Register.

We Artists are very giving, so there will be a "Sharing of Gift Bags" among all participants on Friday night.

Over the next 8 days, I will be showing you all of the completed pages.

Hope to see you at the Weekend Event!

Have fun creating!

ArtFest "Denim & Lace" - Page 2

Hi, Everyone,

For the next 9 days, we will be looking at the inside pages from my upcoming Weekend Event "Denim & Lace".

Here is Page 2.

Each page in the book is made of a different fabric.  Page 2 is Aida Cloth.

I have also cross-stitched the title "Take Time to Stitch" for each of you, so we can spend our time creating the book rather than cross-stitching.  You will be provided with the cross-stitching pattern so you can stitch this yourself at a later date if you choose.

I have also hand stitched the French Knots on the linen fabric gathered on the page below.

You will be hand sewing or glueing on the buttons & snaps & collaging on antique lace bits & trims with heavy gel medium.  The result is beautiful.

You can create your own Fabric Chunky Canvas Book in this weekend event entitled:

ArtFest "Denim & Lace"

Friday, July 31    6-10 p.m.

Saturday, August 1   10-10 p.m.

Sunday, August 2  10-4 p.m.

$180

This includes All the items to create your Fabric Chunky Canvas Book & complementary food throughout the weekend.

Please Phone Treasured Memories in Edmonton at 780-414-1540 to Register.

We Artists are very giving, so there will be a "Sharing of Gift Bags" among all participants on Friday night.

Over the next 9 days, I will be showing you all of the completed pages.

Hope to see you at the Weekend Event!

Have fun creating!

ArtFest "Denim & Lace" - Page 1

Hi, Everyone,

For the next 10 days, we will be looking at the inside pages from my upcoming Weekend Event "Denim & Lace".

Here is Page 1.

Each page in the book is made of a different fabric.  Page 1 is Lace.

I have cross-stitched the title "Denim & Lace" for each of you, so we can spend our time creating the book rather than cross-stitching.  You will be provided with the cross-stitching pattern so you can stitch this yourself at a later date if you choose.

I have also crocheted a pineapple for each of you as a give-away for the inside cover.

You will be hand sewing a Denim Heart Cut-out & collaging on antique lace bits, rhinestones & sequins with heavy gel medium.  The result is pure joy.

You can create your own Fabric Chunky Canvas Book in this weekend event entitled:

ArtFest "Denim & Lace"

Friday, July 31    6-10 p.m.

Saturday, August 1   10-10 p.m.

Sunday, August 2  10-4 p.m.

$180

This includes All the items to create your Fabric Chunky Canvas Book & complementary food throughout the weekend.

Please Phone Treasured Memories in Edmonton at 780-414-1540 to Register.

We Artists are very giving, so there will be a "Sharing of Gift Bags" among all participants on Friday night.

Over the next 10 days, I will be showing you all of the completed pages.

Hope to see you at the Weekend Event!

Have fun creating!

ArtFest "Denim & Lace" - The Finished Book

Hi, Everyone,

My Fabric Chunky Canvas Book is now finished!
I am very pleased with how it turned out.

This Two Part Fabric Spine is absolutely amazing.  I am in Love.  I can see myself using my original Two Part Fabric Spine on most of my books in the future.  It is beautiful, functional, & easy to use.

It is a joy to look at from All angles.

Below is the front of the Book.

It has a vintage feel because of the book paper, sheet music, drywall compound, & paint.

Of course it has to have book jewellery, & this time it is a patina Door Knocker with lace & bling.

The side view is like no other.  It will look amazing on my bookshelf amongst my other art books.

The metal wire & decorative nails on the chunky canvas is decorative & unexpected.  The chunky canvas actually keeps the fabric book standing in all it's glory.  To the right of the chunky canvas is my two part fabric spine decorated with burlap & gathered denim.

Then when you open the book, you see the back chunky canvas, the spine, & the front.

Every angle of this book is a joy to behold.

The closure of the book is made of metal wire & decorative nails with two lace trims for ties (they are  removed from the closure in the photo below).

You can create your own Fabric Chunky Canvas Book in this weekend event entitled:

ArtFest "Denim & Lace"

Friday, July 31    6-10 p.m.

Saturday, August 1   10-10 p.m.

Sunday, August 2  10-4 p.m.

$180

This includes All the items to create your Fabric Chunky Canvas Book & complementary food throughout the weekend.

Please Phone Treasured Memories in Edmonton at 780-414-1540 to Register.

We Artists are very giving, so there will be a "Sharing of Gift Bags" among all participants on Friday night.

Over the next 10 days, I will be showing you all of the completed pages.

Hope to see you at the Weekend Event!

Have fun creating!