My Altered Composition Planner/Art Journal

I was inspired to create another altered composition book but with a different twist.  This composition serves as a planner/art journal.  I'm loving the journey.  So here are just a few pages from that planner.  I was inspired by the talent Claudia Rossi (YouTube) and there are several other artists that are doing this project as well. So check out Claudia's channel and goggle some others to see how much fun this is.

Captured

Aside from doing layouts, there are other creative ways to display your memories.  With a little ingenuity and some found objects you will be amazed at the things you can create.  My project this month fits that description.  When I do my "junkin around" at my local thrift stores, I always grab a few picture frames.  These are perfect fits for a vast array of crafty projects.  With this project I adhered some lightweight wire to an inexpensive picture frame, applied some paint and in an instant( not really that fast) a nifty home decor piece was born.  Of course I added some embellishments( but not too heavy so as not to take away from the focal point) The instant photo frame was cut using a cookie cutter die and the "Captured" die-cut was cut using my Silhouette Cameo.  So why not try to craft up some of your own "instant" memories.

Week 7 and 8 - JOURNAL52 PROMPTS

HI ALL! Week 7 journal prompt (Journal 52- Facebook) was When I Grow Up:

Here's Week 8 - Found Poetry:

You've Got Mail

Since junk mail is so abundant in almost everyone's mailbox, some crafters have decided to make some good use out of it.  Mail art is becoming popular in the art journaling and scrapbooking arena.  So my post this month uses  one type of mail that I repurposed as canvas to create  this piece of art.  Using a priority mailer that once held some items I brought, I took out my art supplies and got to work.

To prepare the mailer, I covered it with gesso and then layered old telephone book pages.  I then embellished it with a prima doll stamp that I stamped, cut and colored with markers.  I added flowers on the doll's hair and in the lower left corner.  The "Love makes a Home" house was cut using my Silhouette and another flower was layered on top of this image.  I also stamped all over the canvas and used punched-out hearts.  Then a little piece of lace at the top and a hanger that was once a holder for socks was hot glued to serve as a hanger for the piece.  So don't throw away that junk mail just yet.  See what things you can use to create your own masterpiece.

French Manor mini

During the winter mess that occurred in South Carolina, I was able to create this mini after the power was restored.  It uses the French Manor Cricut cartridge and the  DCWV paper stack, Guilded  Orchard.  I also used my Gypsy to alter the mini tio the size I wanted. Here it is:

Check out my YouTube Channel(FayRaiDesigns) for more details

New Journal 52 prompts(Facebook)

Week 5 - abstract art

Week 6 - art of love letters

A Snowy Day Project

Since I was home from work because of the inclement weather conditions, I had some time to spend in my craft room.  I played around with my Silhouette Cameo and made these little note cards and envies to match.  I also made some name cards with my logo on it.