The title of this post just about says it all. I've compiled all the things I made for Prima's CHA-Winter 2010 release into one long post. Some of them I showed on the blog before CHA, and some of them will be new to you. To try to keep things interesting, after each project I've got one (hopefully) fun fact to share!
I hand cut the title on this one from a scrap of patterned paper. I was going to paint it, but I wanted something softer and more romantic.
This layout uses the same photo four times. I played with it in Photoshop, cropping and coloring it differently each time.
I cut apart the layout I made for this tutorial to get all the photos and green painty circles.
Up close and personal, you can see the layers and layers of paper that went into that bullseye on the left. Basically, I stacked up circle after circle and stitched it down with my sewing machine using a zig zag stitch.
I made this layout for the specific purpose of showing off Prima's gorgeous new stamps! One of the things that I really enjoy about design team work is being given a product to show off. It makes you have to think about your supplies in a different way.
This was the last layout I made. There's a step-by-step video tutorial I made floating around at Prima headquarters. Hopefully they'll share soon and you can see it!
I've got a video tutorial on this layout too. The focus of the video is on how to create an embellishment cluster from a design point-of-view. Take a peek:
I used a heavy duty combination of gel medium and foam adhesive to adhere the layers and layers of flowers in this 7gypsies printer tray. Each section is base filled with paper flowers and then more decorative flowers are adhered on top.
I decorated the surface of this canvas quilt with a combination of oil pastels and Adirondack Color Wash.
The colorful mixed media piece above is made from layers and layers of gesso and paint on a calligraphy board that a friend gave me. I stamped the bird and then outlined it with a white pen to give it a more hand drawn effect.
This is a large canvas that I adhered a collection of tags to. Close ups of the individual tags are below:
This was a totally Christine Middlecamp inspired moment. Her style is a million miles away from mine, but I do love how she keeps stacking things until she creates something brand new. This is chipboard, a sticker, another sticker, another chipboard, and finally the number 5!
I inked the edges of the tag with brown Distress ink and then splatted it with red paint before I adhered the butterfly, pearls, and journaling.
I used gel medium to adhere the flowers to the tag. Especially for a piece that's going to hang on the wall, I like to have a seriously strong adhesive. Gel medium lasts forever.
I fed this tag directly into the typewriter before I adhered the flowers.
I used a stapler to attach all the flowers to this tag.
I used watercolor to color the journaling strips on the tag above.
I ripped the original covering off of the chipboard letter and painted it with acrylic paint.
Contrary to what you may think, these flowers were not colored by me, they are black flowers. Cool, right?
Prima has started doing this cool thing where all their letters and some of the stamps and stuff come with single rhinestones. I used a collection of them along the right edge of the tag.
This has been a very popular project. It's a combination of watercolor and gesso for the underpainting.
Fun fact: The day before I shipped this canvas off to Prima, I taught a class on how to make it.
This is a loooooooooooooong hanging. Each panel is a canvas page from one of Donna Downey's canvas albums. Fabri-Tac is holding it all together!
To keep this door hanger rigid, I used a piece of armature wire behind the flowers. It maintains the sort of necklace shape.
I made the frame from masking tape. My first time doing that, but definitely not the last!
All of the flowers on this layout, except for the two large red roses, are from a single flowered vine. It's amazing how it takes up the whole page.
That's it! Whew! A lot of projects. Thanks for making it to the end!!!
you know how much I love your work Julie but WOW!!! this is a handful of eye candy!! I love it all. LOVE LOVE LOVE!! you are so inspiring. Thank you for showing it all here.
love the about me tags, the showcase of the stamps. Prima is lucky to have you on their team you really are amazing
you know how much I love your work Julie but WOW!!! this is a handful of eye candy!! I love it all. LOVE LOVE LOVE!! you are so inspiring. Thank you for showing it all here.
love the about me tags, the showcase of the stamps. Prima is lucky to have you on their team you really are amazing
you know how much I love your work Julie but WOW!!! this is a handful of eye candy!! I love it all. LOVE LOVE LOVE!! you are so inspiring. Thank you for showing it all here.
love the about me tags, the showcase of the stamps. Prima is lucky to have you on their team you really are amazing
you know how much I love your work Julie but WOW!!! this is a handful of eye candy!! I love it all. LOVE LOVE LOVE!! you are so inspiring. Thank you for showing it all here.
love the about me tags, the showcase of the stamps. Prima is lucky to have you on their team you really are amazing
i agree with mariam! i love all of your prima art! and i love what you did with the artist’s tray! i want to eat all those flowers! sigh, you are an inspiration!
i agree with mariam! i love all of your prima art! and i love what you did with the artist’s tray! i want to eat all those flowers! sigh, you are an inspiration!
i agree with mariam! i love all of your prima art! and i love what you did with the artist’s tray! i want to eat all those flowers! sigh, you are an inspiration!
i agree with mariam! i love all of your prima art! and i love what you did with the artist’s tray! i want to eat all those flowers! sigh, you are an inspiration!
It was so amazing to see all of these projects IRL, Julie!! You are an inspiring artist and I loved just getting to hang on your coat tails last week. 😉
I adore how your style shines through on everything you do!
It was so amazing to see all of these projects IRL, Julie!! You are an inspiring artist and I loved just getting to hang on your coat tails last week. 😉
I adore how your style shines through on everything you do!
It was so amazing to see all of these projects IRL, Julie!! You are an inspiring artist and I loved just getting to hang on your coat tails last week. 😉
I adore how your style shines through on everything you do!
It was so amazing to see all of these projects IRL, Julie!! You are an inspiring artist and I loved just getting to hang on your coat tails last week. 😉
I adore how your style shines through on everything you do!
love the pix of you and cheryl….and i believe in ghosts too i wish i cld watch john edwards every day
love the pix of you and cheryl….and i believe in ghosts too i wish i cld watch john edwards every day
love the pix of you and cheryl….and i believe in ghosts too i wish i cld watch john edwards every day
love the pix of you and cheryl….and i believe in ghosts too i wish i cld watch john edwards every day
Girls Who Wear Glasses, 2 Girls, Simple…I love them all. I was just going to say which was my fav., but I can’t do it! These projects are so beautiful…you do Prima very proud. The photo of you in the Simple LO is gorgeous (just like you):-)
Girls Who Wear Glasses, 2 Girls, Simple…I love them all. I was just going to say which was my fav., but I can’t do it! These projects are so beautiful…you do Prima very proud. The photo of you in the Simple LO is gorgeous (just like you):-)
Girls Who Wear Glasses, 2 Girls, Simple…I love them all. I was just going to say which was my fav., but I can’t do it! These projects are so beautiful…you do Prima very proud. The photo of you in the Simple LO is gorgeous (just like you):-)
Girls Who Wear Glasses, 2 Girls, Simple…I love them all. I was just going to say which was my fav., but I can’t do it! These projects are so beautiful…you do Prima very proud. The photo of you in the Simple LO is gorgeous (just like you):-)
Julie:
I just love Christine Middlecamp’s work. You’re interpretation is perfect.
Carly
Julie:
I just love Christine Middlecamp’s work. You’re interpretation is perfect.
Carly
Julie:
I just love Christine Middlecamp’s work. You’re interpretation is perfect.
Carly
Julie:
I just love Christine Middlecamp’s work. You’re interpretation is perfect.
Carly
Simply amazing work Julie!
Simply amazing work Julie!
Simply amazing work Julie!
Simply amazing work Julie!
they are soooo awesome esp. in real life!!!
they are soooo awesome esp. in real life!!!
they are soooo awesome esp. in real life!!!
they are soooo awesome esp. in real life!!!
just stunning! love all the candy here! 🙂
just stunning! love all the candy here! 🙂
just stunning! love all the candy here! 🙂
just stunning! love all the candy here! 🙂
I LOVE the paper flowers…can we do some of those in journal class? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeez?
I LOVE the paper flowers…can we do some of those in journal class? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeez?
I LOVE the paper flowers…can we do some of those in journal class? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeez?
I LOVE the paper flowers…can we do some of those in journal class? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeez?
I did not realize you had created so much work at the show. Very inspiring.
I did not realize you had created so much work at the show. Very inspiring.
I did not realize you had created so much work at the show. Very inspiring.
I did not realize you had created so much work at the show. Very inspiring.
WOW! Julie this stuff is amazing!!! I love all of it. So looking forward to the video tutorial that Prima has of yours. I will be waiting very patiently for that : )
WOW! Julie this stuff is amazing!!! I love all of it. So looking forward to the video tutorial that Prima has of yours. I will be waiting very patiently for that : )
WOW! Julie this stuff is amazing!!! I love all of it. So looking forward to the video tutorial that Prima has of yours. I will be waiting very patiently for that : )
WOW! Julie this stuff is amazing!!! I love all of it. So looking forward to the video tutorial that Prima has of yours. I will be waiting very patiently for that : )
Wow, is all I can say. My favorite is “Simple” … it’s fabulous … the vintage paper background, the splatter behind the flowers, the stitched stems, the masking tape frame. Perfect!
Thanks for sharing your work, very inspiring. You push me to look at my supplies differently.
Wow, is all I can say. My favorite is “Simple” … it’s fabulous … the vintage paper background, the splatter behind the flowers, the stitched stems, the masking tape frame. Perfect!
Thanks for sharing your work, very inspiring. You push me to look at my supplies differently.
Wow, is all I can say. My favorite is “Simple” … it’s fabulous … the vintage paper background, the splatter behind the flowers, the stitched stems, the masking tape frame. Perfect!
Thanks for sharing your work, very inspiring. You push me to look at my supplies differently.
Wow, is all I can say. My favorite is “Simple” … it’s fabulous … the vintage paper background, the splatter behind the flowers, the stitched stems, the masking tape frame. Perfect!
Thanks for sharing your work, very inspiring. You push me to look at my supplies differently.
Wow! You did an AMAZING job on these! Prima is SO lucky to have you! 😀
Wow! You did an AMAZING job on these! Prima is SO lucky to have you! 😀
Wow! You did an AMAZING job on these! Prima is SO lucky to have you! 😀
Wow! You did an AMAZING job on these! Prima is SO lucky to have you! 😀
I agree with what everyone has said already…just a big WOW!!! I am speechless and SO totally inspired. Thanks for sharing these today.
I agree with what everyone has said already…just a big WOW!!! I am speechless and SO totally inspired. Thanks for sharing these today.
I agree with what everyone has said already…just a big WOW!!! I am speechless and SO totally inspired. Thanks for sharing these today.
I agree with what everyone has said already…just a big WOW!!! I am speechless and SO totally inspired. Thanks for sharing these today.
wow wow wow! Can’t beleive you can do so many different and beautiful things. It’s amazing how creative you are! And moreover, you say you spend too much time watching TV…Do you sleep sometimes???
wow wow wow! Can’t beleive you can do so many different and beautiful things. It’s amazing how creative you are! And moreover, you say you spend too much time watching TV…Do you sleep sometimes???
wow wow wow! Can’t beleive you can do so many different and beautiful things. It’s amazing how creative you are! And moreover, you say you spend too much time watching TV…Do you sleep sometimes???
wow wow wow! Can’t beleive you can do so many different and beautiful things. It’s amazing how creative you are! And moreover, you say you spend too much time watching TV…Do you sleep sometimes???
I especially love the canvas, and the last two layouts! thanks for sharing so many pieces of yourself again.
I especially love the canvas, and the last two layouts! thanks for sharing so many pieces of yourself again.
I especially love the canvas, and the last two layouts! thanks for sharing so many pieces of yourself again.
I especially love the canvas, and the last two layouts! thanks for sharing so many pieces of yourself again.
Beautiful, I love the tags, thanks for sharing, you look so pretty in your “simple” layout. I wish I could do more layouts about me, but the camera just don’t like me
Beautiful, I love the tags, thanks for sharing, you look so pretty in your “simple” layout. I wish I could do more layouts about me, but the camera just don’t like me
Beautiful, I love the tags, thanks for sharing, you look so pretty in your “simple” layout. I wish I could do more layouts about me, but the camera just don’t like me
Beautiful, I love the tags, thanks for sharing, you look so pretty in your “simple” layout. I wish I could do more layouts about me, but the camera just don’t like me
Julie, your art work is awesome! I truly enjoy your blog and check it out several times a week. The About Me canvas is my favorite. Thanks for sharing!!!
Julie, your art work is awesome! I truly enjoy your blog and check it out several times a week. The About Me canvas is my favorite. Thanks for sharing!!!
Julie, your art work is awesome! I truly enjoy your blog and check it out several times a week. The About Me canvas is my favorite. Thanks for sharing!!!
Julie, your art work is awesome! I truly enjoy your blog and check it out several times a week. The About Me canvas is my favorite. Thanks for sharing!!!
Seriously, there are no words…stunning.
Seriously, there are no words…stunning.
Seriously, there are no words…stunning.
Seriously, there are no words…stunning.
dang, that IS a lot of projects – and a lot of inspiration. the tags and the heart canvas piece are my faves, but they are all lovely. =)
dang, that IS a lot of projects – and a lot of inspiration. the tags and the heart canvas piece are my faves, but they are all lovely. =)
dang, that IS a lot of projects – and a lot of inspiration. the tags and the heart canvas piece are my faves, but they are all lovely. =)
dang, that IS a lot of projects – and a lot of inspiration. the tags and the heart canvas piece are my faves, but they are all lovely. =)
Loved all your pieces! Especially enjoyed the tutorial because I have a hard time with the embellishment placement thing! Now I have a better idea of how to placement and sizing of elements. Also loved the way you did your journaling pocket – definitely gonna scraplift that one!
Loved all your pieces! Especially enjoyed the tutorial because I have a hard time with the embellishment placement thing! Now I have a better idea of how to placement and sizing of elements. Also loved the way you did your journaling pocket – definitely gonna scraplift that one!
Loved all your pieces! Especially enjoyed the tutorial because I have a hard time with the embellishment placement thing! Now I have a better idea of how to placement and sizing of elements. Also loved the way you did your journaling pocket – definitely gonna scraplift that one!
Loved all your pieces! Especially enjoyed the tutorial because I have a hard time with the embellishment placement thing! Now I have a better idea of how to placement and sizing of elements. Also loved the way you did your journaling pocket – definitely gonna scraplift that one!
wow … wow … WOW! WOWSER!!!!
I’m impressed … such awesome creativity!!!
Your ‘simple’ layout is anything but simple — this layout totally rocks … gorgeous pic, awesome flowers and that masking tape like that … brilliant!!!
I absolutely adore your family of 2 layout … think I have said that before somewhere …
And those tags … love everyone of them!
wow … wow … WOW! WOWSER!!!!
I’m impressed … such awesome creativity!!!
Your ‘simple’ layout is anything but simple — this layout totally rocks … gorgeous pic, awesome flowers and that masking tape like that … brilliant!!!
I absolutely adore your family of 2 layout … think I have said that before somewhere …
And those tags … love everyone of them!
wow … wow … WOW! WOWSER!!!!
I’m impressed … such awesome creativity!!!
Your ‘simple’ layout is anything but simple — this layout totally rocks … gorgeous pic, awesome flowers and that masking tape like that … brilliant!!!
I absolutely adore your family of 2 layout … think I have said that before somewhere …
And those tags … love everyone of them!
wow … wow … WOW! WOWSER!!!!
I’m impressed … such awesome creativity!!!
Your ‘simple’ layout is anything but simple — this layout totally rocks … gorgeous pic, awesome flowers and that masking tape like that … brilliant!!!
I absolutely adore your family of 2 layout … think I have said that before somewhere …
And those tags … love everyone of them!
loving your work!
loving your work!
loving your work!
loving your work!
This is such great stuff! I love staring at your art for ages :o)
This is such great stuff! I love staring at your art for ages :o)
This is such great stuff! I love staring at your art for ages :o)
This is such great stuff! I love staring at your art for ages :o)
Julie, I just discovered your work!! You are great. I am truly inspired. I love your mixed media use and your honesty in your work. Stop by my blog or website.
http://dianemarra.typepad.com/
website is: http://adorehimcreations.com/
Julie, I just discovered your work!! You are great. I am truly inspired. I love your mixed media use and your honesty in your work. Stop by my blog or website.
http://dianemarra.typepad.com/
website is: http://adorehimcreations.com/
Julie, I just discovered your work!! You are great. I am truly inspired. I love your mixed media use and your honesty in your work. Stop by my blog or website.
http://dianemarra.typepad.com/
website is: http://adorehimcreations.com/
Julie, I just discovered your work!! You are great. I am truly inspired. I love your mixed media use and your honesty in your work. Stop by my blog or website.
http://dianemarra.typepad.com/
website is: http://adorehimcreations.com/
ah i just saw this! i’m catching up here. i love all of this art. it’s incredible! i was scrolling down admiring, and i see my photo! lol! YAY! i haven’t had a chance to scrap us yet. <33
ah i just saw this! i’m catching up here. i love all of this art. it’s incredible! i was scrolling down admiring, and i see my photo! lol! YAY! i haven’t had a chance to scrap us yet. <33
ah i just saw this! i’m catching up here. i love all of this art. it’s incredible! i was scrolling down admiring, and i see my photo! lol! YAY! i haven’t had a chance to scrap us yet. <33
ah i just saw this! i’m catching up here. i love all of this art. it’s incredible! i was scrolling down admiring, and i see my photo! lol! YAY! i haven’t had a chance to scrap us yet. <33