One of Prima's new offerings this summer is a canvas birdhouse album. I didn't really want a birdhouse album, though. So I cut the hole into a heart to give myself a house-filled-with-love-album.
I used acrylic paint to paint an allover design on the album. You can see it in progress below…
…and after it was fully colored with paint….
Here's what the album looks like when it's all snapped together:
You have to admit that it's pretty darn cool!
I decorated the inside of the album with paintings and little positive thinking sayings. Check it out:
I had tons of fun using acrylic paint, Copic airbrushing, glitter glue, gesso, and just splashing my paintbrush around!
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And don't forget that Art Journaling Week is coming! We start on Monday (August 16).
And I'm excited! I hope that you are too! I've got some tutorials, some guest posts, and lots of great information all planned out.
If you want to grab a badge for your blog or facebook page or whatever, I've sized it down to 150 x 177 pixels right here.
The week is going to be a mini workshop and I'd love to have you play along!
- Monday, August 16: Overview & Introduction
- Tuesday, August 17: Guest Post
- Wednesday, August 18: Guest Post
- Thursday, August 19: Tutorial
- Friday, August 20: Tutorial
- Saturday, August 21: Guest Post
- Sunday, August 22: Wrap-up and Resources
I will also be doing a small giveaway after the end of the week. Anyone who makes an art journal page is eligible to win!
We're going to have a lot of fun!
Thanks for stopping by!
Wow! I love the way you took the birdhouse and made it what you wanted! Talk about thinking outside the box (or birdhouse!) I am looking forward to Art Journaling week – bring it on!
Wow! I love the way you took the birdhouse and made it what you wanted! Talk about thinking outside the box (or birdhouse!) I am looking forward to Art Journaling week – bring it on!
Wow! I love the way you took the birdhouse and made it what you wanted! Talk about thinking outside the box (or birdhouse!) I am looking forward to Art Journaling week – bring it on!
Wow! I love the way you took the birdhouse and made it what you wanted! Talk about thinking outside the box (or birdhouse!) I am looking forward to Art Journaling week – bring it on!
Very cool house!
Art Journaling week … how exciting. Can’t wait! Thanks.
Very cool house!
Art Journaling week … how exciting. Can’t wait! Thanks.
Very cool house!
Art Journaling week … how exciting. Can’t wait! Thanks.
Very cool house!
Art Journaling week … how exciting. Can’t wait! Thanks.
Love this! Your art and the bright colors are so cheerful..thanks!
Love this! Your art and the bright colors are so cheerful..thanks!
Love this! Your art and the bright colors are so cheerful..thanks!
Love this! Your art and the bright colors are so cheerful..thanks!
I can’t wait to see what next week brings! I love that album too … great job!
I can’t wait to see what next week brings! I love that album too … great job!
I can’t wait to see what next week brings! I love that album too … great job!
I can’t wait to see what next week brings! I love that album too … great job!
You kill me Julie…way to make a project your own! That is gorgeous and I love how it looks when it is together! Nice and bright and just the thing to look at when having a dreary day. I’ll be away next week (without internet) and will need to catch up on the art journal postings.
You kill me Julie…way to make a project your own! That is gorgeous and I love how it looks when it is together! Nice and bright and just the thing to look at when having a dreary day. I’ll be away next week (without internet) and will need to catch up on the art journal postings.
You kill me Julie…way to make a project your own! That is gorgeous and I love how it looks when it is together! Nice and bright and just the thing to look at when having a dreary day. I’ll be away next week (without internet) and will need to catch up on the art journal postings.
You kill me Julie…way to make a project your own! That is gorgeous and I love how it looks when it is together! Nice and bright and just the thing to look at when having a dreary day. I’ll be away next week (without internet) and will need to catch up on the art journal postings.
wow ww wow… i don’t know if i’m ever gonna be as brave as you Julie!
wow ww wow… i don’t know if i’m ever gonna be as brave as you Julie!
wow ww wow… i don’t know if i’m ever gonna be as brave as you Julie!
wow ww wow… i don’t know if i’m ever gonna be as brave as you Julie!
I’m glad I stopped by today.. what’s that about an art journaling week…???!!!! I’m an Art Journal JUNKIE so I will keep my eye on this for sure!!! (BTW – Your little house looks gorgeous!!!)
I’m glad I stopped by today.. what’s that about an art journaling week…???!!!! I’m an Art Journal JUNKIE so I will keep my eye on this for sure!!! (BTW – Your little house looks gorgeous!!!)
I’m glad I stopped by today.. what’s that about an art journaling week…???!!!! I’m an Art Journal JUNKIE so I will keep my eye on this for sure!!! (BTW – Your little house looks gorgeous!!!)
I’m glad I stopped by today.. what’s that about an art journaling week…???!!!! I’m an Art Journal JUNKIE so I will keep my eye on this for sure!!! (BTW – Your little house looks gorgeous!!!)
How adorable!! Everytime I see your work it makes me want to run and grab my paint brushes! 🙂 I will totally check out the Art Journaling Week!
How adorable!! Everytime I see your work it makes me want to run and grab my paint brushes! 🙂 I will totally check out the Art Journaling Week!
How adorable!! Everytime I see your work it makes me want to run and grab my paint brushes! 🙂 I will totally check out the Art Journaling Week!
How adorable!! Everytime I see your work it makes me want to run and grab my paint brushes! 🙂 I will totally check out the Art Journaling Week!
You’re a freaking doodle master!!
You’re a freaking doodle master!!
You’re a freaking doodle master!!
You’re a freaking doodle master!!
i LOVE THE BIRD HOUSE IT SAYS JULIE ALL OVER, BEAUTIFUL
i LOVE THE BIRD HOUSE IT SAYS JULIE ALL OVER, BEAUTIFUL
i LOVE THE BIRD HOUSE IT SAYS JULIE ALL OVER, BEAUTIFUL
i LOVE THE BIRD HOUSE IT SAYS JULIE ALL OVER, BEAUTIFUL
You just have the coolest way of making every thing your very own! It’s THE birdhouse, not just a birdhouse…
I’ll be around for your artjournal week – can’t wait 🙂
love from Denmark 🙂
You just have the coolest way of making every thing your very own! It’s THE birdhouse, not just a birdhouse…
I’ll be around for your artjournal week – can’t wait 🙂
love from Denmark 🙂
You just have the coolest way of making every thing your very own! It’s THE birdhouse, not just a birdhouse…
I’ll be around for your artjournal week – can’t wait 🙂
love from Denmark 🙂
You just have the coolest way of making every thing your very own! It’s THE birdhouse, not just a birdhouse…
I’ll be around for your artjournal week – can’t wait 🙂
love from Denmark 🙂
Can’t wait for the art journaling week :o)
Can’t wait for the art journaling week :o)
Can’t wait for the art journaling week :o)
Can’t wait for the art journaling week :o)
Love it! You rock girl!!!
Love it! You rock girl!!!
Love it! You rock girl!!!
Love it! You rock girl!!!
Wow!! What an incredible album! You are the master for sure!
Wow!! What an incredible album! You are the master for sure!
Wow!! What an incredible album! You are the master for sure!
Wow!! What an incredible album! You are the master for sure!
Gorgeous album – will gladly post your blinkie – can’t wait for the art journaling week!
Gorgeous album – will gladly post your blinkie – can’t wait for the art journaling week!
Gorgeous album – will gladly post your blinkie – can’t wait for the art journaling week!
Gorgeous album – will gladly post your blinkie – can’t wait for the art journaling week!
This is fantastic I LOVE what you do with the canvas.
Definitely going to have to come back next week sounds like so much fun and something to get me going again too 🙂
xx
This is fantastic I LOVE what you do with the canvas.
Definitely going to have to come back next week sounds like so much fun and something to get me going again too 🙂
xx
This is fantastic I LOVE what you do with the canvas.
Definitely going to have to come back next week sounds like so much fun and something to get me going again too 🙂
xx
This is fantastic I LOVE what you do with the canvas.
Definitely going to have to come back next week sounds like so much fun and something to get me going again too 🙂
xx
this is so cool – love how bright and happy it is!
this is so cool – love how bright and happy it is!
this is so cool – love how bright and happy it is!
this is so cool – love how bright and happy it is!
I definitely can’t wait for art journal week! You have inspired me SO much since I found your blog. I even went out & bought myself a cute little ‘art journal’ this past week….perfect timing, huh?!
I definitely can’t wait for art journal week! You have inspired me SO much since I found your blog. I even went out & bought myself a cute little ‘art journal’ this past week….perfect timing, huh?!
I definitely can’t wait for art journal week! You have inspired me SO much since I found your blog. I even went out & bought myself a cute little ‘art journal’ this past week….perfect timing, huh?!
I definitely can’t wait for art journal week! You have inspired me SO much since I found your blog. I even went out & bought myself a cute little ‘art journal’ this past week….perfect timing, huh?!
Love the whole idea and it’s so creative.
Love the whole idea and it’s so creative.
Love the whole idea and it’s so creative.
Love the whole idea and it’s so creative.
Love love love your style Julie!! You rock!
Love love love your style Julie!! You rock!
Love love love your style Julie!! You rock!
Love love love your style Julie!! You rock!
Gorgeous – LOVE how you have made your house filled with LOVE and what a cool album kit too 🙂
Gorgeous – LOVE how you have made your house filled with LOVE and what a cool album kit too 🙂
Gorgeous – LOVE how you have made your house filled with LOVE and what a cool album kit too 🙂
Gorgeous – LOVE how you have made your house filled with LOVE and what a cool album kit too 🙂
Wow! I love all the colors and the detailing in your handmade birdhouse album. Blessings!
Wow! I love all the colors and the detailing in your handmade birdhouse album. Blessings!
Wow! I love all the colors and the detailing in your handmade birdhouse album. Blessings!
Wow! I love all the colors and the detailing in your handmade birdhouse album. Blessings!