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This art journal page all started with a cold. A cold that led me to using an entire box of tissues thanks to a nose that seemed to have a never ending need to sneeze. But that's okay because I really wanted to play with the pattern on that empty box!
There was even a fantastic treat that I discovered as I deconstructed the box in the video! I am now going to treasure empty tissue boxes. Watch the video below:
Nathalie Kalbach's What's the Point stencil with Color Bloom spray ink created a loose and random feel to the page. The index card I used to clean off the stencil…well, I have fallen love with it!
The magenta color was a total O.O.P.S., an Outstanding Opportunity Presenting Suddenly. In the video, you see that a bit of overspray led me to making a big splot on purpose. I grabbed a brush and spread that glorious purple color all over the scrap of tissue box.
I ended up covering up most of the stenciled pattern, but this is mixed media and that means layers. I just added that pattern back on top with white paint and outlined it with the spray ink and a brush. Why did I choose the vintage flash card and the butterflies from JudiKins? No deep reason. That was what popped into my head so that's what I did.
I wrapped up my play time with a touch of scribble journaling with an office store pen then a hint of white around the butterflies from a Stabilo pencil. The play wont' be ending here for me…I have more pieces of that box including that bonus treasure I found under the flap!
Here is this week's linky list:
Carolyn Dube is a self taught mixed media art adventurer and educator who has found freedom through play. She explores the colors of the rainbow, avoids rules whenever possible, and lets the little kid inside her free as she shares her colorful journey. She is a StencilGirl designer and has DVD’s with Cloth Paper Scissors/ArtistNetworkTV. She teaches workshops online and in person. Carolyn has been published in Cloth Paper Scissors, Somerset Studios, Green Craft, Cloth Paper Scissors Studios, Somerset Apprentice and Pages magazine.
woo-hoo julie has great taste in guest bloggers! Happy to see you here Carolyn! My guest blog post is also coming soon…not sure which day…. 🙂
woo-hoo julie has great taste in guest bloggers! Happy to see you here Carolyn! My guest blog post is also coming soon…not sure which day…. 🙂
woo-hoo julie has great taste in guest bloggers! Happy to see you here Carolyn! My guest blog post is also coming soon…not sure which day…. 🙂
woo-hoo julie has great taste in guest bloggers! Happy to see you here Carolyn! My guest blog post is also coming soon…not sure which day…. 🙂
woo-hoo julie has great taste in guest bloggers! Happy to see you here Carolyn! My guest blog post is also coming soon…not sure which day…. 🙂
woo-hoo julie has great taste in guest bloggers! Happy to see you here Carolyn! My guest blog post is also coming soon…not sure which day…. 🙂
Cool page, Carolyn!!
Cool page, Carolyn!!
Cool page, Carolyn!!
Cool page, Carolyn!!
Cool page, Carolyn!!
Cool page, Carolyn!!
Thank you Carolyn. I’ve thought of using the tissue boxes, they do have some cool patterns. I use them and cereal boxes to die cut with and then paint them. I’m also going to try embossing them to use on the gelli plate. Another great lesson!
Thank you Carolyn. I’ve thought of using the tissue boxes, they do have some cool patterns. I use them and cereal boxes to die cut with and then paint them. I’m also going to try embossing them to use on the gelli plate. Another great lesson!
Thank you Carolyn. I’ve thought of using the tissue boxes, they do have some cool patterns. I use them and cereal boxes to die cut with and then paint them. I’m also going to try embossing them to use on the gelli plate. Another great lesson!
Thank you Carolyn. I’ve thought of using the tissue boxes, they do have some cool patterns. I use them and cereal boxes to die cut with and then paint them. I’m also going to try embossing them to use on the gelli plate. Another great lesson!
Thank you Carolyn. I’ve thought of using the tissue boxes, they do have some cool patterns. I use them and cereal boxes to die cut with and then paint them. I’m also going to try embossing them to use on the gelli plate. Another great lesson!
Thank you Carolyn. I’ve thought of using the tissue boxes, they do have some cool patterns. I use them and cereal boxes to die cut with and then paint them. I’m also going to try embossing them to use on the gelli plate. Another great lesson!
Love to watch Carolyn! Great inspiration!
Love to watch Carolyn! Great inspiration!
Love to watch Carolyn! Great inspiration!
Love to watch Carolyn! Great inspiration!
Love to watch Carolyn! Great inspiration!
Love to watch Carolyn! Great inspiration!
Looking forward to classes with Carolyn in Cincinnati later this month!
Looking forward to classes with Carolyn in Cincinnati later this month!
Looking forward to classes with Carolyn in Cincinnati later this month!
Looking forward to classes with Carolyn in Cincinnati later this month!
Looking forward to classes with Carolyn in Cincinnati later this month!
Looking forward to classes with Carolyn in Cincinnati later this month!
I see I’m not the only one that saves tissue boxes, LOL.
I see I’m not the only one that saves tissue boxes, LOL.
I see I’m not the only one that saves tissue boxes, LOL.
I see I’m not the only one that saves tissue boxes, LOL.
I see I’m not the only one that saves tissue boxes, LOL.
I see I’m not the only one that saves tissue boxes, LOL.
Super cool..my favourite activities is to create painted papers for future use…Love to learn a bit each day!
Super cool..my favourite activities is to create painted papers for future use…Love to learn a bit each day!
Super cool..my favourite activities is to create painted papers for future use…Love to learn a bit each day!
Super cool..my favourite activities is to create painted papers for future use…Love to learn a bit each day!
Super cool..my favourite activities is to create painted papers for future use…Love to learn a bit each day!
Super cool..my favourite activities is to create painted papers for future use…Love to learn a bit each day!
Very nice page. I love to use up found objects and parts of boxes, anything with a pattern or bright color combination. Fantastic with the butterflies.
Very nice page. I love to use up found objects and parts of boxes, anything with a pattern or bright color combination. Fantastic with the butterflies.
Very nice page. I love to use up found objects and parts of boxes, anything with a pattern or bright color combination. Fantastic with the butterflies.
Very nice page. I love to use up found objects and parts of boxes, anything with a pattern or bright color combination. Fantastic with the butterflies.
Very nice page. I love to use up found objects and parts of boxes, anything with a pattern or bright color combination. Fantastic with the butterflies.
Very nice page. I love to use up found objects and parts of boxes, anything with a pattern or bright color combination. Fantastic with the butterflies.
Now I know I’m not the only one who really likes the kleenex box designs! I’ve used them on journal pages and for ATCs! Great guest post. Hope Julie that your move is going well, and maybe you will get a chance to stop by and see my journal pages ’cause they are directly inspired by your blog! ♥
Now I know I’m not the only one who really likes the kleenex box designs! I’ve used them on journal pages and for ATCs! Great guest post. Hope Julie that your move is going well, and maybe you will get a chance to stop by and see my journal pages ’cause they are directly inspired by your blog! ♥
Now I know I’m not the only one who really likes the kleenex box designs! I’ve used them on journal pages and for ATCs! Great guest post. Hope Julie that your move is going well, and maybe you will get a chance to stop by and see my journal pages ’cause they are directly inspired by your blog! ♥
Now I know I’m not the only one who really likes the kleenex box designs! I’ve used them on journal pages and for ATCs! Great guest post. Hope Julie that your move is going well, and maybe you will get a chance to stop by and see my journal pages ’cause they are directly inspired by your blog! ♥
Now I know I’m not the only one who really likes the kleenex box designs! I’ve used them on journal pages and for ATCs! Great guest post. Hope Julie that your move is going well, and maybe you will get a chance to stop by and see my journal pages ’cause they are directly inspired by your blog! ♥
Now I know I’m not the only one who really likes the kleenex box designs! I’ve used them on journal pages and for ATCs! Great guest post. Hope Julie that your move is going well, and maybe you will get a chance to stop by and see my journal pages ’cause they are directly inspired by your blog! ♥
Great fun, Carolyn-and thank you, Julie, for having her a a guest. Love the definition of OOPS!
Great fun, Carolyn-and thank you, Julie, for having her a a guest. Love the definition of OOPS!
Great fun, Carolyn-and thank you, Julie, for having her a a guest. Love the definition of OOPS!
Great fun, Carolyn-and thank you, Julie, for having her a a guest. Love the definition of OOPS!
Great fun, Carolyn-and thank you, Julie, for having her a a guest. Love the definition of OOPS!
Great fun, Carolyn-and thank you, Julie, for having her a a guest. Love the definition of OOPS!
Hmmm, mail art would be good from tissue boxes too. Carolyn rocks it as usual.
Hmmm, mail art would be good from tissue boxes too. Carolyn rocks it as usual.
Hmmm, mail art would be good from tissue boxes too. Carolyn rocks it as usual.
Hmmm, mail art would be good from tissue boxes too. Carolyn rocks it as usual.
Hmmm, mail art would be good from tissue boxes too. Carolyn rocks it as usual.
Hmmm, mail art would be good from tissue boxes too. Carolyn rocks it as usual.
at around 4:06, I like your Palette piece of paper….. better than the art page… i like it a lot! Don’t toss those paint mixing sheets.
at around 4:06, I like your Palette piece of paper….. better than the art page… i like it a lot! Don’t toss those paint mixing sheets.
at around 4:06, I like your Palette piece of paper….. better than the art page… i like it a lot! Don’t toss those paint mixing sheets.
at around 4:06, I like your Palette piece of paper….. better than the art page… i like it a lot! Don’t toss those paint mixing sheets.
at around 4:06, I like your Palette piece of paper….. better than the art page… i like it a lot! Don’t toss those paint mixing sheets.
at around 4:06, I like your Palette piece of paper….. better than the art page… i like it a lot! Don’t toss those paint mixing sheets.