Hello, Katrina Rollings here again with my regular monthly project for those who love their cut and paste.
I have been doing cut and paste projects with digital kits for many years now. Even though I try very hard to only print out the elements I think I will need for the project I am about to work on, no matter how much you plan and measure to get the right size, colour and type of elements you want to use, you will always end up with the odd paper or collage pieces you don't use. As crafters are all the same at heart I know you, like me, have a growing pile of these pieces that we just can't bear to throw away but what can we do with them?
Well, you could hang on to them until they will fit into a project you are working on of course, or you could start a glue book, which is what I do. That is the project I have to show you today.
"But what is a glue book?" I hear you cry! All it is is a book you glue things in, in a style that pleases you. You can use any book, any glue and any scraps but I like to use all those bits of collage you have spent ages cutting out along with any other little gems you happen to find.
So, grab a book, some glue and that pile of collage bits you have been saving up and perhaps a cup of tea and a biscuit and we can get started.
The book I am using at the moment is one I have made up myself. I found a nice old book and took all the pages out of it. I then stitched some plain card pages into it instead. The collage pieces I am using today are all from the grab bags and collage sheets we have had so far this year. The glue I use is just normal PVA , white school glue in the USA I think, I use that for all my paper projects and art journaling but a glue stick will work fine too.
All you need to remember is there is only one rule - use glue and paper - the rest is up to you.
The way I go about it is to first cover the page in paper.
I like to lay it all out first then cut to size and glue it down.
I cover all the background with pieces of paper, even the tiny gaps.
Then I add other elements over the top until I feel it is finished. It's as simple as that!
I do warn you though, you may find you just can't do one page……. It does become slightly addictive but it is so easy and great fun to do. It is a great thing to get the children doing and a different way to use old comics and magazines too.
As I said I can never just do one page, so here are two more pages I made using some of my leftover collage pieces.
I really hope you give a Glue Book a try, they are really easy, great fun and can be done anywhere.
There are so many places you can play in your Glue Book, here are a few-
- I like to do mine in front of the TV and in the garden.
- When you want to do something creative but haven't got the time or space for a larger project.
- I also like to take mine on holiday with me as it doesn't take up much space.
- If you had the collage pieces cut out before you left home, it would be great to do on a flight, you could tear the papers to size.
- A great project for the children to do with you, everyone can have their own book as you can use any book, even junk mail booklets.
- It is a great way to get your creativity going or introduce someone to collage and art journaling.
As I think you can tell I love my Glue Book and have really enjoyed sharing mine with you today.
Did you know last year as part of the Art Journal Emporium Tangie did a Glue Book Workshop? That's just one of the many member benefits as part of the AJE.
The Art Journal Emporium membership includes Tangie Baxter's Collage Workshop for the current month BEFORE it's released in the TB & CO store. In addition to the digital downloads there is a video tutorial and some wonderful sample projects. Collage Workshop materials need to be downloaded before the end of each month.
Monthly Grab Bags are only available for a limited time once a month and priced on a sliding scale. Act fast for the best deal. For more information visit TB&CO Grab Bags.
I will be back again next month with another cut and paste project, till then, take care.
Love Katrina X
[Posted by: Katrina Rollings]
Greetings artsy peeps and Happy Monday! Susan here to share a bit of gallery goodness found while browsing the Art Journal Emporium this week.
Our first bit of goodness is by Georgayne using the the challenge box in this weeks Art Journal Caravan Itinerary 19.
Credits: Art Journal Caravan Itinerary No. 19.
Up next is this delightful flowerhead doll made by Marilyn using the AJC Itinerary No. 18.
I love the color choices and the word list.
Next up is this fantastical piece by Diane. Inspired by the Artist Joan Miro. I love that she took her pencil for a walk and ended up this. What do you see?
A big shout out and thank you to Georgayne, Marilyn and Diane for sharing their wonderful masterpieces in the gallery.
The Art Journal Emporium membership includes Tangie Baxter's Collage Workshop for the current month BEFORE it's released in the TB & CO store. In addition to the digital downloads there is a video tutorial and some wonderful sample projects. Collage Workshop materials need to be downloaded before the end of each month.
Tangie Baxter & CO’s Art Journal Caravan is going strong and we’d love for you to join us on the adventure!
Lastly don’t forget Monthly Grab Bags are only available for a limited time once a month and priced on a sliding scale. Act fast for the best deal. For more information visit TB&CO Grab Bags.
For more information on the Art Journal Emporium visit Art Journal Emporium - Tangie Baxter & CO.
Thank you for taking time out of your day to peruse this week’s Gallery Gems with me. Till next time…..
[Posted by: Susan Mccarley]
I'm a big fan of process art and the power of art journaling. I have worked through so many really big issues in my life by creating and using art as an outlet. My art journal is a precious place full of powerful pieces and important moments in my life.
But, that being said, sometimes I enjoy creating art for art's sake! Art journaling can be as fun and fancy free as it can be deep and moving.
Today there is no deeper meaning to my work, no powerful emotions tied to the imagery, no intense message for myself or my audience. Today I created a fun piece of art just because!
When is the last time you let yourself go and create something just for the fun of it? Join us in the Art Journal Emporium to share your latest creations, tips, tricks, and oodles of fun!
Don’t forget Monthly Grab Bags are only available for a limited time once a month and priced on a sliding scale. Act fast for the best deal. For more information visit TB&CO Grab Bags.
For more information on the Art Journal Emporium visit Art Journal Emporium - Tangie Baxter & CO.
TB&CO Grab Bag #21 {May 2016}
Resonate: {Tangie Bundle No. 20}
[Posted by: Karli-Marie]
Do you ever just instantly click with a digital product? That's how I felt as I unzipped Tangie's latest grab bag goodies: May 2016 grab bag {No. 21}.
POSSIBILITY! The name hit me like a ton of bricks. Yes. Let's talk about possibilities!
Being positive doesn't always come naturally to me. Sometimes I catch myself playing the same anxiety-induced records over and over again in my head. You know, the ones that play out every scenario of everything that could ever go wrong? The ones that are entrenched in fear and try to cut you down when you're being brave and daring? I'm sure they're no stranger to any of you.
But, it occurs to me that for every action there is an equal or greater reaction. That long line of possibilities goes in the other direction as well... endlessly, in fact. For every negative possibility there is a positive one to combat it. The best part is that deciding which possibilities to imagine is entirely up to us.
Credit: May 2016 grab bag {No. 21}
So what will it be? Will we waste our time and energy focusing on the stuff that's ultimately out of our control? Or, instead, will you pledge to take some time this week to daydream with me. Imagine the amazing and endless possibilities that lie ahead. Where will this road of endless possibility take us? I'm not so sure, but I do know it's an adventure worth exploring.
As always, we love to hear your thoughts. Post a comment below and let us know what you'd like to see on the blog next week!
Don’t forget the Monthly Grab Bags are only available for a limited time once a month and priced on a sliding scale. Act fast for the best deal. For more information visit TB&CO Grab Bags.
For more information on the Art Journal Emporium visit Art Journal Emporium - Tangie Baxter & CO.
[posted by Karli-Marie]
Greetings artsy friends! So far it has been a wonderful, Spring-y weekend here in my neck of the woods - and this week’s Gallery Gems second that emotion!
Let’s start with William Charlebois’ magical, hedgehog-filled olive groves! Love the colors - and of course, the hedgehogs! Perfect for Tangie Baxter & CO’s Art Journal Caravan Itinerary 18 - Possibilities!
Credits: Hedgehogs by TB&CO included in the May 2016 Collage Sheets (part of the Art Journal Emporium May deliveries) and background by Joan Mirro.
Next we have Diane’s absolutely gorgeous answer to the AJC Itinerary 17 - Resonate. I can almost feel the wonder and promise of Spring resonating from her page!
Credits: Gesso Messy by Tangie Baxter, Fable by Rebecca McMeen and MBtheM Tanglewood.
And finally, some excellent advice from the very wise Karon Williams! Karon used the AJC Itinerary 18 word of the week - Confidence - and the Tinted Fragments to create this wonderful ATC!
Credits: May 2016 Collage Sheets (part of the Art Journal Emporium May deliveries) and Possibility by Tangie Baxter & LeeLee by Rebecca McMeen part of this month's Grab Bag, OldNewspaperType and Comic Sans fonts, and quote by Blake Lively.
The Art Journal Emporium membership includes Tangie Baxter's Collage Workshop for the current month BEFORE it's released in the TB & CO store. In addition to the digital downloads there is a video tutorial and some wonderful sample projects. Collage Workshop materials need to be downloaded before the end of each month.
Tangie Baxter & CO’s Art Journal Caravan is going strong and we’d love for you to join us on the adventure!
Don’t forget Monthly Grab Bags are only available for a limited time once a month and priced on a sliding scale. Act fast for the best deal. For more information visit TB&CO Grab Bags.
For more information on the Art Journal Emporium visit Art Journal Emporium - Tangie Baxter & CO.
Many thanks to William, Diane and Karon for sharing their amazing work with us! And thank you for taking time out of your busy day to stop by and peruse this week’s Gallery Gems! See you next time...
[Posted by: Glenda Mulac]
The theme for this monthly Grab Bag is “Possibility” and includes an assortment of dazzling ephemera, word art and stamps from Tangie Baxter that help you uncover just what is possible if you trust in yourself. A playful art doll named Lee Lee with lots of outfits to mix and match, plus more terrific ephemera from Rebecca McMeen are also included plus harmonizing papers to complete this wonderful package.
The pieces of this collection can be used in both digital and mixed media formats. TB&CO Grab Bag #21 {May 2016} is only available for a limited time and is priced on a sliding scale, so act fast for the best deal! For more information visit TB&CO Grab Bags.
Following are some examples of the creative things you can do with the bits and pieces included in the TB&CO Grab Bag #21 {May 2016}.
BTW - over in the Art Journal Emporium, you can participate in monthly challenges. There are two winners every month. Just upload your digital or mixed-media entry by the end of the month.
For more information on the Art Journal Emporium visit Art Journal Emporium - Tangie Baxter & CO.
[posted by: Jan Nicholas]
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[Posted by: Stacy Crookston]
This Friday we are pausing the Flashback Fridays to give everyone one last peek at this month's challenge hosted over at the Art Journal Emporium. Enjoy the following post from Jan, part of the AJE Crew...
There’s still time for you to participate in the monthly challenge over at the Art Journal Emporium. All you have to do is use one of the ideas below, create and upload your digital or mixed media entry to the classroom by April 30, 2016. If you participate in the monthly challenge you could be one of two winners chosen at random – each prize is a $5.00 coupon to Tangie Baxter & Co. Woo Hoo!
April’s challenge is to use at least one of the following ideas:
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Use the Following Quote:
“The greatest stories are those that resonate our beginnings and intuit our endings, our mysterious origins and our numinous destinies, and dissolve them both into one.” Ben Okri
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Silent Movement
Use sound waves or another symbol to represent "resonate" or the energy of silent movement, things moving we can't normally see.
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Resonate
What is good in the world today? What good deeds are in the news, what are your neighbors doing to help each other? Where is love alive and resonating in the universe we live in? Where is there peace and happiness?
Easy as pie!
To give you an idea of what you could do, here is my interpretation of the Ben Okri quote.
I used a collage sheet from the April Collage Sheet collection and wrote the quote within the spaces. Get those creative juices flowing, you could win a super prize! Come and join the fun!
The Art Journal Emporium membership includes Tangie Baxter's Collage Workshop for the current month BEFORE it's released in the TB & CO store. In addition to the digital downloads there is a video tutorial and sample projects!
The Collage Workshop materials need to be downloaded before the end of each month so there's only a few days left to join the AJE and get this month's workshop.
For a look at all the different subscriptions available HERE.
Select option A through E to get the digital version of the collage sheets (option C includes printed collage sheets mailed to you) or Option I to have access to the printed collage sheets ONLY mailed to you.
[Posted by Jan Nicholas]
Happy Monday artsy friends! It’s time again to share with you some of Tangie Baxter & CO’s Art Journal Emporium Gallery Gems... So let’s jump right in!
First we have Marilyn Curttright’s wonderful submission for Tangie Baxter & CO’s Art Journal Caravan No. 15. Call & Response, with a little help from The Beatles, reminds us that it’s really OK to ask for a little help now and then. Thanks, I needed that!
Credits: TB&CO’s April Grab Bag now available as separate kits Tangie Bundle 20 & Rebecca Bundle 20, Rebecca McMeen's art dolls from the following kits Milla Spring, Hattie, Lyne, Illy, Carys, Mac and Remy.
Next up is a richly colored piece created by William Charlebois for the April Challenge. The scene and the sentiment make a perfect pair!
Credits: TB&CO’s April Grab Bag now available as separate kits Tangie Bundle 20 & Rebecca Bundle 20, as well as the Billizetti character by William himself.
And now let’s take a look at Cindy Siebert’s very cool page inspired by suggestions from TB&CO’s Beginner's Art Journaling Guide. My eyes keep finding more to love!
Credits: Tangie Baxter's Envelop, Uncaged, Spinning Daydreams, and Zoozical Brushes No. 7; Rebecca McMeen's Illy Papers and Elements; and Messy Gesso Page Overlays 2 from ViVa Artistry. Font is SF Scribbled Sans.
And finally, I leave you with this amazing mixed media collage (including haiku) from Diane. Her take on the Art Journal Caravan Itinerary No. 14 weekly theme, Resonate, is simply charming!
Credits include TB&CO’s April Collage Sheets.
The Art Journal Emporium membership includes Tangie Baxter's Collage Workshop for the current month BEFORE it's released in the TB & CO store. In addition to the digital downloads there is a video tutorial and sample projects!
The Collage Workshop materials need to be downloaded before the end of each month so there's only a few days left to join the AJE and get this month's workshop.
That’s it for today! Thank you so much to Marilyn, William, Cindy and Diane for sharing their creations! I hope some of their work “resonated” with you!
Tangie Baxter & CO’s Art Journal Caravan is going strong and we’d love for you to join us on the adventure!
Don’t forget Monthly Grab Bags are only available for a limited time once a month and priced on a sliding scale. Act fast for the best deal. For more information visit TB&CO Grab Bags.
For more information on the Art Journal Emporium visit Art Journal Emporium - Tangie Baxter & CO.
Thanks for allowing me to share this week’s highlights with you... See you next time...
[Posted by: Glenda Mulac]
April 22nd is Earth Day
An annual worldwide event held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and celebrated in more than 192 countries each year.
Earth Day’s Global 2016 Theme is Trees for the Earth. Over the next five years, as Earth Day moves closer to its 50th anniversary, Earth Day Network embarks on one of the most ambitious goals yet —planting 7.8 billion trees. Our planet is currently losing over 15 billion trees each year (equivalent to 48 football fields every minute). Why Trees? Trees help combat climate change. They absorb excess and harmful CO2 from our atmosphere. In fact, in a single year, an acre of mature trees absorbs the same amount of CO2 produced by driving the average car 26,000 miles. Trees help us breathe clean air. Trees absorb odors and pollutant gases (nitrogen oxides, ammonia, sulfur dioxide and ozone) and filter particulates out of the air by trapping them on their leaves and bark. Trees help communities achieve long-term economic and environmental sustainability and provide food, energy and income. - See more at: http://www.earthday.org/earth-day/earth-day-theme/#sthash.fsI42AI7.dpuf
To celebrate this day, I created a page honoring the theme. I used elements from the April Grab Bag.
The April Grab Bag is now available as separate kits Tangie Bundle 20 & Rebecca Bundle 20,
Don’t forget Monthly Grab Bags are only available for a limited time once a month and priced on a sliding scale. Act fast for the best deal. For more information visit TB&CO Grab Bags.
For more information on the Art Journal Emporium visit Art Journal Emporium - Tangie Baxter & CO.
[posted by Jan Nicholas]
