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Song Bird Art Journal Page


Hello! I'm sure you've been loving all of the n* Studio for Stampendous projects this week, and I have another one to share with you today. But first, take a look at the prizes that can be won.

For full details on how to try winning, please visit the Stampendous Blog. Now...on to my project. I decided to have a little fun with art journaling today.

I used the Bird Foam Stamp, Cling Stamp and Stencil Set for this page. I started off with my background, applying some yummy Dylusions paint and using the negative pieces of the stencil. Then I used the main part of the stencil to get the teal laid down. Next I used yellow, and added some detail with the pen that comes with Stampendous' Stencil Duos.

Then I painted the solid foam side of the bird and stamped it on to my page. Next, I stamped the cling stamp on top with some embossing ink. I then sprinkled some Detail White and heat set it. See the pretty sheen on the bird? It has nice texture too. I wrote "I love to hear the birds sing in the Springtime" around the bird. I am always inspired by the song birds that I hear outside my windows when I craft. Want more info on these great sets? HERE is a link to a great video with Nathalie using them. Below is a list of all the hoppers for today. Thanks for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Alison Heikkila (that's me!)

Comments

craftymom205 said…
Great project. From Alabama.
P Beatty said…
gotta have these stamps!
Love the art journal spread- beautiful colors and layering! Thank you for sharing! Nat
Anonymous said…
Love the journal.
Sabrina said…
Fabulous art journal pages and I just love the colors!!
Debbie Flowers said…
Love your art journal page. Need to get these stamps!
Mary Holshouser said…
The bird really pops off the green background.
Love all of the greenery. Makes you feel
that spring has sprung and life is good.
thanks for sharing.
Illinois
cghundley said…
Lovely work on
your journal.
Carla from Utah
Ina Good said…
love your journal page with songbird is lovely
Looks like this birdie is sitting pretty! Great colors and I love the background! TFS!
Miriam Prantner said…
I love all the greenery and how the bird pops against it!
Kirsty Vittetoe said…
Beautiful work!
(Las Vegas)
Karen P said…
Beautiful art and beautiful inspiration! This blog hop has been pure inspiration for me this week. Thank you for sharing your art and for the blog hop too Karen x
Becca Yahrling said…
Being a birdie addict, I really love this!
Salnclts said…
I love how you did the writing around the outside of the bird and how the colors blended!
Very colorful....Thanks for sharing
NicoleN said…
Lovely journal page. The bright background makes the bird pop.
From Connecticut
Kate B said…
Love the colors you used!
Jackie PN said…
Love the bright journal page!
Karla Yungwirth said…
Love this! Gorgeous page and awesome colours and detail!
Hetty said…
What a lovely journaling page.
I love the writing you did.
TracyM #6773 said…
BEAUTIFUL page Alison!!!
LOVE the dimension of your leafy background and how you have written around the pretty bird!!!
Tracy from Australia :)

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