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<a href="http://www.DreamyPapers.com">http://www.DreamyPapers.com</a>Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-9247077502242034172015-12-08T23:23:00.001-08:002015-12-08T23:23:02.778-08:00New art journal project: December 2015 Sharing the process (1) Up for discussion on <b>thought processes, techniques, aims and outcome</b> for artists.<br />
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<b>AIM & CREATIVE ASPIRATION:</b><br />
To create a journal 'page' (pocket) to insert into an art journal, to hold 'secrets', without being too obvious about it (even though I was going to create a sign, 'Secret Thoughts' to go on the front of the page, on the diagonal slant!).<br />
Strangely enough, the first thing was to create a page behind it. I wanted something to entice someone to turn the pocket to discover what is underneath, and what would view, or photograph well. It had to reflect the diagonal format of the pocket, so that it was a good mate for the pocket. It needed to be simple, but interesting.<br />
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<b>ART JOURNAL, PAGE 2: </b><br />
Diagonal, beauty, simple, but interesting. I like using old papers so the background paper is a page from a 1930s botany book. I chose one with floral illustrations. The top is purely a piece of scrapbooking-type paper, but with a glistening gold upon a floral background. Giving a pretty interest and incentive to turn the page.<br />
I cut it to size, on the diagonal, and adhered it with Yes! glue - I love that it is not a wet glue, and stays flat. I then used a continuous border punch to punch out the right side of the page. So simple, but this did what I wanted. For the journalist, I envision either cutting out phrases or sayings or words in strips, and pasting them upon the surface, or shaping some lined or plain paper in a random shape, with torn edge on the lower portion of the page, trying not to cover too much of the illustration.<br />
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<b>ART JOURNAL, PAGE 1:</b><br />
My original idea was to provide a 'secret pocket' with a 'secret thoughts' graphic that could be coloured with pencils, pens or paint. I did not do the graphic, as it worked out. But have provided the graphic at the end of this blog entry to be downloaded (.pdf) if you'd like to use it.<br />
I folded a piece of regular vellum paper in half (portrait orientation - fold bottom half up to cover top half) and cut it at journal width. This then seals the bottom of the 'pocket'. I then added washi tape to the open edge on the right, overlapping the edge, to close the side up. I thought of sewing up this side. I also thought of using hand-stitching, doing blanket stitch with beads on the edging, but wanted this to be a page that a viewer might turn, without worrying too much about what it contained. For the 'secrets' to be added.<br />
I made a tag from brown cardstock that mimics a cardboard finish. Again, the shape was made in simple form, to that It doesn't seem too complex. I carefully lined up the same washi tape for the pocket edge and filled most of the surface of the tag. But I didn't want it to reach the edge of the tag. It was a bit fiddly to do, but I did it! I found a piece of striped bakers' twine to top off the tag. I recently bought 3 old cigarette cards for the princely sum of $1.50, and had one of them in mind, but had forgotten about the hollyhock one. Once I saw it there, I knew that was the one! I haven't glued it on as yet, but will. I love that it shows through the vellum, letting the journalist know there is something important in the pocket, but no so obvious to a visiting viewer. Because of the diagonals, then the tag needs to be placed nearest the binding edge (left). The tag back is then used for writing thoughts on the back of it!<br />
I then added a vintage paper from 1898, and folded it to size, in 3 portions (2 folds). I cut it to the height and almost the width of the pocket. Again, this is simple, and not 'too' interesting - the vintage handwriting giving some sign of life, but not 'advertising' what might be inside once unfolded. So, this piece of paper, with writing on the outside is meant to be opened to the journalist's secret writings, photo, or treasures. CAUTION: If using a pen to write your 'secrets', first make sure it doesn't bleed through to the outside - or you can write on a different piece of paper, and just place it inside for safe keeping. The open edge is to the right, and placed to the right of the pocket.<br />
What I'm outlining aren't 'rules' but just part of my own creative process and reasoning. Why do people even think that we just slap paint and paper around, with no thought behind it? True, our original ideas might not be what eventually comes out, but being able to process and act upon what 'works' and what doesn't is a big part of the artistic process. Here is the final result:<br />
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If you'd like the graphic that I was going to put on the diagonal on this page it's here. To download click on the image, then right click and select to save - it's .png format, Enjoy! ~Jillian<br />
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Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-84305380287147666452015-11-24T05:43:00.002-08:002015-11-24T05:43:45.607-08:00"Finding me" series ... art journal pages<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span data-offset-key="be22f-0-0"><span data-text="true">"Finding me" series. Collage "I Love Roses" *Photo more roses *Buy roses * Teach painting roses * Buy Rose bushes for my garden * Gift roses * Write rose painting tutorial * Decorate with Roses * Paint more roses * Rose design. (One not included * Rose fashion.) Artist: Jillian Crider - includes 2 of my paintings (lower left), and 3 of my photos (circles on right). Watercolor pencils. Ink pens lettering.</span></span><br />
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<span data-offset-key="be22f-0-0"><span data-text="true">Ink pen hand lettering. Watercolour pencil washes and lettering (I love Roses). </span></span>Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-61775313714582847042015-11-24T05:42:00.001-08:002015-11-24T05:42:00.248-08:00This journey, this adventure, starts today ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sometimes life changes are SO massive - things that were so familiar or treasured are gone. Changes so great that, with surprise, you realise that you no longer know who you are, what you feel, what you need, and even how to live your life ...<br />
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So you need to embark on a journey of discovery to find yourself, to re-invent yourself, and to find new treasures to love, so that you are are once again comfortable in your own skin.
This journey, this adventure starts this day ...</div>Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-20873314836800267712015-06-14T17:51:00.003-07:002015-06-14T17:51:59.004-07:00Kit #002 - musician, music lover art journal KIT! 4x6"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span>Making the world lovelier, one image at a time ...<br />
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Kit for making
a music journal - using pages from a vintage book on Beethoven. Perfect
for any music lover. Be inspired by this wonderful musician. I started
it - you finish it! 4x6" (handy size!) Unique, OOAK. There will only be 7
kits offered in this series.<br />
I usually make almost complete journals, but this is one to work on, and make your own. FREE SHIPPING IN U.S.A.<br />
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The kit (#2) includes:<br />
* Two 6" x 4.5" chipboard (acid-free) covers (paste favorite images or music pages, or paint on these to finish).<br />
*
One of my favorite images - female violinist on music background -
printed high quality photo matte paper for cover (if desired).<br />
* 38
pages sized 6" x 4" - cut by hand (I like a hand-made look, so
imperfections exist, to add character) - from pages of a vintage (1970s)
book on Beethoven. NOTE: the images are partial papers, so they do NOT
'stand alone' they are meant for inspiration and feature some of
Beethoven's music, handwriting, etc. They are meant to be used for
altering, not read. Decorate, add stickers, add your own text, to make
the journal 'yours'.<br />
* 15 pages (approx.) from book, as above - but
with added elements - musical or romantic roses or images to 'alter' the
look of these pages, for inspiration, and for you to add your own
decoration or writing. Some images are not on book pages, but on plain
paper, or vintage paper.<br />
* 2 'letter' size sheets of musical and
romantic (roses) clip art images - to be used to decorate your journal
how you wish (19 images) printed high quality, on matte photo paper.<br />
*
6 .png files - text/journal writing pages, with lines. 5 with images,
one with just lines. For printing onto 6" x 4" blank index cards - print
as many as you wish, so that you can have writing pages in your
journal. These files will either be sent on CD, or emailed to you.<br />
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Please allow for miscounting. You will get extras which will more than make up if I'm short on my count. :)<br />
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I'll
include suggestions on how to complete your journal - it's simple
enough. You just need a hole punch and circular binder rings - but also
other suggestions.<br />
<br />
A lot of time went into disassembling the
Beethoven book, selecting images, printing them, creating the graphics,
and choosing the images, and content, as well as putting it all
together. And while this is one of 7 I have put together, each is
totally different and unique. Made even more unique by your personal
touches and assembly.<br />
<br />
... so ... sketch, paint, write, enjoy and be inspired by the pages to your heart's content. Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-34902092996694844562015-06-14T16:19:00.000-07:002015-06-14T16:24:09.165-07:00Art Journal Kits for music lovers, musicians - Beethoven theme. #001<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Find this kit here: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/232955989/kit-art-journal-4x6-beethoven-music?">https://www.etsy.com/listing/232955989/kit-art-journal-4x6-beethoven-music?</a> - price reduced!</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Making the world lovelier, one image at a time ...<br /><br />Kit for making
a music journal - using pages from a vintage book on Beethoven. Perfect
for any music lover. Be inspired by this wonderful musician. I started
it - you finish it! 4x6" (handy size!) Unique, OOAK. There will only be 7
kits offered in this series.<br />I usually make almost complete journals, but this is one to work on, and make your own. FREE SHIPPING IN U.S.A.<br /><br />The kit (#1) includes:<br />* Two 6" x 4.5" chipboard (acid-free) covers (paste favorite images or music pages, or paint on these to finish).<br />*
One of my favorite images - female violinist on music background -
printed high quality photo matte paper for cover (if desired).<br />* 38
pages sized 6" x 4" - cut by hand (I like a hand-made look, so
imperfections exist, to add character) - from pages of a vintage (1970s)
book on Beethoven. NOTE: the images are partial papers, so they do NOT
'stand alone' they are meant for inspiration and feature some of
Beethoven's music, handwriting, etc. They are meant to be used for
altering, not read. Decorate, add stickers, add your own text, to make
the journal 'yours'.<br />* 19 pages (approx.) from book, as above - but
with added elements - musical or romantic roses or images to 'alter' the
look of these pages, for inspiration, and for you to add your own
decoration or writing. Some images are not on book pages, but on plain
paper, or vintage paper.<br />* 2 'letter' size sheets of musical and
romantic (roses) clip art images - to be used to decorate your journal
how you wish (19 images) printed high quality, on matte photo paper.<br />*
6 .png files - text/journal writing pages, with lines. 5 with images,
one with just lines. For printing onto 6" x 4" blank index cards - print
as many as you wish, so that you can have writing pages in your
journal. These files will either be sent on CD, or emailed to you.<br /><br />Please allow for miscounting. You will get extras which will more than make up if I'm short on my count. :)<br /><br />I'll
include suggestions on how to complete your journal - it's simple
enough. You just need a hole punch and circular binder rings - but also
other suggestions.<br /><br />A lot of time went into disassembling the
Beethoven book, selecting images, printing them, creating the graphics,
and choosing the images, and content, as well as putting it all
together. And while this is one of 7 I have put together, each is
totally different and unique. Made even more unique by your personal
touches and assembly.<br /><br />... so ... sketch, paint, write, enjoy and be inspired by the pages to your heart's content. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<br />Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-76808140496606127012015-04-10T22:11:00.000-07:002015-04-10T22:11:02.053-07:00Website Exclusive - ACEO / ATC Acrylic frames<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is new, and somewhat different for me. It's taken me a while to work on it, mainly trying to get all the elements together and perfect. I did have the beeswax on too thick, and finally found my heat gun and took a chance to work on it, and it worked really well! YAY!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">SFA - Original collage with beeswax, original photo(s), old papers, and skeleton leaves. On Etsy. 4.5x4.5" for those who love birds and nature/natural things. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/227944616/original-collage-bird-on-a-wire-vintage">https://www.etsy.com/listing/227944616/original-collage-bird-on-a-wire-vintage</a> </span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I used a wooden craft frame I bought from Michaels. It had a line animal artwork on it - for coloring in. Instead I painted it with acrylic - took several coats - cream. I then cut up my 2 photos. The landscape from where the bird was, and stuck that on the insert used in the frame (usually you'd put a photo or art here). <br /><br />Then carefully cut out around my bird on the wire photo. I tore out some vintage paper from my collection and stuck that on the right with 'Yes' glue. The words from old book were printed on transparent acetate (from Office store), coated in acrylic gel, then brayered onto the surface of the frame. Left it a while then lifted off the acrylic and the writing stayed behind, transferred in the gel. I stuck my photo on, and finished up using skeleton leaves (real leaves - available in embellishments in craft stores). I then heated beeswax, and coated all for a muted and transparent look. Added a hanger to the back. That's it. :) Fun to make, and I'm rather fond of the 'natural' look to it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">~Jillian</span>Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-77055074691053310702015-03-26T10:48:00.003-07:002015-03-26T10:48:44.671-07:00Ready for a new 'freebie'? Digital download - ACEO/ATC storage box.<div style="text-align: center;">
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This time it is a box the size of playing card decks - to store ACEO and ATC art cards or other treasures. It is handwritten vintage paper with one of my own ACEO sketches of a cat on it. It has labels for the top and sides so you can keep these boxes as storage, and label them on a shelf, if you like.<br />
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<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">I bought far too many of these many years ago when I was thinking of opening a gallery based on small format and miniature artworks. And to enter miniature art shows. These frames have never been used. So they are new. My current situation is where I need to downsize drastically.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The oval opening is for 2.5x3" it says, but not sure of the accuracy of that. The frames exterior dimensions are 4 3/8 x 4 1/8" approximately. And the width of the frame is approximately 3/8" thick.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">That thickness does NOT include the easel back. Backed with black paper. I have successfully removed the easel back, and covered it with paper to enter my paintings in miniature art society exhibitions. They appear to be a light-weight wood, so easy to add screws or hanging ring to the back to comply with show rules.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The gold finish is a very bold gold under some light, it is crackled/antiqued somewhat, but muted. It is not an all-over flat gold finish. The cold is definitely metallic in appearance. The focus would be on the art, not on the frame. I do love these. <b>They are NOT a matching pair.</b></span><br />
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Printable vintage French jewelry holder or ATC / ACEO background cards Use for tags, journals, greeting cards, etc. <br /><br />Vintage French typography with pink ribbon by DREAMY PAPERS on Etsy <a href="http://etsy.me/1ujUJTz">http://etsy.me/1ujUJTz</a> - need a different color ribbon - ask! <br /><br />Also available without ribbon (naked). Horizontal format available soon.Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-62362585263224501832014-10-01T21:07:00.000-07:002014-10-01T21:07:13.877-07:00For sale: Art Deco vintage / antique scrapbook / photo album. Ivory with great design on the cover.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Love Art Deco? 20s 30s scrap book photo album tooled album cover photos
and more uses - journals, vintage, antique wonderful deco design. By
DreamyPapers <a href="http://etsy.me/1oCiAIw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://etsy.me/1oCiAIw</a> on Etsy. Would suit a vintage wedding album theme perfectly. Cleaning out my closets.Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-5751291945174060892014-10-01T21:02:00.000-07:002014-10-01T21:02:44.235-07:00For sale: great vintage / antique dog scrap book or photo album from the 1930s. Blank pages.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Vintage / antique - Cleaning out my closets - 1930s antique, vintage, antique scrap
book/photo album tooled cover dog (collie?) faux - wonderful blank
unused pages - use for a multitude of projects - by DreamyPapers on Etsy: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/205617529/1930s-scrap-book-album-tooled-cover-dog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/listing/205617529/1930s-scrap-book-album-tooled-cover-dog </a>Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-33859849601203312822014-09-23T09:33:00.001-07:002014-09-23T09:33:37.280-07:00A Work-In-Progress - a young musician's journal.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Working on this. It's a journal for a young musician. I'm rather pleased the way the cover turned out. I know I would enjoy this. It's a custom work for a friend.<br />
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A simple design, so that more can be added to by the recipient. Making some interior pages for it. Fun to do, made with love.<br />
~JillianJust Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-71257596460312137152014-09-18T18:22:00.000-07:002014-09-18T18:22:02.427-07:00For me this is THE BEST EVER CRAFT STORAGE system!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I invested in plastic drawer storage systems and filing boxes and cabinets, but being on Pinterest set my mind turning. As my filing systems were <u><b>not</b></u> filling any of my needs for arts and crafts.<br />
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I saw the hanging systems with ziplock bags and thought that this would work. But didn't want to be drilling holes or buying any new 'furniture' - if such furniture existed that would 'house' a hanging system.
I worked out that I could stack crates, as many as I liked, or just put one crate on one worktop, dresser, or desk. Hence it would make my storage 'portable' - which it certainly wasn't with all the plastic drawers.
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I bought a wooden crate from Michaels with a coupon. Then bought a curtain tension spring rod from Target. Once I fitted the rod in, I knew I was in business!
It wasn't until I started filling my zip-top plastic bags with embellishments and papers, I thought of other ways to maximize this 'filing' system.
<br /><br />The hanging system I wasn't to sure of at first, but what I chose was perfect and inexpensive. 2 mini clips with a wire loop made from a heavy-duty Christmas ornament hanger. I clip the 2nd side on the bag when I hang them, and unclip one side to take it down. Because it's a loop, rather than a hook. <br /><br />Nothing can fall off unexpectedly.
I have a label, showing what is inside, but it's so easy to see what is there anyway. What will be great is being able to see when supplies are running out!
You can color code the bag edges, or put a mini clip (color coded) to identify priority or project elements. If you are using things for a project. Say 8 bags - just clip them together - keeps everything close at hand and easy to find, and won't tip or spill out!
<br /><br />I found with drawer and boxed containers, sometimes things would tip or spill. In fact, that was a common happening. I also would think I was out of something, only to find it later. This system offers so much visibility!
If you're going to a workshop or class, you can easily clip your bags of goodies together for convenient transporting.
I might put dividers on the hanging rods, too, so I can keep sections together - e.g. brads, buttons, stickers.
It may not work for you, but for me it is perfect. <br /><br />Already I have gained SO much space, discovered so many 'lost' supplies, and been able to work easier and more effectively.
The video of this is on YouTube: <a href="http://youtu.be/wN47Req3qtQ">http://youtu.be/wN47Req3qtQ</a><br />
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Today's new digital download sheet in my Dreamy Papers Etsy store ...<br />
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Naked ACEO ATC French backgrounds digital collage sheets instant download art - great for jewelry display cards by DreamyPapers on Etsy. <a href="http://etsy.me/1oM5nwG">http://etsy.me/1oM5nwG</a> by DreamyPapers, $3.50 Naked because they have nothing added - just scanned typography - mostly from Paris businesses. Vintage advertising art. Cards, tags, collage and altered art, or for art journals. Great ephemera. Probably from the 1800s.Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-77065396832304125742014-09-12T12:02:00.000-07:002014-09-12T12:02:59.756-07:00A brand new instant download product from me! Domino jewelry 1x2" images.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />I was inspired to make these. It's a new size for me. Collages in 1x2" rectangles (31 individual images) - to suit necklace pendants and all manner of projects - use in art journals, scrapbooking, ATCs, ACEOs, collages, glass slide jewelry, domino creations, altered arts and more.<br />
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Provided as an instant digital download from my 'DreamyPapers' shop on Etsy:<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/203222438/1x2-inch-domino-digital-collage-sheets?">https://www.etsy.com/listing/203222438/1x2-inch-domino-digital-collage-sheets?</a><br />
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The theme is vintage flowers overlaid on a base of old handwritten paper from the late 1800s, with scrolls printed on this background and a vignette edging. Perfect inspiration for so many creative happenings.<br />
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It takes a long time to choose and make these pages, but end up loving the results myself, so I'm happy to give you the opportunity to use them in your projects and dreams.Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-1994712241181876032014-09-01T18:04:00.000-07:002014-09-01T18:04:21.258-07:00Inspiration for journal page, scrapbooking, greeting card - how-to. antique photo & pages.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was wanting to use one of my antique German pages from the packs I'm offering on Etsy (<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/201986040/old-german-book-pages-ephemera-bundle?">http://tinyurl.com/k7rqu6m</a>), to make a journal page, or one that might be used for a greeting card or scrapbooking.<br /><br />Supplies:<br />
Cardstock or journal/scrapbooking page (light brown)<br />
Antique book page<br />
Vintage photo image - sepia<br />Vintage floral image<br />
Vintage German handwritten text image <br />
Transparency film (available at office supply stores - or computer)<br />Computer printer<br />
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Print vintage German handwritten text using your computer printer onto cardstock page. Tear a ragged edge to the antique book page, leaving a corner intact. Glue this in desired position on the cardstock page. Print the vintage photo image onto glossy photo paper. Cut off excess border so just photo remains. Glue this on top of the antique book page shape. Print the floral image onto the transparency film. Use small curved scissors to cut around the shape - no sharp edges. I didn't cut up close to the image - I left about 1/8" clear area away from the printed image. I then adhered this where desired on the page.<br />
I can see so much potential for this. I love that the image was toned down by the brown paper, and adds to the 'aged' look.<br />
Enjoy!<br />
~Jillian<br />
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<br />Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-25460881829809991262014-09-01T17:45:00.000-07:002014-09-01T17:45:48.589-07:00How-to - old paper ACEO / ATC.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Supplies:<br />Cardstock (light brown)<br />
Antique paper<br />
round corner punch<br />Antique advertisement / scrap images<br />
Glue / xyron machine<br />
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Cut cardstock and antique paper to identical ACEO / ATC size (3.5 x 2.5"). Glue cardstock and carefully align and adhere the antique paper to the glued side. (Or glue by running cardstock through xyron machine.)<br />Also glue and paste cut out vintage image and lettered stamp on top of the antique paper surface. Smooth down. Allow to dry.<br />
Antique papers, and unique papers are available in my DreamyPapers shop on Etsy.Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-30603957362667967322014-09-01T17:36:00.000-07:002014-09-01T17:36:39.731-07:00Antique German book page - used to make a simple tag.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Supplies:<br />Antique paper<br />Cardstock paper - acid free (light brown)<br />Tag punch, round punch (1/2") and a single hole punch (small).<br />
Bakers twine (black)<br />
Washi tape (black lace design)<br />
Glue - or xyron machine <br />
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Use tag punch to punch identical shapes from antique paper and cardstock paper. Punch a round shape from the cardstock paper.<br />Glue the cardstock tag and small circle shape, or run it through your xyron machine to glue. (As your antique paper may be fragile, it's better to glue the cardstock.)<br />Carefully adhere the antique paper tag shape onto the glued cardstock. Smooth it down. Add the cardstock circle to the top of the tag, as shown in the photo. Punch a hole through the middle of this circle with your single, small hole punch.<br />Use twine or ribbon to finish off the tag. Cut a length, knotting the 2 ends together. Feed the bottom of the loop through the hole and pull the twine length back, through the bottom of the loop (see photo).<br />
Cut washi tape the width of the tag, and adhere to the bottom are on the tag.<br /><br /><br />
<br />Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-64986807720563594032014-09-01T17:13:00.001-07:002014-09-01T17:13:52.530-07:00Antique German book pages - ephemera pack/bundles - now available.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've put up some antique paper bundles on Etsy - great for art/craft projects. These are in old German font. From booklets printed late 1800s, early 1900s in the USA. Some have advertising which is interesting and unique. Great inspiration.<br /><br />
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<br />Ideas for using antique ephemera book pages for paper arts/crafts - ACEO, greeting cards, tags, art journals, scrapbooks and more. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/k7rqu6m">http://tinyurl.com/k7rqu6m</a> Dreamy Papers. Paper available on Etsy.Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-90939696619853543692014-08-19T15:37:00.000-07:002014-08-19T15:39:19.453-07:00NEW PRODUCTS: Vintage paper grab bags printed HEART shapes with vintage images.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My last range of grab bags sold out. Hearts are always popular, so I've listed some grab bags that are just hearts.<br />
These papers are mostly 100+ years old, and the images I've used are vintage, too.<br />
Inspiration for your paper craft and art projects. It takes me a long time to collect the papers,
images, and tools to make all these, so understand that sometimes your
creative project is delayed while you accumulate what you need. <br />
With these grab bags you have inspiration and supplies at hand - ready to go.<br />
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Use for ACEOs, collages, art journals, scrapbooking, greeting card
creations, tags, project life projects, ATCs, altered art, altered
bottles, altered tins, canvas art, artwork, and much more.<br />
See the description for more information in my Etsy store:<br />
<a href="http://dreamypapers.etsy.com/">http://DreamyPapers.Etsy.com</a>Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883344662271562153.post-43469861222838733192014-08-16T22:15:00.000-07:002014-08-16T22:15:53.219-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />Sharing a technique from when I used to teach. 2-tone paper with rubber stamp. 2 contrasting pieces of paper (e.g. lime/black). Rubber stamp the middle of one (lime) with same color (black) as the other paper. Cut the lime paper in half to the top of the rubber stamp, but leave a small margin around the outside of the stamp shape to the bottom, then cut remaining paper in half. Glue the stamped paper on top of the other sheet. An easy 2-tone eye-catching effect for multiple use - tags, journals, embellishments, etc.<br />Be sure to check out my DreamyPapers.com <a href="http://www.dreamypapers.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for unique images, papers and more.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Comment on my post for this on Facebook to be in drawing for this book. It's flawed on covers to where I don't want to sell it. So I'll give it away. Comment by 9am PDT Monday, August 11th, to be in the draw. A great how-to book on folk art roses of all kinds.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">LINK TO FB POST:<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153078522829128&set=a.160749744127.149392.771199127&type=1&theater">https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153078522829128&set=a.160749744127.149392.771199127&type=1&theater</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Read my description in the post, to make sure you know the details of it. Thanks. Good luck!</span>Just Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081081064682774708noreply@blogger.com0