Gelli Print Journal Page 3 - Reflect

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Welcome to page three of my Gelli® Print Art Journal that we started in the June 1 Ustream.Missed the Ustream, and page 2?

Here are the links to the posts so that you can catch up: 

Ustream - June 1, 2015    |   Page two - Wonderful.

Today, I used the numbers that I had printed backwards when I was trying to clean off my embossing folder. Since they were backwards, I was inspired to reference the word "reflect" as my quote on the page.   I found this really cool quote that I thought would be neat to use. It goes with my inspirational theme, and really gave me something to think about!

I used the Tim Holtz  Typeset Diecut  to cut out my letters  Since the background was so busy, I stuck with a piece of yellow scrap cardstock, then used my Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pens to accent the word Learn.  Outlining around the letters, gave them more weight, and helped them to pop off the page.

When doing my doodles, on the left side, I decided to fill each "bubble" with the words used in the quote.   Remember that camera warranty paper I used for one of the prints?  It was used as one of my circles in the upper left hand corner, under the word "think".  I love that you can see the oriental text peek-a-booing out from behind the orange. 

I also stitched over both pages before adding them to the book. You can barely see the stitching, but it offers a nice texture to my background.   Love all these vivid colors too.  So fun, and inspiring.   

Here is a video tutorial showing how I created this spread.

Don't forget if you are following along #FollowingTonyaGibbs in your social media outlets.  I would love to see what you create! 

Thanks for stopping in today. 

Tonya

Supplies

• 8x10 Gelli Arts® Plate
• Plaid  Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Various Colors, Kiwi, Yellow Fame, Pink Parfait, Jack O'Lantern, Bimini Blue. White, Black
• Various Disposable Cups (in different sizes)
• Die-Versions Whispers Background - Hexagons   
• Die-Versions Whispers Background - Morocco
• Die-Versions Whispers Background - Bubbles 
• Cosmetic Sponge
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gel Medium
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pen - Crimson #134
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pen - Black 199
• Marvy - Reminisce Gel Pen
• White Geli Roll Pen
• Sharpie - White Fine Point Paint Pen
• IndigoBlu - Limor Webber Designs - Rugged Edges

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Gelli Print Journal Page 2 - Wonderful

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I'm having a great time working in my little Gelli® Print book.  We created this book and the gelli prnts in the Ustream on June 1, 2015.  If you missed the ustream, or just want to watch it again, I will link it up at the end of this post. 

This print was actually pulled on a piece of Kraft paper bag.  I just love how vibrant the acrylic paints look on the kraft paper.   So fun!  

I used one of the butterflies from the Ustream as a focal point on this spread.   Adding a little pink paint to the wings, helped give it contrast against the flowers.  There are LOTS of doodles on this spread too.   After I thought to use the butterfly, I decided to turn the circles into flowers as well.  Doodling spirals in the centers of the flowers helps to fill in the negative spaces of the giant centers. 

When you watch the video, you will see I had a few Uh OH moments. That's ok, and I think that this is really the environment for experimenting and finding out what you like or don't like. Embrace those moments, and make them work for you.   The title of this spread was taken from a Tim Holtz stamp set "Phrases 2" and really helps to reinforce this mindset. "Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful!"  I truly believe that!  Happiness is sometimes found on the other side of an UH OH ;) 

Here is a process of video of me completing this spread. 

If you missed the Ustream CLICK HERE

Thanks for hanging out with me today, 

Tonya 

Supplies: 

• 8x10 Gelli Arts® Plate
• Plaid  Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Various Colors, Kiwi, Yellow Fame, Pink Parfait, Jack O'Lantern, Bimini Blue. White, Black
• Brayer
• The Crafter's Workshop - Balzer Designs Chevron Stencil 12x12
• String
• Various Disposable Cups (in different sizes)
• Die-Versions Whispers Background - Hexagons   
• Die-Versions Whispers Background - Morocco
• Die-Versions Whispers Background - Bubbles 
• Cosmetic Sponge
• Martha Stewart Butterfly Stamp
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gel Medium
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pen - Pink Madder
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pen - Cold Grey VI 235
• Uni-ball Jetstream Bold 1.0 mm
• White Geli Roll Pen
• Kraft paper
• Tim Holtz - Stamper's Anonymous - Ultimate Grunge Stamp 
• Ranger Ink, Archival Ink Pad - Jet Black
• Tim Holtz - Stamper's Anonymous - Phrases 2
• Sharpie - White Fine Point Paint Pen

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This Moment Mixed Media Layout Limor Webber Designs

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Hi everyone! The other day I shared on Instagram  that this amazing Happy Mail was delivered and I couldn't wait to get my fingers inky!   These collections are the Lindy's Stamp Gang Limor Webber Designs On the Boardwalk, and Tres Chic lines in Flat Fabios, Sprays, Shots, and Embossing Powders.  Aren't they gorgeous? I mean seriously these colors scream spring, and happy all in one luscious package! 

 

 

 

I've prepared a process video of me creating this beautiful layout with these amazing products. 

The post is over on Limor Webber's blog. 

 

Please click here to see the post, and watch the video.  

 

 Here is a glimpse at the finished layout.

 

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomoms.com

 

 

Supplies:

 Lindy's Stamp Gang - Limor Webber Designs - Flat Fabios - Tres Chic - Chateau Rose

Lindy's Stamp Gang - Limor Webber Designs - Flat Fabios - Tres Chic - Bonjour Butter

Lindy's Stamp Gang - Limor Webber Designs - Flat Fabios - Under the Boardwalk - Raspberry Lemonade

Lindy's Stamp Gang - Limor Webber Designs - Flat Fabios - Under the Boardwalk - Tilt -A-Wheel Teal

Lindy's Stamp Gang - Limor Webber Designs - Flat Fabios - Under the Boardwalk - Pop Rock Purple

Lindy's Stamp Gang -Limor Webber Designs - Embossing Powder - Tres Chic - Bonjour Butter

Lindy's Stamp Gang -Limor Webber Designs - Embossing Powder - Tres Chic - C'est La Vie Cerrise

Lindy's Stamp Gang -Limor Webber Designs - Embossing Powder - Tres Chic - Chateau Rose

IndigoBlu - Limor Webber Designs - Limor Circles Stamps

IndigoBlu - Limor Webber Designs - Rugged Edges Stamps

The Crafter's Workshop - Mini Harlequin Stencil

The Crafter's Workshop - Mini Gothic Romance

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Textural Accents - Whipped Spackle

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gel Medium

Faber Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gesso

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pens Black 199

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pens Cold Grey I - 230

Pilot Permaball Journaling Pen

 

 

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June 1 Ustream Follow up Gelli Prints

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Hi everyone, thank you so much for those of you who came to watch the show live last night.  I had a lot of fun playing with my Gelli Plate. It was a great night of total creative freedom!  

In the promo, I promised a night of inky finger fun, and  from this photo of my hands, looks like Mission Accomplished. My husband thought I was becoming a Smurf (LOL). 

I used the 8x10 Gelli Plate to pull prints on Hymnal Pages, Cardstock, Printer Paper, Muslin, Kraft Paper, Index Cards and even Canon Warranty Newsprint.

Here is a link where you can purchase a Gelli Arts® plate.   I recommend biting the bullet and just getting the 8x10. However, if that is too overwhelming,  then I would say the 5x7 is great beginner size. Then your prints can be used for cards and tags.   Anything smaller can become frustrating.  (In my opinion). 

Paints -  I used an assortment of Apple Barrel Acrylic Craft Paints (list of colors used are in the supplies below).  Anything goes, pick your favs, just don't forget a white, and black to go with your selections.   You can really use any type of ink or paint (fluid or full bodied) that you wish. Even spray color mists work great.  I would avoid permanent inks since they may stain your Gelli® Plate. 

Now gather up some house hold times to add texture.  I used String, and disposable cups to create interesting shapes.  I also used The Crafter's Workshop Cheveron 12x12 stencil to create an interesting pattern. 

I also used die-cuts to create patterns on my prints

My go to backgrounds are:

Die-Versions Whispers Background - Hexagons  and the
Die-Versions Whispers Background - Morocco

You can print on most any surface.  I pulled a print onto a piece of muslin, that I later used to cover my little journal.  Our finished journal size was 4x4.  

I used a butterfly stamp and archival jet black ink on one of the prints to create butterflies.  Don't be afraid to stamp and fussy cut or use your print with your die-cuts to create interesting elements for your journal pages and collages.   Another print was used for the background of the first spread. Look at how they contrast of the ghosted print on the hymnal page looks against the 1st generation print used in the background.  SOOOOO FUN! 

Then I used an Uni-ball  Jetstream Bold Point 1.0 mm Black Pen to add my title and a few doodles.  This pen didn't even hesitate on this gel covered page.  It flowed so smooth and silky.  Highly recommend this!  I picked mine up at Target.

I also added a few splashes of color in the white spaces, and some shadows around my butterflies \ with my Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pens in Cold Grey, and May Green

In case you missed the class live, here is the recording: 

Since I couldn't finish up each page of the book in the allotted time for the class, I decided to use the remaining prints to create the other spreads throughout the month.  Visit this blog weekly in June, to see my new entries.  I will also continue to build one existing pages as the mood strikes me.  So it will be fun to see how everything evolves.

Thanks again for hanging out with me.  It was so much fun. Our next class is scheduled for July 6.  But I may do a Saturday Ustream again, sometime in the middle of June. I'll try and give a heads up if I do.

Tonya

Supplies:

• 8x10 Gelli Arts® Plate
• Plaid  Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Various Colors, Kiwi, Yellow Fame, Pink Parfait, Jack O'Lantern, Bimini Blue. White, Black
• Brayer
• The Crafter's Workshop - Balzer Designs Chevron Stencil 12x12
• String
• Various Disposable Cups (in different sizes)
• Die-Versions Whispers Background - Hexagons   
• Die-Versions Whispers Background - Morocco
• Cosmetic Sponge
• Martha Stewart Butterfly Stamp
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gel Medium
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pen - May Green
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pen - Cold Grey
• Uni-ball Jetstream Bold 1.0 mm
• White Geli Roll Pen
• Various papers with patterns, textures and weights. I used hymnal pages, index cards, copy paper, book text, paper bag, newsprint (warranty printed paper), cardstock.  The variety gives interest to your prints. 
• Tim Holtz - Sizzix  Block Talk Alphabet Upper Case
• Tim Holtz - Stamper's Anonymous - Ultimate Grunge Stamp 
• Ranger Ink, Archival Ink Pad - Jet Black

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Reminder- Ustream Tonight June 1

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Hi everyone, I hope you can join me live on Ustream tonight, June 1, 2015  at 8:30 p.m. EST.  We are going to pull out the old Gelli Arts® Plate and show it some love tonight.   Not sure where the class will go, but I know it will be filled with lots of techniques, and an inky fun time!

Tune in early to chat  -  http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gibbst

General supplies if you wish to follow along:

• Gelli Arts® Plate  (any size)
• Brayer
• Paint (your preference) 
• Stamps 
• Black Archival Ink
• Vintage Paper (music, book, dictionary, ledger) 
• Pens
• Gesso
• Stencils
• Paint Brush
• Gel Medium
• White Gel Pen
• Sharpie Marker 
• Pitt Pens

I may also use these supplies

• Gelatos
• Doodle Pens
• Gold Ink 
• Die-cuts

As always I will do my best to record for those who can't join us live. 

Thanks 

Tonya 

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Ustream Recap from May 16, 2015

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Hi everyone, it was so much fun hanging out with you this beautiful Saturday.  It was nice to chat with a few of my international friends for a little while. Thank you so much for everyone who came out to watch the show live. 

Today, I decided to create a layout using some of the techniques I taught in the Ustream earlier this month.   I'll link up that post below for you to reference.   I was totally inspired to do today's project based on this "On Trends" paper collection by My Mind's Eye

While my flowers are not exactly like the ones in the paper collection, I think they compliment it well. I used the papers to back my photos and offer the title to my layout.  

I used the Prima - Scenic Route Watercolor Pencils  to create my background. 

and the IndigoBlu  Flitter Box Kit to create the Foiling. 

Here is the video recording if you missed the class.  

  To finish off the layout and offer some dimension,  I added a floral spray of beautiful Prima flowers. After the class I decided to fill in with some doodles and add a few more flowers.

You can click here to access the previous post from earlier this month. 

Our next class is scheduled for June 1, 2015. 

Thanks again to everyone who came to see the show live.
It was a lot of fun, and totally spur of the moment. 

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Ustream - May 16 at 12:30 pm

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Hi everyone, I'm home alone this awesome Saturday afternoon, and decided to do a Live Free Ustream.  I'm going to create a layout using the techniques that I taught in the class on May 4.   I hope you can join me live, but if not I will try to record. 

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gibbst

 

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May Ustream Re-Cap

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Oh my goodness we had a blast last night.  We played around with some super simple watercolor and doodling techniques, and made these beautiful cards.

We discussed super simple methods for creating roses, rosebuds, and daisies.  Then we combined these into a floral swag.   Everyone was simply amazed at how easy it was to create these designs.

My best advice is don't over think it, and practice practice practice!

Also Note:   The products listed here, are products that I love and use often.  I have not been compensated by these companies to promote these items. 

For the show I used these supplies:

PAINTS

Artist Loft Watercolors

I have linked to Amazon, but I got mine from Michael's. 

PEN SUGGESTIONS:

Of course there are lots of pens on the market that are amazing, and perfect.  I am only going to talk about the ones that demoed last night.   I have the Microns and love them as well, so if you have them, use them!  Also remember that everyone writes different, and their hands are shaped differently. Left handed vs. Right handed makes a big difference too.  I am suggesting what works for me, but you need to experiment to find your perfect pen!

Here are the pens that I used last night:

Uni-Ball Signo 207

I'm linking to Amazon for these, but I got this one at Office Depot

OMG - I LOVE THESE!   I used these after I turned the recording off. I wrote the Thank You then Water colored the blue in the background (see pic above).  They are water proof and smear proof almost the second you write.  I would set them with a heat gun just to make sure the fibers of the papers are dry before applying water.   

Marvy Uchido Reminisce

I'm linking to Amazon for these, but I got this one at JoAnns

This one is one of my favorite outline pens.  It writes the best over the water colors.   The line is kind of thick, but for this technique I'm good with it.  It has a great flow, and I found that I wanted to write with it when I tried it out.  This pen is truly the inspiration for tonight's show.  When I busted it out of the package, I couldn't stop scribbling with it.  I found that it is water proof, but only after I set it with the heat tool.   It takes a bit to dry before it is smear proof. 

Sharpie - Pen Stylo

I'm linking to Amazon for these, but I got this one at Office Depot

Sorry Sharpie - but I wasn't a fan.  It is water proof, and maybe if I were drawing before applying watercolor it would work better.  But I found it wanted to skip a lot on top of the watercolor.  To be fair though - I was rushing the process and maybe the surface of my paper appeared dry but really wasn't.  I'll test this theory out on some doodles that were made in advance before I pass judgement.  I did use this pen for the first 30 mins or so in the show, so you can see for yourself. 

CARDSTOCK:

In addition to these supplies, I also used 110lb Standard Cardstock.   I would avoid watercolor paper if you plan to doodle.  The texture in the paper may cause issues with sketches. The GP brand paper at Wal-Mart is PERFECT!

We also discussed using a template to practice your hand lettering techniques.  

HAND LETTERING TIP:

I recommend opening your word processor (Word) and type the word you would like to appear on your card, then write the several times down the page, in the font you would like to duplicate.  I chose a soft grey color for the font color.  Place as many of these on the page as will fit.   Do different sizes if you wish.  Then print them out.  This will be your practice sheet.  Trace over the letter shapes until you develop a muscle memory and the lettering techniques become second nature.  

I have created a sample using the word Happy Birthday.  In this example I have used several different fonts for you to practice your handwriting skills. 

Here are a sample with multiple font styles

click on the image to open, then print.

 Here is a sample with one font style.
click on the image to open, then print.

Just print these out and write them, until your brain can tell your hand how to do it!   Practice Practice Practice  is the best advice I have.  Try making your own for sentiments you use a lot.

Here is the recording if you missed the show live: 

Here are a few other cards that I created when prepping for the show:

Thanks again for coming to the show live last night, and hanging out for the post - show!   I had a great time with our "Creative Play Time"  and I hope you guys did too!   Best of all I got to meet a few new friends.  

If you try these out, please please please share them with me!   I would love to see what you create.   Tag me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, and don't forget to #FollowingTonyaGibbs

Our next class will be June 2 at 8:30 p.m. EST. 

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Ustream Monday May 4

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Hi everyone I hope you can join me on

Monday, May 4, 2015  at 8:30 p.m.

on Ustream for this month's class. 

 

Log in early to chat:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gibbst

 

 

I'm going to share with you some super simple
Hand Lettering, Watercolor and Doodling techniques to create super fun and unique cards.    

 

Supplies need for this class:

Watercolor Set

Black permanent pen I'm using Marvy Reminisce

Cardstock -  Heavy stock  I'm using 110lb 

Heat gun

 

 

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Fairy Bell Shabby Chic Mixed Media Mini Album

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I absolutely love Easter!   Spring is in the air, the weather is amazing, and all my cute little nieces and nephews are all dressed up and ready for fun! This year, I  decided to create a shabby chic mixed media album for my favorite Easter photos.  The concept for this mini was texture and lots of it!   I wanted it to stay soft and elegant, but tattered and frayed. 

 

 

My base album is the Prima Canvas album.   I selected the Prima Fairy Bell collection because it has lots of spring elements and maintains my Shabby Chic style. Nestled on each page, are a collection of Prima embellishments including flowers, canvas resist pieces, butterflies, trinkets, metal, and trims.  I also gathered some random supplies of misc.  lace, burlap, muslin, doilies, hymnal pages, and vintage book pages.   I kept everything in soft neutral tones, so that the colors of the Fairy Bell papers could become dominate.   

 

 

I used a Prima Vintage Trinket Closure across the side of the mini album to keep it secure.  I love how the bobbles dangle from the closure.  Look at all that yummy texture peek-a-booing from the edges of the pages.

 

 

Here are some photos of the inside of the album...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the last page, I decided to create a tag that was topped with a canvas resist key and a beautiful seam binding bow.   This tag is the "KEY" to the album.  

 

 

 

The cover of the tag is the title  and the back has a list of numbers which represent each page, then the name of the person featured on the page. 

 

 

 

I hope you like this cute mini and I've given you some ideas on how to create your own beautiful album. This would make a perfect Bridal or Baby gift as well! 

 

Thanks for stopping in today,

 

Tonya Gibbs

 

 

Supplies:

Prima Marketing - Jodie Lee Fairy Bell  12x12 Paper Collection

Prima Marketing - Doily Stencil #564247

Prima Marketing - Finnabair - 6x6 Damask Stencil  #960551

Prima Marketing - Canvas Mini Album

Prima Marketing - Flowers White Wildflowers Pillar

Prima Marketing - Flowers Serenade C

Prima Marketing - Canvas Resist Banners & Tickets

Prima Marketing - Canvas Resist Printery Collection

Prima Marketing - Canvas Resist Songbird

Prima Marketing - Shabby Chic Treasures Metal - Birdcage

Prima Marketing - Shabby Chic Treasures Resin - Fly Away

Prima Marketing - Shabby Chic Treasures Metal - #890865 (frame)

Prima Marketing - Shabby Chic Treasures Resin - La Coeur

Prima Marketing - Finnabair - Art Ingredients Glass Beads Crystal

Prima Marketing - Finnabair - Art Ingredients Glass Glitter Sterling

Prima Marketing - Butterflies Collection - Butterfly Embellishments - Fluture

Prima Marketing - Mini Roses

Prima Marketing - Leaves

Prima Marketing - Finnabair - Vintage Trinkets

Prima Marketing - Flowers Kennedy Collection

Prima Marketing - Bretton Vines Purity

Prima Marketing - Closure #930059

 

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