Summer Mixed Media

Hello! Happy Friday! Today I have some mixed media journaling pages to share with you. I love everything that came with the June 'Breathe' Take 10 kits and I've been able to create loads of projects with them! Not only was able to create the 2 project life pages and card I've already shared with you, but I have 2 more pages you'll have to catch here on my blog in the future and these fun mixed media pages! 

I'm playing along with Little Paper Projects summer class about Little Summer Joy.  The pitch: Here at LPP, we focus self-reflection and personal growth through journal + photography projects. Little Summer JOY Project is a practice in the essence of that mission: we want to find our joy, capture our joy, and reflect on our joy this summer. We’ll share our own personal celebrations, fun times with family and friends, and unique and inspiring ways to get yourself in the picture and become a part of your summer story. Find out more at LPP.

I find myself scrambling to fit everything in and forgetting to enjoy my summers, which is actually my favorite season. Really I feel that year around. Days are long with little ones and anything that helps me remember to enjoy the everyday moments is a plus for me. So I took on this project as a way to remember to treasure the little joyful moments this summer!

This week I created my title pages and my first entry about my summer manifesto. I used the Pineapple stamp and coordinating sentiment in colors that complimented my gelato background on the next page. Once I started water-coloring, I found out this paper is not made for that. So once it dried I added more gelato color and just tried to go with it. Sometimes mistakes are fun! :) (Sorry about the odd blue lighting on that one.) I used the Summer 2015 card and blue dot washi tape from the June Pocket kit. 

To create my Summer Manifesto pages, I used the Summer Vibes ephemera and alphas from the glam bag and a couple things from the May kit too that I layered over my gelato 'wind'. I really enjoyed pulling this page together with embellishments, definitions and my thoughts! I hope your finding joy in your summer and if not let me encourage you.. You can do it! Each day always has at least something small to be thankful for. And thankfulness brings joy.

My 2nd Journey Project: Happy Birthday

Hello! I'm so excited how this card turned out! I ended up using most of my February Journey kit on this layout I shared with you last week. So for my second project I used the last card I had and the stamps. I love the stamps this month! The mix of script and print fonts is so eye catching. I used both the kit stamp and the add-on balloon stamp.

First I water-colored some white cardstock with my gelatos to get more sky background to pair with the 'sky is the limit' card. I probably could've used watercolor paper but since I don't have any, white cardstock works just fine. I sometimes lament the lack of good supplies I have but when I use what I do have, I still have great results! Always try to use what you already have, you will probably be just as happy with the end product and your budget will be happier too. :) After my sky background dried, I added the hot air balloon stamp and clouds with black ink and added gelato watercolor to them as well. Then I wanted to add a specific sentiment to the front without disrupting the picture I just created. I was happy to find one last sheet of sparkled vellum in my paper stash. So with a quick cut on my Cameo, I had a fresh Happy Birthday to finish off the front. It created the perfect overlay with the vellum which I attached with a couple green brads. By using the blue-green-red color inspiration that came with the kit, I have a beautifully cohesive card!

I stamped a couple of the sayings on white cardstock so they would pop on the inside. Plus I misted some of the smaller elements to get some more red on the inside. If I had planned a little better I would've attached the brads before I glued down the front but it doesn't bother me too much. There's always something to learn for next time. :) I can't wait to share this card the next time I need to wish someone a Happy Birthday! And I hope you all have been just as inspired by the Journey kit!