I'm here today with my second video in my journal series. This one didn't go quite as smoothly as the first one did. I hit quite a few bumps in the road that I had to correct off camera and even with clipping, the video ran longer than I wanted it to.
I was inspired by a video done by Einat Kessler as well as some wise words by Marjie Kemper, who says lots of layering is the key to a good journal page. I layered up lots of products, but I think there's a fine line between beautiful and busy...I'm not sure what side I landed on this time. It was still lots of fun though and I learned a ton, so I still look forward to my next journalling adventure.
I thought I would try a calligraphy style black brush pen to outline my "sea", but it did NOT work, so I am on the search for a new black pen to use in my journal pages. As for the white pen, I purchased several very expensive name brand pens from the art store that were complete garbage...the one I ended up keeping was the cheap $3 Michaels house brand pen! What the...!
The sand was an experiment that that I shall never repeat! It started out as some re-harvested plastic from Pete and some Texture Sand from DecoArt...but then it got out of hand. There were sprinkles and sawdust and glitter and the proverbial kitchen sink!! When it dried (which took all freaking night) it looked like some alien mud/tar combo and I had to rip it all off, repaint the bottom of the page and start from scratch! Yipes!
Here's the video, enjoy!!
Mixed Media Journal Series 102 - 20,000 Bubbles Under the Sea
Mixed Media Journal Series 102 - 20,000 Bubbles Under the Sea
FULL LIST OF SUPPLIES
Strathmore Mixed Media Journal
Liquitex Super Heavy Gesso - Mod Podge Matte - Liquitex Super Heavy Gloss Gel
DecoArt paints - Americana Titanium White, Neutral Grey and Crafters Acrylics Tan
home made texture paste with DecoArt paints - Hunter Green, Bluegrass Green & Leaf green
Pete Re-Harvested Plastic, DecoArt Texture Sand, Distress Glitter Antique Linen
DecoArt paints - Americana Titanium White, Neutral Grey and Crafters Acrylics Tan
home made texture paste with DecoArt paints - Hunter Green, Bluegrass Green & Leaf green
Pete Re-Harvested Plastic, DecoArt Texture Sand, Distress Glitter Antique Linen
Prima Bubbles stencil, Mod Podge Sea Life mold and Martha Stewart Crafter's Clay
Lindy's Magicals Autumn Leaves - Tibetan Poppy Teal
Tonic Paper Distressing tool, Distress ink spray Gathered Twigs, Picket Fence distress paint
Lindy's Magicals Autumn Leaves - Tibetan Poppy Teal
Tonic Paper Distressing tool, Distress ink spray Gathered Twigs, Picket Fence distress paint
Tim Holtz Small Talk stickers - Ranger Archival ink Jet Black
Recollections Opaque white marker, Pigma Archival ink brush, water brush
Recollections Opaque white marker, Pigma Archival ink brush, water brush
Ecoline water soluble inks #522 & #506, Liquitex inks #317 & #561
Derwin Inktense pencils #1200 & #1300, Faber Castel Gelatos - Metallic Mint and Blueberry
Derwin Inktense pencils #1200 & #1300, Faber Castel Gelatos - Metallic Mint and Blueberry
IndigoBlu Bubbles stamp, Inkadinkado Shell Trio and a Seahorse stamp borrowed from Cec
acrylic stamp block, heat gun, pipettes, paper towels, various paint brushes, small water bottle, glue gun, bubble wrap
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UPDATE:
UPDATE:
My journal page won awards from the following wonderful challenges:
- The Crafter's Cafe - #121 - At the Movies ( 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea)
- Frosted Designs Friday Challenge - Summertime Blues
- Lulupu Craft Lounge - Challenge # 50 - Summer Splash
- Love To Create/Pan Pastel - Challenge 12 - Anything Mixed Media/Creative
- Frosted Designs Friday Challenge - Summertime Blues
- Lulupu Craft Lounge - Challenge # 50 - Summer Splash
- Love To Create/Pan Pastel - Challenge 12 - Anything Mixed Media/Creative
That's it for today. Thank you for stopping in and for all the amazing comments. I read and appreciate every single one! If you have any questions, please let me know.
Wonderful Vieo and Journal page, great colours and layering. If I need sand I use some German Glass Glitter, looks nice and is not so complicated, or you can use some pieces of sand-paper. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteLoved ur page Pam. No it's not busy. The textures add so much interest and dimension to d page and the colours r I must say pleasing 😊 always love reading abt ur experiments with diff products. Off d watch d video now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure Pamellia!
ReplyDeleteSuper project ! WOW!
What a great underwater creation Pamellia and lots of lovely texture as well, bet it's so tactile in the flesh.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good weekend.
B x
Wow and whoopie wow Pamellia, I'm loving your journey into journalling not to mention your wonderful videos! I love this and well done you for having the patience to correct things rather then tear the pages out! I shall settle back with a cuppa later and watch the master at work ;)
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Donna xxx
This is stunning Pamellia, such gorgeous colours and details - will pop over and have a look on YouTube later.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend.
Pauline
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Journal page and video #2 are awesome. Love all the different ways you made bubbles and the shading gives them movement. Fabulous job my friend.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Cec
Oh and I forgot to tell you, the seaweed stencil rocks.
DeleteI agree that there's a fine line between busy and beautiful and you got it spot on here ... This is BEAUTIFUL!! LOVE it! You've made me want to start journal pages again!!
ReplyDeleteThose bubbles..freaking awesome ! I am going to check the video ..for them soon ! Beauty n busy I think it depends on what your theme n of course style is ! BTW I loved the outcome and was even guessing what the sand must be..;)
ReplyDeleteGoooooooooooorgeous!!! Love the colors, and such wonderful elements you used to create this under the sea scene! It is not busy, it is gorgeous!!! Love that Tah Dah at the end, you are soo funny my friend!!!
ReplyDeleteOh it's so beautiful Pamellia....and not busy to me at all. Wonderful that you are making videos too...going to check them out...and run to M's to pick up that white pen...thanks for the tip. Have a good weekend. hugs, Pat K x
ReplyDeleteHi Pamellia, you definitely landed on the beautiful side. The texture of your bubbles and seaweed is wonderful and your seahorses, shells and starfish are gorgeous and Fab video. Sally.x.
ReplyDeleteIt's all a learning curve Pamellia and I think your pages have turned out just great. Lots of bubbly texture. The shells and little sea horse are so sweet and the colours really are under the sea. Enjoy the upcoming weekend. Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteReally creative, well done!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous journal pages Pamellia. I adore the stencilled bubbles and then the stamped bubbles to echo the design. Those inks look fantastic must try some. Still not got around to doing a video but did set up a YouTube page (I think) lol. But don't know how,I edit lol. I loved your video , so informative and the speed of the video is perfect. Gorgeous layered pages. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I really enjoyed watching your creative process and learnt an awful lot! A fabulous art journal page too, loads of gorgeous textures and fabulous under the sea colours. Fabulous! Have a great weekend! Jennie x
ReplyDeleteGreat journal page Pamellia. You amaze me you're so prolific, do you ever sleep girl!
ReplyDeleteI'm off now to watch the video, happy crafting, Angela xXx
It's absolutely stunning, Pamellia!! It's the perfect amount of layering and texture and details!! The underwater scene is so calming and peaceful and I love every single element you added!! I can't wait to watch the video to see the steps it took to create this masterpiece!! Love, love it!! And if you find a good black pen, let me know - I've gone through so many that don't work. The only white pen I could get to work was a Sakura Gelly Roll pen. Off to watch!! Have a great weekend :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Aside from the 'sand' problem you had, I think this is a triumph! I loved watching the video too. You have managed to make those bubbles look so dimensional and realistic... Seahorses and underwater scenes are my most favourite things so I am truly in love with this gorgeous creation.... Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteWowzer this is one awesome underwater scene it almost looks real I feel that if i reached out I could touch the bubbles and feel the texture of the sand, excellent creation Pamellia
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lorraine x
Oh my gosh!!..a beautiful way to start my day with an under the sea extravaganza..just stunning Pamellia..I'm in mixed media journaling heaven...my brain can do this...my hands just wont obey..watching you do your magic is just fantastic...thank you.
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
Beautiful - I am going to try to do what you did - in other words copy you!!! I hope that is alright with you. Of course I will send people to your blog and video!!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
You definitely landed on the beautiful side Pamelllia, stunning colours, texture and design.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
It's gorgeous! I really enjoyed your video! You did an amazing job! Looking forward to more!
ReplyDeleteHello Pamellia, What a stunning page, love this so much, its definitely got the wow factor! I adore how you have done the sea with those bubbles, absolutely gorgeous. Its just a perfect under the sea scene, colour, plants, shells, everything. Just beautiful. I am thinking more and more about starting a journal of Art, quite like the idea of them all being kept in a book.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend
Love & hugs
Jacquie J xx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
A beautiful under the sea, journal spread and a super video.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
amazing!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely is this??!! Beautiful project Pamellia, such wonderful colours and texture.
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Great video Pamellia I really enjoyed it, I love this it looks like you could just dive into it and swim with the seahorses
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Stunning journal page Pamellia! I love the colors and all of the bubbles! Great video too, I love all of the different stencils you've used!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Tammy
I love bubbles, my dog (Raj) loved bubbles, your nickname is Bubbles, bubbles are awesome sauce! This is an exquisite piece and the sand and seaweed remind me of my honeymoon in Hawaii. This design and LO is perfect for the summer and pool parties. Off to go see your video dearie! Huge Hugz and congrats to you for video #2! :)
ReplyDeleteAnother amazing video Pamellia, full of wonderful mixed media effects! Love how you did the bubbles and your home made stencil is amazing! The sand effect looks great and was worth all the struggle along the way I think, all the other deep sea additions look stunning too, a truly wonderful spread!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and so creative , lovely colour too and I am loving the look of this...off to finish my commenting then back to check out the video.xx..{aNNie My Personal Blog}
ReplyDeleteFantastic video and an amazing journal spread
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
Love your journale pages, Pamelia! The video is great, was a pleasure to watch.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend!
xx Evelyn
Your tutorial video is fantastic...I would love the link you have for your home made texture paste and how you did your sea weed stencil please....just wondering if I can cut one out on the silhouette using clear acetate sheeting.xxx
ReplyDeleteI just had to laugh out loud about the original sand debacle!! What ever you did do, the replacement is just gorgeous!! Haven't watched the video yet, it is on my list for later this weekend!!
ReplyDeleteJust a stunning spread Pamellia!! I love it! xoxo
A wonderful page and video Pamellia! Thank you for sharing with us! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE those bubbles! The dimension and texture is just amazing; I can feel the water and smell the sea when I look at this! Great piece!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link I ended up finding it under your tutorial section...fabulous.xx{aNNie My Personal Blog}
ReplyDeleteWow, Pamellia, another stunning art journal spread from you! Wonderful job, my dear! Your sand is just fantastic and the backround with bubbles, too! Everything is blended together so well! Love your colours,layering, stamping, your homemade stencil, everything! A master of art journaling, that's who you are, my friend!
ReplyDeleteHuge hugs!
Branka xxx
SO beautiful ...Especially love the sea horse Pamelia. I hope you finally got my address! Have a wonderful weekend my friend
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Dr Sonia
Cards Crafts Kids Projects
Gorgeous art journal spread! Love the video! The mix of the blues and greens is perfect for the under water theme! So pretty! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, your post makes this sound like one of those challenging, 'character-forming' projects Pamellia! It looks positively STUNNING!! and alive. Just love it's energy and colours. Whatever went wrong you sure made right! Just on a catchup session at the mo and will check out video later. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous Pamellia and the colours are beautiful. The video is hypnotic. You've given the pages so much depth with all your layers of paints, pastes, stamps and inks etc. The seahorses and starfish are adorable and I loved watching how you bedded them in with the faint shading. I especially love the bubbles stencil and I think your sand looks amazing - even if it did give you some trouble xx
ReplyDeletePopped back to view video Pamellia. It's terrific. So educational to see your talents and artistry at play. Stunning work. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteFantastic pages Pamellia! Love the underwater scene! Makes me long for deep sea diving! All the texture and colors look incredible!
ReplyDeleteAmazing AJ spread, Pamellia. I was impressed of your fab video, thanks for it. It was nice to see - but I never have so many suplies...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work again my friend,
Big hug ♥
This is a fabulous project! I have not dipped my toes into the art journaling pond, but you make me want to give it a go. I've followed Marjie Kemper for ages, and her use of color takes my breath away. I loved watching you build all those fabulous layers, Pamellia! Your hand made sea embellies are fabulous...really, really beautiful! I love the colors you chose, too. Amazing work! I am inspired! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love your busy bubbles - all the layers and drippage and texture works brilliantly as far as I'm concerned. I'll have to save the page and come back for the video when I've got more time - can't wait!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Hi Pamellia,
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous.
Love those fab bubbles, and your superb design.
Great colours, and design.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Well I think you are firmly on the side of epic! Love this page! Thanks for joining us over at that craft place. Hugs, Erin xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderfully bubbly ocean view Pamellia! Your video is super - I don't know how you think of all the layers and materials to put on it - making it come out so beautiful rather than a puddle of mud! Beautiful and thanks so much for sharing your technique!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful journal and tutorial project. Love those awesome details, colors and mixed media techniques. Thanks so much for joining us at Frosted Designs! Huggies!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! The sand is beautiful. And the bubbles! Gorgeous! really like how you've used the paste. Thank you for joining us this week for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. ~Michelle
ReplyDeletePamellia, this is stunning! It so beautifully whisks us deep into the sea. You are a natural with journal pages. :o) I love all the of the bubbles and your color palette is perfection as always. The sand dollar and seahorses are spectacular! Your layering is gorgeous. I do agree that there is a fine line between busy and beautiful... I don't think you ever need to worry about crossing into busy. Your eye for design is too fabulous. :o)
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Karen
Pamellia, your journal pages are LOVELY and what I love the best is that it truly looks dimensional which is a difficult thing to achieve. The bubbles in particular look as if they are floating in the sea! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWish I was there! Great and gorgeous scene in your pages!
ReplyDeleteFabulous journal pages ..... the colours are amazing, and so much texture! Thank you for joining in with the Craft Stamper challenge .... good luck! Linda xx
ReplyDeleteLove the watery world you created Pamellia, this is gorgeous!! Can't wait to watch the video, will have to catch it later - gotta put lo to bed xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous a perfect underwater scene,perfect colours and embellishments and love all those bubbles
ReplyDeletecarol x
Awesome, I am loving all of the fab details of your card. Love the bubbles.
ReplyDeleteWow, Pamellia! I just finished watching your video (finally!), and I'm so amazed at your talent, you eye for detail, and how fast you move! Ha! Ha! Seriously, LOVE those bubbles; they look so 3 dimensional, like I sitting in a room full of kindergarten children. I LOVE bubbles! Cannot have too many! And seahorses are my favorite! Sa-weet! Your coloring is just gorgeous, and everything is laid out perfectly! I wish I had one 10,000th of your talent and creativity, my friend! But I thank my lucky stars there's you, and that you are so willing to share your gifts with us! Have a lovely weekend! Hugs!
ReplyDeletejust amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous mixed media project, Thanks for sharing with us at Aud Sentiments Challenge this fortnight.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sandy
Such great creation. Love the wonderful colours and I can almost feel the cooling off feeling while being in the sea a hot summerday. Thanks for joining us over at AUD sentiments this time.
ReplyDeleteLove n hugs
Marie
Such a wonderful page! Love your attention to detail! Thanks for sharing with us at Lulupu Challenge#50. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! Thanks for playing along with Frosted Designs!!!!
ReplyDeleteOMGorgeous!!!! This is just beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Frosted Designs!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, another fabulous video and am amazing art journaling page.
ReplyDeleteI am learning so much from watching your videos, thank you for putting them together. Of course it is not the same as spending my holidays stowed away in your craft room. It's on my Bucket list.
Have a great weekend.
Dionne xx
...know I am way behind in watching this video, but, sure am happy I saved it. This is a really beautiful page. I think it really shows "movement", and is not at all too busy.
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