Anything Goes with a Twist Challenge at Ike's World Challenges!

We have a new challenge at Ike's World Challenge and the theme is
Anything Goes with an optional twist: Bunch of Kindness

We would like to see your amazing creations following our Anything Goes theme or adding the fun Twist.

I made a mixed media art journal page using Kindness from Ike's Art

Image was colored with Prisma coloring pencils.

Had lots of fun working with this image.

For more inspiration hop over to Ike's World Challenges! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,
Julia

Military Tribute Challenge at Ike's World Challenges!

Hi everyone!
Well.. some times you plan to post something on a specific day and then life happens and your plans have to be postponed.
My house had a little accident, it involved the roof and it caused a lot of problems, but it is all fixed now and I am ready to get back to my normal life.
We have a new challenge at Ike's World Challenge and the theme is

Military Tribute

We would like to see your amazing creations in honor of our military forces around the world.

I made a mixed media art journal page featuring Female Troops and a freebie

Image was coloured with Prisma Coloring Pencils and Spectrum Noir Markers. Used Distress Inks, Perfect Pearls and Archival Ink for the background.
Had lots of fun working with this images.

I would like to enter this creation into the following challenges:

• Craft Your Passion Challenge: Anything Goes
• Crafting From the Heart: Anything Goes
• Artistic Inspiration: Anything Goes
• Creative Moments: Anything Goes with Optional Twist Thank You / Give Thanks
• The Crafty Addicts Challenge: Anything Goes / Winter Blues
• Creatalicious Challenge: Anything Goes With optional twist Use a Sentiment

For more inspiration hop over to Ike's World Challenges! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,
Julia

New Challenge at Create and Inspire!

It is time for a new challenge at Create and Inspire and we are so excited!

Create and Inspire

The theme of this challenge is

Anything Goes

Our sponsor for this challenge is Sheep Ski Designs

I used Bubble Dreams and made a mixed media art journal page

For more inspiration hop over to Create and Inspire! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,

Julia

New Challenge at Create and Inspire!

It is time for a new challenge at Create and Inspire and we are so excited!

Create and Inspire

The theme of this challenge is

Anything Goes

Our sponsor for this challenge is Creepy Cute Stamps

I used Lil Zombie Girl and made a mixed media art journal page

For more inspiration hop over to Create and Inspire! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!
I would like to enter this project in the following challenges
Left of Center Blog: Mixed Media
The Dark Attic Challenges: Anything Goes

Thanks!

Hugs,

Julia

31 Days of Halloween 2015: Day 8

Day 8 of 31 Days of Halloween has arrived!!!!
Kind of crazy, but I made it till day 8...
I'm one of the Wicked Bloggers and you can find the complete Blog Hop Roll on the side bar.

Today I bring you a mixed media art journal page, featuring Lonely Boy and Puff Unmounted Rubber Stamp Set from Smeared Ink

 Details

I had so much fun using different mediums to create textures.

Now hop over to Lyneen's blog, she has something special for you.

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

New Challenge at Create and Inspire!

It is time for a new challenge at Create and Inspire and we are so excited!

Create and Inspire

The theme of this challenge is

Anything Goes

Our sponsor for this challenge is 

All Dressed Up

I used Butterfly Girl and made a mixed media art journal page

Lots of work, but I am in love with it.
For more inspiration hop over to Create and Inspire! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,

Julia

New Challenge at Create and Inspire!

It is time for a new challenge at Create and Inspire and we are so excited!

Create and Inspire

The theme of this challenge is

Anything Goes

Our sponsor for this challenge is Stitchy Bear. I used Black Widow and created a mixed media art journal page

Mediums used Spectrum Noir Makers, Prisma Coloring Pencils, Distress Stains, Distress Ink and Watercolors.
For more inspiration hop over to Create and Inspire! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,
Julia

New Challenge at Create and Inspire!

Change, change and yes... change!!!
A Step In the Dark is now 

Create and Inspire

It is time for a new challenge and we are so excited!
The theme of this challenge is

Anything Goes

Our sponsor for this challenge is Poppyseed . I used Elegance and created a mixed media art journal page

Mediums used Spectrum Noir Makers, Prisma Coloring Pencils, Distress Stains, Distress Ink and Watercolors.
For more inspiration hop over to Create and Inspire! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,
Julia

Art Journal Every Day - March 2015

Today I bring a mixed media art journal page that is my inspiration for the Art Journal Every Day event over the Smeared and Smudged Facebook group.
We have a new Art Journal Challenge and The theme is

Think Green

Here is my mixed media art journal page featuring Clown

I used some cardboard die cuts t create the enamel embellishments.

Mediums used: Gesso, Dylusion Ink Sprays, Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel, Perfect Pearls, Cre-at Unity Stamp Set and Spectrum Noir Markers.

I would like to share this page in the following challenge:

• Smudgy Antics: Anything Goes
• 613 Avenue Create: Anything Goes
• Eclectic Ellapu: Anything Goes
• Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: Anything Goes
• Pile It On: Green
• Scribbles and Scraps: Anything Goes
• Inspiration Journal: March Challenge

Can't wait to see what you make!

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

Art Journal Every Day - February 2015

Today I bring a mixed media art journal page that is my inspiration for the Art Journal Every Day event over the Smeared and Smudged Facebook group.
We have a new Art Journal Challenge and The theme is

Inspiration video by Dona Downey:

Here is my mixed media art journal page featuring Mer in Bucket- Merbabes

Mediums used: Gesso, Watercolors, Golden Paints, Gellatos and Spectrum Noir markers.

I would like to share this page in the following challenge:

• Smudgy Antics: Anything Goes

Can't wait to see what you make!

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

Smeared and Smudged Bloody Valentine Hop 2015: Day 3

Welcome to day 3 of this awesome event!
Every month we, at the Smeared and Smudged Forum have a members blog hop.
February hop has a duration of three days and the theme is

Bloody Valentine

If you have hopped over from Black Dragon's Blog, then you are in the right place.

Each designer along the way is featuring a bloody romantic project, be sure to visit all the stops and leave a comment.

Here is my project

Supplies:

Image: The Second Keeper from Smeared Ink

• Distress Stain, Distress Ink and Distress paints
• Prisma Coloring Pencils
• Workable Fixative

Your next stop is Monique.

Here is the line up in case you get lost:

Black Dragon
Julia
Monique
Jessica
Nan B
Jane
Susan S
Susan R
Lisa
Teresa
Leigh
Fiona
Rebecca
Lady Brayton
Sharon
Kristy

Thanks for joining us.

Love,

Julia

KICKSTART YOUR ART 2015 - Day 7

It's a new year and we want to help you

KICKSTART YOUR ART!

What better way to experiment with new techniques and ideas than creating your very own ART JOURNAL for 2015!

The Smeared and Smudged Art Journal Every Day DT are so excited to be hosting our second week-long journal challenge extravaganza! Each morning at 9am PST, for seven days, we will post a journal prompt or technique for challenge participants. The participants will have 24hours to post their journal page for that day's challenge. The daily winner will be announced the next morning along with the new journal challenge. Daily prizes will vary from gift certificates to coupons to free digis!
The fun thing about it is, at the end of the seven days we will be drawing for a grand prize! In order to qualify, participants must have posted entries in all seven journal challenges.
We look forward to this week long fun fest, and we hope you can play along!!!
Our Seventh Prompt is

Freebie Day

Here is my inspiration

Supplies:

• Canson Mixed Media paper (140 lb)
• Digital Image - Look of Love from Smeared Ink
• Distress Ink: Mustard Seed, Worn Lipstick, Vintage Photo
• Scotch permanent glue pen
• Scraps of designer paper
• Tim Holtz Movers and Shakers - Mini Tattered Floral Set
• Spectrum Noir Markers
• Krylon Workable Fixatif Spray (Clear)
• Sakura Pigma Micron Pen (Black)

Can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

KICKSTART YOUR ART 2015 - Day 6

It's a new year and we want to help you

KICKSTART YOUR ART!

What better way to experiment with new techniques and ideas than creating your very own ART JOURNAL for 2015!

The Smeared and Smudged Art Journal Every Day DT are so excited to be hosting our second week-long journal challenge extravaganza! Each morning at 9am PST, for seven days, we will post a journal prompt or technique for challenge participants. The participants will have 24hours to post their journal page for that day's challenge. The daily winner will be announced the next morning along with the new journal challenge. Daily prizes will vary from gift certificates to coupons to free digis!
The fun thing about it is, at the end of the seven days we will be drawing for a grand prize! In order to qualify, participants must have posted entries in all seven journal challenges.
We look forward to this week long fun fest, and we hope you can play along!!!
Our Sixth Prompt is

Use a Page from a Book or Magazine

Here is my inspiration

Supplies:

• Canson Mixed Media paper (140 lb)
• Rubber Stamp Set - Specimen Jar from Smeared Ink
• Distress Stains: Squeezed Lemonade, Spun Sugar, Milled Lavender
• Distress Ink: Worn Lipstick
• Scotch permanent glue pen
• Krylon Workable Fixatif Spray (Clear)
• Sakura Pigma Micron Pen (Black)
• Signo gel pen - White

Can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

KICKSTART YOUR ART 2015 - Day 5

It's a new year and we want to help you

KICKSTART YOUR ART!

What better way to experiment with new techniques and ideas than creating your very own ART JOURNAL for 2015!

The Smeared and Smudged Art Journal Every Day DT are so excited to be hosting our second week-long journal challenge extravaganza! Each morning at 9am PST, for seven days, we will post a journal prompt or technique for challenge participants. The participants will have 24hours to post their journal page for that day's challenge. The daily winner will be announced the next morning along with the new journal challenge. Daily prizes will vary from gift certificates to coupons to free digis!
The fun thing about it is, at the end of the seven days we will be drawing for a grand prize! In order to qualify, participants must have posted entries in all seven journal challenges.
We look forward to this week long fun fest, and we hope you can play along!!!
Our Fifth Prompt is

Use and Organic Medium ( Coffee, Tea, Fruits, Flowers, Sand, Etc

Here is my inspiration

Supplies:

• Canson Mixed Media paper (140 lb)
• Rubber Stamp Set - Gargoyles, Artist Teri Sherman from Smeared Ink
• Rubber Stamp Set: Stampers Anonymous - Stuff To Say
• Spectrum Noir Markers
• Krylon Workable Fixatif Spray (Clear)
• Archival Ink: Coffee
• Coffee

Details of the process:

Can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks!

Love,

Julia