Sunday, January 8, 2012

Inspiration

I have signed up for Nathalie Kalbach's Summit 2012 Creative Jumpstart. I am loving all the new inspiration I am getting from some AMAZING artists. The video that has inspired me the most was the first one by Dina Wakley - her art journal pages are awesome. I don't consider myself to be all that 'arty' but, after seeing Dina's warm ups, I was inspired to get messy with paints, mists and stamps. And while art journals aren't really my thing, I decided to incorporate the techniques on my scrapbook pages. I had a piece of cardstock on my desk that I had sprayed with some mist for another project. I didn't like the way it looked so had started another. Once that layout was finished, I went back to the original piece of cardstock sitting on my desk, and started having a 'play'. And here is the finished product (with a little bit of Lou Nelson inspiration there as well).

I'm not sure that I am all that happy with it, but for a first attempt, I think it's ok. The colours don't really go all that well together. I don't have many supplies such as stamps, inks etc but I think I might need to change that! lol And here are some close ups:

Thanks so much for stopping by...

13 comments:

  1. I signed up for this too and I have been really motivated to get back into scrapping again. Awesome idea and love you LO.

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  2. What an awesome LO. So funky and a great picture to go with it.

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  3. Love it Lauren! It looks like you had so much fun making it. I'm hoping to get Jump-started today too :-D

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  4. I'm loving the Creative Jump Start too...absolutely fab what you've done here!

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  5. Love it! That photo cracks me up every time I see it bahahaha! I think I might have to check this workshop out when I get home
    D xxxxxxxx

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  6. I loved Dina's idea of just playing with colour and warming up. Love how you have translated this to a page!!

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  7. I love your arty page Lauren and that photo is a beauty :)

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  8. This look FABULOUS. I am yet to watch my videos but cannot wait to. This is just fabulous and love that pic. Just perfect.

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  9. WOW adore your arty creation Lauren, looks fantastic!! Must look into this.. sounds interesting! :)

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  10. I've been loving the inspiration everyday, definitely getting me to want to create.

    I think you did a great job with the background. Much better than my attempts tonight LOL.

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  11. The background looks fabulous!
    You did a fantastic job. Definitely inspired me to get misting. I always just add a few sprays 'here and there' but have been too nervous to do a background.

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  12. I signed on to but havent had the chance to play...awesome Lauren!

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