Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Bee Mixed Media Journal

Howdy Crafters ~ This is my 2nd Mixed Media Journal following a technique I learned on line from  Pete Hughes of the UK to create the cover.

Here is a link to the video by Pete if you wish to view - CLICK HERE 


Here is the Link to my FIRST Mixed Media Journal - CLICK HERE Where I explain the process for creating the Cover.

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Recipe:
1. Vagabond2 - Sizzix EH Notebook die
2. Chipboard for cover - Beehive, and Bees
3. Patterned Cardstock for inside, covers, and pages
4. Sizzix EH Passport Journal Pages
5. Black Stretchy Cording
6. Beehive and Bees Elizabeth Craft - Markers, and Distress inks
7. TH "Collections" word  Metal with cording used as closure
8. Gold Eyelets on the spine - I used WRMK eyelet punch to make the holes and secure the Eyelets
9. Fly wooden Embellishment
10. Journal Bee Pocket, Tags, Circle inside the journal ~ compliments of Nancy Allen - thank you
11. White Textured Paste
12. Black Acrylic Paint added to Gesso
13. Metallic Green, Gold Paint
14. TH Honeycomb STENCIL
15. Textured Paste
16. Acrylic Paints
There are 2 signature pages - each were created identical - with the same Patterned cardstock covers and same inserted patterned papers - I am only showing one set of signature pages.

More PHOTOS of the Mixed Media Bee Journal






I would like to share my Mixed Media Bee Journal with:

June ARTplorations  Mixed Media Challenge - must use a stencil UE - any products- Honeycomb Stencil

Wednesday Double D - Pick a Pattern -Honeycomb stencil - swirls with knife to create patterned - lots of patterned papers and patterned cardstock #2
June - CHN Patterned Paper  UE
June 3 Amigos Things with Wings-bees
Facebook  EH Fan Club
Wednesday WAW AG
Wednesday Scrapyland - #116 AG with brand Scrapyland sells [Sizzix] 2/5
June Mini Album Makers Challenge

Simon Says Monday Transport It- #1

9 comments:

  1. Very nice journal Gail, looks like you had a lot of creative fun with it! Thank you for joining our challenge at Double D!
    Diane DD DT {Nellies Nest}

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    1. It is amazing fun and EASY - I like easy - Okay it takes awhile for the drying - but still it is easy!

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  2. Wow, great MM project! Lots of great details and patterns throughout. Thanks for joining the Double D, "Pick a Pattern" Challenge.

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  3. I really enjoyed watching Pete's video too and you did a great job of your cover and I love the bee theme. The eyelets are a great finishing touch on the spine too. Thanks so much for joining in with us at Mini Album Makers this month. Anne x

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  4. This is absolutely gorgeous. i love the combination of materials and the colors just blend perfectl! Thank you for playing with us over at Scrapy Land! Hugs, Alina DT

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  5. WOW this is super creative! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Pick A Pattern’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

    Darlene
    DOUBLE D Challenge Blog
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please stop in for a visit!

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  6. Thank you so much for joining my Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper June challenge with your lovely crafting - hope to see you again soon x

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  7. I can see all of the work that you did on this beautifully done journal. Thanks for joining in the fun at Double D.
    Barbra DT

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  8. Another fabulous journal, it's lovely to see you embracing Pete's technique. Marvellous creation. Wishing you all the best in the Mini Album Makers Challenge and Thank you for sharing with us all.
    Creative wishes Tracey (DT)

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