A Little Peek at... Art Journaling

Today I'm sharing a little peek at an upcoming blog project, this time, some Art Journaling...

I haven't felt inspired to journal for a while, but last week I had something going around and around in my head, the best way of getting it out was to grab some paints and inks and get it into my journal!

I used Ranger Ink Distress paints, Ink Sprays and Derwent Liner Pens along with my Doodle Doll stamps. I'll show the full project in a few days.

Thank you for dropping by today!

Sarah x

A Little Peek at Project Life

I had planned to share a Project Life spread with you today but I've not had a chance to take the pictures! so instead, I'm going to share a little peek at a Project Life spread I started last night, I've been using my Doodle Doll stamps lots in my Project Life lately...

This one is coloured with Pentel watercolour pens and the wooden veneer feather is embossed with gold pearl WOW embossing powder.

I will be back to being a better blogger very soon (promise!) but for now I must get back to the drawing board, look out for sneak peeks of what I'm up to via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram :o)

Thank you for dropping by today!
Sarah x

Jelly??

Today has been the worst day for a while (health wise) I've felt like i'm made of jelly all day and couldn't move until about 6pm despite a sleep this afternoon. It really shook me up and I had a little bit of a cry on OH's shoulder :o( anyhow, not to bleat on too much!! Lets move on to some goooood stuff!

Firstly, I got my new camera - woooooooo! I'm so excited! I got a Canon Powershot G11.....

Isn't it purdy???! After reading a few reviews and handling a few in the shop (I've got really small hands so a lot of them are too big or heavy for me) it was definitely the best option for me. I've picked up the basics, although I'm just shooting in automatic at the moment, I have reserved two books from the library so will be poring over those at the weekend to try and pick up some tips! If any of you have the same camera and want to share your tips and tricks I'd be very grateful!

You can see the difference here from a layout shot from my old camera (on the left) and my new camera (on the right) makes soooo much difference!

Now I just need to set my shots up a bit better to show my work off the best way possible - I've bought a few little bits and I'm going to rearrange the studio a little bit tomorrow to make a non-ink covered, non-dog-laid-on surface. Here is a little pic of Fuzzybutt in my studio, she likes to join in, I think if she was a real little girl (of course she is a real little girl, but you know what I mean...) she would defo be a crafter!

Today I've also launched a new Doodle Doll and a new Digi Stamp - you can get them here. There are some more to come but I just didn't have the energy today - I know that may sound bizarre to you but I can't tell you the level of tiredness that this illness brings about, it's like nothing else! Here is a little card I made for the Halloween challenge this week over on the challenge blog using both (I've also used the Twilight ink sprays - I LOVE these so much!) pop over and join us - the free download a couple of posts below may come in handy! or splash out on some of my downloads - just £1 and you have them forever!

Before I stop rambling and leave you in peace for the night I just want to send a big THANK YOU to my DT girls, they have been so fantastic the last couple of weeks, helping out when I just can't go on, sending me messages to keep my spirits up and check how I am and Donna even sent me a gorgeous card. it's meant so much girls, I really can't thank you enough!! And now I have two more lovelies :o) (see previous post)

Now I'm off to answer a couple of e-mails before I retire to my bed with a hot choccie and a scary book (it is nearly halloween!)

Sarah x

Challenges

There is a new challenge up on the Challenge Blog - something 3D! The design team have made some lovely projects so I hope you will pop over and take a look and join us! You still have time to join last weeks Monochrome challenge if you hurry! it closes at midnight tomorrow.

For the 3D challenge I used my Doodle Doll canvas which you may have seen on Create & Craft last time I was on - for the background I used my spray inks in teal and lime and then added my Doodle Doll collage sheets layered up and coloured with Promarkers. The alphabet will be available soon as a dowload on my website. You can get your own spray inks and Doodle Doll collage sheets and downloads from my website.

This weekend I'm working on my next CD and some downloads which will be available from my website very soon! But first off shopping as the cupboards are once again bare!

This morning I received a box of samples from the lovely Donna, and I have to say they were all AMAZING! Thanks Donna :o)

Have good weekends!

Sarah x