Wednesday, April 25, 2012

E-Team Special Mission: Covering the Art Journal

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Hey there, groovy art friends!

The eclectic Paperie E-Team is launching a new series of challenges based around art journaling, and we're kicking it off with... why, the cover, of course!

Daisy didn't give us any rules for this one, in fact, the only criteria was for each E-Team member to create a cover that makes her want to fill her journal with artiness. Because I'm smitten with Dyan Reavley's images and colors these days, I "Dylusioned" the living daylights out of a Maya Road chipboard binder...




As with all our challenges, Daisy is offering some fabulous goodies for our blog hopping friends. Simply visit each E-Team members' blog and leave a comment for the chance to win a $25 eclectic Paperie gift certificate. Comments can be left from now until Sunday, April 29th. Winners of $25 gift certificate will be posted on the eclectic Paperie blog on Monday.

The eclectic Paperie E-Team is:
Daisy Sparks, our Fearless Leader
Linda Ledbetter (That's me!)

But wait… there's more: Post your OWN journal cover by Friday, May 4 at the eP blog, and you might be one of two guest artists chosen to join us for next month's challenge. We're so excited to see what you create!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a spectacular day, and don't forget to visit my mega-talented E-Teamates!


53 comments:

DebbieD said...

Very Cool! I have Dyan's sprays on my wish list and now have a reason to try them.

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Beachsidelynn said...

Oh fun. I have some Dyan stamps, stencils and sprays. Will go play now. Thanks for the inspiration.
Lynn

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

Wonderful journal cover.

Danee said...

Cute cover…so much pop art fun.

Alex said...

LOOOOOOVE it Linda! I am loving all of Dyan's items too and the way you used the inks on your cover is fabulous! So bright, cheerful and adventurous!

mariangel said...

very unique journal cover i love it. congrats

Broni said...

I really love this, Linda! I've been entranced just watching some of Dyan's videos. I need to do more "just for fun" stuff like this!

scrappingnana said...

Cute journal cover.

Daisy said...

You create some Dylusions art!

Daisy said...

You created awesome Dylusions art!

Ruby Craft said...

You are so creative! Those big red glasses are fantastic. I love the bright colors and the way you've put them together. Who wouldn't want to do some artful journaling in your "Dream Awesomely Big!" journal.

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Love the stamps you used to create this. Fun colors and great art. Thanks for sharing

Helen said...

I agree with you, Dyan and her range is (are) superb!! Love your journal cover. I'd dive right in, no problems.

anna christensen crafts said...

Dream awesomely big? Cover awesomely cool! I think seeing that front page every time you go to open your journal would be just fantastic xx

Lisa Somerville said...

How fun - fab use of Dyan's Sprays!

kathy/North Carolina said...

How FUN! The spray inks look like so much fun to use...and I love, love, love the glasses!

Kathy said...

Fantastic cover - It makes me want to try the Dylusion Ink Sprays. Keep up the great work.

Kathy Eddy said...

Oh Linda, this is fantastic! I love Dyan's bright, cheery colors and quirky style and you certainly pulled that off here. Awesome job!

Susan said...

Gorgeous! This would definitely make me want to open it up and make more art.

paperpapier said...

interesting cover...very artistic!

Carol E said...

Such a great cover, love it. Thank you for sharing it.

Swedie said...

The giant glasses are so fun!

Noreen
http://craftyjournal.com

Bunnyfreak said...

Love those bright colors.

Rea' said...

Love the image and your colors are so cheerful!

Dee in N.H. said...

That is AWESOME!

JoanneO said...

Great journal cover! Love the cheerful colors. I have never used those sprays, guess I'll have to get some and try it!

Suzan VonEssen said...

You can never have enough sprays! And stamps! And stains! Love it!

Denise Bryant said...

Cool cover! I love the colors!
DeniseB

jengd said...

What amazing colors! Love the style and again, those amazing colors you put together!

artbyvic said...

Bright and cheerful, as you are!

Marjie Kemper said...

Love this, Linda! I too have fallen under the Dylusions spell.... cannot wait to see what everyone comes up with for this great EP challenge!

connie said...

Great cover! love the colors.

Woodsie said...

I absolutely love the self portrait on your cover...great work..makes me smile just to see it!

Peggy Cain said...

I can't wait to see all the awesome stuff you all will be doing on the inside makes me happy since I just started in Art Journal work. I have to get some of those Dylusions sprays and stamps of my off I go... thanks

Bast said...

What a fun journal. Love it! The dylusion's products are some of my current favorites for pages. TFS

KimMJ
bast830@comcast.net

Plume said...

Linda I love your journla cover. I love art journaling lso! It is a place to be ourselves without criticisme, a place te create peacefully and a place to dream like your title says it!

Iris said...

Very cute. Iris

Iris said...

Very cute. Iris

SusanK said...

Oh my goodness! Your colorful journal cover just makes me want to open it and get busy creating!

EmeralDQueen said...

Well this is very cool to know cause I'm working on my Mixed Media Art Journal and is fun!!!

Carol Gibson said...

Love the journal cover. I've been playing with the ink sprays and stencils.

Denice said...

Wow that is a bright cover and yet so cool.

crafty creations said...

Simply brilliant - would definately make me want to fill it with artiness x Hilda

Cathy Y said...

Oh, that is just terribly cool! And, it looks like you. That's supposed to be a compliment!!!!!

catdidit said...

LOVE it! What wonderful inspiration!

Melody said...

I'm kind of obsessed with Dyan's products too. The brightness and whimsey are so compelling. I loved how you put it all together and especially the "bunting." (I never used that word before.)

Donna Bowman said...

Awesome Linda!! I'm totally addicted to all things Dylusional!! I need to cover my journal too.

rush said...

nice cover. can't wait to see the rest. thank you for sharing. rush88888 at gmail dot com

MaRyKaY said...

yep yep I have to totally agree with you on that one. I have been hooked on her goodies for about a month now and already have 2 stamp sets and 3 different ink sprays and will eventually have them all. she is great and I love her tutorial's too. I like the way you inked this up and that blank space on front if your anything like me will eventually be covered up as well. I love that rubber image you used. I have the dottie and the further around the border set and thats my next one. you did a great job on this cover

Amy* said...

Your Journal cover is so vibrantly colored with the Dylusions spray inks...I love the stamps you've chosen and can't wait to see what creative goodness will fill the pages of your journal! Once again Linda you have inspired me to take an artistic leap :) You never fail to get my creative mojo going!

Amy*

Creatique Candy said...

Wow!!! I never knew what all this talk of art journaling is about & am in LOVE with this piece. I'm smitten over the Dylusions line you shared & those are the most adorable 'my style' type of collections I ever did see. :)
Wow oh Wow oh Wow this just makes me want to learn so much more. I was stumped for a moment on marble stains so I came of course to your inspiration to look for a bitty of inspiration & of course...Always capturing my heart with the amazing talent your hands create. I'm touched!
Thank you so very much for sharing this. I'm in inspiration heaven at the moment. HUGS

CuddlyBunny said...

Oh Linda! Your journal cover is fabulous!

Wonderful colors and designs!