Friday, May 3, 2013

Mixed Up Media Chix Blog Hop



Welcome to my stop on the Mixed Up Media Chix - Art Journal Girlz blog hop!  I was inspired to begin expanding my crafting world into art journals by the fabulous Maria!  This is my first attempt, and I really enjoyed the free feeling of just getting crazy inky!  If you've stumbled upon the hop, start at Maria's blog HERE!


It features several Unity Stamps, so I'm also entering this into Unity FWF!  Recently, one of my favorite crafty online retailers (Crop Chocolate) decided to close its doors.  It's more than a retailer - it's become a family.  I've been on the Design Team since January, so one piece of this journal is dedicated to my DT sisters as they always choose to shine!


One final pic to share is a tag that I made as a "try-out" for art journaling:


Always believe in something absurd!

Before you go, I've got some candy to share

It includes a bling ring, some ribbon, some twine and a HUGE flower stamp set that would be great for art journalists.  All you have to do to be entered is follow my blog and leave me some love <3.  I'll announce the winner on Monday afternoon, so be sure to check back!

Now onto your next stop on the hop - the fabulous Lisa!  I can't wait to see what she has in store for us!

Check out Lisa's blog --->www.lisahetrickdesign.com/in_the_studio

Craftily yours,

Karen (karey2005)
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34 comments:

  1. Annmaree of OzMay 3, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    I, too, am expanding into the Art Journal / mixed media world, its a fun exciting and scary place isn't it! LOL!

    Love your pages and your tag, great colours!

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  2. Angeline ChooMay 3, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    awesome colors and stamping on your art journal! love the borders too :)

    the tag is so pretty!

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  3. MoniqueMay 3, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    Your journal pages look great, specially for a first attempt.
    xx

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  4. Julie OdilMay 3, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Hey, look at you, my super talented rock star friend. Now you're an art journalist, too! You never cease to inspire! I love the tribute to CC, of course. And your tag is fun. I'm finding our 17inches of snow a little absurd at the moment. Freezing rain is forecasted for today. Can I come live at your house?

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  5. LauraEvaMay 3, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Great projects, Karen!!!

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  6. TracyMay 3, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    Whoot..whoot Karen on your first journal pages!!
    It's a great feeling getting all inky and you have done a beautiful job...love that you dedicated it to your friends and woohoo loving your tag and quote!!!
    Hugs
    Xxx

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  7. Words and PicturesMay 3, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    What lovely, uplifting pages - this hop is really inspiring me to just open a journal and play - thank you for that, and for the chance to win some goodies!
    Alison x

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  8. Lisa HetrickMay 3, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Karen, this is awesome! CHOOSE TO INSPIRE! What a great message. Colorful and so cool. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. MariaMay 3, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    Karen this turned out fabulous!! I'm so glad you are enjoying art journaling, thanks for the kind comments! Love that second tag also, Dylusions stamps right? I need to get some of those!

    Thanks so much for hopping with us on our FIRST Hop - perhaps there will be more!

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  10. ChrisMay 3, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    Great projects!They are so cheery and they make me smile!

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  11. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Karen,

    Love your art journal page and tag. It's wonderful that you added a dedication to Crop Chocolate. Hopefully you'll be able to stay connected with all your DT sisters.

    And in the meantime, all us Chix we'll have to keep the momentum going, eh?

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  12. NinaNMay 3, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Fantastic first try Karen! I love looking at art journals, maybe one day I will be brave enough to try it!

    And the tag is gorgeous! I love the background on it!

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  13. libbymMay 3, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    your art journal is gorgeous! I LOVE THAT TAG!

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  14. RubyMay 3, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    These pages are beautiful. Love the tag.

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  15. TamekoMay 3, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Hi Karen,

    These are wonderful. I really like the way you used the stamp on the tag.

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  16. JPScrapsMay 3, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Great work on the pages and I love the tag!

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  17. LindaMay 3, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    what a happy colorful artwork.

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  18. SherylKMay 3, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    I LOVE that Vicki, Catherine, & Leica stamp. I can't wait to use it. And I really love how you used all your Angie girl stamps. These journals are so inspiring.

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  19. Mary Anne / MA54KMay 3, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Both projects are super, but I am partial to the cute tag.

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  20. Lucy E.May 3, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    You have blossomed into quite an artist, Karen! Your pages are awesome and your tag is very pretty :)

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  21. GaylynnMay 3, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    I think your mixed media journaling project turned out nice. I really like the friendship stamp in there and the inspiration words. :)

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  22. KaryMay 3, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Hi Karen! LOVE your page, the tag really stands out on the page. It looks Gorgeous, and I'm sure your page is really shimmery in real life. Your second tag is really Lovely too. Great projects!!

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  23. suzieq23May 3, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Great journaling page. love all the unity stamps. will have to pay a visit and get some stamps 50% off. Great blog hop. Everyone has great projects to share!

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  24. LaurieMay 4, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    I especially love the vibrant colours and misting on your fun tag...I love the Dylusions products!

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  25. AngieMay 4, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Love your art journal page!

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  26. by belleMay 4, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Great journal pages my friend!!

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  27. Ava GavloskiMay 5, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    following ya girl, your art journal will be outstanding once you finish and reflect back to all those pages

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  28. Emily LeiphartMay 5, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    I love your journalling page and tag, Karen! The misting is fabulous and I love the girls with the polaroid frame! No need to include me in your giveaway. :)

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  29. Noelle ReeseMay 5, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    This is awesome! I love the tag super cute!!

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  30. GwenMay 5, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    What a great tribute to your Crop Chocolate family, the Unity stamp is so perfect for this! I really like your tag, too.

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  31. AnonymousMay 5, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    great project, I really want to get into art journaling

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  32. MiwaMay 5, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    Such pretty journal pages! I really dig that tag, too! :)

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  33. PrynMay 7, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Fabulous tribute to your DT sisters! That tag is rockin'!!!

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  34. Queenie JeannieMay 8, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Pretty and vibrant projects!!! I love your colors!

    Happy Crafting!
    Jeannie #15

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