Tuesday, November 11, 2014

The Journey of Sights!

 
Hi there bloggers!

It's Geraldine back again today to share with you something special I made for myself. I wanted to break away from creating layouts and make something smaller and personal so I decided to create an UmWowStudio Tunnel Tag book.
The idea comes from a quote that I heard over 20 years ago and I always think of.....for me it's about taking flight and reaching!

Set your sights high, the higher the better. Expect the most wonderful things to happen, not in the future but right now. Realize that nothing is too good. Allow absolutely nothing to hamper you or hold you up in any way.
'Eileen Caddy'

The Journey of sights!






UmWowStudio products:

Tunnel Tag Book
 Distressed Harlequ...
Diamond Confetti
Heart Strings
Medium Leaf Confetti
Star Confetti
Elements and Word stickers - 7 Dots Nature Walk Collection

 
 
Thanks for dropping into the blog!
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Monday, November 10, 2014

Secret garden by Tusia Lech

Hello UmWowStudio fans :)

I created an art-journal page about myself - my own life. At the very beginning I cut some stripes from 7 Dots Studio papers and glued then down. Then I covered everything with clear gesso. Next step was to apply white, thick gesso through UmWowStudio Circle Confetti Mask.


When everything dried, I started adding colors using Glimmer Mists and than I stamped a little bit with 7 Dots Studio stamps (Thoughts Keeper collection).


Next step was adding embellishments - UmWowStudio Floral Collection chipboard, UmWowStudio Love Notes Flair, Prima flowers, Finnabair mechanicals, some thread.


Here and there I have adhered Finnabair Art Ingredients (Beads and Glass Glitter) using Finnabair 3D Matte Gel.





I have used also UmWowStudio Circle Confetti.



Final touch was adding some doodling using black pen.


Supplies from UmWowStudio:


Other supplies:
7 Dots Studio - Thoughts Keeper - Clear Stamps and paper sheet
Finnabair - 3D Matte Gel
Finnabair - Glass Glitter - Sterling
Finnabair - Glass Beads - Plum
Finnabair - Mechanicals - Vintage Centers
Prima flowers
Finnabair - Mechanicals - Mini Brads
Finnabair Vintage Vanity A4 papers
thread
black pen
VivaLasVegaStamps - Plate 1443

Friday, November 7, 2014

My Motivational Art Journal Page

Hello everyone,

It's my turn to hang out with all you lovely UmWowStudio people and today I've "brought" with me an art journal page to share!

I've had a strong need to paint lately but I've had no formal training, no exact idea of how I want to approach it and sometimes that thought hinders me. Well, I found this quote by Andy Warhol which was so motivating to me:

“Don't think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it's good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.”

I made to AJ page to remind myself of that quote and I used some UmWowStudio goodness to help me express myself.


Do you know what I love about my UmWowStudio goodies? Their versatility! They're perfect for layouts but you can use them on canvases, altered projects, and of course art journal pages.


I used the Line of Chevron Mask and Circle Confetti Mask over the background.


To add interest to my sketch used various different confetti and randomly painted over them:

Go create and have fun!



Thursday, November 6, 2014

Creative Team Call

UmWowStudio is looking for 6-10 fabulous people to be on our team - use UmWowStudio goods and cross promote with some AMAZing companies!
 
 

 
 
Requirements:
  • Supply 2 projects (card set, layout, altered item, mixed media) per month due at a specified time for the UmWowStudio blog following criteria.
  • Actively promote your project via your own blog and social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
  • Display the Creative Team Member button on your blog. 
In Return:
  • You will receive an abundance of UmWowStudio chipboard, flair and masks.
  • Be promoted all over OUR Social Media platforms and blog. 
  • Be permanently linked to via our blog. 
  • Participate in cross promotions with other companies.
To Be Considered:
  • Provide me with your name, mailing address, email address and phone number.
  • Include and showcase 2-3 of your best and or favorite projects. (I'd love to see LINKS to posts on your blog if they're there) If you have chipboard-centric projects, it won't hurt to share one :)
  • Tell me why you'd like to be considered.
  • Provide a list of current and past design teams, and any galleries you feature your work in!
  • Join us on FacebookInstagram and Pinterest
Email everything to umwowstudio@gmail.com with "CT Call - YOUR NAME" in the subject line :)
The call ends 11.28.14 and IS open to international applicants.
new CT members will be contacted by 12.5.14
Term starts JANUARY and runs through JUNE.
Thanks and GOOD LUCK!

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Son Flowers by Jen Matott

While at a crop recently, I was challenged to use up some of my older paper in my stash... so, not one to back down from a creative challenge, I agreed!    I used some of my older Prima and Studio Calico papers to create the background.  I also used some of my older Sassafras Lass stickers!   BUT I also mixed in some of UmWow Studio's Chipboard and Flair!

 Look at that gorgeous chipboard!  They are Flourishes Two and have a very vintage feel to them. I love how they pair with the paper flowers and fabric leaves for extra texture!
 My son, Mark, used to pick me flowers all the time.  He especially loved the dandelions because they reminded him of the sun... he called them "sunflower". I call them "son" flowers!  LOL! 
I used some of my Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Whipped Spackle through an arrow stencil.
 Here you can see the paper flowers I made using my Cricut Art Booking cartridge along with some more Flourishes Two chipboard and a Flair from The Bee's Knees Set.  Those yellow flowers are perfect for this page!
Even though summer months are behind us here in Central New York, I have my memories!  Those will keep me warm in the cold months (or at least that is what I'm telling myself :)!


Materials:
UmWow Studio Flourishes Two Chipboard
UmWow Studio The Bee's Knees Flair
Papers: Prima Marketing Sunrise Sunset paper pack and Studio Calico
Cricut Art Booking Cartridge
Stencil: Crafter's Workshop
Prima Marketing leaves
Sassafras Lass border sticker
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Whipped Spackle
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Essential PITT Artist Pens
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper's Big Brush Pen in black
American Craft twine
Kraft doily
India Ink

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Butterfly Kisses with Rhonda

Happy Tuesday to you!  It's Rhonda here today to host the blog for you.

I created a page today featuring our Damask Mask, Butterfly Kisses Flair, Love Speech Bubble and Flora Chipboard.  I love how versatile and pretty our products are!

Butterfly Kisses Scrapbook Page by Rhonda Van Ginkel for UmWowStudio featuring Damask Mask, Butterfly Kisses Flair

I was a bit nostalgic over my youngest heading off to Kindergarten and when I found this photo, it just moved me, so I had to scrap it. Do you ever do that?

Butterfly Kisses Scrapbook Page by Rhonda Van Ginkel for UmWowStudio featuring Damask Mask, Butterfly Kisses Flair

I layered one of our speech bubbles with a relief heart in a coral mist to give a little character.  : )

Butterfly Kisses Scrapbook Page by Rhonda Van Ginkel for UmWowStudio featuring Damask Mask, Butterfly Kisses Flair


UmWowStudio Products:
Butterfly Kisses Flair
Damask Mask
Floral Flourish
Love Speech Bubbles

Other Products:
Butterfly Garden - DCWV
Craft and White Mat Stack - DCWV
Sunday Afternoon Mat Stack - DCWV
Premium Paper Collection - DCWV
Cheery Lynn Designs Doily Die
MFT Tab Die
Lindy's Stamp Gang Mists

Thanks so much for stopping on over today!
~ Rhonda

Saturday, November 1, 2014

November Sketch

Time for our November Sketch friends!

But before we get started with THIS month's challenge -- THANK YOU to all our friends that joined and linked up for our Anything Goes from last month. We're so grateful for the turnout, we're going to give EVERYONE who entered a prize ♥♥ Just shoot us an email @ deedee430@gmail.com with your shipping address and we'll ship you out a goodie in the next week or so :)

Now.. for our sketch! :)


Totally open for interpretation. Please just dive right in! 



Don't forget you can make any type of project based on our sketch! Cards, layouts, altered bits, just let us know how you drew the inspiration!

Please make sure your project includes SOME form of UmWowStudio >> Flair, Chipboard, a mask, or even from our older handmade embellishment days. We need to know which UWS product you used. GOOD LUCK!

Meet us back here later this month for some inspiration using our sketch!