pocket shrine "Seth-style" for PaperArtsy

Hello everyone, today I am on the PaperArtsy blog sharing a folded pocket shrine I created using the newest Seth Apter Stamp Release for PaperArtsy. I was thrilled to receive the three new Seth Apter stamps from PA HQ. Seth's designs never disappoint; and these newest stamps are some of my favorites! It's definitely worth checking out Seth's PaperArtsy Release Blog for these three new sets, it offers insight into the designs as well as inspiration from the designer himself!

 

Seth's stamp designs are so perfect for incorporating into backgrounds and creating mixed media abstract art. For this project I wanted to create something meaningful that allowed a few of the designs to become focal points. I decided to make a pocket shrine, combining my love for religious art with Seth's unique grungy, layered style. 

I share a special technique I used to easily create a beautiful three dimensional frame from one of the stamp designs, as well as many detail photos from the piece. I would love if if you could stop by and check it out! Here are a couple other sneak peeks:

I love the way the project turned out. I have so many ideas for using these new stamp sets from PaperArtsy, and look forward to sharing more! I think I might try my hand at making some of the "bits" Seth shares on the blog. There are so many possibilities! If you are interested in grabbing any of the newest stamp sets, there is a list of stockists on the PaperArtsy site where you can find one that's located in your area. If you'd like to see the entire post, hop over to the PaperArtsy blog here. Hopefully you are inspired to get creative.

I'm so happy you stopped by,  

Ann

 xx

The Sage Edit - mini books for PaperArtsy

Hi everyone, today I am on the PaperArtsy Blog for a 'With 3 Things' challenge post.

I received some PaperArtsy Printed Tissue - Seth Apter (PT06), Seth Apter Mini stamps (SAM017 was EM49, SAM065 was EM137, and SAM069 was EM141) and PaperArtsy Infusions Dye Stain (The Sage - CS03). I thought it would be fun to make some mini artist booklets with layers of sage infused papers, tissue and stamps.

I fell in love with the colors that resulted when I added water to The Sage Infusions. The variation in hues and the colors that are combined together create a gorgeous green. Some of my favorite work is created when I layer pieces within the same color-way. Using this technique with the Infusions colored pieces was a treat! I love how every piece is unique yet coordinates flawlessly. 

Here are a few sneak peeks:

I love how these turned out and will definitely be trying out some of the other colors of infusions to create beautiful papers for my collage, and maybe a few more booklets! 

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you can stop over at the PaperArtsy Blog to see more. 

Let your creativity shine,

Ann

xxx 

wise moon vignette for PaperArtsy

Hi everyone, today I am on the PaperArtsy blog sharing a vignette box that I created for their "with 3 things" feature. This feature on the PaperArtsy Blog is where 3 identical items are sent to 3 members of the PaperArtsy Blogging team. Typically we will receive a stamp, a stencil and a colour product. We have no clue what PaperArtsy HQ is going to send, the whole idea of this challenge is to do something crafty in our personal style with these 3 items. 

I was sent PaperArtsy Scrapcosy Stamp Set 24 (ESC24), PaperArtsy Stencil 191 by Scrapcosy (PS191) and PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic in A Bit Fishy (FF208). At first glance, I knew that I wanted to create a dimensional piece with the three items. I found an old wooden box that was the perfect size to create my Wise Moon Vignette.

It is always a fun challenge to create with the three items that are selected by PaperArtsy headquarters, especially seeing the variety in project type that each blogger creates with the exact same items. You can find all the details for this project, and more pictures, over on the PaperArtsy blog, here.

I hope you have a creative day,

Ann

xx

holiday ornament trio for PaperArtsy

Hi everyone, today I am over on the PaperArtsy Blog sharing a trio of Christmas ornamnets I made for the 'With 3 Things' challenge.

I received the PaperArtsy Eclectica Kay Carley Stamp Set 11 (EKC11), PaperArtsy Stencil 162 by Kay Carley (PS162) and two beautiful PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic paints Verdigris (FF191) and Zinc (FF235). These products gave me a number of ideas for the upcoming Christmas Season. I am sharing a trio of Christmas ornaments I made. All the details are over on the PaperArtsy blog here.

I think these beautiful ornaments will make wonderful gifts this holiday season. I may even keep one for myself to hang on my tree! You could easily change the color palette by simply choosing different PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Paints. PaperArtsy has a nice selection of holiday stamps and stencils to choose from if you would like to make varying styles as well. 

I'd love it if you could stop over to the PaperArtsy Blog and check it out.

Thanks for dropping by,

Ann

art "zine" booklet for PaperArtsy

Hi everyone, I am so excited to be over on the PaperArtsy Blog today sharing an art booklet I created with the newest Seth Apter Minis for PaperArtsy. The base for the booklet was a 14 page "zine" template, that when folded created an ATC sized booklet.

Using art supplies to make a Zine is an easy way to have some fun and experiment with different techniques. Since it is simply made with a single sheet of paper, there is not a lot of pressure or expectations for a masterpiece. I have always found that some of my favorite work has been the result of enjoying the process and letting my creativity express itself. This was definitely the case when I created this art "zine" with the new Seth Apter mini stamps. You can find all the details, as well as a bunch of pictures over on the PaperArtsy Blog here.

I am thrilled with how the booklet turned out. This will be a wonderful reference for inspiration and ideas when I use these mini stamps in my art.

I hope that maybe this will inspire you to get out some of your favorite PaperArtsy stamps and play, perhaps even grab a few of Seth's new mini stamps, they are all pretty amazing! You can find all the details for this release of Seth's mini stamps on the PaperArtsy blog here. The new stamps are available worldwide at a PaperArtsy stockist near you.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog, hope you have a creative day!

Ann

xx

spools of fish for PaperArtsy

 

Hi everyone, I am on the PaperArtsy Blog sharing this fun project I have been working on using some of Kate Crane's stamps.

I had so much fun using watercolor pencils to add color to these whimsical fish designs by Kate Crane for PaperArtsy and then exploring how different textiles can be dyed using PaperArtsy Fresco Finish paints in ocean colors, to create the most amazing substrates to hold all of the fishies.

I really enjoyed imagining this project. When I was first considering a project I kept thinking of a school/spool connection and this idea was born. There are additional fish stamps that Kate Crane has designed for her PaperArtsy line, it would be fun to incorporate those fish (or any other little creatures as well). I would love for you to tie k out the blog to see all the details, you can find it here.

Wishing you a creative day,

Ann 

xx

butterfly booklet for PaperArtsy

Hi everyone, I am over on the PaperArtsy Blog sharing all the details for this butterfly booklet. One of the things I love about the summer is watching the butterflies silently flutter through the air and alight upon the flowers. When I saw the Sara Naumann butterfly stencil and stamps, I wanted to create something that reflected this peacefulness that the butterflies bring.

For this booklet, I primarily used Sara Naumann Stamp Set 33 (ESN33) and PaperArtsy Sara Naumann Stencil 122 (PS122). I also used the gorgeous PaperArtsy Infusions Dye Stains Raspberry (CS24), Blackcurrant (CS09), and Violet  Storms (CS11). You can find all the details and pictures of the process as well as the finished booklet here. 

I hope you can stop by and check it out! 

Wishing you a wonderfully creative day,

Ann   xx

Wildflower Collective - a piano hinged journal for PaperArtsy

Hi everyone, I am so happy to be back with you again. Today I am on the PaperArtsy Blog sharing this wildflower collective - a handmade, piano-hinged journal.

For my post I have been exploring the PaperArtsy Eclectica products (ESA02, PS449). These stamps and stencils were released earlier this year (January 2025) and have a really nice mixed media vibe. I just love using them in backgrounds to create some graphic interest. For this project I have paired them with a few of the PaperArtsy: Ink & The Dog Mini stamps, botanicals in particular. love incorporating natural elements into my work, and the PaperArtsy Ink & The Dog mini stamps (MN67, MN68, MN69, MN70, MN71) led to the idea of using a natural floral stem to create the binding for my journal. 

You can find all the details, and a lot of pictures over on the PaperArtsy Blog, here.

I am also really excited to share that I am hosting a giveaway of a few PaperArtsy Mini stamps and a stencil on my Instagram account (aksbarchitect) I absolutely love working with these beautiful stamps and look forward to seeing how one lucky winner would use them. The giveaway runs from June 24 to June 30, and a winner will be announced on July 1, 2025. Here is what's included the giveaway: PaperArtsy Minis MN67, MN70, MN71, MN122, MN129 and PaperArtsy Stencil Minis PM023. All you need to do is head over to my Instagram account, follow me and and comment where you are from on the post containing this picture:

I hope that you will stop over to the PaperArtsy Blog and check out my wildflower collective here.
Good luck to all those that are entering the giveaway!
Thank you so much for stopping by today!
Ann

tea time envelope book for PaperArtsy

Hi everyone, I am part of PaperArtsy's "With 3 Things" challenge this month. For this feature on the PaperArtsy Blog, 3 identical items are sent to 3 members of the PaperArtsy Blogging team. 

I received a wonderful PaperArtsy stencil by Scrapcosy (PS107) as well as a gorgeous PaperArtsy Lynne Perrella Collection stamp set (LPC057) and two PaperArtsy Fresco Finish chalk acrylic paints Sage (FF66) and Rose (FF29). Immediately my mind began conjuring ideas of a spring tea party with grandmother's lacy linens.

I created an envelope book, accordion-style, with places to tuck a few select tea bags and a small gift tag for someone special. Perhaps to encourage them to enjoy a spring tea time. I have added some stitching details and die cut lace pieces colored with the beautiful fresco finish acrylics. I am sharing all the details for my project over on the PaperArtsy blog here.

Thanks so much for checking in, I would love for you to stop by the PaperArtsy blog post to see all the details of my Tea Time envelope book. 

Have a creative day! -Ann

nature shadowbox featuring Scrapcosy stamps and stencils for PaperArtsy

Hi everyone, I am sure you know that I am a huge fan of Scrapcosy for PaperArtsy. Whether it is stamps, stencils, or even printed tissue; I am always captivated by her beautiful designs. I was so fortunate to receive the newest release of her designs to create with. The collection of three stamp sets and three large stencils is absolutely enchanting. You can find the PaperArtsy Release Blog post here. In it you will see the many samples that Raquel created with he products. It features all of the stamps and stencils as well as Raquel's (Scrapcosy's) wonderful samples. They are amazing! If you're interested in purchasing any of the newest release, find a PaperArtsy Stockist here.

I used these new stamps and stencils to create a shadowbox celebrating nature. You will find all the details as well as numerous pictures on the PaperArtsy blog today. 

I would love for you to hop over and check it out!

Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope you have a creative day.

Ann xx 

artsy expressions embossed cards for StencilGirl®

Hi everyone, today I am on the StencilGirl® Talk blog sharing some fun folding cards that I created with StencilGirl® stencils and embossing. I love handmade cards. There's something about knowing that someone took the time to create a piece of art to express their wishes. I recently wanted to send an artist friend of mine a note, and as I searched my stash of handmade cards, I decided it was time to update my collection. This particular friend tends to use a lot of stencils in their art, so I thought it would be fun to create some cards with my StencilGirl® ATC Mixup Alphabet stencil designs.

You can find all the details over on the StencilGirl® Talk blog, here. And the best news is that my stencils are on sale for the next 2 weeks! Just use code  AB20  for 20% off any of my stencils! Just enter the code at checkout. (code expires 04/29/25)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Ann