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

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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 

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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

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 

art journal pages for PaperArtsy

Hi everyone, today I am over on the PaperArtsy blog sharing an art journal spread I created for the current topic: White. Using the wonderful Kate Crane stamp set (KC005) (available from a PaperArtsy Stockist) I used repetitive stamping to create patterned paper that I used as collage fodder on my pages.

I share a few tips and tricks as well as many photos from my pages. I would love for you to stop by. You can visit the blog here. 
I hope you have a creative day!
Ann
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alcohol ink sun catcher for PaperArtsy

Hi everyone, I am on the PaperArtsy blog sharing all the details for this fun sun catcher I created using alcohol inks and PaperArtsy Lynne Perrella Collection Stamps (LPC040). The current PaperArtsy blog topic is inks/ink pads, and right away I had the idea that I would love to create something working with alcohol inks. I love their vibrant colors and there are so many techniques to play around with when it comes to alcohol ink. 

For me, Lynne Perrella stamps and bright and bold colors go hand in hand. I have a floating glass frame that I've been holding onto for a while and I thought it would make a wonderful sun catcher to hang in a bright spot. For my project, I combined the beautiful PaperArtsy Lynne Perrella Collection stamps with Dura-lar and alcohol ink. Head over to the PaperArtsy Blog here to see how you can make one for yourself.

Thanks so much for stopping by today,

~ Ann

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