Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015 - February

I started playing in Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015!

February's tag and tutorial was awesome, lots of inspiration.
Here is my tag

Supplies used:

• Surfaces: #8 Manila Tag
• Distress Paint: Picket Fence
• Distress Marker: Black Soot
• Adhesives: Glossy Accents, Glue n’ Seal
• Tools: Craft Sheet, Scissors, Shears, Sanding Grip, Heat Tool, Distress
• Embellishments: Ornate Plates, Word Bands, Locket Keys, Game Spinner, Crinkle Ribbon
• Scraps of papers and ephemera from y collection
• Ribbons from my collection
• Misc: Splatter Brush

I would like to enter this tag in the following challenges:

• Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015 - February
• Inspiration Journal - Love is in the Air

Hope you like it and feel inspired!

Love,

Julia

be Different - Mixed Media ATC!

Hi everyone!
I've been having fun making ATC's (Artist Trading Cards).
The ATC I'm sharing today is called be Different.

Supplies:

• Canson Mixed Media paper (140 lb)
• Index Card
• Distress Ink - Mustard Seed
• Golden Acrylic Paints
• Pelican watercolors
• Scotch permanent glue pen
• Metallic Gel Pen
• Sakura Pigma Micron Pen (Black)
• Bling

I love doodling and when done over water-colored paper it is just so different because the paint decides what will be done.
Hope you like them and feel inspired to make some ATC's, they are lots of fun!

Love,

Julia

Dream - Mixed Media ATC

Hi everyone!
I've been having fun making ATC's (Artist Trading Cards).
This tiny pieces are perfect for trying out new techniques and just create about anything you would like.
The ATC I'm sharing today is called Dream.

Supplies:

• Canson Mixed Media paper (140 lb)
• Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
• Golden Acrylic Paints
• Pelican watercolors
• Scraps of Gelli print
• Gelatos
• Golden Gel Medium
• Scotch permanent glue pen
• Signo white gel pen
• Sakura Pigma Micron Pen (Black)

Hope you like them and feel inspired to make some ATC's, they are lots of fun!

Love,

Julia

Mixed Media ATC Swap: Use Tags

Hello!!!
I am part of a FB group called Mixed Media ATC Swap and have been working on my set of ATC's to be swapped.
The theme is Tags.
We had to use tags on our ATC. Thought it was going to be easy, but I did have a very hard time creating this set of ATC's.
Didn't like the background at first, now I love it.
Here is what I created:

Supplies:

• Canson Mixed Media paper (140 lb)
• Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
• Gesso
• Archival Ink - Jet Black
• Gelatos
• Spectrum Noir Markers
• Golden Acylics
• Image - Royalty free 
• Tim Holtz Stamp - Stuff To Say
• Stencil: Artistcellar - Sea Foam
• Scotch permanent glue pen
• Scraps of designer paper
• Brads
• Thread

Hope you like them and feel inspired to make some ATC's, they are lots of fun!

Love,

Julia

Mandala Magic 2015! January - The Void

I have been blessed with the opportunity to take the Mandala Magic 2015!
This class is offered by Julie Gibbons and you can find all the details HERE.
During our first month we are exploring The Void.

Intentions setting and self portrait mandalas

The Void: As I entered this journey I was scared, more like terrified, everything that could hunt me came after me. While I listened to Julie and read and then started to meditate, my thoughts and feelings about The Void started to change. What I first thought to be my darkest, scariest place; transformed into a needed self healing space. A space to just be and allow myself and my soul to nurture into the solace of things, no hurries, no obligations, no responsibilities with others, just me and the energy of the Universe. Tears rolled down my face as I worked on the painting exercise, for the first time I saw the beauty in the darkness... Thank you Guides. Thank You Julie. Thank You Void!Here are some of the things created during the exploration

I am truly loving this journey.
Hugs,
Julia