this weeks inspiration wednesday was inspired by dimension and layered canvas. the idea came from the layered back ground on this page. i love texture, layers and everything canvas, so i cut a heart shape from my new printed canvas, adhered it to a blank page in my journal began layering. no preconceived direction today, just ended up here and i think it is my new favorite.
here's the how to in my inspiration journal this week.
- i painted the white background (and canvas heart) with a wash of white acrylic paint.
- heated it with my heat gun to dry and added layers of turquoise watercolor and water to get the textured drippy effect on the background
- added red watercolor to canvas heart and let drip
- when dry, added rub-ons to side and title (the rub-ons are old daisy-d's)
- adhered dictionary page behind bookplate and attached to the page.
and in honor of inspiration, a special beautiful piece of living art.
today is mckenna's 9th birthday. it seems like yesterday and forever ago that my sweet baby looked like this. i miss those days, but wouldn't go back to diaper's for anything!
i love you princess! happy birthday!
what did you create this week?
what do we need to see...leave a post and share your inspirations!
Happy Birthday McKenna! Today is my baby's birthday too. He's 30! Wow, that makes me.........much older!!!
Posted by: Teresa Wilkins | October 14, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Happy Bday, McKenna!! Don't you LOVE those Tim Holtz' bookplates??? I love them soo much! I have used them in so many projects!!
I have created some Halloween projects this week, but can't show them until tomorrow. lol
Love your journal page. So beautiful!!!!
Thanks for the inspiration!
B
Posted by: Beth Perry | October 14, 2009 at 09:57 AM
What a great piece! So perfect for the occasion.
Posted by: Christy Grant | October 14, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Happy Birthday McKenna!
Posted by: Jenni G. | October 14, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Happy Birthday Mckenna!!!
Posted by: Joanne | October 14, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Happy Birthday McKenna!
Love the new printed canvas & the awesomely cute dressforms!
Posted by: Katherine McKamey | October 14, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Happy Birthday McKenna!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope your day is 'extra' special!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: {vicki} | October 14, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Happy Birthday McKenna!! its my daughter's birthday today too!! you are in good company!! hope you have a great day girlie!!
Posted by: karla | October 14, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Sending happy birthday wishes!! They grow up so fast!!!
Posted by: Diana Fisher | October 14, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Both your project and McKenna are gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Leslie | October 14, 2009 at 12:08 PM
I started my art journal! I was feeling so inspired that I actually emailed Donna to thank her! And she suggested I post it here - I'm a bit nervous 'cause, trust me, it's not much YET, but it will be. I'm feeling so "inspired"!!!
http://krysworld.blogspot.com/2009/10/artistic-creative-i-am.html
And Happy B'day, McKenna!!! Hope it's the best one yet!!!
Posted by: Krys72599 | October 14, 2009 at 12:57 PM
I made a tiny miniature room in a small cast iron skillet. would love to show you but do not know how to add it to this. I am really proud of it, put a window in it and it looks out over a snowy field.
Kitty
Posted by: kitty | October 14, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Damn ... that is gorgeous. It's, for sure, my new favorite of yours. Love it, thanks for sharing.
Happy B-day to McK!
Posted by: KateinCleveland | October 14, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Happy Birthday, McKenna! I hope it is a get one! Donna, I love today's page!
Posted by: angel31877.blogspot.com | October 14, 2009 at 05:19 PM
HAPPY B'DAY MCKENNA--you have the best momma in the world---love her always and forever---and you enjoy your special day!!!---love you huneyface!!!!
Posted by: EssenseVibez | October 14, 2009 at 06:01 PM
Happy Birthday McKenna.... It is a special day for girls as it is my grandaughter's 5th birthday today.
Posted by: robyns | October 14, 2009 at 07:16 PM
Happy Birthday doll!
That is crazy beautiful!
Posted by: Amy | October 14, 2009 at 07:56 PM
Sending a big Happy Birthday hug to McKenna!
Posted by: Debbie McIntyre | October 14, 2009 at 09:08 PM
Big happy day from the Dulaney girls! We hope all your wishes come true McKenna.
Posted by: Michelle | October 14, 2009 at 09:50 PM
Beautiful piece! Love the painted, printed canvas layer. And a happy, happy birthday to you, McKenna!
Posted by: Michelle | October 14, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Happy birthday to your beautiful daughter.
Posted by: Tula | October 14, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Happy Birthday to your sweet girl...just wait till your looking at your baby turning 16....didn't see that one coming (or I tried to squint)...hope she had a great day! As for your art...BEAUTIFUL! I often think hmm now that one is my favorite that she did but this time so sure..just love it.
Posted by: Tracy Dayett | October 15, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Congratulations! When she was a baby she looked just like you :-) I did too much talking this week...
Posted by: Anat Dvir | October 15, 2009 at 01:47 AM
this page is really beautiful !! happy birthday to mckenna
Posted by: Marie-Aimée | October 15, 2009 at 02:36 AM
I love that art piece! I could totally see that in my house! I won a DD original from your movie trivia thing and I can't wait to get it and hang it in my scrap room!
Happy Birthday, M! your last year with a single digit age!!!
Posted by: CoreyW | October 15, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Happy late b-day McKenna, hope you enjoyed the day and had some mommy and me time.
Donna, whatever you make always finds a way to inspire me.
Posted by: Joyce, McLady | October 16, 2009 at 12:26 PM
happy birthday mckenna!
Posted by: Rachel Carlson | October 16, 2009 at 06:24 PM