stepped out of my own box today...feels good to experiment and use new products! loving my stampbotique girl!
watch to see more of the book in progress...
inspiration week 3.17.11 from donna downey on Vimeo.
supplies used:
- 6x12 canvas album
- 12x12 mask
- Golden quinacridone magenta fluid acrylic
- Golden yellow Ocre fluid acrylic
- Golden quinacridone magenta airbrush paint
- Golden titanium white airbrush paint
- black india ink
- nib + pen
- vintage photo distress ink
- foam blending tool
- helmar craft glue
- butterflies 12 x 12 canvas page
- canvas banner shapes
- book text
- "portland" girl stamp
- "Free to be" stamp set
- tiny attacher
- bone folder
- black stazon
- mirror image quote text (click for full size printable version)
- reverse type text "fly" (click for full size printable version)
- quote text (click for full size printable version)
* one lucky reader will win ALL the supplies used in todays video!
make sure and leave your comment to be entered to win!
And the winner is.........post #214 colleen!!!!
Please email me at donna@donnadowney.com
and I will get your supplies out to you!
Who will be the next winner?
I have really enjoyed following you during this journey of new products and art. This is definately on my list to try! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Shawna Combs | March 17, 2011 at 05:18 AM
This is beautiful!!! And what a sweet stamp!!
Posted by: Rebecca | March 17, 2011 at 05:42 AM
YAY! Loving the inspiration. Thank you. Thank you.
Posted by: Jeni | March 17, 2011 at 05:51 AM
This has to be the most amazing album I have seen. Love all of your work. But would not expect anything less.
Thanks for your daily inspirations.
Posted by: Ana | March 17, 2011 at 05:59 AM
Awesome work you've done today! I love how you play with things and don't mind if it will of will not turn out as you wish to.
The journey is more important than the outcome :D
Thanks again for sharing!
Posted by: Wendy Swenne | March 17, 2011 at 06:11 AM
You have certainly been my daily highlight this week. Truly inspirational. Just loved watching and listening as to how you accomplished these. Thank you so much.
Posted by: LorraineM | March 17, 2011 at 06:14 AM
It's so refreshing to see you create. I actually laugh out loud by myself watching you, you are really funny :D LOVE your album!
Posted by: Limar | March 17, 2011 at 06:15 AM
Simply loving everything you create; I´m learning a lot from your experiments and for me as a beginner it´s so refreshing!! Thank you for sharing this with us.
Posted by: Greisym | March 17, 2011 at 06:20 AM
Lov'n the "oh well" attitude. I really need to absorb some "oh well" into my soul! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: bonnie | March 17, 2011 at 06:30 AM
Really really love all of your work! When will you come to UK next? We UK crafters would love to have a class with you!
(oh what a lovely giveaway pickmemememememe!)
Posted by: Tania Ahmed | March 17, 2011 at 06:33 AM
OMG There's only 2 days to go! Loving everything you've done till now; I'm so waiting for the next 2 days of inspiration and to see the finished product.
This is so inspirational; I'm following along too but only up to Day 2. Hopefully I can catch up over the weekend; so keen to try all these great techinques.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Amanda Jane | March 17, 2011 at 06:54 AM
Wow wow wow........I am totally loving the banner and that stamp what a great page. They are all such great works of art. You really inspire me to just jump in and try new things and see what happens!! Thanks Donna.
Posted by: Mary Harris | March 17, 2011 at 06:56 AM
Again with the fabulous! I especially love your little banner - so doing it!
Posted by: Lita | March 17, 2011 at 07:02 AM
oh...*sigh*...loving to see what you come up with every day...it's such a joy to get to see you create...loving th fly page!!! =)
Hugs, SannaS
Posted by: SannaS | March 17, 2011 at 07:03 AM
Donna, just really want you to know how much all of your hardwork is appreciated...what a gift to us! Love your girl...I have one with the stamp, "Do I look like a freakin' people person"...so fun! Can't wait to do your new Butterfly book class next week!
Posted by: Leanne Tomlinson | March 17, 2011 at 07:13 AM
Well - here I am again this morning having my morning coffee and another wonderful DDD (Donna Downey Day). I so look forward to the surprises that occur when you take a blank canvas and create something totally amazing. And I love the inspiration. Thank you - have printed it out to use for a variety of reasons. Thank you for another great, relaxing, inspiring start to my day.
Erin
Posted by: Erin | March 17, 2011 at 07:13 AM
I feel like I see those gorgeous Stampotique stamps popping up all around me on blogs etc. Now 'she' was here on your blog too! And she looks great on your page. Loved this inspiration video today! Again!
Posted by: Sandra | March 17, 2011 at 07:18 AM
OK, OK, so I never do this buuuuttttt....
PICK ME!! PICK ME!! PLEEEAAASSE PICK ME???? HA HA!
Oh, I so want those things! I bought my first bottle of Golden Paint and I am so in love! I'd love to try those airbrush paints! The color is so rich yet so runny! What a perfect combination!
I'm lovin this! Keep 'em comin' girl!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Hodge | March 17, 2011 at 07:19 AM
Love, love the colours, the creations and your infectious charisma.
Thanks for all today's inspiration
Posted by: Dianne | March 17, 2011 at 07:32 AM
I like that you are mixing in some stamping, I really feel that I'm learning a lot from all of this.
Posted by: Diane | March 17, 2011 at 07:41 AM
Donna the front cover looks like a screen print, gorgeous! I have ordered approximately 16 paints from your store I can't wait to start playing. Also ordered some air brush paint, you make it look so easy, and everything seems to turn out well, wish I had some of your confidence. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Account Deleted | March 17, 2011 at 07:41 AM
I have been enjoying seeing the pages progress and develop. Also reminds me that some things take time and that it should be fun to experiment. Thanks so much!
Posted by: Jen H | March 17, 2011 at 07:56 AM
Wow--this is awesome. You are truly an artist. i've really been enjoying these postings. I'd love to be able to attend one of your classes. I know it would be an excellent experience.
Posted by: Janet B | March 17, 2011 at 08:11 AM
I love the videos! Inspiration Wednesday Vimeo has now replaced watching TV. You're a constant source of inspiration.
Posted by: Deborah | March 17, 2011 at 08:14 AM
I'm definitely inspired! I'm loving that Quin Magenta Airbrush Paint - got to get me some of that!!! Can't wait to play later on today!
Posted by: Renee in NC | March 17, 2011 at 08:17 AM
I am loving the fly page so much. The banner, the butterflies and your adorable girl and of the course the drippage. Its the best. Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Skye | March 17, 2011 at 08:20 AM
I love the stamps and the ruby color! Another great job!
Posted by: Kathie Barrus | March 17, 2011 at 08:22 AM
Oh my goodness! They just get better and better!
Posted by: pam | March 17, 2011 at 08:25 AM
I have got to get that airbrush paint ! I love your pages they are just coming out fantastic.
Posted by: Karin Hall | March 17, 2011 at 08:26 AM
hard to pick my favourite. love the poppies, and fly. love the whole process. thanks so much. can't wait to meet you in a few.
Posted by: laura huffman | March 17, 2011 at 08:28 AM
oh I LOVE LOVE LOVE the butterflies and the banner so cool and of couse the red poppies on the other page. Loving the text on the page then painted over that is awesome I'm gonna definately try some of that !!!!!
Posted by: sherry bullard | March 17, 2011 at 08:28 AM
Oh wow! I love the poppies, the «fly» page, the colors, all! I want to make this album too!!!
Way to go, Donna!
Posted by: Marika Lemay | March 17, 2011 at 08:29 AM
love all of them!! fab again!! :)
Posted by: Diana | March 17, 2011 at 08:29 AM
You are making art more fun! Inspiration Week has been just that...and you're still going! Loving the COLOR!! A big happy place project!
Posted by: Melissa | March 17, 2011 at 08:29 AM
The look is getting better and better. I love it and your ideas are great...just follow the flow.
Juliane
Posted by: Juliane | March 17, 2011 at 08:31 AM
What a fun session today! The great ideas are really flowing, Donna. Thank you so much for providing all the inspiration this week...
Posted by: Jane Bradley | March 17, 2011 at 08:32 AM
wow absolutey beautiful donna..
Posted by: Anita Marie | March 17, 2011 at 08:33 AM
Another day of great inspiration. Really enjoying the entire process. Oh to have unlimited supplies to play with!
Posted by: Tish | March 17, 2011 at 08:35 AM
What a fun way to start the day! Thanks so much for the inspiration to play!
Posted by: Katherine M | March 17, 2011 at 08:39 AM
I love what you did with the poppy page!
Posted by: Hope R. | March 17, 2011 at 08:40 AM
I am so loving all of these techniques and am getting inspired for all sorts of other projects. I will hate to see this week end! Thank you for doing this.
Posted by: susie | March 17, 2011 at 08:45 AM
Love, love, love what you are doing with that canvas book!! :)
Posted by: Apple | March 17, 2011 at 08:48 AM
Let me just say...Twilight never looked so good as it does in your art! :-)
Posted by: Jen | March 17, 2011 at 08:51 AM
I'm always so inspired by your projects!
Posted by: Amanda S. | March 17, 2011 at 08:54 AM
I LOVE the fly page, that has to be my favorite, the girl is adorable and totally makes that page !!!
Posted by: Cim Allen | March 17, 2011 at 08:59 AM
I haven't watched the video yet, but loving the pictures you posted. Can't wait to get home from work tonight to watch! Love the color palette.....
Posted by: Joanne | March 17, 2011 at 09:00 AM
I really love this new project you are doing!! I am watching it with my 10yr old daughter and we are so ready to start our own canvas journals! Love the paints you use too!!
Posted by: Renee | March 17, 2011 at 09:03 AM
oh i so want to play but taxes are calling my name....bummer. so gonna have to get this album i just love the idea of creating the pages with these techniques and using the page protectors to add photos.
thanks =0)
jeanie
Posted by: jeanie | March 17, 2011 at 09:06 AM
I feel like a broekn record but... WOW... I am so in love with this album. I adore the colors you are using.
Posted by: Jewel | March 17, 2011 at 09:07 AM
I am so excited about these videos and look forward each day to watching you create. I have learned so much and can't wait to try "step out of my box" to try these new techniques.
Posted by: Shelty | March 17, 2011 at 09:09 AM
I only found your blog recently and oh my what a blog to find, your work is absolutely amazing, I added you straight to my blogroll so i can come back to be inspired day after day :D
Posted by: Minxy | March 17, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Each day gets better and better. My book is actually a day behind yours; couldn't start on Sunday as I didn't have the canvas book. BUT I'm doing everything, Donna, what a great "step outta the box" week - a whole week - YEA! Can't wait to see what the next two days bring. You rock, Girl! Thank you - thank you!
Posted by: Sue | March 17, 2011 at 09:13 AM
I have been finding myself getting up each morning and going straight here to watch the next video! I'm dying to get my hands all painty-stainy this weekend. (also gives me some ideas for what to do during my spring break) This makes me happeeee!! thanks!
Posted by: micah holden | March 17, 2011 at 09:14 AM
This has been a fun and inspiring week waking up with you everyday! I don't want it to end!!!
Posted by: Carol E | March 17, 2011 at 09:17 AM
Lookin good! Love the stamp and colors
Posted by: Ali Gitt | March 17, 2011 at 09:20 AM
This looks like so much fun! I'm inspired to finish my small canvas albums! When I get home from work today I am going to try something new, thanks to you!
Posted by: Angela | March 17, 2011 at 09:21 AM
Your pages are fabulous and this is so much fun. Looking forward to tomorrow!
Posted by: Cathy Wegner | March 17, 2011 at 09:21 AM
soo beatiful ! I really LOVE this pages. Vite la suite !!!
Posted by: panaka62 | March 17, 2011 at 09:24 AM
Cannot wait to get home and watch the video! But I can already say that I love it. Thanks again for the inspiration and the tutorial.
Posted by: Irene | March 17, 2011 at 09:27 AM
Your energy is contagious!
Posted by: Jeanelle | March 17, 2011 at 09:27 AM
Once again stunning !!! I think I can spend hours watching your art in progress !!! Now, I'm ready to practise ... and to win the necessary supplies ;D
Posted by: Fred | March 17, 2011 at 09:28 AM
You sure you can't keep this up...forever? What a great way to start my morning...coffee and inspiration. Coupled with the sunshine and warm temps we are having, my days have been so fun this week thanks to you and Mother Nature.
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 17, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Love watching our creative process - that is the best part of your videos. But of course I was really happy when you went back to the fly page and added the bird later. Can't get enough of your inspiration!
Posted by: Mary Werner | March 17, 2011 at 09:38 AM
Such an inspiration......wish you could do this everyday for a month.....
Posted by: Jamila Jones (jajones_3d) | March 17, 2011 at 09:42 AM
Good Morning Soul Sister
1) Love the hair color!!!
2) Love that you used alot of pink, your using all my fav colors this time!!!
3) I love the stamp of the girl. This whole book is just becoming a wonderful journey in creativity! Im so glad you decided to do a whole week. I get up and just look forward to getting on the computer and checking out the daily video. Thanks again for sharing so much of yourself this week!!!!
Posted by: Tammy Hall | March 17, 2011 at 09:45 AM
beautiful!
Posted by: Julee Bode | March 17, 2011 at 09:45 AM
love!
Posted by: Mary Dawn Q | March 17, 2011 at 09:51 AM
Holy Pink Batman! hehe. I'm not a great fan of bright pinks...BUT you have me loving it. THANK YOU! I feel the urge to step outside the box and see what happens. Such a inspiration...you are!
Posted by: Kelly A | March 17, 2011 at 09:52 AM
I've learned some more wonderful techniques today. Each day is a new experience for me and I'm so enjoying it. I'll be back tomorrow. Can't wait to see what else you come up with.
Posted by: Beth S | March 17, 2011 at 09:54 AM
Before I comment on the pages I just have to scream...
HOLY CRAP GIRL you did all of that in WHITE LONG SLEEVES!!! LOL
Now to the pages and the cover, totally adore the cover, would have never mixed that color combo and I love it! That fly page is adorable - love how you added the girl to it. And the Poppy page - still one of my favorites!! Be here for breakfast tomorrow to see the next ones!! Can't wait!
Posted by: Michelle Oatman | March 17, 2011 at 09:57 AM
What a fun free project. Now for a freee weekend!
Posted by: Karen | March 17, 2011 at 09:58 AM
Ok so I though I loved yesterday, I LOVE TODAY even more!! Those flowers and the FLY banner - I LOVE IT!!! Thanks for this Donna, its great to keep us girls going who are just learning all these techniques - you're the best!!
Posted by: cheryl | March 17, 2011 at 09:58 AM
wow I'm just loving what your doing, love watching the video's, you make me laugh so much in a good way the album is coming together wonderful can't wait to have a go my self thanks for sharing xxx
Posted by: Emma Tandy | March 17, 2011 at 10:01 AM
I looove loove looove how that cover turned out...Lovely pages..:)
Hugs,
Mirja
Posted by: Mirjarr | March 17, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Love this!! So inspired! The canvas medium opens up a whole new world after paper pages. Thank you!!!!!!
Posted by: Kelly | March 17, 2011 at 10:02 AM