i think today has been my favorite day so far!!
inspiration week 3.18.11 from donna downey on Vimeo.
supplies used:
- 6x12 canvas album
- jumbo dalia cling stamp
- golden titanium white fluid acrylic
- golden green gold fluid acrylic
- foam blending tool
- vintage photo distress ink
- helmar quick dry
- hollyhock flocked iron on
- caran d'ache watercolor crayons
- 120 metalicviolet
- 090 purple
- 100 purple violet
- 083 ultramarine pink
- 001 white
- black stazon
- aquabrush (med)
- portfolio water soluable oil pastel crayons
- charcoal pencils
* 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 #327 susan tidwell!!!!
Please email me at donna@donnadowney.com
and I will get your supplies out to you!
Who will be the next winner?
Love, love these! No video today?
Posted by: Jeni | March 18, 2011 at 05:21 AM
OMG I love the Dalia Stamp and the colors are gorgeous, I am having video withdrawals though!!!
Posted by: Account Deleted | March 18, 2011 at 05:38 AM
http://vimeo.com/21179847
Posted by: Jeni | March 18, 2011 at 05:53 AM
amazing how they've come together. dahlia gorgeous.
Posted by: laura huffman | March 18, 2011 at 06:01 AM
Unbelievably AWESOME
Posted by: Wendy | March 18, 2011 at 06:09 AM
I didn't believe you could make it look better than the day before but you did. AbSOULutely Fabulous.
Posted by: Dianne | March 18, 2011 at 06:29 AM
This is so awesome. I love the big flowers and the bold colors. I love all the purples and fuschas. Fabulous job. You seem to impress me everyday more and more. I am so glad that I was able to meet you in Florida. Thanks for all of your daily inspirations. I had not scrapbooked in almost 3 weeks and watching your videos has gotten me back on track.
Thanks.
Posted by: Ana | March 18, 2011 at 06:35 AM
Purple!! Hahahaha..
I love how these came out. Spectacular as always thanks Jeni for the link. I love watching your videos they make me laugh and gives me the inspiration I need. I really hope to take one of your classes someday!!!
Posted by: Mary Harris | March 18, 2011 at 06:53 AM
Wonderful,fabulous! I love the big flowers dies. On my shopping list. Your pages are so awesome.
Posted by: Jane | March 18, 2011 at 06:53 AM
Oh my gosh, I was so inspired after watching yesterday, headed straight to my work table.....I forgot to post a comment!
Awesome today too....I'm sure....but today,I comment first, then watch! :o)
Melle FL
Posted by: Melle | March 18, 2011 at 07:11 AM
Where is the video :-(? But i love the dalias just amazing
Posted by: Rachel | March 18, 2011 at 07:15 AM
!!!WOW!!! so beautiful!!!! can't wait for the video to be posted! You continue to inspire and delight me..thanks for sharing your talents and art. gotta have those Dalias! oh my!
Posted by: renee logan | March 18, 2011 at 07:21 AM
Love it..more and more every day!!! But I need the video! PLEASE!!!
Posted by: Syndi Castelluccio | March 18, 2011 at 07:21 AM
Looks absolutely great, but where is the video? I miss my daily dosis already! ;-)
Posted by: Irma | March 18, 2011 at 07:25 AM
Oh you did do a video, (thanks Jenni) Just love it. Donna do you sell the big Dahlia Stamp??? If not can you tell me where to get one please. So sad tomorrow is the last day!!
Posted by: Account Deleted | March 18, 2011 at 07:26 AM
Again: WOW!! Love the colors and the designs.
Posted by: Wendy Swenne | March 18, 2011 at 07:28 AM
oh WOW (again)!!!! this is so awesome, i'm in aw every day when i watch your videos!!! =)
Hugs, SannaS
Posted by: SannaS | March 18, 2011 at 07:29 AM
Your pages are beautiful but I missed watching the video today.
Posted by: Cathy Wegner | March 18, 2011 at 07:41 AM
I've just receive, this morning, from your shop, my FIRST own Inspiration Journal :D ... Off to create !!!
Posted by: Fred | March 18, 2011 at 07:46 AM
Good Morning Donna. The pages look amazing. The transformation is mind boggling. I too did not see the video on your blog. The part I miss the most is at the end when you give us your big smile - love that part. Oh - just found the video under Jenni's blog.
Look forward to tomorrow.
Posted by: Erin | March 18, 2011 at 07:49 AM
Ridiculous. Seriously amazing. I love the drippy purple. Shame you hate that color so much!
Posted by: Kathy | March 18, 2011 at 07:59 AM
Love the dahlia stamp! So much fun!
Posted by: DebbieKissel | March 18, 2011 at 08:03 AM
I followed Jeni's link to the video and LOVED it as I knew I would. You truely were in your 'happy place'. You made me laugh with you. Can't wait till tomorrow!
Posted by: Kelly A | March 18, 2011 at 08:05 AM
The pages you did today are fantastic! I love the dalia stamp and the iron on. I definitely need to get both.
Posted by: Vanessa Glass | March 18, 2011 at 08:08 AM
looking gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Gabriela Seminario | March 18, 2011 at 08:13 AM
The dahlias are gorgeous!
Posted by: Jewel | March 18, 2011 at 08:17 AM
those dahlias!!!!!!!! Oh they are gorgeous - everything about them are perfect. Loving the videos Donna...great job.
Posted by: joanne | March 18, 2011 at 08:20 AM
Oh my!!! I can see why you are saying this has been your favorite day so far!! LIVE that colour!!! it is stunning work xx
Posted by: Lucy | March 18, 2011 at 08:23 AM
OMG!!!!!!!!! This is so, so, so... everything! Wow! I totaly love all you do!
Posted by: Marika Lemay | March 18, 2011 at 08:35 AM
What a week Donna! I really want to try every thing.
Posted by: Johanne S. | March 18, 2011 at 08:39 AM
LOVE the purple!! Divine Donna, just divine!
Posted by: Lita | March 18, 2011 at 08:39 AM
that second zinnia is my fav! gorgeous!
and i love the depth of the hollyhocks. terrific technique!
Posted by: veronica | March 18, 2011 at 08:46 AM
those dahlias are absolutely beautiful!! Goodness I need one of those stamps! These pages are simply amazing....each day is a treat...thanks so much for sharing your process with all of us! I was smiling the whole time!
Posted by: Stephanie | March 18, 2011 at 08:47 AM
ok found the video... Thanks Jeni! For those of you who missed it:
http://vimeo.com/21179847
Posted by: Syndi Castelluccio | March 18, 2011 at 08:52 AM
So beautiful...don't want the week to stop!!
Posted by: sophie | March 18, 2011 at 08:52 AM
simply...beautiful!!!
Posted by: sunnyflou | March 18, 2011 at 08:53 AM
Donna? You did it again ... :-)
Again such a wonderful inspiration day.
And again I love the colors.
Thank you Donna.
And thank you Jeni for the link of the video :[)
Posted by: Irene | March 18, 2011 at 08:55 AM
These are just beautiful - what is it that makes this the best day yet? the dalia, colors, words? Help, I', hanging.
Posted by: Mary Werner | March 18, 2011 at 08:59 AM
i have really been inspired this week...I must embrace my creativity and be more carefree with the process! I love to watch you "wing it" , "own it" and work with it...until it brings you to a happy place!! And what a BEAUTIFUL place that is!!!!
Thank you again!
Syndi
Posted by: Syndi Castelluccio | March 18, 2011 at 09:03 AM
Beautiful! I love the colors and the stamps!
Posted by: Amanda S. | March 18, 2011 at 09:06 AM
These are my favorites too!
Posted by: Jill Canaday | March 18, 2011 at 09:06 AM
I love flowers and I love color! Absolutely perfect <3
Posted by: Marci Ellsworth | March 18, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Awesome, awesome! Best day yet! Love those flowers.
Posted by: carol m | March 18, 2011 at 09:12 AM
J'adore, j'adore, j'adoreeeeeeeeeee
Posted by: Pascale | March 18, 2011 at 09:12 AM
I absolutely love how you make a "mess" into a MASTERPIECE!! Your excitement as the pages develop is great and you have me smiling ear to ear as I watch it transform! Love it!! Just can't say that enough!!
Posted by: Brenda V | March 18, 2011 at 09:14 AM
Today was my FAVORITE day! Purple was my favorite color all my life - until I chose green for the bridesmaid dresses for my wedding.
Now purple and green are my favorite colors, so you can imagine how much I loved today's pages!!!
Posted by: krys72599 | March 18, 2011 at 09:15 AM
Donna
I think you are right this is my favorite also. I just love love love the Dahlia stamp and the colors you have chosen.
Just beautiful. I look forward to each and every video and just learn so much from you. Thanks for sharing and always inspiring us to just have fun and create.
Fran Heupel
Posted by: fran heupel | March 18, 2011 at 09:17 AM
FANTASTIC!! I have TWO boxes of crayons in my drawer, must bust them out and use them. I hope to see a stamp from you soon that says "Put your troubles in a bubble and blow them away."
Posted by: Diane | March 18, 2011 at 09:22 AM
Thanks Jeni for the video link. Really fab pages! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Michelle | March 18, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Great ideas. Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: Lisa L. | March 18, 2011 at 09:31 AM
Oh, Lovely!
Posted by: Gloria L. | March 18, 2011 at 09:31 AM
I am sad to think that tomorrow is the last day ... this new day is fabulous, thank you for sharing all this with us.
Posted by: Nathalie B | March 18, 2011 at 09:34 AM
Dear Friend
My sympathies, comes through an award. I show the Japanese people of my concern ... for now is my little drop of water in a small bird's beak incedio in the forest, but is the part that fits me. See on my blog, put in your if you wish
Posted by: Neusinha Fusco | March 18, 2011 at 09:39 AM
Wow a whole week of videos..this has just been the best! Donna i cant wait to see how you finish everything off. very very inspiring. thank you so much. Hope you enjoyed your trip to Australia.
Posted by: Vicky Carter | March 18, 2011 at 09:39 AM
Shades of purple - love, love, love! AND the flowers - awesome.....don't want the week to end!
Posted by: Sue | March 18, 2011 at 09:39 AM
Those are some REALLY BIG FLOWER STAMPS! HOW FUN!
Posted by: Jeanelle | March 18, 2011 at 09:41 AM
Wow! This one is my favorite this week! I love the colors!
Posted by: Melinda Wilson | March 18, 2011 at 09:43 AM
donna
and this amazing journey continue. hard to believe it is over tomorrow. everyday has been wonderful and i thank you for all this creativity.
hugs and more,
peggy
Posted by: peggy forma | March 18, 2011 at 09:43 AM
I love the "art" page! Very organic process and edge of your seat FUN!
Posted by: Margaret | March 18, 2011 at 09:43 AM
I love these! I've never been a fan of watching videos over skim reading before, but being able to watch your process really is inspiring - and confidence giving!
Posted by: Sally G | March 18, 2011 at 09:44 AM
Even my grandson loves the videos - they play while he is eating his bananas. Donna, you rock!
Posted by: robin | March 18, 2011 at 09:44 AM
Absolutely LOVE your ideas. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Posted by: Jane | March 18, 2011 at 09:53 AM
those gigantic stampendous stamps are so cool! thank you for taking a week to share your process and your inspiration with us, i love the sound of your voice when you reach your happy place <3
Posted by: Mary Dawn Q | March 18, 2011 at 09:56 AM
Thanks so much Jeni for the link I nearly died when there wasn't a video at first - now I see it is there :0)
I totally adore how "giddy" you were today! I was giddy here in my chair!! Those flowers are gorgeous! I love how you create so many layers that all come together... each layer I think is perfect, then you add another and it so totally makes it even better!
Can't wait for tomorrow... then I get sad cuz it is the last day!!! I have so enjoyed this week.
Posted by: Michelle Oatman | March 18, 2011 at 09:56 AM
Hi Donna, Another fabulously artsy day! Love the art page and all that fantastic drippage! FuN!
Posted by: Julie H. | March 18, 2011 at 09:56 AM
thanks for the link Jeni!
Very cool playing again...totally fun that you get all excited about your drippage etc. LOL
Is there someone else directing? Confused as to why at the end it says directed by Donna Dowbey? LOL
Anyway...FUN! Makes me wanna get messy and usually I don't go out for the "art journal" type look. Maybe I need to start playing? Maybe I will win something and be forced on into playing...that would be "totally cool" LOL!
Posted by: Dolly/scrapthat | March 18, 2011 at 09:59 AM
I LOVE THEM ! I can't even say anything else but they are just FANTASTIC.
Posted by: Karin Hall | March 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Gorgeous!!! There were a few times there were I thought what is she doing? and then WOW! the end result was beautiful.
Posted by: Beth S | March 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Gorgeous! Its been such a blast watching you have such a blast!
Posted by: Lisa j | March 18, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Wow! So amazing!! You rock!
Posted by: Deanna U | March 18, 2011 at 10:04 AM
I'm so loving the color palette for today. I, too am being drawn to purple lately and I've never been a purple girl. Those large flower stamps are awesome, too! Thanks again for this great week of creative bliss!
Posted by: Jane Bradley | March 18, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Luv, luv, luv that dahlia stamp! I would love to have those crayons, so cool! Can't decide which is my favorite page yet. Love them all! TFS!
Posted by: KathyK | March 18, 2011 at 10:21 AM
The flowers (zinnias or dahlias?) are wonderful. I think I must have that stamp...Thanks for another great day of inspiration.
Posted by: carolyne | March 18, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Boy! I want to go pick up my paint brush.Right.Now! Another great day's inspiration. Love the flower stamps. Thank you Donna for sharing your time and ideas. We are so lucky!
Posted by: ireneann | March 18, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Everyday I am learning something new that I can not wait to try for myself. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Judi Smith | March 18, 2011 at 10:29 AM