More Lamentations and Some Last Minute Holiday Cards

A bit of a spooky post today....

I started with THIS fun rain scented whipped soap as my inspiration along with the words in Lamentations 3 which are VERY SPOOKY. Seems the writer has pretty much given up and then the hope shines through a bit at the end. I love the poetry of the verses but this was a very sad time in our history.

I started with a layer of gesso, then a layer of gray Gouache colors. Mixed in a bit of yellow and red for fun. Then I put down another layer of gesso and while wet I put down the skull part of a halloween napkin (goes with the words of the verse - I promise). Another layer of gesso and then the words. Needed something fun so I added in a few silver teeth. The skull needed something so I added in a bit of the yellow and painted a few of the dark parts a little darker. You can see my first attempt at doing a video of my crafting HERE.

Linking to Tracey's theme at **ART*JOURNAL*JOURNEY* - The Meaning Of... Lamentations details out the despair and the hope the Israelites had at that time (and we have today). Things may seem bleak in our darkest hours, but God is always there with His faithful love.

And of course, I have some cards from this weekend to share. This first one is a case of Kath who is this week's Featured Stamper on Splitcoaststampers (HERE is her fabulous card).

Actually, while finding the link to her card, I found the link to her blog post where she details how she made the card and you can see it HERE. I plan to do another case of it soon adding in some more layers like she did plus I am going to get some mica spray for sure! That stuff looks super cool.

I did mask my moon, I did dip my watercolor paper in an inky mix of distress ink and SU! ink. I did stamp on some words and some trees and then I added in flying santa and a few words. Mine is a bit more simple than Kath's but I think it has a fun feel.

One more card to share. This was a quick one with a Graphic 45 Santa.

Done for two challenges: MIX on Splitcoaststampers.com (SNOW made with some type of medium) and Try it on Tuesday which is all about some sparkle. The picture doesn't totally capture it, but this is very sparkly with glitter on the snowflake and some Stickles on the printed snow.

I made the large snowflake with a Gina K stencil and some TH Distress Crackle medium covered in SU! Dazzling Diamonds.

Hope you are doing well. Many hugz.

Nancy

The Sea, Words of Courage, and Some Ink/Watercolor

Hello friends, Last week felt like a stormy sea of its own with my husband recovering from recent hip replacement surgery and several friends and family members facing life battles - my heart was caught in the waves. Computer issues and lack of sleep didn't help. Mark 4:39-41 reminded me: even when the winds rage, Jesus is in the boat. He speaks peace over the chaos. “Peace, be still.” I needed that reminder. Several lovely Creative Worship Stamps sets were used in the making of this watercolored and inked BAJ page: The Sea (the boat and verse), Scene Silhouettes: Tall Grasses, and Have Courage . This page was stamped, then watercolored with Daniel Smith Watercolors. I finished it off with some Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Vintage Photo, Mustard Seed, and Ground Expresso), plus a little bit of Silver Stickles. We have a lot of things going on in life and you time is precious, thank you for spending a little bit with me. Hugz, Nancy

Flowers, a Flag, and Some Wise Words

Hello Crafty Friends! I love Halle's theme at **Art*Journal*Journey* this month: Botanicals. So many possibilities... I combined the botanical theme with some of the colors in ARTNUDGE#725A and came up with this Bible Art Journal page focusing on 1 Timothy 2:1-2. I also made a patriotic prayer card too. In these verses, Paul tells Timothy (and all of us) to pray for everyone but he especially calls out prayer for kings and leaders. He indicates that this type of prayer could lead us to a tranquil and quite life in all godliness and dignity. I think we can all agree that the world needs much prayer right now and it is an easy step we can take. I experimented on this journal page. I usually cover any bible journal pages with gesso before painting on them, but I have issues with the gesso gumming up my Micron pens or unevenly taking color. This time I used Daniel Smith Ground Medium in Titanium White (I mixed it with 10 parts water). I loved it and will be using it in the fut...

Wise Words for Life's Storms

My first post as a Guest Designer for Creative Worship Stamps. This watercolor and ink card features one of my favorite CWS sentiments - Big God . I am so grateful He is there in storms and this stamp beautifully underscores His power. The main panel of this card is watercolor paper and was painted with Daniel Smith Watercolors and Liquid Ink (the white highlights in the rain drops). The words were stamped with black ink from Close to My Heart. Hugz, Nancy

craftytrogDecember 14, 2020 at 6:04 AM
Gorgeous cards Nancy, and I love your spooky page! xx
Valerie-JaelDecember 14, 2020 at 7:55 AM
Love your Lamentations journal spread, you had some great ideas there. I'm sure our situation will get back to normal sooner or later, we need faith and hope. Great cards,too! Have a lovely, stay safe, hugs, Valerie
Mrs.BDecember 14, 2020 at 9:01 AM
A fabulous journal page, that's a very spooky image.
Love both cards and I can imagine the sparkle - I can never get it to show up either.
Thanks for sharing with us at Try it on Tuesday,
Avril xx
My name is Erika.December 14, 2020 at 6:12 PM
Oh that is a spooky page but quite a nice one! I don't think I have ever read Lamentations, so for me it is now something I want to go check out. And those holiday cards are total opposite for sure. But I love them all. Thanks for joining us at both Art Journal Journey and also Try It On Tuesday. It is always a pleasure to have your art there. Hugs-Erika
ChristineDecember 14, 2020 at 8:10 PM
that skull is so cool Nancy and your Christmas cards are wonderful. I love that icy cold Santa flying through the trees and Santa is a cutie:)
cotnobDecember 15, 2020 at 3:11 AM
Another super journal page Nancy and two fabulous cards, I especially like the jolly Santa.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x
HelenDecember 15, 2020 at 3:33 AM
Stunning art journal spread and beautiful card! Thanks for sharing with us at Try it on Tuesday!
JD/ JillDecember 15, 2020 at 5:08 PM
Fabulous Christmas cards...amazing journal page!
Irish CherokeeDecember 16, 2020 at 10:37 AM
Superb Artwork. Great imagination and execution to get the desired results. Two fab cards and wonderful journal page.

Abundant hugs and Blessings,
Jim
Tracey@HotchpotchcreationsDecember 17, 2020 at 12:23 AM
I definitely need to check out the lamentations, the addition of the stickles is super effective. Journalling a a fabulous way of getting a message across or retelling a story. Fab results. Love those traditional cards, he's such a super Santa, jolly childhood memories.
Thanks for joining me @ AJJ again, everyone has been so supportive. Creative Hugs Tracey x
Elkes LebensglückDecember 17, 2020 at 1:58 AM
super journal page and the idea ivery nice!
Beautiful Christmas time,hugs Elke
Let's Art JournalDecember 20, 2020 at 2:59 AM
Your page is very spooky, the skull looks amazing! I'm loving your Christmas cards too, the have a cosy Christmas design and the Santa Clause with the snowflakes both look so beautiful 😀. Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Try it on Tuesday! Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas! Hugs, Jo x
JoanDecember 20, 2020 at 1:27 PM
Lovely Santa and snowflakes

Thanks for joining us at Try It On Tuesday challenge
Joan

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