Rainy Season Journal Process

img_2088Join me as I create another entry in my February memory-keeping journal. Again, I am combining my love of mixed media with memory keeping and busting through my stash of Felicity Jane products! This month I am working in an A5 size journal which is allowing me more space to really work with different techniques:

img_2085The inspiration for this layout came from a Silhouette cut-file designed by Paige Evans that I purchased from her etsy shop (linked below!).  I sized the cut-file down to work with an A5 size journal and cut it out on white cardstock.  Then, I went to my stash of Felicity Jane supplies and picked out several papers that contained blues or neutrals.  Once I had my patterns picked, I traced the circles from the cut-files and backed the cut-file with the various patterned papers.  Then, I set that aside to begin working on the background of my layout!

img_2097For the background, I have been LOVING using mixed media!  So, I began by prepping the pages with clear gesso and generously “plopping” various shades of blue watercolor across the pages.  I also chose to mix in some white shimmer watercolor to add a little dimension and to soften some of the edges of the paint.  To finish off the painted background, I added some black paint splatters to connect the two sides of the layout.

The rest of the layout really came together quickly.  I cut my silhouette file in half and adhered it to the bottom left and the top right of the layout.  I matted my three pictures on patterned papers and nestled them into the layout.  Then, I was able to go through my stash of embellishments and choose black/white/blue elements that I could sprinkle across the page.  This was an excellent stash buster!  Plus, I am really challenging myself to add more details to layouts, so this fell right in line with that challenge.

img_2092I continue to be challenged in the best possible way by the A5 size notebook!  Plus, the fact that Felicity Jane does not have a kit coming out this month is giving me the chance to reach deep into my stash.  Overall, a great scrappy month!

Keep it creative,

-The Scrappy Wife

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Published by Elisa

I'm a mom of 3 who loves all things creative! My current passion is bible journaling, a creative outlet that has really shaped my faith journey. I'm also excited about diving into some memory-keeping projects and dabbling in a bit of art journaling.

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