Before I show you my coupon extravaganza, let me show you the sweetness of NessaReifsnyder, last week’s Creative Mojo co-host.
Nessa brought me some booty . . . here it is:
- A giant dotted rubber stamp for texture in my art journaling
- A set of two-tipped Stamp Markers
- Jolee’s Boutique dimensional cupcake stickers
- Reflections clear stamps
Now, MY damage:
I found 17 of these fabulous tissue paper sets in my local Dollar Store! (I had to have them all, wouldn’t you?)
5 tissue paper sets
1 puzzle (to be repurposed)
3 sheets a of recycled, handmade paper
3 pieces of scrapbook paper (2-sided)
Paint pen applicator tips
Several clear stamps.
1 red and 1 green glitter pen
2 Water soluble graphite pens
A giant rubber stamp
a package of printed tissue papers
An “M” tablet for note taking on my desk
Paper Mod Podge
A can of paper petals
Stencils
Best part?
I got EVERY SINGLE THING ON SALE! EVERYTHING! I made a game of it and wouldn’t BUY it if it wasn’t at a discount! No kidding!
LAST BUT NOT LEAST . . .
I finally finished my art journal page . . .
I screwed up the lettering, of course, and needed to cover it (ENTER: paper petals). I glued them in, then glued plastic “crystals” in the middle of each. I also added the two grooms and finished it on the first day that NEW YORK legally allowed same-sex marriages. I went over the entire piece with, what else? Glitter Mod Podge!
Today’s blog-spiration, up next, cupcakes! xoxom
Great work on the sale and the art journal page. You look like a pro! What out Teesha Moore and Traci Bautista.
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Thanks, Jaye-Z, it’s been fun exploring new things — including emotions. LOL xoxom
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I hate the Dollar Store! It smells bad! But now I am jealous of your shopping spree so… Waahhhhh!!! I hate the Dollar Store,
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Well, if it makes you feel better, it wasn’t “THE DOLLAR STORE” but a kind of Dollar Store. Relieved? LOL xoxom
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Beautiful journal! I never thought of doing an art journal! What a great idea!
Great !! Another hobby to do!
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I find it, believe it or not, very similar to art quilting. It’s the same process, different medium. Try it. It’s easy. You can’t lose! xoxom
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Oh Mark – you are a natural. So good with color – have you ever considered a career in the arts? (read: dripping with sweaty sarcasm)
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I have a project and materials I have set aside that I hve not done. It would be similar to journaling. Its basically on canvas instead. Think am going to take another look at my supplies and see what I can do.
Thanks, Mark for the inspiration… ;D!
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Jealous of, and happy for, you all at the same time. I also love to quilt and paper-craft. There are a lot of the exact same principles involved.
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Ohhh baby, any blog entry that places my name and “booty” in the same sentence must be good!! 😀
Seriously, I love that you’ve already used the dotted stamp…I love that you found nothin’-but-bargains…and I loveloveLOVE that you Glitter Mod-Podged for your perfect finishing touch! The page is as inspiring as you are, dear one. Colorful and resplendent!
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Love the background color. Well, love it all. I need to start an art journal.. Did you leave anything on sale for anyone else?
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Great job on the art journal!
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Living vicariously thru your shopping spree… no more fabric or craft supplies until Quilt Festival in November. I’m using what I have on hand to make projects I’ve been planning to do forever. Not buying more is actually making me more creative! (But still a little jealous of your bargains…)
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