Growing in Unity [Day 5] + Mixed Up Media Chix Art Journal Blog Hop

May 03, 2013

Today is a special day. It's my last day for my Growing in Unity week, it's 50% sales on UNITY and it's a Mixed Up Media Chix Art Journal blog hop! Let's start off with the hop!



Maria is the host of this blog hop and there are lots of blog candies + giveaways to win along the way. Just remember to leave a comment on every blog along the way.

If you have just came from Lisa's blog, you are on the right track! If not, you can start from the beginning of the hop here.

So, I've only recently started dabbling into the world of mixed media and art journals. It was pretty intimidating at first as it's like a blank canvas - what do I do? Tip for all newbies like me - do not be afraid! Take risks and go with what your heart tells you to. There is no right or wrong in art. Everybody has their own style so do not be afraid to try. Once you start, you may never want to stop! :)

I made a few pages using my favorite Unity stamps with lots of paint, mist, gelatos and colors!


I gesso-ed my pages as the base then misted it with some home-made mist (using acrylic paints + water). Then I made some flowers with some pages from a book and painted them in with some distress markers. I also added some crackle rock candy on the hearts to add texture.  




Here's my other pages that I did.


And some close ups.




As you can see, art journal can be anything that you want! :) Just try and see. :) 

Next up on the blog hop is beautiful Gwen.  Do go and send her some love!

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Do you know that UNITY is having a 50% off the entire website? It's their 5th Birthday and lots of FREE goodies with every order! 

I hope you have been inspired this whole week. Time to shop and stock up :) Remember to use the coupon code: UNITY5 for your discount.



Now, it's time for a GIVEAWAY!

I'm giving away a big pack of scrappy goodies!



Contents:
My Little Shoebox mini alphabet sticker (1 pack - 460 stickers) /Sweet Treats Stencil Set (4 sheets) / Japanese Chiyogami striped paper (32 sheets) / 7Gypsies Tag (3 pieces) / Smash pad variety (5 pieces) / K&Company tags (6 pieces) / Wood Veneers (16 pieces) / Buttons (16 pieces) / Paper clips (6 pieces) / Mini pegs (4 pieces) / Ribbons (2 pieces) / Crystal flowers (10 pieces) / Pearls (7 pieces) / Paper and satin flowers (20 pieces)   


For a chance to win, all you have to do is:

1. Be a follower of my blog here
2. Like my FB page here

AND Unity is also generously giving away 2 Itty Bitties of your choice to a commenter on my blog this week. So make sure you stop by daily and leave a comment for more chances to win!


[I will be choosing TWO winners - 1 for the scrappy goodie pack and 1 for the Itty Bitties. Winners will be announced next week]
Unity stamps used: Jump rope / Butterfly Beauty / Tiny Giggle Grove / A pocket full of {KOTM} / Fly Free  {KOTM} / Faith, hope, love {KOTM} / Tiny Vintage Banners / Insightful Meadows / All about today

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55 comments

  1. sharon gMay 3, 2013 at 1:32 AM

    I follow your blog and FB page. I love how the heart is shiny, and your dribbles...nice.

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  2. Natasha G.P.May 3, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    I keep saying I'm going to try mixed media, but never do. I am going to make a journal like you did. I love it, and it's something I can do.

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  3. Teresa Godines #6857May 3, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    Fabulous project. Your journal is inspiring me to do one of my own.

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  4. Kris BMay 3, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    LOVE your art journal! Yes, I do find mixed media intimidating, you rocked it! If this is what you did as a newbie, I can't wait to see how you grow, simply beautful! Thanks for a great GIU week! Loved your projects!

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  5. Sue DMay 3, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Great creativity on your pages. I like the book page flowers.
    I am a follower but am not on facebook.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  6. Denise BryantMay 3, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Love your mixed media pages.... great colors and fun stamps! It's been a great GIU week, with so many fun projects! Thanks for sharing with us!

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  7. RubyMay 3, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Love what you have done in this journal. I have enjoyed seeing all your creations. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  8. GwenMay 3, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Oh I love your pages! It is always fun to see a person's own style with mixed media....spectacular!

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  9. AnonymousMay 3, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Amazing pages, I love your use of colour and texture, but also white space too! Just Brilliant!

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  10. KaryMay 3, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Love the art journal pages you did, Angeline!! The first one is really outstanding!! Well done for this GIU week!!

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  11. Kim RossMay 3, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    What great artwork! You did such a nice job as the GIU gal! Thanks for sharing.

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  12. MoniqueMay 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    LOve your art journal pages, they look beautiful.

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  13. SherylKMay 3, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    That journal is so pretty. I think I'm going to start one. I liked your facebook page and am now a follower of your blog. Thank you so much for the chance at winning those great goodies. :)

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  14. LauraEvaMay 3, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    VERY nice!!! I love it----I'm a new followes!

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  15. Scrapper MyraMay 3, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Very artistic. Love it.

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  16. Julie OdilMay 3, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    What a great way to end your GIU week! I love all your journal pages. It's fun, isn't it? Those book page flowers are my favorites. Thanks for an awesome week. I've treasured every day!

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  17. Words and PicturesMay 3, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Such lovely journal pages - the first one so fresh and full of Spring life, and then that wonderful texty heart - gorgeous! Thanks so much for the inspiration, and thanks to Ria I've already been Unity shopping!! Great hop...
    Alison x

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  18. TracyMay 3, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    They are gorgeous Angeline..woohoo...loooove your hearts and the drips..swoon... thank you for all the inspiration this week,love your work.
    Hugs
    xoxo

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  19. Ava GavloskiMay 3, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    thanks for sharing the deets on the journal pages, love the discovery of how you get the look on your pages....
    ava

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  20. Lisa HetrickMay 3, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    This is awesome Angeline. Thanks so much for sharing. I love the arty hearty flowers. Just love them! -Lisa

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  21. MariaMay 3, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Beautiful! Fabulous pages, great ideas! Love the heart flowers! Once you "cover" the white "canvas" it comes together! Thanks so much for being a part of the hop and perhaps this is just the FIRST one of many ? :=) Have a great weekend!

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  22. ChrisMay 3, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    These are fun happy pages!I really like what you did!

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  23. KrisMay 3, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Thanks for your inspiration at Unity this week. Gorgeous creations.

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  24. MeredithMay 3, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    What a lovely project...and the rock candy is new to me, so pretty!

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  25. jennifer mittenMay 3, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    I love your pages. Simply stunning!!!

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  26. Jackie SMay 3, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Love Media Art. Wish I could do it

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  27. michibMay 3, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Gorgeous journal pages!! love them! just started following your blog, and 'like' you on facebook!

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  28. CynthiaMay 3, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Great mixed media page, Angeline!

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  29. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    I don't know what to say other than WOWZA. All your pages are beautiful. Especially love the texture stamp used to make the sky in the first one ... and the lovely heart flowers.

    And the banner on the second...just YAY.

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  30. NinaNMay 3, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    Beautiful! Your pages are so vibrant!

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  31. JingleMay 3, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Your pages look fabulous!

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  32. libbymMay 4, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    Beautiful Art journal you have going!! Gorgeous!

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  33. Noelle ReeseMay 4, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    What beautiful pages! I love them both! You had amazing projects this week! <3

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  34. RubyMay 4, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Beautiful work.

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  35. GaylynnMay 4, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    Wow. Great art journal project with lots of nice stamping in there. By the way, you're a winner over on my blog.
    http://NeatNook.blogspot.com . :)

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  36. TamekoMay 4, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    Wonderful colorful pages. Love all the little added details!

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  37. JPScrapsMay 4, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    Both pages are fabulous!!

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  38. LindaMay 4, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    I love your cards they are so full of love. and very cute.

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  39. Mary Anne / MA54KMay 4, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    The colors just blow me away! Wonderful pages!

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  40. Lucy E.May 4, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    Very pretty pages, Angeline! I may have to try this soon!

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  41. KarenladdMay 4, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Wow Angeline...this art journal is so vibrant and alive! Love the way you used the stamps and all that color! Following on GFC and on FB!

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  42. LaurieMay 4, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    I too have just started getting into art journalling! Your pages are lovely, I especially like the "drippy" technique on the second page!

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  43. CorrieMay 4, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    I love what youbhave done it is tempting to start

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  44. An'Jenic G.May 5, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    Wow these pages are amazing. I have never tried media art but I think I just have to after this. So pretty. TFS & HUGS AJ-

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  45. SHartlMay 5, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    How beautiful! Love the text print heart and all those word strips. I am a new follower.

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  46. Karen (karey2005)May 5, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    These are just gorgeous. Congratulations on rocking your GIU week. Totally fabulous art. wowowowowo!

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  47. AngieMay 5, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    Such pretty art journal pages! :)

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  48. maria zelinskiMay 5, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    i love the journal book. thanks for the chance to wim some crafty goodness.

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  49. http://blog.timetocreate.com.au/May 5, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Angeline your pages are so pretty!

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  50. EMay 5, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Love the pages, so beautiful!!

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  51. Amber SheavesMay 6, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Oh, I particularly like that second page spread. I just love art journals. These are great.

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  52. AnonymousMay 6, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    these pages are so gorgeous

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  53. MiwaMay 6, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Your art journal is beautiful!

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  54. PrynMay 8, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Wow, wow, WOW!!! Your pages are STUNNING!!! You are a mixed media natural :) Can't wait to see more!

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  55. Angeline ChooMay 8, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    I am so so touched by all your comments. Thank you everyone ! I am truly encouraged :) More to come!

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