Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Graffiti Club Scrap Blog Hop & Give-A-Way!

Welcome to 
January's 
Club Scrap Blog Hop
featuring this months kit ~

This months kit was filled with lots of spunk, style and art ~


I particularly loved it because many of the prints were in grey/black and white which allowed for lots of personalization.  The suggested matching color scheme was very bright which really made this kit fun to play with...



When I saw that one of the stamps included in the kit was a Graffiti word - "ART" I knew I wanted to create an art journal filled with a combination of mixed media and watercolor papers.  I wanted the covers to be pretty sturdy so I started off by covering a pair of game boards cut to size.  Those puppies were so thick I ended up having to hand punch the holes...they wouldn't fit in my bind it all.

I like black and grey as you can tell from the blog so I covered the front with a piece of really cool pattern paper in that color scheme.  I added a pop of color by stamping the word "ART" on some white mixed media paper then colored it using Distress Stains which I let blend to create a really bright rainbow of colors.  Once it was dry I used the included American Crafts White Galaxy Marker to add lots of fun highlights to the word.  I then carefully cut around the entire word leaving a tiny white frame.  To finish it off I added a bright pink rubber band to help hold it closed to keep all your precious drawings, doodles & art work safe and sound.


I used one of the really cool color Graffiti prints for the inside and back covers as you can see here....
The book contains mixed media paper in the front....


and a divider of grey/white graffiti pattern paper and a very appropriate stamped sentiment about Art.
Behind that divider is a stack of wonderful watercolor paper just waiting to be inked or painted or whatever your heart desires....


I am going to be giving this art journal away to one lucky reader who leaves a comment.
(Be sure to leave a way for me to contact you)
You will have until 2-3-14 to comment to be entered into the drawing!

I was having so much fun with this kit that I made a few cards as well....
The first two cards were created by using Distress Stains to make some splatter paper.

Art....


and a Valentine's Day card....
Love...



Finally I wanted to share my Gnome card with you...

In December Club Scrap released an extra set of stamps and papers called "Gnome for the Holidays".
I loved that little gnome so much that I decided to keep the fun going and use him with each kit this year.

Here is my "Graffiti" Gnome card.... 
When I read the art sentiment included in this kit it was PERFECT!!!
 I KNEW exactly what I wanted the card to look like,
and it turned out just as I pictured it....


The gnome was actually stamped twice, once on white cardstock which is what I used as the base and a second time on the piece of pattern paper that had a cool graffiti print that faded to grey.  I paper pieced his hat, shirt and boots onto the white body.  

I then trimmed the card panel from the second piece of pattern paper and mounted him so the design on his clothing lined up perfectly with the background.  I when over the lines with a black marker to help him blend in a bit more and finally added the sentiment....


Told you that sentiment was perfect!
I hope you've enjoyed my take on this very fun kit...

It's time to hop on over to 
and remember, if you get lost along the way
there is a complete list of bloggers on the 

Have a wonderfully Artsy day friends!!

38 comments:

  1. What a funky kit, love what you have done with it.

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  2. How cool and love the gnome popping in too!

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  3. Great notebook, and cards.Loe how you have created them on and yes, the gnome gave me a big grin when arriving at the end of your blog post.

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  4. Amazing stuff!! I really love what you did with the gnome, so cool how he blends into the background!!

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  5. Wow the journal was great, I love it (but the gnome card takes it over the top!)

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  6. Roni, this came out fantastic and I think I need to create an Art Journal too!! Thanks for the giveaway and chance to win yours!

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  7. Such fun creations! That art journal is so great--just love how you created it.

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  8. What a cool project, Roni! Art journals are so "hot" right now, and I love that you made your own custom version. Great cards, too, and you were SO RIGHT about the Gnome! (Not that I wouldn't love to have it, but you can leave me out of the drawing so some other lucky winner has a chance!)

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  9. Roni, this is absolutely incredible! I loved the art journal and all of the cards, too. I'm looking forward to seeing the gnome on his monthly journey. What a cool idea!

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  10. Roni, your projects are so cool! Great idea with the art journal, and your cards turned out wonderfully! I hope to see our little gnome friend throughout the year :)

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  11. What a awesome ART journal, and with watercolor paper, no less...Wonderful work..Love it so much. I've been drawing and painting gnomes for years, but never on a card. Great ideas...Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Love your journal and cards. The gnome looks like he belongs there!

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  13. Your journal is stunning!
    Thank you for sharing!!

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  14. Great journal and I think I will copy your Valentine card idea, just perfect!

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  15. Great ideas for cards and journals -- I loved how you used the Art stamp.

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  16. Love the art journal & the card inspirations especially the gnome!

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  17. Wonderful art journal. I might have to use your idea for an art journal for my youngest daughter who paints incredibly well. The cards are darling... especially the gnome one.

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  18. Love your Art journal and cards. I'm looking forward to seeing that little gnome in the months to come!

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  19. What a cool art journal! Great idea to use a game board for the covers. They should wear very well. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  20. Such an amazing art journal - the additon of the white pen makes the word just pop!!

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  21. Oh wow, your art journal and cards are amazing! I love the fantastic graffiti look you created.

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  22. Your art journal is just gorgeous! The cards are beautiful also. A lot of love went into both....just gorgeous!

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  23. The journal is a great idea and so beautiful done. Your gnome is so cute, I almost missed him, it was just perfect. I can't wait to see where else he may turn up. TFS

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  24. Wow! What an awesome colorful art journal!

    soarndove@yahoo.com

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  25. Love your art journal--and the gnome! You are always so inspiring! Thanks! Anne, yourmainestamper

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  26. Your creativity is always amazing! I want inside your brain.

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  27. Love your journal...very creative!

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  28. Love your projects~especially the gnome

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  29. Not sure how I found you and your blog but very glad I did! Gorgeous creations and techniques, will be back again soon xx

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  30. Wow! I love what you have done with this set. AND this set takes me back to my teen years - such fun. Your Valentine card is my favorite.
    pattilemay20 at gmail dot com

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  31. Great journal! Love what you did with the gnome stamp!
    Anne Marie

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  32. Love your journal and how you used the gnome stamp!
    Anne Marie

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  33. Hi!
    I love Your Grafitti stamps!!! What brand is it and where can I buy them?? Best regards Ulrika in Sweden

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  34. Hi again! I forgot to write My e-mail so You can anser me... ukarlsson@hotmail.com
    Regards Ulrika from Sweden

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  35. Roni, your creativity is really great!!!!

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