Coloring the Page Edges of my Journaling Bible

For Christmas this past year (2014) I got a Journaling/Doodling Bible!  Not to mention, a ton of new art supplies!  I was so inspired by Ashley's post at A Pile of Ashes and how she colored her bible edges I decided to do it myself!  For those of you who don't know what a Journaling Bible is.  It's a regular bible with a 2" column on both sides of the pages that gives you room to "make notes".  My notes just happen to be very artsy, creative and colorful!!  I haven't started on the inside yet, but I'll post here when I do!  Trust me, it won't be long!!
To start, I got out a few of my favorite stamps and started stamping.  If you are trying this as well, I can go ahead and tell you that it's a bit difficult to get an even stamping because of the contour of the pages (not totally flat).   I started out by flipping back the front & back covers and used the back of my hand to press the bible against the edge of my table to smoosh the pages together tight.

I then inked my stamp with (Staz-On) and stamped it on.  I was not happy with that first stamp.  I had to use my Faber-Castell drawing pens to fill in all the lines that didn't stamp.  

Then I discovered that if I used my fingers instead of the acrylic blocks I could get a more even stamping b/c I could "roll" the stamp along the curves with my fingers.  I liked this method and used it for the rest of the project.

Once I got all my stamps layed down.  Then I picked up my new Distress Ink Watercolor markers and started coloring!  (Note: I did NOT use any water.)  I filled in all the stamps first.  Then I outlined all the stamps in Tumbled Glass and filled in the white space with Peacock Feathers.  I didn't really like the look of the transition between the two colors so I used my pen to outline as you see here.

Next, I decided to fill in some blank spaces with dots and some curly q's! all over where ever I could fit some in.

I loved this little strawberry stamp and colored it in layers.

Here are some finished shots!  If you have any questions, just leave a comment! 

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My art pens and how I've organized them!!

For the most part, I do my art journaling and watercolor at home.  Then there are occasions when I am in the mood to take it with me everywhere I go!  Back when I was heavy into card making and drawing stamps for my Digital Stamp store (TiffanyDoodles.com) I had my art supplies all over the place in my studio. I would save tin cans and decorate them with pretty scrapbooking paper and put all my pens and pencils in them.  Later, I discovered it's better to keep them all horizontally stored, no matter what!  With all the new pen sets I've gotten for Christmas I had to figure a better way to keep them horizontal and have the ability to grab 'em and go at any time!  So, I went on a hunt and found these caddies at Hobby Lobby!! Perfect! And if you use a coupon they are only like $7!

 

There are 4 compartments.  The bottom one is the deepest.  The 2 middle are somewhat shallow.  Then the top one is a bit larger b/c they lid allows it to be a bit fuller.

The ends pop together so, essentially you could keep building them on top of each other!

Here's how I've filled them!  In the first case, I filled the larger bottom box with my distress markers.  All 49 fit splendidly!

The next shallow box held my new 5" x 8.5" Moleskin like a glove!  Above that I have my Stablio super fine drawing markers set of 24 with room for a bit more.

Then in the top box I put my set of 36 Bic Mark It markers and with the extra space that the lid provides they fit perfectly!

Then my second pen caddy holds the following:  The bottom box holds my Gelly Rolls, Glaze, Glitter, Stardust, Meteor, and Metallic and a few other metallic pens too.

Then next box up holds my both of my Moonlight sets, bold and fine as well as my Souffle pens.  The next shallow box holds all of my scrubbers, sponges, fantastix sticks, paper stumps, daubers, etc.

Then the top box holds all of my Faber-Castell and Micron drawing pens, all of my white pens, my Sumo grip mechanical pencil and my (awesome) eraser!

Next up is my art tote (from Hobby Lobby) that I LOVE!  On this side you can see my collection of 48 Fiskars Gel pens, my scissors, my clip on Ott Light, 2 pack of fine drawing markers, a set of metallic watercolor paints, and my Koi (24 pan) watercolor travel kit.  In the middle I have my ruler, a couple of drawing inspiration books, 2 generic paint pallets and my set of 36 Prismacolor Watercolor pencils.  On the end are some small ATC paper packs and some water brushes.

On this side are my paintbrushes, and several more watercolor pencils.  I also have a few paper pads and journals in there.

My next tote box holds my Distress Ink pads, my black StazOn pad, a couple of Distress stains, 12 pans of Perfect Pearls, and a few tubes of iridescent acrylic paints.  Oh and my masking Frisket!

With everything I just showed you, that is 4 different things to take with you.  That would be for a long trip, like to my sisters for a week or so.  If I'm just going for a walk to do some sketching then I would condense everything to just my pencil, eraser, 2 drawing pens, my Koi watercolor travel kit, my water brush, and my paper pad.

Take care! Tiffany

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My 2015 start to Art Journaling!

Welcome to 2015!!  Hope everyone has had a Happy New Year!  I know that I have seriously neglected this blog in the past couple of years, BUT I have big plans for it that will start unfolding soon.  I have been filling that time sewing things for people, embroidering, and crocheting.  You can see everything I've made here, Facebook.com/DoodleClouds. You can also keep up with me via Instagram @Tiffer73 or Flickr .
I've recently joined this Facebook group called Documented Faith and it's all about Bible Journaling! I'm just starting out and this is my first page!  I've always enjoyed painting and doodling so this should be fun!  This week's verse is Jeremiah 29:11  "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

When I started this page I wasn't really sure what it was going to look like.  I started by writing the verse and boxing it in.  I did not feel good about the flowers when I sketched them out, but I kept going anyway.  You can barely see my sketch marks b/c I've already erased them so that I can barely see them.  I only want to see a faint guideline for when I start painting or drawing.  By the way, next time I will photograph each step and make it more like a tutorial for you! Below is a list of supplies and a summary of my steps.

 

1. My notebook paper is 140lb watercolor paper.

2. I wrote in my verse with my waterproof Faber-Castell black drawing pens.

3. Then I sketched in my flowers with my sumo grip pencil you can see in the pic below.

4. Then I erased my lines till they where barely visible.

5. I drew over my flowers with the same waterproof pen.  But only 1 thin line.  All the dark shadowing you see came at the end.

6. Then I really made sure all my pencil lines where erased.

7. Next I started coloring in my flowers with my Watercolor Distress markers in Worn Lipstick and Spiced Marmalade.  I did a petal or 2 at a time and used my paintbrush to blend them in.  I also used ink from the matching Distress ink pads, which I rubbed onto my craft sheet to pick up a little color onto my paintbrush.  I filled in my petals and darkened them up with a couple more layers.

8.  Next I started on my background, I wet a whole section around a flower at a time and used my Koi watercolor travel kit colors in Purple, and Ultramarine Blue.  I did a wet into wet blend in small sections to get the blended look. Let that dry.
9. Next I wet inside the verse box and used Cerulean Blue and painted inside along the edge.
10. Next I took a #1 liner paintbrush and used a dark gray (Paynes Gray) to outline all of the flower edges.  I washed it around the edges so it wasn't a hard line.
11. After that dried good I took my fine waterproof Faber-Castell pen and went around all the flower edges to make the shadow more dramatic.
12. Then I took my super fine pen and did some stippling (the tiny dots) to dramatize the shadows.  I also drew more super fine details on the flower petals and a few wispys and curlys too.  Those were fun!
13. I took a small dragonfly stamp and a small butterfly stamp and stamped them a couple of times in the background area to fill in a little space.  I added a smidge of metallic watercolor paint to the wings!
14. I added a page stamp to the bottom corner and filled in the date and weather!  I like to draw a weather icon to illustrate what they day was like!!

Overall, I really need help with my lettering!! ha!  Hope you enjoy!  Next time I'll add step by step photos!  In the meantime, here are all the ways you can follow me!  =)

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Christmas 2014 Art Supply Haul!

For Christmas this year, I got to go on an Amazon Shopping spree! What did I fill my basket with?  Of course, it had to be art supplies!  Oh my gosh, too many things to name, just look at it all!!

And a set of 72 Derwent Inktense Watercolor pencils!  I will definitely be sewing a colorful padded case with handles to snuggly fit this beautiful wooden box!  Sophie even hopped over to see what all the excitement was about!!

 

I couldn't wait to try out my Distress Watercolor Markers! I got the whole set of 49! Woot woot! 

And guess what else I got?!?!?  A heated toilet seat (with a built in night light)!!! Oh yeah.  That is a priceless gift.  Seriously, you can't put a price on that kind of comfort!!  There's nothing I can't stand more than a cold toilet seat!! LOL

Bernese Mountain Puppy Watercolor

I made this greeting card for a dear friend.  After spending so much time on it I still can't tell if I got the eyes looking up in the right direction!  I used watercolor pencils on 140# greeting card paper.

Oh, and if you enjoy using Distress Ink in a more traditional style of watercoloring, then you've got to come over to my Facebook Group  Distress Ink for Watercolor! We'd love to have you join us!

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DIY Deodorant

Wow, it's been so long since I've posted! Sorry bout that, life gets busy sometimes and time certainly flies by! So we have been on a DIY kick lately and after reading in so many places about how deodorants and antiperspirants are thought to "possibly" contribute to cancers, we thought we'd try some DIY deodorant and see if it works. And the only reason I'm even writing this post is to say...

IT WORKS.

Seriously, it really does!  I'm amazed and I wish I had done this years ago.  I've been using it for 3 weeks now and don't have any complaints!  Here is the recipe:

• 1/4 cup Baking Soda
• 1/4 cup Corn Starch
• 5 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
• Empty deodorant jar

The Coconut Oil does not have to be the extra virgin, expensive kind from the health food store.  (Although I do use that kind for lots of other stuff)  I picked this jar up from Walmart.  Coconut Oil can be stored in the pantry or the fridge.  76 degrees and above, it will be liquid.  76 degrees and below it will be a solid.  To make this recipe start with your coconut oil at room temp to make it easier to mix with the other ingredients.

Mix all 3 ingredients in a bowl and spoon into your empty deodorant jar.  Store in the fridge!

This amount make about 2 full size deodorant jars, or 4 of the travel size.

PS. It is easy to forget to put your deodorant on when storing it in the kitchen fridge instead of keeping it in the bathroom!!  You'll get used to it after a while! =)

Newest Family Member! Meet Sophie my Mini Lamb!

David brought home a new baby!!!! We now have a miniature lamb!! Her name is Sofie and she is the sweetest child. The girls adore her and are sticking very close to her! She is only 3 months old! We are already in love with her! Follow me on Instagram for more pics!

Pecan Tree Blossoming

The pecan trees are blossoming!  This is one of my favorite spots to sit in the mornings or evenings!  A perfect view of the pond!