FINALLY - Great Canadian Art Journal Project Is Done !!!

Hello everyone!

Well, it's almost a year after its launch, but we have finally finished our Great Canadian Travelling Art Journal Project and I have to say it has turned out most spectacularly!!

Starting in February, 2013, this little handmade art journal (6" X 6") made the rounds to 14 different Canadian mixed media artists from coast to coast, who each created a page (or more).

The journal was made by me from recycled greeting cards.  If you missed the post last year on that, here is the link so you can see how I created it, as well as the "before" shots of the pages of the journal prior to our artists getting their hands on 'em.

Making of the Art Journal

I am so pleased to now be able to share with you the finished pages of the whole journal.

Page 1 By Kimberly Ans

Page 2 By Karen Dearborn

Page 3 By Sandy Sommerfeld

Page 6 By Nancy Allingham

Tag Inserts By Nancy Allingham

Page 7 By Linda Kittmer

Page 8 By Becky Uren

Page 9 By Erin Fish

Page 10 By Kim Beinschroth

Page 11 By Norina Morris

Accordian Book Insert By Norina Morris

Page 12 By Jane Super

Page 13 By Lori Bradford

Page 14 By Nancy Morin

Back Cover By Jenny Sept

I want to personally thank the wonderful artists who took part in this project.  They are:

Jenny Sept
Erin Fish
Jane Super
Nancy Morin
Becky Uren
Nancy Allingham
Karen Dearborn
Linda Kittmer
Kim Beinschroth
Lori Bradford
Kimberly Ans
Norina Morris
Sandy Sommerfeld

Now that the journal is done, the group has agreed to auction it off for charity.  I will be listing the journal shortly on either Ebay or Etsy and proceeds raised from the sale of it will benefit the SPCA.  If this project and charity resonate with you, please bid on the journal to help our cause.

Thank you so much!
Joanna

FREE VINTAGE THANKSGIVING IMAGES TO DOWNLOAD

Hello everyone!

I have a link up on my Facebook page with some free vintage Thanksgiving images for you.  Here it is:

Vintage Thanksgiving Images Download Link

Hope you'll enjoy making your wonderful creations with them.  Be sure to share photos of your projects when they are done.  I'd love to feature your work on this blog.

Cheers everyone and Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving!   I am very thankful for all of you!

Joanna

FREE HALLOWEEN IMAGES TO DOWNLOAD

If you haven't already gone to my Facebook page to download all those wonderful vintage Halloween images, here's the link:


Halloween Images Download Link


You can use these images for so many different artsy craftsy applications.  The sky's the limit!  Have fun with them and be sure to let me know what you create using them.  I'd love to feature your work on this blog.

Cheers!
Joanna

FREE Vintage Halloween Images On My Facebook Art Page

If you're looking to make some fun Halloween themed art, you might want to check out my Facebook art page, where I have posted a bunch of vintage images that are so fun to use.

Here's the link:

Free Vintage Halloween Images

As always, if you use these images in something you sell, I would appreciate it if you cite your source (these come from my own collection).  And I love, love, love to see your work.

Take care, my friends.

Joanna

HOW TO USE Vintage Images In Your Art Journal Pages

My artsy friend, Kristie Sloan, over at Artful Adventures, has some great ideas on her site for those who are new to art journaling.

Above is a photo from one of her posts that incorporates my vintage beach images.

Here's the link to her post:


Artful Adventures Tutorial

VINTAGE BLACK & WHITE CLIPART on my Facebook Page

Hello all;

I've just posted a small collection of vintage black & white clip art on my Facebook page.  You are welcome to visit the page and download these images to add to your own collection.  I'll be adding to this photo album from time to time, so feel free to check back to pick up the latest images.

Here's the link:

Vintage Black & White Clip Art

Enjoy!

CANADA DAY "TRIPLE PLAY" GIVEAWAY !!

Happy Canada Day, friends!  To celebrate the holiday, I am tripling your chances to win my monthly CD collection giveaway.  Here's how it works.

You can win ONE OF THREE collections of vintage images on CD that will be drawn.  These images come from my personal collection and are in simple JPG format so you can easily use them for so many different arts and crafts projects.  They are terrific for mixed media, collage, art journaling, assemblage, scrapbooking, card making and more.  Each CD has over 3,000 vintage images similar to the sample images you see below.  These are public domain images that you are free to use, even in things you wish to sell.  The only limitation is that you can't reproduce the images or the collection either digitally or in print to resell because the collection is copyrighted to me.  

How do you get your TRIPLE PLAY entry in the draw?  Here's what you do:

1. To the right of this post on my blog, look for "Networked Blogs' and click on the "Follow This Blog" icon.  If you are already following this blog, just let me know to get yourself in the entry.
2. Go to my Facebook art page:   www.facebook.com/JoannaGrantArt and "Like" the page.  Leave me a comment that you have done so and that will be your second chance to win. If you already follow my Facebook page, let me know and you'll be all set for the second chance to win a CD.
3. Share this blog post or my Facebook page and let me know you've done so and you're in the draw for a third chance.

That's it.  The draw will be made on July 5 so check back on this blog then to see if you've won.  Thanks so much for entering and for all your support.

Much love always!

Joanna

More Free Downloads For July 4th Celebrating!!

Hello again!  If you're planning any creative projects for the July 4th holiday approaching, perhaps you'd like to use these vintage images from my personal collection.

Just right click on each image and save it to your own computer.  They are all in simple JPG format so they can easily be altered using Photoshop or other editing software.

As always, I'd love to see what you do with them.

Enjoy!

Joanna

Another CD Giveaway - Enter Now !!!

Hello, my friends!  Well, it's the first of the month so you know what that means.  It's time for another of my CD giveaways.

All you need to do is click the Networked Blogs link directly to the right of this post and follow this blog.  That's it!  Comment here that you've done so and you will be in the draw.  If you have already done this with Networked Blogs, just indicate in your comment that you are already following my blog (thank you so much, by the way) and you'll be in the draw.  You can be entered a second time by sharing this post on your Facebook page, just write a comment with the share and you'll double your chances of winning!  And don't hesitate to enter if you've already won from me before, do try again!

The winner will get one of my vintage images collections CDs, which has OVER 3,000 beautiful Victorian and Edwardian style images in simple jpg format.  These are copyright free (public domain) images that you can use for all your artsy endeavors.  Because they are in simple jpg format, you can resize them or alter them easily in Photoshop or other editing programs.

You may use the images for your own artwork, including that which you intend to sell.  The only restriction is that you cannot reproduce the images for resale (in print or digitally) in any form because the collection itself is copyrighted by me.  If you use the images in work you intend to sell, I would appreciate it if you would cite your source.

Good luck everyone!  The draw will be held on May 3rd!  Below are just a few examples of the types of fantastic images in this collection.

Cheers!
Joanna

More Abandoned Art Magnets

Hello!  I can't believe it's April already!  Woo hoo, summer is on its way!

I'm really getting carried away with this Art Abandonment thing.  Although I have been abandoning art for several years now, I have really gotten into it lately since I have been involved with my online group.  This month, I will continue to abandon more of my art magnets in my own and other communities as I travel.

These are miniature prints of my original art and each one measures 2" X 3.5" (see quarter in the photo for scale).

As I mentioned in my January post to our Art Abandonment Group (Facebook), magnets are great for abandoned art because they are easy to adhere to different surfaces that you might not otherwise consider as a suitable location for your art.  I have abandoned magnets on door frames, utility boxes (those big ones in public places that house city electrical connections or water shutoffs, etc.), playground equipment, the doors in public restroom stalls (inside, of course).  I try to make it a challenge for myself to find really out-of-the-way places to abandon magnet art.  It is SO fun to think how long it might be before someone discovers it and if only to be a "fly on the wall" to see the wonder on their faces when they find it.

I STILL love art by stealth!!

Cheers!
Joanna

WIN A VINTAGE IMAGES COLLECTION !!

FIVE CHANCES TO WIN !!

No, this is not an April Fool's Day joke, you can win a copy of my Vintage Christmas Images CD Collection with just a couple clicks of your mouse.  Here's how.

To the immediate right of this blog post, look for "Networked Blogs" and click on "Follow This Blog."  That's all you have to do and you'll be in the draw on April 3 to win one of five of these CDs.  

If you'd like a second chance to win, just share this message on Facebook and let me know you've shared it and you'll double your chances of winning.

It's never too early to start your Christmas crafting and art projects and this beautiful collection will inspire you!  There are over 1,200 vintage Victorian and Edwardian images in simple JPG format on this CD.  You can use them just as they are or manipulate them in PhotoShop or other editing software.  Check out the small sampling that follows for the kinds of images you'll get in this collection.

These are public domain images that you can use for all your personal artful projects, even those you intend to sell.  The only restriction on the images is that the collection cannot be reproduced in whole or in part for resale, either in print or digitally, because the collection as a whole is copyrighted.  Otherwise, you are free to do what you want with the images.

Thanks for all your support in visiting my blog and good luck in the draw.

Cheers!
Joanna

New(ish) Art Journal Pages

I thought you might enjoy seeing some fairly recent journal pages I created.  These are all done in my small Strathmore journals (5.5" X 8").