Blog Series – Summer Tag Art July Inspiration Day 3

Welcome to my Blog Series – Summer Tag Art July Inspiration Day 3.

Here’s tag # 3 that I created with ephemera, die-cuts and found bits.

I’m listing the supplies I used. Feel free to choose from your stash. You don’t have to make the tags to look like mine if you decide to play. I want to give you some starting points and not directions, so you can explore freely.

If you do create some tags along with me, please use the hashtag #mousaha and tag me on Instagram @mou.saha.studio and on Facebook @MouSahaStudio.

Supplies*:
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK – Tag Collection

Sizzix Thinlits Die – Doily
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 10 pk – Shadow Script # 3

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 17PK – Funky Floral #1
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 15PK – Funky Floral #2
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 15PK – Funky Floral #3
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft
Gelatos Mix and Match Collection – 34-piece Gift Set
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gesso
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Tea Stain Dye – Agra

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Goldfaber Aqua pencils
Embellishments –
Photobooth
Tissue Wrap – Postale
Metallic Stickers – Quotations

Other: Cardstock, twine, paint brush, water cup, paper towel, sewing machine, thread, found bits

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Blog Series – Summer Tag Art July Inspiration Day 2

Welcome to my Blog Series – Summer Tag Art July Inspiration Day 2.

Here’s my second mixed media tag inspired by the photographic ephemera which I used as my starting point and then built up in layers with die-cuts and some found bits.

I’m listing the supplies I used. Feel free to choose from your stash.

You don’t have to make the tags to look like mine if you decide to play. I want to give you some starting points and not directions, so you can explore freely.

If you do create some tags along with me, please use the hashtag #mousaha and tag me on Instagram @mou.saha.studio and on Facebook @MouSahaStudio.

Supplies*:

Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK – Tag Collection

Sizzix Bigz Die – Stacked Stars

Sizzix Thinlits Die – Doily

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 10 pk – Shadow Script # 3

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos Mix & Match Collection – 34-piece Gift Set

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gesso

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Goldfaber Aqua pencils

Embellishments –

Other: Cardstock, twine, paint brush, water cup, paper towel, sewing machine, thread, found bits

*Some are affiliate links. All contents, words and images are copyright of Mou Saha.

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Blog Series – Summer Tag Art July Inspiration Day 1

Welcome to my Blog Series – Summer Tag Art July Inspiration Day 1.

Over the next five days, I hope to share with you five mixed media tags created with ephemera, die-cuts and found bits.

Each tag is inspired by the photographic ephemera which I used as my starting point.

I’m listing the supplies I used. Feel free to choose from your stash.

You don’t have to make the tags to look like mine if you decide to play. I want to give you some starting points and not directions, so you can explore freely.

If you do create some tags along with me, please use the hashtag #mousaha and tag me on Instagram @mou.saha.studio and on Facebook @MouSahaStudio.

Supplies*:

Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK – Tag Collection

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 17PK – Funky Floral #1

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 15PK – Funky Floral #2

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 15PK – Funky Floral #3

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos Set – Brights

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gesso

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Tea Stain Dye – Agra

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Goldfaber Aqua pencils

Embellishments –

Other: Cardstock, twine, paint brush, water cup, paper towel, sewing machine, thread, found bits

*Some are affiliate links. All contents, words and images are copyright of Mou Saha.

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Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 5

Welcome to the 5th and final day of my Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration. I am sharing an image of my art journal page, my thoughts behind the page and my supply list.

Sometimes I wish for wings so I can soar above to get a 360 degree view of the bigger picture… I think that would give me a better perspective of me in the context of everything and save me the heartache of realizing too late that all along I HAD ALL I NEEDED INSIDE OF ME.

Supplies*:

Sizzix Bigz Die w/Texture Fades – Layered Dragonfly

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos Mix and Match Set – Iridescents

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft PITT Artist Pens Lettering Set – Modern

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper’s Big Brush Pen – BLACK

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Texture Luxe Texture Paste – Gold

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gesso

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Whipped Spackle

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Mixed Media Stencils – Graphics

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Big Chat Spiral Bound Sticker Book

Other: Watercolor paper, paint brush, water cup, paper towel, cardboard, fabric, plastic, sewing machine, thread

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Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 4

Welcome to my Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 4. I am sharing an image of my art journal page, my thoughts behind the page and my supply list.

Sometimes, on the surface, things look the same old, same old. But nothing could be farther from the truth than thinking that things are static. There’s a transformation happening far beneath the surface. It just hasn’t manifested itself yet. Sometimes, you need to dive deeper to get a glimpse of the mystery that will manifest someday.

Supplies*:

Sizzix Bigz Die – Sand & Sea

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos Mix and Match Set

Iridescents

Manhattan

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft PITT Artist Pens Lettering Set – Mandala Art

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper’s Big Brush Pen – BLACK

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium 

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gesso

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Whipped Spackle

Other: Watercolor paper, paint brush, water cup, paper towel, sewing machine, thread

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Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 3

Welcome to my Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 3. I am sharing an image of my art journal page, my thoughts behind the page and my supply list.

Sometimes, I’m simply physically tired because ‘artist’ is not my only role in life. I’m a mother and a wife among other things, each of which is demanding and fulfilling in it’s own way. At times, when I really want to drop everything and create, I still have to do laundry, dishes, make lunches, clean up after the dog, offer emotional support to my teenage daughter, hear my tween son vent about unfairness and push my three-year-old in the swing. All of these make me who I am AND contribute to my art. It has taught me to cherish the most valuable thing – TIME – with others and with self.

Supplies*:

Sizzix Bigz Die – Tea Time

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos Mix and Match Set Iridescents

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft PITT Artist Pens Lettering Set – Modern

Primary

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper’s Big Brush Pen – BLACK

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gesso

Other: Watercolor paper, paint brush, water cup, paper towel, sewing machine thread

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Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 2

Welcome to my Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 2. I am sharing an image of my art journal page, my thoughts behind the page and my supply list.

Sometimes, I just can’t justify diverting funds to buying all the new goodies that call my name oh so seductively. I end up dedicating that money to buying new pointe ballet shoes for my oldest who squeals out, “Mommy, I love you!” or buy a new toy for my youngest whose face would light up so sweetly because she was not even expecting it. These little moments of joy marinate in me and seep into my art which I have learned to modify to work with things I have at hand. The most important skill is to learn HOW to play.

Supplies*:

Sizzix Thinlits Die – Paper-Cut Bird

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos Mix and Match Set

Iridescents

Highlighter

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft PITT Artist Pens Lettering Set – Modern 

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper’s Big Brush Pen – BLACK

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium 

Other: Watercolor paper, paint brush, water cup, paper towel

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Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 1

Welcome to my Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 1. I am sharing an image of my art journal page, my thoughts behind the page and my supply list.

Sometimes for me, creativity flows in abundance and sometimes it’s a tiny trickle. Whatever it is, I have learned to embrace it and wait for the next tide to come in. 

Supplies*:

Sizzix Bigz Die – Pipeline

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos Mix and Match Set

Metallics 

Iridescents

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Texture Luxe Texture Paste – Gold

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft PITT Artist Pens Lettering Set – Modern 

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper’s Big White Pen

Other: Watercolor paper, paint brush, water cup, paper towel

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Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration

Just a heads up… starting Monday, June 25th, I’ll be posting an art journal page each day for a week here on my blog. My goal is simply to offer you some inspiration during these sluggish hot days so you can brush up on your creativity and not completely fall off the crafting wagon. 

I’ll list the supplies I used. You choose from what you have and/ or want to use.

You don’t have to make the pages to look like mine if you decide to play. I want to give you some starting points and not directions, so you can explore freely. 

Be sure to stop by from Monday to Friday for a new piece each day.

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