Art Journaling and Experimenting with Dapoppins

Halloo everybody, it's Dapoppins (aka Dana S.) I am so glad I can be here again at Party Time Tuesdays to share a little Daily Dose of Inspiration with you.

Here is a little peek at a page of my Art Journal.

I am quite new at art journaling, but a while back I bought a large sketch book that I thought might be perfect for a journal. It had a spiral binding, so I knew it would lie flat without me having to glue pages together or remove any of them- making it much easier to prepare my surface.  On the first pages of my book I tested all my various glimmer sprays and flat sprays that I can now use for reference, but I find that I still want to work things out

So I'm using my journal to work out ideas and test new-to-me products.  As you can guess, the end result may not always be gift-worthy, but art that is imperfect is more personal and human, don't you think?

Come on over to Dapoppins.com and check out the full project (Here) and the in-depth story of why I was up at five a.m. working on it.  And don't forget to check back here daily for new ideas, inspiration, and those great contests!



Party Time Tuesdays is here to help Challenge & Inspire you to Create. Our challenges are posted weekly every Tuesday, share your creations with us for your chance to win prizes. Stop by daily for "Your Daily Dose" of inspiration from our Designers.

Autumn Inspiration with Vintage Images With Dapoppins

Hello everyone. Dapoppins, popping in for your daily dose of inspiration!

 There have been some incredible entries in this months challenges so far.  The Anything Goes Challenges seem to be bringing out the best in everyone.  The details on your beautiful projects, from the way you all color and highlight your adorable stamps, to the way you layer and place your elements, inspire me so much.  I really want to learn some of your techniques.

That is one of the things I love about paper, since there are so many levels of expertise, so many ways to express yourself that anyone can do it.

I know Party Time Tuesdays host people from all around the world. I have a friend in Australia who is posting about spring crafts! But in my part of the world, it's Autumn, the kids are in school, and the unpredictability of my summer schedule has smoothed out a little.

Here is a peek at little Autumn Card with some vintage images that I want to share with you. I added some black sparkle, ribbon, and a special little cut-out that is especially close to my heart.  Come over to Dapoppins.com to check it out and let me know what you think!  The link is HERE. You guys are such great artisans, I could really use your input.

Don't forget to enter the next challenge and keep checking in for more inspiration from all the awesome designers here at Party Time Tuesdays.

Party Time Tuesdays is here to help Challenge & Inspire you to Create. Our challenges are posted weekly every Tuesday, share your creations with us for your chance to win prizes. Stop by daily for "Your Daily Dose" of inspiration from our Designers.

Funny Mini Book For A Tween Boy with Dapoppins

Hello everyone!  Dapoppins here, also known as Dana S, wishing you a lovely end of summer.  I hope everyone has the most of their back to school shopping done?

I don't.

I have four kids.  Seems like when I get one kid done, someone else needs something I forgot.

I'm so happy to be able to share a sneak peek with you of a mini-scrapbook I did for my oldest on his eleventh birthday.  I created a day-in-the life story in which my hero boy saves the world from an invasion of an unusual enemy.  Pop over to Dapoppins, and see how it all turned out!

Party Time Tuesdays is here to help Challenge & Inspire you to Create. Our challenges are posted weekly every Tuesday, share your creations with us for your chance to win prizes. Stop by daily for "Your Daily Dose" of inspiration from our Designers.

The Red Umbrella -Mixed Media 3-D with Dapoppins

Today I'm so happy to share a sneak peek of one of my 3-D mixed media pictures that I created on a wood 12 x 12 boxed birch panel.

If you haven't guessed, my online name, Dapoppins, come from a combination of my given name, Dana, and Mary Poppin's: that practically perfect nanny created by author P. L. Travers.  I attended Nanny School in 1988 and have been working professionally ever since.

 Mary Poppin's always carried her signature umbrella.

To me umbrellas do more than protect one from the rain.

They are a little bit magic, a little bit fun, and a whole lot of wonderful. 

Please come on over to Dapoppins and see my creation and don't forget to take part in the weekly Challenge!

Party Time Tuesdays is here to help Challenge & Inspire you to Create. Our challenges are posted weekly every Tuesday, share your creations with us for your chance to win prizes. Stop by daily for "Your Daily Dose" of inspiration from our Designers.

#183 Christmas In July Challenge sponsored by Gauche Alchemy.

Hello Party Time Readers! It's a special edition challenge this month. We have 5 Tuesdays in the month of July! So, we divided to celebrate and what better way then with a Christmas in July Challenge?  

HOW TO ENTER! - Create any project with the Christmas theme. Blog about it on your blog and then take the link from your blog post and enter that link into our Mr. Linky at the bottom of this post. Come on, show us your holiday spirit!

Our sponsor this week is Gauche Alchemy.  We would like to send them a big thank you!

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 Karen Conner

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The Gauche Alchemy's crafting kits feature a wide variety of found objects and vintage ephemera, as well as newly-manufactured supplies by the best names in the business. Each themed kit is designed to jostle your creativity with unique tid-bits, coordinated colors and delicious textures. So check out the Gauche Alchemy for some fantastic products, kits and inspiration!

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Party Time Tuesdays is here to help Challenge & Inspire you to Create. Our challenges are posted weekly every Tuesday, share your creations with us for your chance to win prizes. Stop by daily for "Your Daily Dose" of inspiration from our Designers.