After two years or so, I’ve decided to do an intro. Here are 20 facts about me. What do we have in common?
- I am not a morning person. My best self is in the evening.
- I am a runner.
- I was a wedding/engagement photographer for 6 years.
- I have a Master’s Degree in Counseling/Marriage, Family and Child Therapy.
- I’ve lived in SoCal my entire life.
- I don’t use or like the taste of metal spoons.
- I have a pet scorpion named Matilda.
- My favorite reality show is Survivor.
- I live in flip flops.
- I’m an introverted extrovert.
- I don’t watch tv, I listen to it.
- I believe my husband is absolutely brilliant.
- My dog Cinco is my pride and joy.
- I don’t mind cleaning, just not the toilet.
- I am an ISFJ.
- I love stationery.
- My favorite band in the whole wide world is RHCP.
- I love napping.
- I sat in front of Cameron Diaz at a play.
- I have never seen any Harry Potter, The Matrix, or DC Comic or Marvel movies.
Instead of 20, I’m making it 21, my favorite color is purple (any shade). I often create in purple just as I have done with this journal layout. Check it out.
Supplies
- Notebook Journal
- Ruler
- Brush Pens (603, 636, 665)
- Days of the Week Stamps
- Dot Stamp
- Acrylic Block
- Ink Pad
- White Gel Pen
- Black Drawing Pen
- Llama Dish (TJ Maxx)
Step One
First, with my ruler and brush pen (665) I created seven rectangles in my journal, one for each day of the week.
Step Two
Then I colored my darker brush pen onto my acrylic dish (a plastic bag will also work) from TJ Maxx. To transfer the color over and create a blended effect, I took my lighter brush pen and colored right on top of the darker one. Next, I lettered the month and added a few details with my gel pen and drawing pen.
Step Three
Third, I placed my days of the week stamp from The Sassy Club onto an acrylic block, added some ink, and stamped each box.
Step Four
To add a bit more design, I decided to stamp small circles to the top of the layout – creating a confetti look. Instead of using an ink pad, I used three purple brush pens (603, 636, 665). What I did was color the top of the circle stamp and then stamp it onto the journal, changing the shade of purple periodically. For more tips, tricks, and techniques on stamping, check out my tutorial on Skillshare and get 2 months free!
