tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32735009241201108842024-03-06T15:34:02.576+11:00Artful Fancies by Melita BloomerMelitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-56006886634234751072013-11-05T12:40:00.001+11:002013-11-05T12:40:02.238+11:00Artful Fancies Has Moved<p> </p> <p><a href="http://melitabloomer.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><img title="Artful Fancies by Melita Bloomer" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="Artful Fancies by Melita Bloomer" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-845-2nmAHNc/UnhMbzE-rkI/AAAAAAAAE1o/6WK0zmlDZAI/AFmoved%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="259"></a></p> <p>I’ve moved the blog over to Wordpress and have a fresh new look - I’d love for you to come on over and check it out! </p> <p>I’ll no longer be posting on this blog, and have added my last few posts from here over to the new one. </p> <p>Let me know if you stop by – I’d love to stay connected!</p> <p>Melita xo</p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-51341086421916679962013-11-04T10:02:00.000+11:002013-11-04T10:02:00.344+11:00Art Journal Share: Plant Seeds<p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KUayuMi4D2Y/UnGsQLyuxqI/AAAAAAAAEvs/vxKoH8JHcSE/s1600-h/Melita%252520Bloomer%252520-%252520Plant%252520Seeds%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><em><img title="Melita Bloomer - Plant Seeds" style="display: inline" alt="Melita Bloomer - Plant Seeds" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JJXbCbvxGPs/UnGsRMn2HxI/AAAAAAAAEv0/DME3Mhr_KB8/Melita%252520Bloomer%252520-%252520Plant%252520Seeds_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="304"></em></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UZlv2-d0644/UnGsTP7bcoI/AAAAAAAAEv8/fTIutp3u1Us/s1600-h/Melita%252520Bloomer%252520-%252520Plant%252520Seeds%2525202%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><em><img title="Melita Bloomer - Plant Seeds 2" style="display: inline" alt="Melita Bloomer - Plant Seeds 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mcrCPs3tEDY/UnGsUOB0zlI/AAAAAAAAEwE/GW2ecqqRSls/Melita%252520Bloomer%252520-%252520Plant%252520Seeds%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="338"></em></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rpAkF6qfvHY/UnGsV4AGbLI/AAAAAAAAEwM/mTBRKyzX_nc/s1600-h/Melita%252520Bloomer%252520-%252520Plant%252520Seeds%2525203%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><em><img title="Melita Bloomer - Plant Seeds 3" style="display: inline" alt="Melita Bloomer - Plant Seeds 3" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA473QtELukfuR3PbMCgDecDeUj2rFBdxWPAlnZxsmSRoqY5jNoot79AsakSuF6wrdTVJmb9tTPyA1cEEiPET2wS1RLOZD2ksV3R9SeFAxvN6NdcW9YKoAgJsC-HPLMLw41zeAq8Ld6aFu/?imgmax=800" width="450" height="369"></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>Materials: SEI TUmble Dye spray inks, Crafters Workshop stencils, Pilot Permaball, Sharpie paint pen, sushi mat (cut into rings and used as stencil)</em></p> <p>Happy arting!</p> <p>Melita xo</p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-4819975823369416422013-11-03T08:34:00.000+11:002013-11-03T08:34:00.524+11:00What I Do<p>I see this pop up all over the internet, and every time I chuckle to myself…and quickly close down Facebook!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8T0jV0-XSFw/UnGz24ca72I/AAAAAAAAEyY/AOLLU4xyCB0/s1600-h/7742_559211554117638_2080867410_n%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="7742_559211554117638_2080867410_n" style="display: inline" alt="7742_559211554117638_2080867410_n" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CFYvH7SKxPE/UnGz3rbJtoI/AAAAAAAAEyk/7ovE_MjZVDI/7742_559211554117638_2080867410_n_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="304"></a></p> <p>Happy arting…or facebooking ;) </p> <p>Melita xo</p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-10465404828421022062013-11-02T09:32:00.000+11:002013-11-02T09:32:00.350+11:00There Will Be You<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-10KQNnArw-I/UnGzVAQ1Z4I/AAAAAAAAEyI/KJzm8MhmaAM/s1600-h/164199_513243568723220_1035653862_n%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="164199_513243568723220_1035653862_n" style="float: none; 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I’ve got a few recent pages that I’ve not yet shared, so here’s one for today.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oTfg5-klh9k/UnGm0gjb3OI/AAAAAAAAEuI/fjYKJ77VSzI/s1600-h/Melita%252520Bloomer%252520-%252520Perfection%252520Is%252520Overrated%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Melita Bloomer - Perfection Is Overrated" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="Melita Bloomer - Perfection Is Overrated" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IDSOGAN-mcI/UnGm1ojePNI/AAAAAAAAEuQ/3XRt1coAOsA/Melita%252520Bloomer%252520-%252520Perfection%252520Is%252520Overrated_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="300"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HZH82YIvxiM/UnGm3D1JdqI/AAAAAAAAEuY/B9_xuarIIWc/s1600-h/IMG_7061%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Melita Bloomer - Perfection Is Overrated" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="Melita Bloomer - Perfection Is Overrated" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LyVZXuzmGX8/UnGm4AKIoUI/AAAAAAAAEug/Zok1lb3NeO8/IMG_7061_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="338"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-azZpyzwyNnI/UnGm5w6Du3I/AAAAAAAAEuo/eywMchKxnws/s1600-h/IMG_7062%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Melita Bloomer - Perfection Is Overrated" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="Melita Bloomer - Perfection Is Overrated" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4_ooaIOD4n8/UnGm60_yo8I/AAAAAAAAEuw/JLUeWPu95rA/IMG_7062_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="338"></a></p> <p>This page is one of my current faves. I used some baking paper that I had been using to protect my work surface while I added paint to some grungeboard pieces. I loved the random orange and pink splodges left behind so I collaged it on top of some book text, added some stencilled shapes and title, paint and oil pastel and the result makes me rather happy.</p> <p>What is making you happy lately?</p> <p>Melita xo</p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-6823463572903303572013-09-30T20:00:00.004+10:002013-09-30T20:04:04.528+10:00You can be good...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-6997814217733610332013-09-26T10:14:00.001+10:002013-09-26T10:14:00.117+10:00Art Journal Peek<p>I’ve been spending a lot of time playing in my journal lately and have a couple of peeks to share. I often post little looks at my works in progress on <a href="http://instagram.com/melitabloomer#" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, so feel free to <a href="http://instagram.com/melitabloomer#" target="_blank">follow me</a> if you’d like more a peek into my artsy world.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-K5QraDHvXIk/UkN8MT4cLsI/AAAAAAAAEp0/UD5UnbmD2Eo/s1600-h/photo%2525203%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="photo 3" style="display: inline" alt="photo 3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-S2XT1KO5vBk/UkN8NbenhzI/AAAAAAAAEp8/GUxwCY2nTRA/photo%2525203_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="400"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZPDAG70Zbgbtruq7idH-nZnegbOSRYrGEsAH9pyhsq_UYsmwc_b_Xac1u-InTDRJaT14yv7KKcZ7jv4R-wn3-rfpxICYnRrRfgzNAt9D_VqEgbht347DTzFC47MBs-gnt2Cppc0CZH_D/s1600-h/photo%2525201%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="photo 1" style="display: inline" alt="photo 1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XJc7U0tKCSY/UkN8PcPPfDI/AAAAAAAAEqM/DolUHLQUPPQ/photo%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="400"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-l4LHIRoCX20/UkN8Qq9YvfI/AAAAAAAAEqU/q6pDmd9S0kU/s1600-h/photo%2525202%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="photo 2" style="display: inline" alt="photo 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9i31Mux8NXU/UkN8RuF7NVI/AAAAAAAAEqc/F5ijCepXyyg/photo%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="400"></a></p> <p>I’ll be back to share the full versions as soon as weather permits – it’s so dark and gloomy that I can’t get a decent pic lol</p> <p>Happy arting!</p> <p>Melita xo</p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-64166655985107545462013-09-21T09:29:00.000+10:002013-09-21T09:29:00.327+10:00Digi Art Share: Inevitable<p>I’m back with another digi art journal creation today. I really do love the ease of digi art – no mess, no fuss, and of course the awesome undo function lol It’s perfect for days when I just cant get out into the studio.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bp_9qfSRYlw/UjkbKlzspVI/AAAAAAAAEo0/N_-UXpNbSFE/s1600-h/cvisions_collaged_avacadomint_72%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><em><img title="Melita Bloomer at Artful Fancies - Inevitable" style="display: inline" alt="Melita Bloomer at Artful Fancies - Inevitable" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fjXPccebkiE/UjkbMGtMxcI/AAAAAAAAEo8/0uvkvvtR8Qw/cvisions_collaged_avacadomint_72_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="584"></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>Materials: All from Captivated Visions – Artified Avocado & Mint, How The Story Ends Elements & Mixed Media Papers</em></p> <p>Happy arting!</p> <p>Melita xo</p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-9430477081396048242013-09-19T09:29:00.000+10:002013-09-19T09:29:00.513+10:00Digi Art Share: In My Daughters Eyes<p>I’m sharing a digital creation with you today, featuring my gorgeous daughters.</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3_6t87IcUIN2AsP28eYt9-RQnl4za1zn_kaZAgbVRYW6eJHrAfWpcLlLXt__zyp86Z2aXzwHuYPwvUOyf-Z0RP-Quf0Io3CePDfXKmARltE25XuYTd31fPe8aX5geRXOzRLHTZmaLsNp8/s1600-h/cvisions_artified_cottoncandy_letter776%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><em><img title="cvisions_artified_cottoncandy_letter776" style="display: inline" alt="cvisions_artified_cottoncandy_letter776" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fWuZAL3Styc/UjkcY-5o96I/AAAAAAAAEpM/NA-VNYrx-uc/cvisions_artified_cottoncandy_letter776_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="581"></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>Materials: All from Captivated Visions – Artified Cotton Candy, My Heart Is Full Elements & Mixed Media Papers</em></p> <p>Happy arting!</p> <p>Melita xo</p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-80315507151723431692013-09-18T09:29:00.000+10:002013-09-18T09:29:01.029+10:00The practice of art<p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-295zpNKAsKE/UjZ020DYcFI/AAAAAAAAEoI/nUrrXsyzG_U/s1600-h/6131191270_4ee6930bcd_b4.jpg"><em><img title="The Practice Of Art" style="display: inline" alt="The Practice Of Art" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NvYtAP5LBH4/UjZ032brvsI/AAAAAAAAEoQ/Cq1SxYxrMgw/6131191270_4ee6930bcd_b_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="558"></em></a><br><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/duncangela/6131191270/" target="_blank">Source</a></em></p> <p>Happy arting!</p> <p>Melita xo</p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-70711796382108121612013-09-17T09:56:00.000+10:002013-09-17T09:56:00.630+10:00Art Journal Share: Bright Spots<p>I have another art journal spread to share with you today, this time in my Dylusions mini journal. Apologies for the somewhat dodgy first pic :/ </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-27QGgn-7Do0/UjVkiv8cGvI/AAAAAAAAEnI/2jp9PmPO15E/s1600-h/IMG_6367%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Melita Bloomer at Artful Fancies - Bright Spots" style="display: inline" alt="Melita Bloomer at Artful Fancies - Bright Spots" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fJZR8FO-AJ4/UjVkj6PQJjI/AAAAAAAAEnQ/cF4nJtJgngY/IMG_6367_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="310"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eHKOsv_lWoQ/UjVklV_anpI/AAAAAAAAEnY/I1yWmbH-Mrg/s1600-h/IMG_6372%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="Melita Bloomer at Artful Fancies - Bright Spots" style="display: inline" alt="Melita Bloomer at Artful Fancies - Bright Spots" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2o9v9gz9YFQ/UjVknPnzIPI/AAAAAAAAEng/oukP_6rwf20/IMG_6372_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="533"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-R_hMeYe7C3k/UjQIXdgQWdI/AAAAAAAAEmw/oO2qUzj6tSc/s1600-h/IMG_6286%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><em><img title="Melita Bloomer at Artful Fancies - Bright Spots" style="display: inline" alt="Melita Bloomer at Artful Fancies - Bright Spots" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--tc_MrGEEMw/UjQIYaIi91I/AAAAAAAAEm4/TMTIKxqKkyU/IMG_6286_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="533"></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>Materials: Dylusions mini journal, SEI tumble dye fabric spray inks, Liquitex acrylic ink, Crafters Workshop ‘Fish Scale’ stencil, October Afternoon mini market stickers, Bo Bunny ‘It Is Written’ texture stamps, Archival ink, Stampin Up ‘Splatter’ roller stamp</em></p> <p>Happy arting!</p> <p>Melita xo</p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-44739993711238217242013-09-16T08:49:00.001+10:002013-09-16T13:04:46.202+10:00You Have To Be Brave<p>Wow. I am blown away by the response I’ve received to my latest art journal share. I’ve had quite a few emails and comments here as well as many via others social media outlets.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9PAjjOWdKkI/UjY5jG7kdwI/AAAAAAAAEnw/2c780NzHta0/s1600-h/Melita%252520Bloomer%252520at%252520Artful%252520Fancies-%252520Be%252520Brave%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Melita Bloomer at Artful Fancies- Be Brave" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="Melita Bloomer at Artful Fancies- Be Brave" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-U5Qzbccz8p0/UjY5kZVfIVI/AAAAAAAAEn4/DGmKgAzoG7M/Melita%252520Bloomer%252520at%252520Artful%252520Fancies-%252520Be%252520Brave_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="490"></a></p> <p>I’ve always believed it is important to share your struggles, whether it be regarding depression or anything else. My theory, as grandiose as it may seem, is that by sharing my troubles, I might be able to help others to know that they are not alone. Even if my words/art resonate with only one person, that is still a difference. It can be scary to open up and admit that you are not ok, but the amazing response I received makes it all worth it. </p> <p>We are not alone in this world. There are many, many of us struggling to make it through, and we need to support each other if we’re ever going to make it.</p> <p>Thank you.</p> <p>Melita xo</p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-6140450731186996732013-09-13T23:09:00.001+10:002013-09-13T23:09:17.273+10:00Art Journal Share: Not Ok<p>I’ve made no secret of the fact that I suffer from depression and anxiety. As much as I may not like it, it is a part of who I am, and I believe the biggest key to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental illness is to be open and honest about our experiences with it. To that end, I want to share a journal spread I created yesterday, on Australia’s national <a href="https://www.ruokday.com/" target="_blank">R U Ok Day.</a> </p> <p>The R U OK? Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to encouraging all people to regularly and meaningfully ask 'are you ok?' to support those struggling with life. Simply taking the time to ask someone if they are ok and really listening to their answer, can make a world of difference.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-y1jERBs3h2w/UjMOO93D0nI/AAAAAAAAEk4/qLs83-te2Sk/s1600-h/IMG_6279%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><em><img title="Melita Bloomer - Not Ok" style="display: inline" alt="Melita Bloomer - Not Ok" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KjVQXbuCBfM/UjMORH4JbDI/AAAAAAAAElA/g7ZwzKNhs2g/IMG_6279_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300"></em></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho5EvUd0yVZ8LVJVh3Iu-GY4eKgeQpZioOcNEbcksJifbqHD-HKQrCPN-6Ucfdd4fsF8G1V_bqq2V4wZQJPJoaMMo_rl4_F1SGKV3-0rovWTeNgFAi3_DiW8G9nowfz_hyphenhyphen0JXDjuU4oEeW/s1600-h/IMG_6280%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><em><img title="Melita Bloomer - Not Ok" style="display: inline" alt="Melita Bloomer - Not Ok" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EHkgP5PoxVM/UjMOU85kq1I/AAAAAAAAElQ/JvDxkJMSofc/IMG_6280_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="533"></em></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0PTpEX7VXCw/UjMOW7K3uaI/AAAAAAAAElY/8allMJLxbss/s1600-h/IMG_6276%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><em><img title="Melita Bloomer - Not Ok" style="display: inline" alt="Melita Bloomer - Not Ok" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zCHt1o7XUuM/UjMOYXDd5SI/AAAAAAAAElg/DpgyojNQ2QE/IMG_6276_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="533"></em></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LKhb1wlYn5A/UjMOba0DkpI/AAAAAAAAElo/BOCnqMSRe0o/s1600-h/IMG_6274%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><em><img title="Melita Bloomer - Not Ok" style="display: inline" alt="Melita Bloomer - Not Ok" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-t4DidSMChOo/UjMOecsewGI/AAAAAAAAElw/0mY5xxUdYAk/IMG_6274_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="533"></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>Materials: Moleskine sketchbook, Montana paint pens, Liquitex gesso, Faber Castell big brush pen, Archival ink, alpha roller stamp, alpha stencil</em></p> <p>R U Ok Day landed during a particularly rough time for me, so I chose to art it out using the theme and colours associated with the day. Art is a therapy for me, and I often use it as a release. Some days it is enough, some days it’s not. If art helps you in this way, by all means, get creative, get messy, and art it out. But please, if you feel you need more than that, reach out to someone. A friend, a neighbour, a doctor – find a way to make it through the day. If you need anonymity, I am amore than happy to be an ear at the end of an email. You can get in touch via the contact tab at the top of the page.</p> <p>Thank you for taking the time to read todays post. It is a subject that hits as close to home as any can, and I think we all need to do what we can to create awareness and build a supportive community.</p> <p>Melita xo</p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-4671467198473527812013-09-10T21:25:00.001+10:002013-09-10T21:25:54.925+10:00Art Journal Share: Just Let Go<p>Today was one of those days. You know, the sort that just makes you want to crawl into bed and hide. So I did lol But when I managed to pull myself out of it, I realised what I really needed was the therapy of getting covered in paint and goo, so I headed out to my studio to get good and messy.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aNllIjsoWf4/Ui8BjljC5EI/AAAAAAAAEjw/DzVclwcx5iE/s1600-h/IMG_6227%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Melilta Bloomer - Just Let Go" style="display: inline" alt="Melilta Bloomer - Just Let Go" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pp77DfDNlP4/Ui8BlshwMuI/AAAAAAAAEj4/CDL5tmsy8Cw/IMG_6227_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYDgxFuTqkNsteKnWXR65SOK1eB57P5Fb1ZoynQUiOwhKrEglkliwJzZqM9_VMp-O6yvv36tug0deNupvcJJnbcI6tYuzz8I527S-tM6xQvy6O0OY2Gwyk0OA0Dgb9e6GH8_4epwJHaBW/s1600-h/IMG_6234%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Melilta Bloomer - Just Let Go" style="display: inline" alt="Melilta Bloomer - Just Let Go" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SiCRCACn-as/Ui8BrEvBvbI/AAAAAAAAEkI/NJNqeOP6Wcw/IMG_6234_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="533"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Y0lHM0221ZU/Ui8Bt_9ugTI/AAAAAAAAEkQ/i-PrNZAJgN8/s1600-h/IMG_6235%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Melilta Bloomer - Just Let Go" style="display: inline" alt="Melilta Bloomer - Just Let Go" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QUaicl8APsA/Ui8Bv9uQ7iI/AAAAAAAAEkY/J-oOQq9EbU0/IMG_6235_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="533"></a></p> <p align="center"><em>Materials: Dylusions mini journal, ‘Circle Explosion’ and ‘3/4’ stencils by Balzer Designs, ‘Grungy Chevron’ stencil by Donna Downey, vintage plastic doily, Dina Wakely ‘Create With Abandon’ stamp, Golden open acrylic, Decoart crafters acrylic, Liquitex acrylic ink, Archival black ink, Liquitex flexible modeling paste, Prima letter stickers</em></p> <p>Have you had a little art therapy time lately? I’d love to see your creations, so be sure to hook me up in the comments below.</p> <p>Happy arting!</p> <p>Melita xo</p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-58108704740065335432013-09-08T11:39:00.001+10:002013-09-08T11:39:28.597+10:00Art Journal Share - Try<p>It’s been so long since I had the chance to play in my studio, but I managed to carve out some time yesterday and feel all the better for it.</p> <p>I’ve started working on a big canvas for mine & Cameron’s bedroom, and whilst waiting for layers to dry, I grabbed my new mini Dylusions journal and had a little fun. I have to admit, I didn’t like how it was looking at first, but I’m happy with the end result, and the resulting message that I definitely needed to hear yesterday.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-aC8JhfcZkQ4/UivVNC-OBlI/AAAAAAAAEi4/uGG548UNIa8/s1600-h/photo%25252812%252529b%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="photo(12)b" style="display: inline" alt="photo(12)b" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UDtj5d2MMBE/UivVOWeBRtI/AAAAAAAAEjA/7AGaeL22PzI/photo%25252812%252529b_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="565"></a></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nmkr38fktqk/UivVP28nkuI/AAAAAAAAEjI/-fNq8EkzOac/s1600-h/photo%25252815%252529%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="photo(15)" style="display: inline" alt="photo(15)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ypVcmzl-UpQ/UivVREuYoUI/AAAAAAAAEjQ/WLyOMPDQPvA/photo%25252815%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="533"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jy7y0lU6CmQ/UivVSX8HrtI/AAAAAAAAEjY/6Fj_w6ACtV4/s1600-h/photo%25252814%252529%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="photo(14)" style="display: inline" alt="photo(14)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pyo6hmJnA3A/UivVTV6ygWI/AAAAAAAAEjg/Q3PHKTpZ3U4/photo%25252814%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="533"></a></p> <p align="center"><em>Materials used – Dylsions mni journal, Liquitex gesso, Liquitex basics acrylic paint, Liquitex flexible modelling paste, Golden fluid acrylic paint, Archival black ink, Heidi Swapp sunburst stencil, Lil Davis foam stamps, mini rubber alpha stamps, Signo white pen</em></p> <p>Thanks for stopping by to take a peek. I’m hoping to share more often here, so if you see me slacking, holler at me!</p> <p>Happy arting,</p> <p>Melita xo</p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-57901462790141872732013-08-29T21:57:00.001+10:002013-08-29T22:14:45.237+10:00Art Journal Share - Who I Am BecomingIt's been such a long time since I posted here. Life has been such a whirlwind! I've got some big things on the horizon that I can't wait to share!<br />
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Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-57680052332736907002013-06-04T15:57:00.001+10:002013-06-04T15:57:48.162+10:00Art Journal Share: Be BoldIt's been so long since I posted, and sadly it's purely because I just haven't had the time to create. But I spent some time with a friend recently, and while it was hard to get back in the groove, I'm actually pretty happy with the end result. <div><br><div>Here it is, inspired by the awesome Donna Downey. (Excuse the dodgy phone pic hehehe)</div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6FNKggep25WEuLPaCep7QvfsX98gqdbaADTvrBfePMRX2qs2lC33EMXce86vGZzaLTj86DwmUP5yxjgQ33qRZMnBj0qD9k7FtSCGUCKCekx80cRjui7BrTUjwrGyP285EFBNQVNnjFjB5/s640/blogger-image--1847249101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6FNKggep25WEuLPaCep7QvfsX98gqdbaADTvrBfePMRX2qs2lC33EMXce86vGZzaLTj86DwmUP5yxjgQ33qRZMnBj0qD9k7FtSCGUCKCekx80cRjui7BrTUjwrGyP285EFBNQVNnjFjB5/s640/blogger-image--1847249101.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Thanks for popping in...I'll try to come back with a new creation soon!</div><div><br></div><div>Happy arting, </div><div><br></div><div>Melita</div>Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-51273271644626912052013-04-02T19:59:00.001+11:002013-04-02T20:01:29.197+11:00Go Ahead & Live It<p><br><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xiM5qrn4p7Y/UVqeAlEIebI/AAAAAAAAEc8/RLKVyDTGW_o/s1600-h/SSproject19v2%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Artful Fancies - Live It" alt="Artful Fancies - Live It" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-i27ruK1g8z8/UVqeCYIPOOI/AAAAAAAAEdE/HvHmu-KNJqs/SSproject19v2_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="584"></a></p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-50970710465289480042013-03-21T10:39:00.000+11:002013-04-02T20:01:20.778+11:00Make Your Soul Grow<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ReoVT4l316Y/UUb9BMY9RuI/AAAAAAAAEck/RfGV9FUFiw8/s1600-h/artfulfancies-soulgrow%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="artfulfancies-soulgrow" alt="artfulfancies-soulgrow" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DJFpo6qjcl0/UUb9CXYF3vI/AAAAAAAAEcs/Su9Wxq9K35Q/artfulfancies-soulgrow_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="584"></a></p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-79942270132777601292013-03-18T22:16:00.001+11:002013-03-18T22:20:50.327+11:00Digi Art Share<p>As you may know, I create digital art journaling pages aswell as traditional. I thought I’d share a some recent pages with you all today.</p> <p><a href="http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=579937&ppuser=7958" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="MGfierce" alt="MGfierce" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QQb9UnVYwuU/UUb3ahdzUEI/AAAAAAAAEb8/a4rP2S90DZg/MGfierce%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="450"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=569912&ppuser=7958" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="buildyourwings" alt="buildyourwings" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QELtoFWby6o/UUb3dAvtO3I/AAAAAAAAEcE/mrw9z3WQPvg/buildyourwings%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="450"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=573167&ppuser=7958" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="CVworthit820" alt="CVworthit820" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fGF9A2mgNVU/UUb3ebARTiI/AAAAAAAAEcM/HgTr8O7PFjs/CVworthit820%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="450"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=558224&ppuser=7958" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="JBthebad" alt="JBthebad" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sB_nHPB5xRk/UUb3gJ9VDoI/AAAAAAAAEcU/RL143-wfmDo/JBthebad%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="450"></a></p> <p>If you click on the individual pics, they’ll take you to the full credits for products used to create these pages. </p> <p>Do you create digital art? I’d love to see your creations if you do – so link me up in the comments below!</p> <p>I’m heading into the studio tomorrow, so I should have some paint and ink mess to share with you soon. Who knows, maybe I’ll finally finish something lol</p> <p>Until next time, happy arting!</p> <p>Melita xo</p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-54992512379072949202013-03-15T23:38:00.000+11:002013-03-15T23:47:25.832+11:00Rediscovering Neocolors<p>I purchased a small set of Neocolors quite some time ago but, like many other things, they'd gotten buried in the clutter that is my studio. I pulled them out tonight and had a play in my little journal. Nothing fancy, just aimless doodling, but it's reminded me how much I love the colours. I really need to bring them out more often. <br><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLQabUuDG0-ueW8ZwHeglbGXTIs0IOJVl9gOAXxOaup8FDgPoKL1UUBUoVjjw3u-MrB8BQYVIUyyKKnahnvsUM8egrxKGEU6y6WgZZAyQZLOdt1eAsyqlYn7y7vUKyGSrz3HbhmUujCEE/s1600-h/photo%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="photo" alt="photo" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jXSNSY5nlNQ/UUMYW8N52ZI/AAAAAAAAEbs/libMqSDZnF4/photo_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="400"></a><br><br>Hoping to carve out some true art time this weekend, and finally create something from start to finish again. Feels like much too long since I did. But for now, bed. My to do list for tomorrow is ridiculous, I’m battling a cold, AND it looks like I’ll be dragging the Mr to the doc. He went go-karting as a work function and came home with rather sore ribs. Apparently they drive hard lol</p> <p>Until next time, happy arting!</p> <p>Melita xo</p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-82612450508610429452013-03-04T11:39:00.001+11:002013-03-04T11:43:29.276+11:00Arting from the couchI'm having a blah day today, so I'm curled up on the couch with trashy tv, my journal and some random art supplies. Feels good to play with some paint again!<br />
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<br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2MMWLCbAIiXCl-SIsSMkc-YGqo3BQrjTqRLaktQatcXtbfhphNEL4WrB3MmqPo16wChSK00tjrS-AAXJf24PTviUwNrxpk-ceZM-P0Ww9JpMPLK1EJDFVMwIDZ4vZLYddcqTgeEKVjFg/s640/blogger-image--1584847295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2MMWLCbAIiXCl-SIsSMkc-YGqo3BQrjTqRLaktQatcXtbfhphNEL4WrB3MmqPo16wChSK00tjrS-AAXJf24PTviUwNrxpk-ceZM-P0Ww9JpMPLK1EJDFVMwIDZ4vZLYddcqTgeEKVjFg/s640/blogger-image--1584847295.jpg" /></a></div>Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-7757895764351710812013-03-03T22:09:00.001+11:002013-03-03T22:09:39.950+11:00Dream come true…<p>For quite some time now, it’s been a dream of mine to one day be published in a magazine, and in particular, many from the Somerset camp. I set myself the lofty goal, with no idea how I would begin to accomplish it. But now, I am beyond thrilled to share with you all that my dream has now come true! Not once, but twice!</p> <p><a href="http://www.stampington.com/artjournaling/" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="AJwinter2013" alt="AJwinter2013" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Mr-2QWY3JYo/UTMvZUpovPI/AAAAAAAAEas/Sh1AW0sa86o/AJwinter2013%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="250" height="321"></a></p> <p>Firstly, I was approached to be featured in <a href="http://www.stampington.com/artjournaling/" target="_blank">Art Journaling by Somerset Studio</a>. The Winter 2013 issue hit the stands in January, and I am chaffing at the bit to get my hands on a copy! No luck as yet though.</p> <p><a href="http://www.somersetdigitalstudio.com/" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="SDSspring2013" alt="SDSspring2013" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-H8xS7gpFY0Q/UTMvaenvpWI/AAAAAAAAEa0/FWc3jEyIM4E/SDSspring2013%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="250" height="368"></a></p> <p>I also had a few of my digital pieces chosen for publication in the Spring 2013 issue of <a href="http://www.somersetdigitalstudio.com/" target="_blank">Somerset Digital Studio</a>. Now, just in case that’s not exciting enough, imagine my thrill at discovering I made the COVER!</p> <p align="center"><em>*incoming dodgy phone selfie*</em></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DHgfD-43N0s/UTMvbWoUv9I/AAAAAAAAEa8/wznDBDXzS8U/s1600-h/photo%2525287%252529%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="photo(7)" alt="photo(7)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YmfYO3LM_6M/UTMvcfU3PII/AAAAAAAAEbE/aedhGwqKIEY/photo%2525287%252529_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="206"></a></p> <p>See where my finger is pointing? That’s mine! Not ashamed to admit that I let out a high pitched, incredibly girly squeal, followed by a handful or two of tears. I had no idea they’d chosen a piece for the cover, so it made for an incredibly happy mail day indeed. And the day before my birthday too – what a way to celebrate!</p> <p>I can’t begin to explain the feeling of finally realising my dream. Utter joy comes close lol Now to set my sights higher and make it happen!</p> <p>I’ve neglected this poor blog over the last few months. Real life, work, my baby starting school…it’s all just gotten in the way of creating in general. But now that I’m getting a routine established, I hope to again be able to share my art with you all, and I hope that you’ll share yours too!</p> <p>Until next time, happy arting!</p> <p>Melita xo</p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273500924120110884.post-13989588815111756182013-02-23T19:26:00.001+11:002013-02-23T19:26:29.834+11:00We all need a pep talk<p><iframe height="253" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/l-gQLqv9f4o?list=SPzvRx_johoA-YabI6FWcU-jL6nKA1Um-t" frameborder="0" width="450" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>'nuff said really</p> Melitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627703490833135671noreply@blogger.com1