Oodles of Doodles

Hello Monday, my friends! We have a fun challenge for you this week at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - OODLES of DOODLES. I love to doodle and add designs, but this week I thought I would try stamping some images and then doodling them. 

Sadly, we have to say goodbye to the very talented Anne Redfern of Redanne, our August guest designer. I am sure you have enjoyed her beautiful creations as much as I have! I know we will be in touch on the web Anne, and I wish you the best. Thanks for joining us! 

 

JOYFUL BLOSSOMS

I have been waiting to start using the Dina Wakley white Media Journal, and I thought it would be perfect to try the watercolors on. The paper is wonderfully heavy and I love how it takes the watercolor.  I lightly misted the pages, then rolled some different colors across the page. 

It's very textured, so detailed stamps are not so easy to get a clear image with, but I kind of like the looseness here. Love the little ink pads for all these colors.

Next, I went in and doodled some of the flowers, using white, gold, and black pens.

Then, I decided I wanted to add in some leaves and another type of plant. 

Details...

My approach was fairly simple, but I love the way the colors move and blend, and the flower blossoms burst across the pages. Doodling adds another element and a new look. 

I hope you've enjoyed my art journal doodling, and are inspired to join us this week!

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The design team has their doodle on this week, so be sure to check them out.