Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Seth and the City Journal Page with Video

Hello Everyone!

I'm back with another journal page today, and of course, my journal pages always come with a video, so you can find that further down the post. I am featuring a couple abstract stamps I received through Scrap n' Art Magazine from Impression Obsession. They are from the Seth Apter line, so in honour of him and his amazing unique style, I thought I would do something I've never done before...abstract art!! You may not be able to tell at first glance, but this is actually a city...it's just UPSIDE DOWN! How fun is that!!

Can you see it, can you see it???


   HOW 'BOUT NOW...








You won't believe what technique I used to create the background!! Is the suspense killing you?? OK, so without further ado, here is my abstract, upside down city journal page. Thanks to everyone for all the amazing feedback on my video channel, I just love hearing from you! And a big thank you to Seth Apter for his generosity and his inspiration! You can find Seth's amazing art at The Altered Page.




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So I finally got the snow I've been crying for and wouldn't you know it, I'm stuck inside all week!! Grrrr. The best I could do was a few early morning shots from the window. It sure looks pretty outside, I can't wait to beat this flu so I can get out there...before it melts away!





Remember I told you I built a little waterproof squirrel house on my balcony...well I finally got a resident. She's been there about a week now. She comes out a couple times a day to grab some food then back in she goes. It's hard to tell in these pictures, but she is super tiny and super cutsie!!

She is obviously smarter than most, since she know how to get free room and board with three squares a day, so I have named her after my Mom - Dianna (the smartest lady I know)!




This next shot was a hard one to get...standing on my tippy toes, holding the camera over my head and taking a guess about the aim and focus! If you look really closely though, you can see Dianna poking her head out from the front door of her brand-spanking new, fully-furnished, mortgage-free home!!


That's it for today. Thank you for stopping in and for all the amazing comments. I will be around to visit everyone soon as I can catch my breathe. 


58 comments:

  1. Hehe your Dianna is the star of this post....sending hugs from across the oceans to your little friend!!

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  2. An amazing journal page Pamellia. I love your upside down city idea and the background is brilliant. Fabulous video as always and I hope you feel better soon. Sally.x.

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  3. I do hope you feel better soon- and the snow stays around for a while! Great shots of Dianna and the trees from your window! Now Pamellia, I just love your journal page and for once I am on the computer instead of my phone, so I have seen the video at the first visit! I loVe your page and it's great to see how you got that texture!
    Big Hugs, Chrisx

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  4. So you got some beautiful snow Pamellia, we were promised some and guess what, it's rained all day. And like you stuck with the flu.

    Your journal cover is rather different for you but as always inspiration sines through.

    B x

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  5. LOVE that journal page Pamellia! I love that you turned the city upside down for the base and the torn pieces for added texture. Hope you are on the road to recovery. Jenny x

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  6. I hope you feel better real soon and get to go out in the snow before it disappears. Lovely photo's as always and a great shot of Dianna. Just had a look at your video and love this journal page and the creation process - ingenious use of a comb!
    Lorraine

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  7. Love the way you have used the comb! Great! Thanks for the tutorial Pamellia! Hugs!

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  8. Wonderful journal page and I had to look twice to check it was one of your projects, you've done Seths stamps proud. Just nicked...sorry borrowed my husbands only hair comb...inspired! Beautiful Pamellia. Hugs Ruth xx

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  9. Amazing page with very individual ideas.

    Love the photographs withthecsquirrel fun ones

    Love Chrissie xx

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  10. Gorgeous journal page! Fantastic colors and love the technique with the comb...really, who would have thought that?! You are so creative! The textured pieces look amazing and the inkng is just outstanding! Another beautiful page!
    Super fun pics of those sweet little critters! TFS!
    Hope you get to feeling better soon! No fun to be sick~hang in there and get some rest!
    Hugs,
    Sherrie K

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  11. Faboulas front cover all your work is so good Pamellia. Sorry to here you have been under the weather
    Hope you have a speedy recovery. Fab wintery pics.......
    Jules xx

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  12. Just finished watching the video...Great work my dear!!!
    Hugs

    Samra

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  13. Oh Pamelia I am so sorry that you are not well I hope you recover soon so you can enjoy all that lovely snow, we have had a couple of hard frosts and now back to rain again still rather cold. Pamelia I love your Journal page I have never really understood Abstract art but this creation looks fantastic I like that it is an upside down city. I love your photo's of the snow on the branches but my favourite is Diane she is so cute you are so kind to have made a little home for her she obviously loves it.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  14. Fantastic work in spite of being ill, feel well again soon. Love the photos, hugs, Valerie

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  15. Love,love,love sooooo different for you Pamellia but I must say its a stunner!
    Hugs
    Donna xxx

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  16. A fabulous journal page Pamellia. hope you feel better soon.
    Loved the photos and the home the little squirrel has found on your balcony.
    Yvonne xx

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  17. Wow, so cool Pamellia, - very different for you but very much Seth's style and some very cool mixed media techniques! Love the idea of the comb and the ink dripping down. Super use of those fantastic stamps!!

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  18. Haven't had the time yet to watch your video Pamellia but I will do that asap.
    Your project looks mega awesome, I love this. Hugs, Veerle

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  19. It doesn't matter what style you tackle, Pamellia, you are a master at all of them!! This is amazing!! I love your abstract, upside down city!! Wow!! That background is stunning!! I can't wait to watch the video to see how you did it!! This is fabulous my friend!!

    I hope you are feeling much better soon. The flu is no fun :( But oh my gosh, how sweet is Dianna??!! She looks cozy in her new home!! I'm just going to start calling you the Squirrel Whisperer ;) Have a great evening and feel better soon!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  20. Awesome techniques, Pamellia! Glad you finally got some snow and also a new furry friend!

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  21. Ow, this is a bit different. I LOVE the comb effect both the way you ran the ink through it and the effect when you stamped on it. Turning your city upside down was a great idea - I am afraid I did not see what it was until you told me!

    Little Itsy Bitsy Dianna squirrel is so cute and a smart one to boot.

    Keep in the warm until you are better my friend.

    Dionne xx

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  22. Wooooow, great work, Pamellia! I absolutely love it! What a super cool idea to use your comb and such a fantastic effect you've achieved! Glorious page, my friend! Big hugs to you! Branka xxx

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  23. Something very Different nd Interesting too :)

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  24. What a great piece of art Pamellia - love it :-) Love your photos too, and wee Dianna is gorgeous - and canny!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  25. I love to watch you work Pamellia, and your finished piece was fabulous, and I was so glad you turned it around as my dog thought I had gone insane with my head on the desk..lol..but I get it..and love your little Squirrel house..so cute.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  26. Fab piece hun, stunning design, will check out the video later as no time now, lol
    Hope your feeling better soon, I bet your having withdrawal symptoms for your pictures, lovely cute picture of your new free home, they are so lucky!! he he
    Tegan has been this week as school hols so I have been shattered every night!!! lol
    Hugs Liz xx

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  27. Fab piece hun, stunning design, will check out the video later as no time now, lol
    Hope your feeling better soon, I bet your having withdrawal symptoms for your pictures, lovely cute picture of your new free home, they are so lucky!! he he
    Tegan has been this week as school hols so I have been shattered every night!!! lol
    Hugs Liz xx

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  28. Brilliant designed creation. Love it....the colours are just oh so awesome. you just are the best and your photos are so cute.xx..xxx
    {aNNie}

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  29. Gorgeous page Pamellia love the detail, what beautiful pictures your little squirrel is so cute, I think she's found her new home.
    Hugs Julie xxx

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  30. Amazing page Pamellia, an upside down city, took me a little while to catch on but did it before I saw the upside down photo! Very clever and original!
    Fabulous snowy photos and your new tenant looks adorable, so snug and safe in her new home!
    Hope you feel better soon!
    Chris
    x

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  31. Love the artsy look of your journal page and in some great colors! Cities should be upside down to shake all the dirt and grime out of them! Have to come back to see the video when I have peace and quiet.

    Dianna is such a cutie pie, and smart to use her shelter. Brrr...it looks cold and oh, so beautiful out there! Sunshine and 60's here and that spring like smell to the air! Unfortunately I'm stuck inside all day at work.

    I do hope you are feeling better soon--sending healing hugs, my friend!

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  32. Brilliant Pamellia, love it. Looks cold where you are but Dianna looks cosy in her new home xXx

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  33. Amazing journal page Pamelia and I loved watching you create it! The background is fabulous and fancy using a hair comb to create the ribbed look .. brilliant! A beautiful work of art. Your little house guest is adorable .. and your snowy pics .. fantastic!! xx

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  34. Fab journal page, Pamellia!! I too have received some of Seth's cool stamps from Scrap n'Art mag! Aren't they the coolest and he is such an inspiration. I'm off to catch your video now. And a big Hello to Dianna!

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  35. Amazing journal page Pamellia, love what you have done, but afraid I do not understand abstract art.LOL(must be my age) will watch your video might understand more then..sorry I`m thick..love the colour theme and textures.
    Great photos, sorry you have been stuck inside..cute adorable squirrel.
    Pam x

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  36. Wow - what an awesome abstract journal page Pamellia! love the layers of 'buildings' and the great black lines - I'm at work and can't view your video to see how you did it - so I'll check back later - love the colors - and how sweet is your new boarder! hope you feel better soon!

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  37. Absolutely Gorgeous journal page!! I totally love it!! Your layers are amazing as is your design! xo

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  38. It is hard to believe that this is your first abstract art piece - you really are a creative genius!!

    Dianna looks quite cosy in her beautiful new abode! Hugs, Anne xx

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  39. Beautiful pages Pamellia! Love all the layers! Cute photos :)

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  40. Love your snowy pictures . Your journal page and video is fantastic. Love those torn pieces and the drips of ink and using a comb in the background is a fabulous idea. Love it Pamellia and thanks for the video . Tracy x

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  41. Another SUPER DUPER journal page. I LOVE the upside down city scape. What a GREAT idea of design. Super colours too.

    Love the new Dianna squirrel, what a cutsie, we haven't had snow, but it is COLD!.

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  42. SUPER FINE video tutorial and your art journal creation is just so neat - definitely has that architectural flare. And hey - all one has to do it hang upside down by one of dozens of methods to see a topsy turvy city so it's totally realistic too!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm thinking with the blue colors, the city scape and the textures - Seth will be in love with your creation!!

    And Dianna is just darling. Love the picture of her IN her house. Is her fur whiter than the fur on your others? Maybe she is OLD - turned white headed!!!! Or maybe since she is so tiny - she is baby waiting on her thick black hair to come in!!! You like in such a world full of mysteries Pamellia. GET WELL soon so you can find out what's at the top of cemetery hill!!!!!!!!!!!!!! j.

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    1. haha, thanks so much Joi!! I am thinking Dianna is brand new to the world. Her colours are quite pale in comparison to the others and she is just so shy and sweet. If you get in real close, I think there are still some baby hairs sticking out here and there. She's a sweetheart for sure. hugs :)

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  43. This is fabulous Pamellia, very different for you but you have still included lots of super layers.
    I hope you are soon well enough to go outside and enjoy the snow.
    Pauline
    x

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  44. Wonderful page! Loving your city.....even if I'm more a rural girl myself. :-)

    Dianna looks very cozy, and cute too! Hope you're feeling better soon!

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  45. Brilliant journal page love the city landscape and hope you edged the page-Love the Wintry pics as long as we don't get the snow lol great pics of the squirrel and hope you feel better soon
    Carol x

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  46. OH WOW!!! I am thrilled about your page - fantastic! Thank you for the video!
    And those photos are unique!
    So so lovely Pamellia - and.....

    I missed this AMAZING tag from the other post - JUST GORGEOUS!
    YOU ARE ON A ROLL!
    Amazing!
    Happy weekend to you!
    oxo
    Susi

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  47. WOW this is stunning Pamellia! I love the colors and all of the layers! Fantastic tutorial, I love how you've added the texture with the comb... awesome! Great snowy pictures too!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  48. Fantastic, Pamellia - your talent continues to astound!! I saw this on Facebook and thought - Pamellia??!! But you've made an incredible project here, and done Seth proud for sure!! Love, love, love the video!! xxx Lynn And ps - yep - white on my little rainbow project for sure - just have to figure out what. Thanks for the suggestion!!

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  49. Love the video, Pamellia... such inspiration!!! Love the texture from the comb... a new idea to me... so fantastic!

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  50. Oh Pamellia, firstly I am sending tons of healing hugs your way! I'm so sorry you've been sickly and pray you are growing stronger and healthier every day. I bet Dianna and your sweet furry friends are helping you feel better, too. :o) As for your journaling page... I just don't even know what to say! Your creative brilliance is something to behold and quite honestly leaves me speechless. You use products even more astoundingly than even the product designers must have ever envisioned. :o) This upside down city is spectacular and I am in love with the background! The sentiment is amazing. I can't wait to watch the video tonight. Thank you for always inspiring, my dear friend. Have a beautiful night. :o)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  51. I so love your videos ... Wonderful Journal page Pamellia! Very inspiring! Love your photos too!

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  52. Is there nothing that you cannot do?! Abstract journal pages with Seth Apter's industrial inspired grungy stamps, you are the wow-man! Off to watch your video and hope this finds you feeling much better and able to get outside and enjoy the snow. Hope it's warmed up a bit for you, it was darn cold back East! So glad that you have a resident in your squirrel condo, Dianna is a cutie! Deb xo

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  53. Love it! Left a comment over on your YouTube xo

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  54. Hi Pamellia
    Had to look at the title twice as I thought it was an homage to my favourite TV show lol!
    Will have to catch video later but it looks very intriguing and your usual texture fest. Love the blue hues.
    I'm afraid you will have to give Dianna notice. As you've mentioned mortgage free and 3 squares thrown in, I'm packing as we speak lol!
    Have a great weekend.
    Ang x

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  55. Well it looks like the glitch is gone from the matrix today because everything worked like it should. Hmmm, weird! Now this design is so fun and Seth would be speechless! Wonderful textures and the use of the comb! Just the other day I was using a comb on a patient (louse problems on a Husky) and thinking what great texture it could bring to texture paste and lo and behold you already did it (I must have been channeling you Bubbles! Lol) You genius and mad scientist you! Amazeballs! Love the use of the pippetts as well. Can I borrow that idea? Fantabulous details and the upside down and turned around city scape is out of this world. I am amazed every time I see your creations. Hugz to you muffin! ~Niki

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  56. Beautiful page. Such cool stamps and layering!

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