The rainbow is at the end

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 ~ sproatmeyer ~ Leave a comment

This is the fifth and final day of my boho journey using the new boho products from the mini release this week. At first I had no clue what boho was or how to design in it so I dived right into an exploration. I hope you’ve enjoyed reading the journey with me and that I’ve inspired you. Today’s card is sort of an homage to this week by choosing the traditional rainbow. It never failed that wherever I searched for boho this style of rainbow would pop up.

Metal Dies:
Boho Circles die set
Boho Moon die set
Boho Rainbows die set

Stamps:
Flower Tiles Stay Wild at Heart clear set
Boho Alphabet Sentiments clear set

Other:
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

Understanding finally arrived

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 ~ sproatmeyer ~ Leave a comment

This is day four of my boho journey and I think I’m finally getting the hang of it. Further searching for what boho really is, I found someone that simply defined it as aspects that “embrace the natural and are handmade.” Basically I needed to have elements of nature such as flowers, feathers, water, leaves, branches, rocks, or whatever from nature. It could also be animals, trees, waterfalls, and whatnot. The other half was to make it by hand – check! That one was easy. So my goal for this card was to merge more of the boho style that I’ve learned together with my own style. I wanted it to have nature, randomness and bold shapes/color. I think I nailed it and I really like how this card turned out.

Expanding and merging

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 ~ sproatmeyer ~ Leave a comment

It’s day three of my boho art process and building from yesterday, I learned that I was mainly looking at abstract bohemian art which is just one aspect of boho. Looking more into the definition, I read that boho art is “defined by a lack of structure, opting instead for carefree layers of pattern, texture, and color.” So my challenge today was to start combining it with my normal style and using stamps to create a holiday card. I focused on “lack of structure” and “layers of texture/color.” How do you think I did?

Metal Dies:
Boho Circles die set
Boho Moon die set
Up in the Clouds die set

Stamps:
Vintage Christmas clear set
Boho Alphabet Sentiments clear set

Other:
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops
Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

That’s not what I thought

August 2, 2022 ~ sproatmeyer ~ Leave a comment

This is day two of my boho journey and today I looked up the definition and learned more about it. Oxford said it was “socially unconventional in a way regarded as characteristic of creative artists” but I have no idea how that converts to art. In fact, I’m more confused now that I started. The only thing that helped me today was knowing Boho is short for Bohemian. Well, since this is a journey that’s what I went with … today’s project build upon what I saw yesterday but then added “unconventional” and “creative.” Hmmm, ok? My interpretations might be off the mark bu here’s what I created.

Metal Dies:
Boho Circles die set
Boho Moon die set
Boho Rainbows die set

Stamps:
Make a Wish clear set
Boho Alphabet Sentiments clear set

Other:
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

What is Boho?

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 ~ sproatmeyer ~ Leave a comment

Well if you ask me, I have no idea how to define Boho let alone design cards in that style so this was a real stretch for me. Searching for “boho art” online, I would guess it meant large bold shapes, muted colors that are close on the color wheel, some line sketches and a bit abstract. So that’s what I went for and came up with this design. The hardest part was I really want to use my new Flower Tiles stamps so that was kind of a monkey wrench. This will be a journey for me so day one was about what I saw. How do you think I did?

Metal Dies:
Boho Scallop Circles die set
Boho Moon die set

Stamps:
Flower Tiles Stay Wild at Heart clear set

Other:
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

Is this Lake Michigan?

July 29, 2022July 25, 2022 ~ sproatmeyer ~ Leave a comment

I had the the opportunity to drive around Lake Michigan this summer (in fact, I’m still on that same vacation but just a little closer to home). We mainly drove on the east side and tried to take as many lighthouse tours as we could and playing along the beach. Even though the water was C-O-L-D, the kids still enjoyed getting in and walking along the beach. So this card reminds me of all that and couldn’t be a better card to post at this time. I love all the elements and details – it makes it feel timeless like capturing one of our moments.