June 23rd, 2017
Inside: 4 ways to make watercolor backgrounds for beginners Ny favorite roller coaster is Thunder Mountain in Disney World. Not because it’s the best in the world but because it’s mild and not too scary. Yes, I don’t like roller coasters, they scare me so I don’t get up on them, I only compromise on the less scary ones. But when it comes to crafting I don’t get scared I can angry. If there is something I never did because I was too scared to fail at it I usually do it anyway because I don’t like failing and I don’t like to miss out. This is what happened to me with watercolors. I was too scared to try them at first because I don’t know how to draw and I never learned any watercolor techniques. But that made me mad…why shouldn’t I give up on this unique paints? I shouldn’t! HOW TO USE WATERCOLORS …
May 7th, 2017
Inside: altered playing cards with different techniques and materials When I started with mixed media I was very unsure of almost every step I made because I felt I didn’t know enough techniques, enough materials or had enough experience. I wanted to make mixed media in a small scale that won’t be so scary so I decide to alter playing cards. If until now you were not sure about mixed media like I was, or a little scared to create an art journal page or even a canvas for whatever reason this tutorial series is for you! The 52 playing cards I made really opened my mind and set my creativity free with no fear! These altered mixed media playing cards with the 52 mixed media Techniques is the ultimate series to start and master mixed media techniques. WHAT ARE ALTERED MIXED MEDIA PLAYING CARDS There are 52 cards in every deck and we’ll alter each …
May 5th, 2017
Inside: two basic art journaling techniques you need to know When I started making art journal pages I was really confused with all the techniques and materials, so much so I simply froze and ended up with an empty art journal. But I was determined to start making art journal page so I wanted to simplify the process and start with the basics. BASIC ART JOURNALING TECHNIQUES There are many basic techniques you can use to make an art journal page but if you want to keep it simple and not use too many materials you need to: Use one or two materials to make your page Apply one or two techniques to the page Once you master the basic techniques you chose combine them ART JOURNAL PAGE BASIC BACKGROUND TECHNIQUE The most basic art journal page technique to make background is simply cover the page with color. Cover the page with …
April 11th, 2017
Today I want to share with you how to create a Butterfly Mixed Media Canvas. I get asked a lot about how I create these canvases and how I get that crisp rusty look. Well, today I want to share with you some of the products I use to achieve this look and how exactly to create it. Butterfly Mixed Media CanvasOne of the most important steps in creating a canvas like this is to layer the embellishments and create a 3D look. So I started with a layer of chipboard empty squares and added the butterfly on top. The butterfly is the focal point of the canvas so I made sure to create a raised surface from little chipboard squares so The butterfly would be raised above all the other embellishments. The next step was to add all the embellishments around the canvas. When I create a canvas like this I use all kinds of embellishments, some of them with more …
March 12th, 2017
Inside: everything you need to know about using cut out magazine photos in art journaling I’m not embarrassed to admit I don’t know how to draw so when I want to add an image or a focal point to an art journal page I need to use a different technique. One of my favorite technique is to use magazine cut out photos in art journaling. WHY USE CUT OUT PHOTOS IN YOUR ART JOURNAL Using magazine cut out photos in art journaling is a great and convenient way to add an image to your page: You have an almost endless selection of images you can add depending on how many magazines you have All you need to do is cut the images and attach to the page You have control of the subject, color and size of photos The paper is usually strong enough to stans other materials and techniques Magazine cut out photos are …
February 24th, 2017
Inside: 15 different ideas for adding art journal page texture If you want to make interesting and expressive art journal pages try adding some texture. Art journal page texture is everything that you can feel with your finger when you move it across the page from very light brush strokes to surface covered with beads or sanding paper. 15 ART JOURNAL PAGE TEXTURE IDEAS I have collected 15 different techniques and materials that can add texture to your art journal page. Each of the numbered ways is linked to the tutorial for that art journal page. #1 Cut Paper Shape: subtle art journal page texture Punch or cut a paper and add it on top of your art journal page. I cut out a shape of a woman, painted it and wrote inside it and then glued it to the page. #2 Glue Gun: use it like a pencil Use a glue gun …
January 20th, 2017
Inside: how to make layers on art journal pages I have a secret…you’ll be amazed by it and surprised and you’ll wonder how come you never knew it before! The secret to making beautiful art journal pages is not having lots of supplies or knowing many techniques. Making amazing art journal pages is all about the LAYERS! Yes! If you make lots of layers, even simple ones, on your page it will look great every single time! HOW TO MAKE LAYERS ON ART JOURNAL PAGES Making layers on art journal pages is easy as long as you remember a few simple rules: Add colors and patterns gradually and not at once. Keep your color scheme to 3-4 colors. Start with large patterns and then add smaller ones. Keep the layers in the background and only after you finish add a focal point and text. Learn more about how to make art journal page, …
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