BASIC ART JOURNALING TECHNIQUES YOU NEED TO KNOW

  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 …

Butterfly Mixed Media Canvas

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 …

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT USING MAGAZINE CUT OUTS PHOTOS IN ART JOURNALING

  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 …

15 WAYS TO EASILY ADD EXCITING TEXTURE TO ART JOURNAL PAGES

  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 …

HOW TO MAKE LAYERS ON ART JOURNAL PAGES

  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, …

HOW TO USE STENCILS TO MAKE A WONDERFUL ART JOURNAL PAGE

  Inside: how to use stencils to make backgrounds and focal point on an art journal page   Stenciling is like magic! You can use them to make your own patterns and images while controlling the size, the shape and the color. This versatile tool is great for art journaling and today I want to show you how to use stencils to make both the background and the focal point!     HOW TO USE STENCILS TO MAKE AN ART JOURNAL PAGE   MAKE THE BACKGROUND   The first step is to fill the page with patterns and colors. Use different stencils with different colors and make the background as colorful as possible. Layer the patterns slightly but give each pattern its own space so it will be visible.     COMPLETE THE BACKGROUND   To complete the background add some more colors and layers with acrylic paints and pieces of tissue papers. Make sure to paint parts of the …

HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE AND PRETTY TREE PAPER PIECING CARD

  Inside: how to make a simple tree paper piecing card   I’m terrible at math but even I know that according to Aristotle, a philosopher in Ancient Greece, “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts”. Apparently it doesn’t only works in math or life it also works in crafts. In the crafts case a few simple paper pieces can create something truly pretty.     WHAT IS PAPER PIECING   Paper-piecing is a fun way to add texture, interest and patterns to your design. It’s a great alternative to coloring stamped images and a fabulous way to use any scraps of paper that are just too good to throw away!   THE BASICS OF PAPER PIECING   Paper is usually a technique made with stamps and cut out paper pieces. However it can also be created just from pieces of paper to assemble a pattern or an image without the base of a stamped image. Consider …

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