August 13th, 2017
Inside: how to make an inspiration mini book with patterns and color combinations Do you ever create for the sake of creating and fun or do you always create something that is useful and has a purpose? I love creating with no specific goal or purpose just for the fun and the creative process. When that happens I start with a technique or a material and just play with it until something starts to form. This process is very inspiring because it allows you to experiment, try new things without worrying you’ll destroy a specific project. WHAT IS AN INSPIRATION MINI BOOK An inspiration book is something that inspires you to start a creative process. Each one is inspired by different things so each inspiration book will look different. The book can inspire you while you create it or after it’s complete – it is all up yo you! HOW TO MAKE YOUR …
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 …
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, …
January 15th, 2017
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 …
November 6th, 2016
Inside: how to make art journaling with Distress ink People often complain that they don’t have enough materials or supplies to make art journal pages or other crafts. I think that not having everything is sometimes an advantage. I once taught an art journaling class and I said that you can make an art journal page with just two materials. The girls laughed at me and challenged me to show them how to do it. So I made an art journal page with just Distress inks and stencils! ART JOURNALING WITH DISTRESS INK Every art journal page has two main elements: background and a focal point. In order to make these elements you can use any material or technique. Limiting your supplies forces you to be more creative and come up with ways to make what you want with what you have. DISTRESS INKS Distress inks are water-based dye inks that have incredible …
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