January 3rd, 2016
Inside: what is zentangle and how to make it in your craft projects I told you before I can’t draw BUT I found an amazing way around it! I discovered a way to draw beautiful patterns with no problem and professional looking results. It is called zentangle and you won’t believe how easy it is. WHAT IS ZENTANGLE The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. We call these patterns, tangles. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves and orbs. These simple shapes are the “Elemental Strokes” in all Zentangle art. Zentangle art is non-representational and unplanned so you can focus on each stroke and not worry about the result. There is no up or down to Zentangle art. You don’t need to know what a tangle is going to look like to draw it. You just need to know the …
November 1st, 2015
inside: how to use leftover sticker sheets in your art journaling. One of the most annoying things in crafting is sticker sheets! I’m not against them at all, they are useful for almost any type of craft but for some reason you are always left with letters you don’t need and need the letters that you already used. I don’t know who plans these things but they obviously doing a terrible job! I have a few of these half used sticker sheets and I decided to put an end to it and find a way to use them! HOW TO USE EVERY LEFTOVER STICKER The idea behind this technique is not to look at the letters as letters, but to look at them as a graphic shape. When you eliminate the meaning of the letter then it becomes a shape you can use in a different context and not in a word. The technique …
September 15th, 2015
Inside: what are the best pens and markers for arts and crafts and the best tips for using and storing them. One of the most used tool in arts and crafts is a pen or a marker. These important tools are essential for mark making, doodling, writing, scribbling and any other technique you’ll want to apply on an art journal page, card, scrapbook page or mixed media project. Since these pens are such an important asset it is important to make the best of them and learn not only what are the best pens and markers to make arts and crafts but also how to store them. TIPS FOR WORKING WITH PENS AND MARKERS 1. Make sure that your surface is completely dry if you’re using acrylic paints or mediums before you start writing or doodling. If the surface is wet the tip will be destroyed. Believe me I have destroyed many by being impatient. …
August 30th, 2015
Inside: how to make a herringbone pattern on canvas I love patterns and I always look for fun and easy ways o make them. Herringbone pattern always seemed really complicated to make but I found a really easy way to make it on canvas! WHAT IS A HERRINGBONE PATTERN Herringbone, also called broken twill weave, describes a distinctive V-shaped pattern. It is distinguished from a plain chevron by the break at reversal, which makes it resemble a broken zigzag. The pattern is called herringbone because it resembles the skeleton of a herring fish. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHEVRON AND HERRINGBONE The difference is all in the zigzag, where Chevron patterns have a continuous zigzag design like a repeated V where as the Herringbone pattern has a broken zigzag design in a 45 degree angle. Herringbone is a pattern made up of equal-size, rectangular pieces, arranged in a staggered zig-zag pattern. its distinct …
June 28th, 2015
Inside: how to make a textured mixed media canvas Making mixed media canvases is one of my favorite projects to make. I love the creative freedom I have when I create not only of what I can add to it but how high can I go. Unlike cards or scrapbook pages when I make a mixed media canvas I don’t need to worry about keeping it thin or not bulky so I can add texture and a lot of it! HOW TO ADD TEXTURE TO MIXED MEDIA CANVAS Makig a textured mixed media canvas is easy and you can make it with a lot of materials: Modeling paste Chipboard Found items Fabric Paper embellishments Art stones Beads Paint And more… To learn more about how to make mixed media projects with texture you can check out: How to make an art journal page with textured background Make a textured steampunk frame Add texture with …
January 22nd, 2015
Inside: the best techniques o cover and paint chipboard for a great look for your project. I’m a control freak… and I don’t like to be dictated to in life or in my crafts. That means that I always prefer making or painting my own embellishments instead of using something bought that someone else decided what color it will be. So whenever I use chipboard on a project I like using bare shapes and cover or paint them myself to match its style and color to my project. MAKING PROJECTS WITH CHIPBOARD Chipboard is a versatile material to use in craft projects of almost any kind. It can add texture and dimension to a scrapbook page, a mixed media canvas or an altered box. When it comes bare you can customize its color and texture to match it to any project you’re working on. To find out more about how to work with it …
January 18th, 2015
Inside: how to use pastels in art journaling I was never afraid to get my fingers dirty just the opposite I love it! It always seem like a medal of honor for my hard work making my art journal pages. One of my favorite tools in making art journal pages are pastels because I can get unique results and dirty fingers… WHAT ARE PASTELS Pastels come in the shape of sticks, similar to crayons, and comprised of pure powdered pigments blended with a type of thickening agent such as animal glue to bind them together. They are available in several types and are an exciting medium for beginners as they can be used with little preparation. They dry almost immediately, meaning there is a short wait for your final creation. Mostly, they are applied by hand – a functional and favored feature, allowing real control for creativity. A real bonus for those starting is that …
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