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 …
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 …
October 7th, 2016
Inside: how to make an art journal page with hand drawn shapes I have a confession… I don’t know how to draw! Yes, your read correctly, I don’t know how to draw and I’m not ashamed of saying it! I’m a living example how a lack of any drawing skills is irrelevant to making beautiful art journal page because I think we can all agree that I can make beautiful art journal pages. So what’s the deal? The deal is that you can make amazing art journal pages with basic sketching or drawing skills like drawing lines, circles and ovals. Scroll down and see how! HAND DRAWN IMAGES Contrary to what you might think everyone can draw! Hand drawn images simply vary from works of art like Picasso to simple basic hand drawn images and shapes so the only question is where are you on this scale. Like I said before I can’t draw but …
September 16th, 2016
Inside: how to make whimsical DIY paper dolls for paper crafts Remember when we were kids (the older ladies among us) and paper dolls were a big hit? Well, they are now popular in crafts more than ever and they are being made in different styles and sizes. From altered paper dolls to mixed media, moving and stamped in art journaling, scrapbooking, cards and more. WHAT ARE PAPER DOLLS Paper dolls or paper piecing dolls are figures cut out of paper or thin card, sometimes with separate clothes, also made of paper, that are usually held onto the dolls by paper folding tabs. They may be a figure of a person, animal or inanimate object and they have been inexpensive children’s toys for almost two hundred years. Today, many artists are turning paper dolls into an art form. HOW TO MAKE PAPER PIECING DOLLS The basic technique for making paper dolls is …
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