YouTube videos are a great source of inspiration, whether it's the finished image that sparks the imagination or just the techniques used. Combine that with your own supplies and a sprinkling of other ideas and you end up with something unique to you. It was the process as much as the end result in this… Continue reading Golden ivy
I wanted to make something, but I didn't want to have to think about it too hard. I didn't want to have to contemplate colour blends or even basic palettes. So I reached for a handmade background from my stash — a nice mottled blue-green piece — and a flower stencil. Roses are red: grab… Continue reading Stencilled roses
My first art journal page. I've always avoided art journalling, much the same way I tend to avoid written journalling, but if I view it as a space for play and not for "baring your soul" then it could be an interesting experiment. This was inspired by a YouTube video that, of course, I cannot… Continue reading Now is the time
Valentine's Day. We don't make a big deal about it but, as a cardmaker, I could hardly miss the opportunity to make a card for my other half. I spotted this digi the other day while browsing through The Paper Shelter's large catalogue of images (so many lovely digis; I restrained myself and only… Continue reading Barber shop Valentine
Another month, another cute image from Gerda Steiner to colour. This time it's a panda sitting atop a pile of hearts, just in time for Valentine's Day. To avoid them all merging together into one big red pile, I used three different pinky-red blends for the hearts. I also added a bit of sparkle and… Continue reading Panda in love
I want to get more confident with layering paints and other colouring mediums, so when this post went past on The Crafter’s Workshop blog earlier this year, I thought I’d have a go at replicating the style. I didn’t keep track of the exact supplies I used. The colour came from acrylic paints, the white… Continue reading Mixed media tags
This technique gives gorgeous results. I am always looking out for interesting ways to use my stencils and this one is very satisfying. The background is definitely the star here. Most important tip for using gilding flakes: close all the windows and do not sneeze! They are incredibly light and will go everywhere given the… Continue reading Gilding flake swirls
