A blog about art making and art education explorations in a humble art room for adults and kids of all ages.

Create a resist effect for art backgrounds using oil pastels and watercolors. Perfect for art journals and mail art.

Hi everybody! Susanne here and I’m sharing an abstract mixed media art journal tutorial today and dive into mark making and transparent layering. I am using a flower from our Pencil Marks 4 s…

19 art journal ideas to enhance your journaling and get some ideas for your own art journaling, get creating with these ideas.

In this tutorial I am going to be sharing how to do an image transfer with packing tape. Using image transfers can be a lot of fun in your art journals and mixed media projects and they are a great way to achieve an easy, no bulk, layer to your work.

Learn a fun and easy technique to transfer a photo to paper and make art journal pages, scrapbook layouts, mixed media projects and more

Explore mixed media art journaling with these free printable stencils. Follow these easy mixed media tutorials and make fun and artsy pages.

Today I am going to show 6 ways that I made easy background papers using supplies that you might already have around your craft room!

I am playing in my handmade junk art journal today creating a bright page with many layers in mixed media. For my main images I am using my Textured Birds. I am using alcohol markers to color them …

Create mixed media backgrounds in your art journal with easy step-by-step tutorials with photos for each step. Plus: a background challenge.

Hi there, Susanne here! I’m sharing a set of two mixed media icads using stencil texture combined with acrylic inks and collage fodder. I am creating a grungy background by combining bright c…

20 inspiring art journal pages to inspire you in your own art journaling. Get your art supplies out and be inspired.

Misschien denk je dat anderen niets fout doen in hun Art Journal, maar niets is minder waar. Iedereen maakt voortdurend fouten! Maar dat hoort bij het Art Journaling. Je bent bezig, je geeft vorm aan je ideeën, gedachten en gevoelens. Vaak lukt het en soms ook niet. Niet erg, een kwestie van accepteren en doorgaan. Je kunt de bladzijde die je ‘mislukt’ vindt altijd nog op elkaar plakken. Dan hoef je hem niet meer te zien.

Super easy way to make collage paper backgrounds which are great for art journals, junk journals or mixed media art pieces!

I know it can be hard to decide where to begin, so to make it easy on you, I've compiled a list of my top 10 free bookbinding tutorials.

Free Printable Sheets In PDF Formats: Artist Trading Card Printables: Free Printable Artist Trading Card Label Sheet Free Printable ATC Sheet Of Mini Monas Faux Postage & Mail Art: Nature Theme…

Try out these easy collage art ideas anyone can do, even beginners. Learn how to collage with simple designer tips, tricks & ideas.

Foam stamps are one of the best tools for your mixed media projects. Easy to use with acrylic paints and can be stamped on any surface!

Here's a sneak into my sketchbook / art journal inspired by our family holidays to Cornwall! I've been playing around with patterns and colour in this sketchbook all inspired by the beautiful Cornish coast.

Super easy way to make collage paper backgrounds which are great for art journals, junk journals or mixed media art pieces!

Create mixed media backgrounds in your art journal with easy step-by-step tutorials with photos for each step. Plus: a background challenge.

Explore mixed media art journaling with these free printable stencils. Follow these easy mixed media tutorials and make fun and artsy pages.

How to Transfer Images onto Paper by Rebecca Parsons. Such a great Mixed Media technique, perfect to use in Art Journals or Junk Journals!

How to make an awesome art journal page using a masking tape technique and how to make a homemade masking tape

Looking for some great printable paper ephemera for your junk journals, art journals or scrapbook pages? These vintage bee labels are fast and easy to use AND have a commercial license for printing!

Download Free Collage Sheets of Spooky "Haunted" Photographs. Perfect for Halloween Junk Journals, Art Journals, Scrapbooks and other Mixed Media Projects.

Discover a wealth of information and instruction for creating mixed-media faces in this special issue magazine!

Humans are cool. REALLY cool, actually. We’re full of complexities and eccentricities and a uniqueness that makes us one in a million! We can see ourselves in the mirror. We can see ourselves in photos. But have you ever seen yourself in a collage?! Here’s your chance to create a self portrai

What you need to know to make layers on your art journal page - tips, ideas and techniques to master the art of layering in your art journal

Today I am going to show 6 ways that I made easy background papers using supplies that you might already have around your craft room!

Free Butterfly Ephemera Sheets you can Print and add to Your Journaling Supplies. Part of a Large Collection of Free Vintage Ephemera you can use as Inspiration in Your Mixed Media Journal.

Art for Beginners: Easily create a beautiful piece of art on canvas. Read on for tips for beginners on getting started on creating your own art canvas. #artcanvas #artforbeginners #arttutorials #arttips

Megan Whisner Quinlan shows you multiple ways to use Dina Wakley MEdia Chipboard Shapes as the focal point of your journal pages to add interest and fun.

This was such a fun junk journal to make! I used 3 primary colors, orange, black and green, with a little blue thrown in for fun! It has dangles and charms, tags and tickets.

Journal quotes to add to your art journal, bullet journal, or personal journal. These journaling quotes are perfect for creative projects!

Explore mixed media art journaling with these free printable stencils. Follow these easy mixed media tutorials and make fun and artsy pages.

My tried and true tools and adhesives for mixed media collage art.

Dina Wakley, our featured artist of the month, shares a multitude of mixed-media techniques and tips in all of her work for creating expressive art. Here are a few of our favorites.

When it comes to art, many of us enjoy the many sensual benefits that it has to offer but hesitate to take up any form of it as we feel that it is too tough.

Welcome fall with this mixed media pumpkin project to decorate your home or to give as a gift to someone you love.