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!

12 easy techniques to use Distress Inks on craft or paper projects like art journal pages, cards and scrapbook lyouts

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

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.

Tips and ideas for how to make creative background papers using just inks and rubber stamps! These are great scrapbook papers for mixed media, junk journals or greeting cards. Super cheap and easy to make!

Hi there, Susanne here with a mixed media background tutorial using Distress Inks and our brand new Mix It Up 5 and Mix It Up 6 stamp sets! The new products are all 10% off until Sunday, May 5th!

Hi there! It's Marsha here, and today I will give you seven ideas for using image transfer gel prints in your art.So let’s dive into it! I only briefly explain how to pull resist image transfers in this video. If you’d like to know more about the technique, we also have a FAQ video that

Learn how to make your own gorgeous Antique French Ephemera papers with these easy Craft Techniques. By Diana Dreams Factory

click all pictures to see them better Our family has been playing a game called SPLIT for at least eight years and we recently ran out of score sheets and the cards were Cheeto-stained, bent and in pretty bad shape (like me some days). So we grudgingly opened a new box (I had bought a couple when the company folded) but no one could bear the thought of throwing away the old cards. This project is born from happy memories meets uncharachteristic sentiment (we're usually pretty cold-hearted about stuff). I prepared the cards with a thick layer of gesso applied with a palette knife. You waste a lot less this way than if you use a brush and spreading is quick and as easy as buttering bread. This is a great time for mark-making so etch into some of the gesso. I mostly made hearts as they're easy. You can make marks with the back of a paintbrush, a skewer, pencil, stick - whatever. Drying time. *sigh* The bane of my existence and I've gotten weird about preferring natural air drying over using my heat gun. Why? It seems more stable to me. And I'm a nut. Anyhow... Since I wanted to maximize what was accomplished during my (eternal) dry time I spritzed them with spray ink. This is a very unintentional step. Don't stress it. Some will look good, some will pool and muddle and look bad. It's all fine. Once it dries gesso and ink combine and the results are rarely recognizable from what you see at this stage. Then, just for shits and giggles I splash around some alcohol ink. Love this stuff. Never used it as intended. I just splash, splash, splash the stuff all over my projects and then grin at it like the Cheshire Cat. It's good stuff. Covers everything. Spreads like a zombie virus. Win all around. Here's one batch of cards. I did one craft mat (official distance measure in my house) worth of cards at a time. Waited an hour or three until they were safe to move off onto the table (Still very sticky, but moveable) and then made another set. It took all day but all 104 are now prepared. I sorted them according to the ones that were awesome and the ones that sucked. I'd dress it up but that would be dishonest. Me: Suck. Suck. Really, Nicole? Suck!!! Awesome. Everyone come see this, it's so cool! Suck. Suck. Good. Like it. Like it. Like it. Um, no. Then in my traditional backwards way of doing things, I started with the ones I hated so if I wrecked them, they were already destined for the trash and it would fall under the 'no harm no foul' rule. They were ugly. As you can see in the pic above (left side), my gold alcohol ink (just found it in a box) made brown splotches. Not even brown really, more like puce. Ick. So I added some ink, spread some large mica flakes and did my best to salvage them. Now I luuurve them. So pretty and fun. No Cheeto stains. Here's the first dozen or so: Thanks so much for visiting! If you'd like a print out of the quotes I used on these cards please click this download link. Special thanks to Carla Devine for creating this document.

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!

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

Hello friends :) Happy New Year, lol! I can't believe that I haven't blogged in 6 months. Life has been busy I guess, right?! I recently had a lot of fun in the studio making little paper houses. I posted several photos on my Facebook page. The response has been great and I've had several requests for a tutorial, so I wanted to share that with you all. Here it is... Step 1: I took some mop up paper I had saved. It was basically a piece of paper I had taped down to my work space to protect it from paint, sprays, etc. Step 2: I cut out some basic house shapes, no measuring! Just wing it, more fun indeed. Step 3: I cut some windows and doors out of a contrasting color. This helps them to sort of pop forward from the house itself and adds some interest. Glue these down with a glue stick. Step 4: I used a water soluble journaling pen (Pilot G-2 07) to outline the house, roof, windows and door. Step 5: I took a water brush and brushed lightly over the lines I drew. This gave a darker definition and helps pop those doors and windows!! :) Step 6: I added doodles, dots and little design elements to unify colors and shapes. I also added some words and hearts. Don't forget to draw a door knob! Below are some pics of various houses I have made. Hope this has helped fuel your creative juices. Have fun making these, but be warned they are very addictive! :)

I’ve been making some little embellishments lately to use in my collage journals. My goal is to use some of the stuff I already have – you know, the stuff that keeps piling up… gel prints, pa…

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

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!

This Mixed Media Art technique - the Serendipity Technique - is easily mastered and is lots of fun. The cutting and rearranging of each square that adds the charm to each piece.

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

Learn this fun and easy method for aging paper! By Thicketworks for Graphics Fairy

52 different mixed media techniques to alter cards! Explore and experimant with different materials and make your own altered playing cards

There are great rewards to be had if you break out of your creative comfort zone, like gaining more confidence and having a more fulfilling and satisfying art practice.

Make your own DIY Rust Pastes with Heather Tracy for The Graphics Fairy!

The ultimate guide to gel printing and the basics of gel printing you need to know - what materials you need and how to make gel prints

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 …

If you are looking to personalize your art journal projects, creating mixed media tissue paper is a fun way to get unique colors and textures. Creating mixed media tissue paper is easy and only requires a few materials. In this tutorial I will share with you three different techniques for getting a variety of different

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

52 different mixed media techniques to alter cards! Explore and experimant with different materials and make your own altered playing cards

Free Mini Class If you want to create a mixed media project but have no clue where to start, what supplies you need or how to overcome your fears you are in the right place! This mini class will help you start your first mixed media project by introducing you to this wonderful diverse world! You will discover what mixed media is Find out what supplies you need to start Learn what types of mixed media projects you can do Familiarize yourself with the basic techniques Overcome your fear of taking the first step This is a great class for beginners and anyone who wants to start experimenting and creating mixed media projects! » 4 Detailed PDF files packed with information, photos and tips » Online classroom with a student’s forum » Lifelong access Frequently Asked Questions about My Online Classes Q: How do I buy a class? A: You can browse the list and see the descriptions of …

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.

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

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you mix one form of art with another? We are sure that you have had this thought once or twice and wondered what

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

Looking for dark and creepy dark academia for your junk journals, mixed media or even Halloween printable decor? These free printables are perfect for adding a touch of goth to your artwork.

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

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

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

Index Card a Day Project - mixed media, sketchbook drawings, art journal project - patterns and drawings created on index cards, one a day for 61 days! Challenge hosted by Daisy Yellow Art

I recently rediscovered the charm of little paper flexagons, known in the cardmaking world as never-ending or infinity cards. I find it fascinating to unfold each page, revealing the card maker’s vision beneath, until I magically end up back where I started. Infinity cards also make an ideal mixed-media substrate. I use them to make…

This project has been on my “to try” list for a while. I scored a Rolodex a while back and want to make lots of mini collage art that can be viewed on a spinning wheel. Pop on over to M…

A collection of 27 FREE printable vintage flower postcards! Beautiful hand-painted floral images featuring parks, private gardens, oriental gardens, flower shows, and a bridge of flowers.

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