Happy Springtime!!! I know you are all wanting to get out and enjoy the springlike weather. So, why not take your journaling outdoors? Set up a table, grab some paper, paints and markers and enjoy the fresh air and do some creating at the same time.
Today, I'm sharing a round up of the recent Art Journaling videos we've had to date. In this round up of videos, I show you how to create texture with caulking, how to add layers to your art journal pages and canvases, how to doodle to add fun and whimsey, and how to make art dolls using a combination of simple shapes. There's a one more "secret" video left in the series and to get a sneak peek, make sure you're signed up to my newsletter which includes helpful hints and tips that I don't share on my blog.
Have fun, happy spring and I'll see you soon with more projects!!
Time for a little throwback in time. 2005 doesn't seem that long ago, but oh my goodness, how my styles have changed since then. So without further adieu, from the HGTV vault - here's one of my guest appearances on the Carol Duvall Show! In this episode I show you how to turn ink pens in to fun polymer clay pens. They are featured in my POLYPENS book! Have a great day everyone!
And you want a funny? Dana and I joke that this is my "just like so" episode - count how many times I say it in 6 minutes! At least I can laugh at myself!
Want more projects like these? I have a CD rom filled over 170+ projects with Step by Step photos and a free signed copy of my PolyPens book available - click here for details.
Don't you just love that phrase? We must lose the fear of messing up....because if we don't what happens? NOTHING! because we stop dead in our tracks and do nothing out of fear.
That's what happens a lot in art, sometimes I don't even try because I can't accept failure. I have to remind myself and give myself permission to fail and that I'm going to enjoy the process despite the results.
In this episode, I show you how to create an art doll using my very tried and true technique of 6 simple shapes. Enjoy the process, have fun...and be fearless!
Art
Journaling is a way for me to relax and release. Sometimes, I sit down with
paper, ink and paint and just play around with backgrounds and other times, I
finish a whole page. The important thing
to remember is that art journaling is fun and it’s okay to make mistakes. It’s about exploring and letting go of
stress! Fill your art journals with
inspirational sayings. I find they are
just what I need when I’m feeling gloomy!
In this how to art journal video, I share with you a very simple way to doodle and to add color to your pages. Have fun exploring!
Sharpie®
brand fine tip markers in coordinating colors plus black
Ink
in coordinating colors
Scissors
Stamps
Glue
Paper
towels
Cosmetic
sponge
Rubbing
Alcohol
*
See the video on how to create your own foam stamps – click here
Cut triangles, rectangles, circles and houses
from white card stock using the Artisan X-plorer™ machine. Save the negative space paper.
Draw
in scalloped lines on the triangle and the top of the house and outline with a
black marker. Draw in doors on the rectangle and on the lower portion of the
Houses 2 die cut.
Color
in the circles with desired colored marker (I used a yellow)
Apply
paint with fingers or a cosmetic sponge to the paper. Allow to dry and add any additional colors.
Apply
paint to foam stamp. Stamp textured
design onto paper. Repeati for
additional texture and pattern if desired.
Apply
ink and spritz with alcohol. Blend with
paper towel.
Use
paper towel to color the paper negative.
Tear into random shape.
Collage
all elements together onto background paper and glue.
Write
out phrase with marker. Cut and glue to
background.
Today is the kick off to a new series of videos all about Art Journaling. I'm sharing my favorite tips and techniques to get you started to this really fun form of creating miniature artwork and creative journals.
In this video, I'm showing you how I create my own stencils and use them to build up layers. It's so easy and fun.
Please leave me a comment and let me know what your favorite art journal technique is. And....don't forget to click the "Like" button on the video. Thanks so much for being a loyal viewer!
March is National Crafts Month and my favorite craft month of the year! Let's start this month with a project that is inspired by my book Creative Ways to Organize your Home.
In this episode of Creative Life, I show you how to up-cycle a mousetrap and turn it into a note holder. These can be displayed in so many places and are great for home and office. They can be decorated in so many ways!
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Check out Kazan’s Create an Aster Video for a more
in-depth tutorial – click
here
Project
Dimensions: Approximately 3” tall
Spellbinders
Supplies:
MMM-001
Spellbinders® Artisan-Xplorer™ machine
S2-063
Spellbinders® Create-An-Aster
S6-011
Spellbinders® Reflective Moments
S5-143 Spellbinders®
Jewel Flowers and Flourishes
MP1-001 Susan Lenart
Kazmer™ for Spellbinders® Media Mixáge™ Ephemera Papers 1
Cardstock
in color of choice (I used a manilla folder)
Acrylic
Paint – Plaid® Folk Art Antique White
Sentiment
Stamp
Length
of Ribbon
Metal
Charm/findings or embellishment of choice
Beads
Ink
in colors of choice (Tsukineko® Memento-Morocco, Pistachio and Olive Grove)
Magnets
Sanding
Block
Cosmetic
sponge
Decoupage
Medium
Tacky
Glue
Pliers
Designers
Note: Consider using this as a photo
holder or to display your childs artwork.
Slide
the tension pins off of the “slapper” with pliers.
Pull
on the side of the slapper and remove all components. (hint:
refer to another mousetrap for re-assembly if needed – though you will
not need the metal center piece that holds the bait)
Select
paper from the Ephemera Papers 1 book and decoupage onto front and back of
trap. Let dry.
Cut/emboss
Reflective moments #3 die (with 1 being the smallest) from cardstock
Cut/Emboss
flourish from Jewels flower and flourish die template set. Apply green ink.
Cut/emboss
petals for asters from a double thickness of cardstock.
Beginning
with the largest petals, dip the end into glue and adhere to the base, working
clockwise. Repeat the layers using the
next size smaller petals and so on. The
fullness of your flower depends on the amount of petals you apply. I made mine to look more like a mum.
Apply
ink to flower and leaves.
Curl
up petals to give a more realistic look.
Add
embellishment and bead to center and let dry.
Apply
acrylic paint to the “slapper”. Let dry
and reassemble the mouse trap.
Cut
flourish elements from the Reflective Moments die and arrange onto
mousetrap. Glue on flourishes and flower
where desired.
Stamp
sentiment and cut into a ribbon. Glue
into place
Attach
a ribbon at the base.
Glue
on magnet.
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I found nail tattoos at my local Wal Mart. I wasn't quite sure if they would work but being that they were under $3.00 I decided it would be worth a try. It was so easy and I really loved the result. In essence these tattoos are really just water slide decals. But they are quick and easy and the designs are quite nice too.
Please leave me a comment and let me know what you would like to see in future episodes.
