Resin flowers
What to do when it all Goes Wrong – Art Journal Mess Ups
This week I’m looking at a common dilemma and one that can actually stop people from trying art at all. What if I mess it up? It’s the main factor…
Thoughts for the day
Journaling in Your Art Journal
You can add even more layers of meaning by journaling in your art journal. As well as adding paint and imagery to a page it is worth considering writing. By…
How about some white foam
Borders to Frame Your Art journal Page
To frame or not to frame, that is the question .... A border around the page can help frame it, giving a finished appearance. I don’t always add borders but…
4 Powerful Focal Images to Add to Your Art Journal Pages
So, following on from last week's second layer I am adding focal images. By no means do I stick to just 2 layers .... it all depends on how the…
Stamping around with my big ol horseshoes
Adding Layers in 5 Fun Ways in an Art Journal
Adding layers is a great way to build up depth and interest on a page in your art journal. Last week I created 5 backgrounds in my art journal which…
Light stencil relief
5 Background Techniques to Play with
Background techniques are a great way to start an art journal page. On my art journaling courses people often tell me that they don't know where to start. The blank…
Eye shocking vibrance
1 Marvellous Mixed Media Strategy – Mixing Old and New Media
Mixing old and new media is a great mixed media strategy for getting unusual results. In this post I combine digital printing technology with mixed traditional media. I opened 'Wonderland',…
Add a touch of surreal to the journey
Using Stickers in my Art Journal
Today I want to share an art journal page with you that I have made with stickers I created from a painting - Gracious Gladioli. The painting was inspired by…
sunny days
Embossing Powder Ideas and how I Create Art Journal Pages
Here follows some embossing powder ideas I came up with in my art journal. Yesterday, 02/05/2020, I was reading the entry for the day in 'Wonderland' (by Brett Westwood and…
Collage and embossing powder create watery effect
My Favourite and Fun Mixed Media Techniques
There is something decidedly rebellious about 'mixing media' ... No longer hampered by the limitations of one media you are free to create almost unlimited effects. Do you just want…