Time to rest your weary head.

My Inspiration: A year of Mary lessons by Effy Wild.
Size: 16" x  11"
Supplies: Tracing paper, Watercolor paper, alphabet stencil, pencil, eraser, painter's tape, Black Zig Memory System Calligraphy Marker, Decorative wavy ruler-Memories™, Acrylic paint, black colour pencil, black watercolour pencil, black marker, water, paintbrushes, etc.

"Wild Precious" sketch by Effy Wild was traced on watercolour paper and taped down on masonite.

Colouring with acrylic paint.

Progressing, with my tablet with a reference at the back.

Jacob Collier - Time To Rest Your Weary Head 

"Time to rest your weary head
Take your wings and go to bed
I know you want to know it all, my darling"
And I'd say
"Set me down and rock me Rock me to sleep"

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Remember happy moments.

"Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life."- Omar Khayyam

My inspiration: Vintage ladies collage by Brenda Brown 

 

Supplies:

  

Idea-ology – Tim Holtz – Paper Dolls – Groups

Art Journal Pad’by Jodie Lee from Prima Marketing.Click link for examples.

Tim Holtz Cling Mount Stamps: Odds and Ends

Vintage collage paper collection-Scrappy Chic-Me and my big ideas, unknown acrylic stamp, marker, scissors, ruler, pencil, Card-stock, ruler-sticker, ink-pad, eye-shadow applicator, acrylic block, dimensional dots, adhesive, small hole punch  etc

 

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Beleive in Magic.

“We do not need magic to transform our world.
We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.” ― J.K. Rowling, 

Close up of crackle. 

Inspiration: Magical by Victoria Lefevre

Supplies: 

Strathmore® 300 Series Mixed Media Pad.	Paper Dolls by Tim Holtz Idea-ology.	Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel - Gold.
Americana® Mixed Media Tie Dye Stencil.	VERSAMARK PAD	All Night Media Ornamental Letters & Numbers 36 Rubber Stamps.

Butterfly Die Cuts.

Card-stock, pop dots, inkpad, eye-shadow applicator, adhesive, acrylic paint, glitter glue, Pinking shears, paint brushes, School glue, wooden letters, circle punch, paper insects, Heat gun, etc.

Techniques: Faux Encaustic using Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel from MixedMedia Jenn

How To Create Crackle Effect from Noit Art (wait at least 5 minutes until the glue is tacky.)

 

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Back to School.

“A WELL-EDUCATED MIND WILL ALWAYS HAVE MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS.” — HELEN KELLER

Inspiration: As easy as ABC by Emma Williams. 

Size: A4 

Source: Library Card Book Pocket Template from Mirkwood Designs and free library card printable from Sepiasmiles. 

Technique: How to draw back paper edges by Gabrielle Pollacco. 

 Supplies:

 

Elizabeth Craft Paper 12″ x 12″

Time Will Tell Rebecca Sower Nostalgiques Scrapbook Stickers By Sticko.

Tim Holtz Idea-ology SOLOS PAPER DOLLS TH93555

Cardstock, paper, paper trimmer, Q tip, water, dimensional tape, bonefolder, scoring board, marker, ink-pad, eye-shadow applicator, eraser, ruler, scissors, ruler sticker, adhesive, pencil, marker, letter stencil, etc.

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Explore.

“It’s a big world out there, go explore.” – Unknown

Design Priciples: “The Shelf” foundation is characterized by its strong horizontal border that acts as a shelf or stage to showcase the key page elements–usually including your photos, journaling or title.” –Whats your page foundation ? 

The Rule of Thirds: "Know your layout sweet spots" by Muriel Garreta DomingoThe Three 3’s of Scrapbooking Written by Tamara 

 Inpiration: Upload by Patty Freund Size: A4

Supplies:

Colorbok 68117E Designer Paper Pad Vintage Treasures, 12″ X 12″

Edge of the world Patterned Paper by Recollections 12″ x 12″

Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Paper Dolls - Groups

Destination Holidays-Acrylic set. 

Tim Holtz Cling Mount  Stamps: Odds and Ends.

Postage stamp, adhesive, card-stock, scissors, ruler, letter stencil, ink-pad, eyeshadow applicator, Paper trimmer, marker, pencil, eraser, etc. 

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Three Best Friends.

“Friends are the family you choose.“ — Jess C. Scott

I used rubbing plates, a sponge and acrylic paint to apply the backgroound.

Technique: Rubbing Plates - Texturing Paper for Collage and Mixed Media by Lisa Morales Mixed Media

I found that the technique didn't work as well as I expected, but I think it's due to the fact that my rubbing plates are not rough enough.

Inspiration: Altering the past by Deryn Mentock.

Tim Holtz Cling Mount  Stamps: Odds and Ends,

Idea-ology – Tim Holtz – Paper Dolls – Groups,

Supplies: I am not affiliated with these supliers, this is for information purposes only. Watercolor paper ( 11 3/8' x 8 1/4 "), acrylic paint, rubbing plates, sponge, adhesive, Inkpad, eyeshadow applicator, Wood-mounted rubber-stamps, Lace, text from a book, K & Co 12″ x 12″ All occasion Scrap-kit, 3 D pop dots, etc.

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Art Journal Cover.

Art Journal Cover with my handmade Steampunk Hat as a prop. 

My Art Journal Cover. 
Mixed media Steampunk Style. 

Close up. 
Tutorial: Click on images for a larger view.

Gather supplies.	Planning.	Apply texture paste using stencils and a pallete knife and let dry.
Glue lace and let dry. Paint elements and texture black and let dry.	Apply and seal paper doilies and let dry.  Remove air bubbles.	Paint paper doilies black and let dry.
Glue some embelishments in place.	Flick Pearlescent paint, dab with paper towel and let dry.	Appply Rub ‘n Buff Wax Metallic.

Glue more embelishments.

Inspiration: Mixed Media Journal Cover Tutorial ~ by Maremi's Small Art

Related: Make Practically Anything Steampunk Using Rub 'N Buff Metallic Finish Wax.

Supplies: Journal (13 1/2" x 12"), acrylic paint, paint-brush, Paper doilies, Fabric flowers, flat plastic gems, lace, Hot Glue, Glue Gun, tweezers, wooden shapes, Palette knife., Forever in time vintage stickers, wooden letters, pearlescent paint, adhesive, toothbrush, Polyfilla, stencils, metal & wooden gears, Rub ‘n Buff, Modge podge, Hair Dryer, View-finder slide, etc.

Disclaimer: I’m not affiliated in anyway with these suppliers.

Click on thumb-nails.

Stamperia, Stencil 5.90″X7.87″ Capture The Moments by Antonis Tzanidakis	Clear Scraps – Mascils – 12 x 12 Masking Stencil – Cog Wheels.	Clear Scraps – Mascils – 12 x 12 Masking Stencil – Sprockets Gears.
Kaisercraft – Stencils Template – Clock	Amaco Rub ‘n Buff Wax Metallic Finish, 0.5-Fluid Ounce.	LePage Polyfilla 15-Minute Instant Dry, 162-mL
Bead Landing™ Found Objects™ Antique Silver, Copper And Brass Gears.	Mixed Round Gear Wooden Crafts Embellishments MDF Unfinished Wood.	PLAID MOD PODGE: 4OZ MATTE

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