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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Dancing Fairies.

"We love fairy ballet, dancey dancey dance 

We love fairy ballet, the fairy way to dance 

We love fairy ballet, let’s all dancey dance 

We all love fairy ballet, the fairy way to dance"- Fairy Ballet

Inspiration: Winged heart by Victoria Lefevre Supplies:

Americana® Mixed Media Tie Dye Stencil

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

Paper Dolls by Tim Holtz Idea-ology.

PLAID MOD PODGE

Butterfly clip-art, paper napkins, pop dots, make up sponge, acrylic paint, brushes, masking tape, foam brush, ink-pad, eye-shadow applicator, scissors, etc.  

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To be able to Fly.

“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, 
you cease for ever to be able to do it.”― J. M. Barrie, Peter Pan.

My Inspiration: Page 9 – Volume of the Dolls – Let art be your light by Mike DeakinTutorial on

 YouTube. 

  

Tim Holtz Idea-ology SOLOS PAPER DOLLS TH93555

Supplies: Modge podge by Plaid, paper butterflies, Watercolor paint, Adhesive, Paintbrush, watercolor paper, White tissue paper, Water container, scissors, ink-pad, eyeshadow aplicator, etc. 

 Sources: VINTAGE CREAMY EPHEMERA LABELS! from The Graphics Fairy. 

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Love is like a Butterfly.

"Love is like a butterflyAs soft and gentle as a sighThe multicolored moods of love are like its satin wingsLove makes your heart feel strange insideIt flutters like soft wings in flightLove is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing." - Dolly Parton

Supplies: Strathmore Watercolor paper Coldpress 9" x 12", Selectum tracing paper 9" x 12", Artist Loft Watercolor paints-Necessities, water, paintbrushes, waterproof pencil, palette, acrylic paint, etc. 

Inspiration: Toni Burt's Butterfly girls. 

Sources: Free face template / pattern to paint by Kat can paint. 

Free Printable Butterfly Coloring Pages For Kids from Best coloring pages for kids.  

Love Is Like A Butterfly , 1974 Dolly Parton

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Go with the Flow.

"The more in harmony you are with the flow of your own existence, the more magical life becomes."  - Adyashanti

Detail of glitter Glue.

Detail of glitter glue and bling. I used a white wax crayon for the highlights.

Part of the Process.

 

Supplies: Strathmore watercolor paper (9″ x 12″), watercolor pencils, waterproof pencils, pencil, eraser, marker, mists, ink-pad, Selectum tracing paper, scrap paper, Paint Brushes, masking tape, glitter glue, stickers, White wax crayon, acrylic paint, spray paint, old toothbrush, glitter glue, bling,  etc.

  

 Technique: Wax Crayon Resist  

 Related: How to Splatter Stars Better in Acrylic Paint Tips and Tricks – Art Hacks | TheArtSherpa 

 

My inspiration: Copic Mermaid by Sparkle Tart  

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Watercolor Girl.

"What I love about watercolor is that a lot of happy accidents occur." -Jane Seymour

My inspiration: Mixed Media ~ Art Journal Page Swap w/LucyOodleDoo ~ KissMyCreative

Sketch: Zentangle Girl with doodled hair.

 

  

Supplies: Strathmore watercolor paper (9" x 12"), watercolor pencils, waterproof pencils, pencil, eraser, marker, water mister, mists, ink-pad, Selectum tracing paper, etc. 

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Sea Nymph.

"The sea, once it casts it's spell, 

holds one in it's net of wonder Forever" 

-Jacques Cousteau

Close-up.

Source: Fish Coloring Page from Kids-n-fun. Supplies: Canvas 12" x 16", Stickles Glitter Glue, White Gesso, watercolor pencils, waterproof pencils, tracing paper, pencil, paint brushes, eraser, acrylic paint, pencil sharpener, water, hair dryer, table protection, adhesive, card-stock, Modge Podge by Plaid, ink-pad, eye-shadow applicator, painter's tape, etc.

   

Sketch on canvas.

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Star Girl.

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