Mixed Media layout: You and Me

The best photos are those of family fun and experiences, and these photos are no different. Learning to ride a bike is a must experience for every growing boy and his father. I don't know how I missed these ones and haven't created a layout with them until today but better late than never!

 

I usually create pages with one photo but this time I wanted to use all the photos, didn't want to leave any of them out of the page. I started with creating a design triangle on the page with a little spraying and stamping. Then I layered pieces of patterned paper to create a frame for the photos. After I glued the photos to the layout I started the process of adding more color, texture and embellishments.

 

I used different designs of stamps like dots, checkers and net and created a stamped collage on the background. Then I added some color with a little bit of spraying as well as rubbing the spray paint with my fingers for a more muted effect. I also added rub-ons for more texture.

 

I finished the page with some large circles and stickers. I also added washi tape with a bicycle pattern and layered flowers and a chipboard bicycle to complete the look.

 

Don't miss the step by step video tutorial with all the techniques and complete process.

 

Have fun creating!
Einat

Mixed Media Art Journal Cover

I have recently started a new art journal. It has a cover with images I don't really like because they don't have an artsy look. So I decided to create a new cover!

I first had to cover the images that were on the journal so I painted it with three coats of gesso. Then I sprayed it with different colors using different stencils. Don't forget to dry the layers when you work otherwise they will be one big blur.

I added more color with Gelatos that I rubbed with my finger.
Finally I added embellishments. Some of the embellishments were hand made with Mod Podge mold and melt. A really easy and fun technique to create your own embellishment.

I didn't just want to write art journal on the cover so I added a quote about art by Pablo Picasso with a pen nib and black ink. That is a great way to write on a treated surface like this. You might destroy your pen if you try to write with that.

Make sure not to miss the video tutorial for additional tips and the complete creation process.

Have fun creating!
Einat

Mixed Media Art Journal page: Fairytale

I always enjoyed stories especially when I was a child. I loved those magical fairytales about princesses, magic and witches and I still do today. However when I grew up a realized that sometimes life can be much more mysterious, wonderful and sometimes sad.

I started my art journal page with a really fun technique of Gelatos water coloring. I colored the background with the colors of the rainbow and added some accents with darker shades of Gelatos.
Then I added a stenciled image of a large tree branch with birds and add green leafs with Smooch, Gelatos and a fun distress ink technique using my fingers. I also added butterflies created with a stencil and a blend of different colors distress inks and a little stamping.

Finally I added images cut from a Graphic 45 patterned paper and created a blurred look with some gesso that I rubbed with my fingers. That gave the art journal page a dreamy look and a mysterious feeling. I added the journaling with a nib pen and black ink.

I like my art journal pages to have a theme and I always try to match the design to the journaling. Make sure to watch the step by step video tutorial to see the entire process.

Have fun creating!
Einat

Steampunk Metal Man Box

You already know I love creating crafts with a steampunk look. This time I thought why not take it a little bit further and create a 3D craft which will have a steampunk style. Since I've been creating Father's Day videos all week as part of a DT assignment I got that theme stuck in my head and decided to create a masculine project.

I first covered a chipboard box with torn pieces of patterned paper. Then I started working on the steampunk metal man. I used an old car light bulb for the body and some flat head screws for the legs. I attached it all together making sure it's balanced so the metal man could stand.

I created the head from a bottle cap and the face from clock parts. I attached the head to the body and let it dry. Then I added the hands from the same screws as the legs and embellished the body with more clock parts and gears.

After the metal man was ready and dry I attached it to the cover of the box and added more embellishments to complete my look.

Check out the step by step video tutorial with the complete supplies list to see the entire process.

Have fun creating!
Einat