Last week I worked on the Checkered Backgrounds! This week I am adding layers and details with archival stamping and gel plate painting with stencils! Full Video Tutorial of Mixed Media Checkered Backgrounds Products and Resources Mentioned In The Video Mixed Media Checkered Backgrounds Here are some of the backgrounds that I made (the ones …
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Today I am going to be making checkerboard backgrounds using a fancy deli papers and assorted papers! Great for your art journal, mixed media or junk journals! Checkerboard Backgrounds Video Items mentioned in this video: All The Checkered Backgrounds I am loving how these backgrounds are turning out so far! If I had to pick …
Oh my gosh, I had such a fun time making this little magazine collage journal! I made it to get out of a funk and it accomplished just what I wanted! Finishing The Mini Magazine Collage Journal Walkthrough Resources Mentioned In This Video: Here are the previous posts in this series! And techniques that I …
Today I am going to use the free steampunk junk journal kit to make a border for an upcoming mixed media art piece! Tips and ideas for how to make a fun and easy collage border layer! What Is Mixed Media I get a lot of gals that ask about mixed media and what exactly …
Today we are going use old book pages as the background for Winnie the Pooh journal pages! I used the Winnie The Pooh Junk Journal Kit free printables in this project. Please note: This article contains affiliate links, and that means that I may earn a commission if you buy something. Read my full disclosure here. Making …
Super easy way to make collage paper backgrounds which are great for art journals, junk journals or mixed media art pieces! How To Make Vintage Book Page Backgrounds The steps to do this process are super simple! Walkthrough Video Of Making The Backgrounds Types of Paper To Use For this project you can use any …
I just found out about these tiny little pieces of art, inchies and twinchies! I made a free printable (of course) and then wanted to see how I would use them in my mixed media artwork! I’ll be showing you how I used inchies and twinchies, which are small, pre-cut paper squares, in my mixed …
Today we are going to be talking about how to start a brand new journal by using background papers and paint to add interest to the pages! There is nothing more intimidating art-wise than staring down at a blank page (or ALL the blank pages) and thinking, what the heck am I going to do …
A great introduction to creating gel plate prints using different unique papers! I was making background papers for my brand new art journal and pulled you along for the ride! For this experiment, I wanted to see how different types of paper would react on a gel plate. I gathered three options: Of course, I …
I recently took on a super fun project where I made a bunch of cool art papers, and I filmed the whole thing to share with you. It was a blast, and I’m here to tell you all about it, hoping to get you excited to try something similar. Digging Through My Craft Stuff So, …
Today I am going to show 6 ways that I made easy background papers using supplies that you might already have around your craft room! Why I Wrote This Post I had made a bunch of cool pages in disc bound art journal and had a bunch of blank back pages that needed a little …
Today I am going to show you how to use magazine pages and acrylic paint or texture paste to make stunning, neutral backgrounds for your mixed media artwork! The background can be used for various art projects like artwork, tags, or as a base for other creations. Why I Wrote This Post I am a …
Today I am going to show you how to incorporate coloring book pages into your mixed media art! Tips and ideas for your mixed media artwork! Why I Wanted To Try Coloring Book Pages For Mixed Media I “inherited” some coloring books from my Mother In Law who LOVES to color shapes and patterns with …
Here are all my best tips and ideas for how to use a DISC Bound notebook for your art journal! Includes a video, how to guide, FAQs and even some inspiration to get you started right! DISC Bound Art Journal Video What Is A DISC Bound Art Journal? So first off, I have to admit …
Looking to add some creative and pretty words to your journals, scrapbook, mix media or collages? Check out these free printable ephemera words for winter. Includes a commercial license. The Winter Words Printables I thought you might like to see these before you decide if they are good for you to use in your journals …
I am so excited to be heading to the Big Apple to show my art at the surface pattern design show, Surtex! Come see me at booth 1007, say hi and register to win a super cool pocketbook! Tara Jacobsen Surtex 2023 Brochure Here is the brochure I will be handing out at my booth …
My quirky and fun hand painted artwork is great for all kinds of products including greeting cards, fabric projects like totes or pillows, office supplies and journals and so much more! A Little Surface Designer History My path to surface design is a winding one, starting over 20 years ago! In the late 1990’s I …
Today I am going to show you how I took a bunch of my “junk mail” that I had collected and made a super fun art journal for my mixed media artwork. Why I Love Making “Real” Junk Journals Okay, I am just going to put this out there… I am a wee bit of …