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First Junk Journal Continued – Turning Kraft Packaging into Pages and Mini Stamped Recycled Notepad
Hi friends! Here’s a quick video and update on my junk journal. I had some packaging from Amazon that was nice kraft paper, so I decided to cut it up and make something! Working with scraps is fun! These are fun ‘junky’ stamped recycled notepad and pages for the journal that I think will go…
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Mixed Media Moments #5, Crafty Chat and Making My Very First Junk Journal!
Hi friends! This is a different sort of video than normal, and I hope you enjoy it! I am making my VERY FIRST junk journal, dying papers, showing hand painted papers, and more! This has been a super fun project so far, and I have a few updates coming up on my progress also! –…
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EASY DIY Homemade Ink or Paint Stamps With Leftover Cardboard and Thick Foam
Hi friends! I grabbed some 5mm thick cosplay foam at the craft store to make some DIY homemade stamps for my ink and acrylic paint! I’m using recycled cardboard and cutting out my own mark making shapes to stamp on collage paper, art, or anything that seems fun! I hope this gives you some ideas…
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Simple Abstract Watercolor with Neoclors II and Posca Marker Doodles
Hi friends! I used my MeiLiang palette to create some fun watercolor abstract shapes featuring circles on my Artist Loft cellulose paper pad. This was such a relaxing watercolor painting session – I hope you grab your supplies and paint along with me! As always, thanks for watching! – My website (free downloads, reviews, and…
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Easy Abstract Watercolor and Doodle Using Sumi Watercolor Solid Ink Paints
Hi friends! I broke out the Neocolors again and my Sumi Watercolor Solid Ink Paints and did this little circle abstract that was really fun! I loved how the bright colors mixed with the dark inky paints. Then I did some mark making with a few different pens on top, and loved the result! As…
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Fun and Easy Collage Potted Flowers & Doodles Over Painted Acrylic Background
Hi friends! I got a new Fiskars swivel cutter and wanted to try it out, so I decided to do a collage of potted flowers with doodles over an acrylic and inked background in my art journal. I LOVED the cutter, but they do have a learning curve. Also, I purchased them at Michaels on…
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Painting a Vase of Flowers with Watercolors and Neocolors II Water Soluble Crayons
Hi friends! I got out the MeiLiang watercolor palette and my Neocolors II water soluble crayons to do a loose watercolor painting of a vase of flowers! I want to use more of the supplies that don’t get opened enough, and for me, that includes the crayons. I don’t know why, but I never think…
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Folk Inspired Bird Painting with ‘Plaid’ Background in Acrylic Paint and Posca Pens
Hi friends! I wanted to paint a fun plaid background on my journal page with acrylic paint, but I wasn’t sure what to add on top! Since I’ve been loving painting birds lately, I thought that would be the perfect thing to add. I hope you grab your supplies and try this one! As always,…
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Unboxing and First Impressions of Boku Undo (Sumikundo) Japanesque Watercolor Solid Ink 6 Color Set
Hi friends! I am unboxing and trying a new watercolor palette for me, the Boku Undo (now Sumikundo) Japanesque watercolor sumi ink 6-color palette. This was a pretty reasonable purchase on Amazon, about $10-11 at the time of my purchase, and I loved trying out the colors, swatching, and making a small loose floral watercolor…
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Working on Small Circle Abstract Paintings for Collage Fodder – Free Printable
Hi friends! I had some leftover acrylic paint in my palette, so I got to work on some small abstract painted circles for collage fodder! I kind of came at this from a grid journal perspective, but my plan is to digitize this file, turn it into stickers or circle elements, and use them in…
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Beginner Watercolor Florals and Glazing Over an Abstract Watercolor Background
Hi friends! I’m working in my Marie’s Masters watercolor palette today to make these easy beginner watercolor florals and also practicing glazing on an abstract watercolor background. Glazing is an awesome way to add depth, interest, change tones a bit, and in this case, I loved how it turned out! I hope you try something…
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Easy Acrylic Painting with Flowers in a Vase, Full Process Including Sketch – Bee Paper Palette
Hi friends! I’m back in my art journal today for an acrylic painting of some easy flowers in a vase. I’m also trying out a new Bee Paper palette! I really enjoyed using it, and it was a pretty inexpensive buy, so I’m glad I picked it up to try. I hope you grab your…
