Category Archives: Tutorial

Why I Gelli Print

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Carolyn

I was asked by a non-art person what I enjoy making when I create. Of course I said, I love making Gelli prints. Befuddlement. That “did you just speak an alien word” look. How could I possibly explain what I … Continue reading →

Posted in Gelli Plate, Mixed Media, Tutorial, video | 7 Comments

The Garden of my Dreams!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Carolyn

It’s spring and this is the garden of my dreams! Playing around in my art journal had me “planting” Julie Balzer’s Corn Flowers while Sally Carly by Dina Wakely marveled a the amazing colors of Dylusions inks! Of course every … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Journaling, Crafters Workshop, Dina Wakley, Julie Balzer, Mixed Media, stencils, Tutorial, video | 43 Comments

Worship Your Muse

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Carolyn

My muse loves it when I try to get brownie points by actually listening to her when she drops by…if I listen to her, I bet she is more likely to come and play again very soon! My starting point … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Journaling, Artist Cellar, Crafters Workshop, Gelli Plate, Mixed Media, Tutorial, video | 26 Comments

Lost Teeth

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Carolyn

This journal page brought out my inner child which led to the lost teeth memories. Granted, my inner child is not buried too deeply. Especially since my inner child has been playing around getting everything ready for A Colorful Workshop: … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Journaling, Catalyst blades, Crafters Workshop, Mixed Media, stencils, Step by step, Tutorial, video | 25 Comments

5 Reasons I Love Catalyst Blades

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Carolyn

Just playing around with my new Catalyst blades on scrap cardboard. No pressure. Just random marks. Maybe it will end up in an art journal? No idea where it would end up. I came back later that night and … Continue reading →

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A Colorful Workshop: Use Your Words

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Carolyn

It has been tough keeping this secret until now…big bite marks on my tongue as I held it when I wanted to share…but now it is ready for the full reveal! My free workshop, Use Your Words, was sparked by … Continue reading →

Posted in A Colorful Workshop, Art Journaling, Events, Mixed Media, Tutorial, Use Your Words, video | 34 Comments

A Gelli Plate Valentine

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Carolyn

It’s love, Gelli Plate style! The cute little heart shaped candy boxes from last year were given a new life with paint and the Gelli for this month’s A Colorful Gelli Print Party. The February link party will be open … Continue reading →