Perfect isn’t always ideal. Sometimes having crisp perfectly straight edges isn’t the goal like when I’m adding an image onto a gel print. That’s when I want those worn irregular aged looking edges and it’s a snap to do with the InkAid image transfer process.

If you’re new to the InkAid image transfer process, I’ve got a video that walks you through the entire process including how to mix the Transferiez solution, what kind of inkjet printers work best with the transfer film, and more! If you’re wondering what to print on your first transfer, I’ve got a free download of images for you- you can get them here.

The trick to getting this imperfect look has to do with the Transferiez solution. Anywhere you put that, your image will transfer. So, if I want the image to not transfer on the edges all I do is not put the Transferiez solution there.

So that means you can easily make an image fit whatever shape you need. In the print below, I wanted the photo only on the blue. No careful measuring or having to figure out how to get everything to line up. I simply put the Transferiez solution on the blue and that’s the only part of the image that transferred.

The InkAid image transfer process works on a wide variety of surfaces – glass, metal, wood, paper, leather, fabric- but my favorite right now is using gel prints. You can see more ways I’ve used InkAid image transfers including on fabric, painting on top of an image transfer, and more. There are so many possibilities with InkAid transfers!

*****Just a heads up, the early birds spots (there are only 2,000 of them) are on sale ($99 USD) and when they’re gone it goes up to regular price ($175USD). And they have sold out quickly every year!*****

What’s the best part of Wanderlust? Is it the full year of step-by-step art journaling videos and printable pdfs? That’s it’s carefully organized so you get unique lessons every week? Those are all reasons to love Wanderlust, but it’s the two kinds of inspiration that I love the most about Wanderlust!

First is the buffet of teachers. It’s so inspiring to see all those different styles and approaches to art journaling! I mean, check out that range of teachers and all that creativity inducing variety! So honored to be with this group!

This year, I’m teaching 2 of the 49 lessons. One is about embracing the serendipity of the gel plate as we explore ways to create grunge. Then we’ll use that grunge to build our page.

The second lesson focuses on stenciling. There are an gazillion ways you can use a stencil, so how do you pick the technique that’s right for the page that you’re creating? Find out how as we create an art journal page of stenciled layers inspired by your favorite characters from a book.

The other thing I love about Wanderlust is the inspiration that comes from your fellow Adventurers. On top that, it’s such a supportive community too! Seeing how others use the techniques and tutorials from the lessons means you get even more variations and possibilities for your art journaling! I know I keep using a lot of exclamation points, but if you’ve done Wanderlust before, you know I’m not exaggerating on those !!!!!

What all is included in Wanderlust 2024? 49 weekly videos, lifetime access, all downloadable, and each lesson has a pdf with it too! Then there’s the community, where you can interact with the teachers, share what you create, and be inspired by your fellow Adventurers. What will the lessons be centered around? Hero techniques and star supplies, all carefully chosen so you have a brand new video and technique every week! You can check out all the details about the entire year here!

Early bird happening now!

Join Wanderlust 24 now at the special Early Bird price $99 US (available only for the first 2000 members), and you’ll get instant access to a whole bunch of bonuses which will give you a fabulous taste of what 2024 has in store! After the early bird spots are gone, it’s regular price is $175 and they sell out every year.