The Gypsy by Louise Crosbie

This month, I’m sharing an art journal spread as my design team project. 

With a good journal or a well-prepared journal, you can use a lot of mixed media techniques and supplies.

If the paper in your book or journal isn’t really mixed media paper you can use gesso to prepare it before starting. 

I’ve used lots of layers in this project. Some layers got covered up some didn’t but each layer inspired my “next move” so even those I can no longer see are playing their part in the final look. 

I did a coat of clear gesso first to prepare my page before started my journaling. I added some Finnabair tissue paper which I glued on using gel medium. Then I added texture through a stencil. 

Next, I started adding my paint. when it was dry I added torn old paper and book pages along with some butterflies cut from paper napkins.

I’ve used liquid acrylics, rust paste, waxes, Sparks paint (along with a few images and embellishments). 

Here’s a closeup of that lovely stencil texture. 

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A box with the past by Julia Patrikeeva

Greetings, friends! Julia Patrikeeva is with you.

Today my inspiration is a box with the past.

 

For a long time, I have wanted to decorate such a metal box.

 

When designing the interior, I used buttons, pins, gears and frames.

 

On the lid, among the clay elements, there are screws, and a metal dragonfly.

 

With the help of mica powder and wax, I managed to achieve such colours.

 

I am glad to inspire you! Let the ideas come to life in your creativity! See you soon!

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Santa's steampunk sleigh by Anja van der Form

Hi creative friends, do you already feel the Christmas vibes?

I do and for this month I altered a sleigh I bought at a thrift store to give Santa a bit of a steampunk ride this year. To do so I went to my Finnabair mechanicals and found these cool snowflakes which were perfect for what I wanted. The wings and motor made it possible to give the reindeer time off with Christmas and enjoy the festivities. And that is what I wish you all, have the best Christmas ever and lots of creativity to share.

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