I love messy art! I think it is totally part of the process and has so many important uses for us as artists. But I also know that messy art can be frustrating sometimes and we might end up feeling that we have gone too far and need to ditch the art or recycle it. If you have gone through this too…
It is here! My final project in my Small Scale Abstract Art series and this is a project that I have been calling either 'purple' or 'swirl' depending on what mood I am in! If you have missed the other two projects in this series then don't forget to also watch the floral video and the ballpoint pen circles video to…
It is the second part of my mini series making mini, or small scale art! And this week, I admit it is a little less abstract as I draw and paint a flower to make a small scale floral card. If you want to see the first in the series then pop back to last week's post. Art series or working on…
Happy New Year! I hope you had a really lovely festive season and are ready for some New Year Inspiration as I have some small scale art inspiration for you today that is just perfect for making into cards. I think I am also in a bit of a looking back mood too, as you will hear in the video! …
Sometimes you try heat embossing on fabric and it just lets it you down. Has this happened to you? You stamp and add you embossing powder and all is going well but when you heat set the powder it just doesn't work! Well, if this has happened to you, and you have difficulty heat embossing on fabric, then I have an…
Looking for some ways to get the most out of your embossing folders? Try this video! I have 5 Ways With Embossing Folders for you today. It's short but sweet and packed with different techniques for using your embossing folders. All the techniques can be adapted to use in your next card making, art journaling, mixed media or painting project. So…
Ok, so you are tired of hearing it, but we don't have long to go before Christmas and I don't know about you but I am totally behind with all my Christmas jobs! So today I have a video to help you out with some ideas for making those last minute Christmas cards and all you need is some old packaging…
My Holiday Gift Guide supporting Etsy artists blog post on Friday has left me feeling all Christmassy! So how do you fancy a bespoke Holiday season gift wrap set using your gelli prints to add that extra special touch to your Christmas presents this year? It's the final episode in my Gelli Prints Project video series and a perfect way to make…
I've been making lots of cards this week. Article work has been keeping me busy but I have also had the opportunity to try out the Creative Dies Plus Stitched and Pierced nesting dies from Craft Stash. Have you seen these dies? I'm not sure how long they have been on the market for but they were new to me and it's…
I've mentioned before that we are pretty keen on comic books and graphic novels in my household so today's project video is a total geek-out homage to the new Logan film coming out in the cinemas around the world this week. It's a DIY how-to for making a Logan / Wolverine inspired Birthday Card. I totally wish I could claim to having…
Friday was card making with triangles, so Mondays is using circles! And you guys know how much I love circles! Circles everywhere; in my Instagram feed, on my YouTube channel, they have even gotten into a sneak peek at some up and coming products for my PaperArtsy range. What's that? New stamps?...well maybe! You will just have to wait and see, or…