Just breathe - easiest background ever - VIDEO tutorial

Hi guys!

I am so very happy to be back to you with some new project and cool technique.
Project for Lindy's Stamp Gang !!!
I would love to show you the most easy background ever!

All you need is water & Magicals! You will see all creative process in the video tutorial below.
Additionally I added texture paste through the stencil (you may skip that part).
Check this out! Such a simple, super fast and extremely effective look.

You can use any Magical set you wish! They are perfectly designed to work well together.
Just click the photo below and it will take you directly to the store where you can find all those fantastic colour sets!

I hope you will enjoy my video! Not only you will see how to create this super easy background but also I show you how to use it to make a journal page. Enjoy my friends!

Happy creating, Marta xx

Mixed Media Journal Cover + VIDEO Tutorial for Dusty Attic

Hi everyone!

Firstly I must tell you how excited and happy I am to share with you my very first project for Dusty Attic, australian manufacturer.
It's my great pleasure to reperesnt such a wonderful brand and be side by side with all the talented girls from the team! It'a a dream come true !

Today's art will show you one of my most favourite way of creating and expressing myself.
I am very much into deep mixed media creations.
I decided to alter my own calendar cover with all the stunning embellishments with addition of some amazing colours. I have also made a full video tutorial for you :)

To create my background textured I used Webbing stencil from Dusty.
As my focal point I added most stunning chipboard Vintage Frame ever! This is a perfect example of a product that would make your design stand out.
I also added cute Dusty Attic Flowers in white so that I could alter them and add some colour.

To colour my project I used few sprys from Lindy's Stamp Gang and Inka Gold.
I made a full video tutorial for you, I hope you will enjoy it and find it inspirational.


Here you have few more close up photos.

Sending you many creative hugs, Marta xx

6 projects / 6 VIDEO tutorial = 1 Limited Edition kit

Hi everyone,

I hope you are doing great !
I cannot believe that time is flying so fast, that I feel being behind a day or two everyday :)
Do you have that feeling sometimes too ?
So much to be done but also so much excitement :) I must say I do love when my life is going a bit too fast :) it's just the way I am I guess :)

Today I would love to share with you my recent projects for My Creative Scrapbook. This is a wonderful kit club, run and owned by my dear friend Pam!
You can take a look at the kit club page and see other amazing kits that the club has on offer.

I am happy to present you my January 2016 Limited Edition kit projects.
This is probably one of my most favourite kit ever ! Pam has this wonderful ability to put together stunning products and create outstanding kits!
I was able to make 6 projects and all are coming with video tutorials just for you!
But... the kit was so full that I guess you could make another page or two from the kit!
Take a look at my this month makes, enjoy my friends !

Four simple & super fast but trully pretty cards !
  

Scrapbooking page with my little girl :)

Lastly simple but adorable tag, enjoy :)

:) Don't forget to subscribe HERE :) for more videos and Vlogs to come !

Also as many of you know, I am a huge fan of Instagram :) Here is link to my profile if you wish to see my up to date projects, sneak peeks and more :)

Love, Marta xx

Tuesday’s Tutorials, Week 28 ~ Featuring Marta Lapkowska

Hello my friends !

I am so very happy and honoured to be featured by very talented Marjie Kemper!
She created Tuesday’s Tutorials blog series, where each week she features art tutorials created by different artists from around the world. 

This week is my turn !
Click here to take a look at the feature and all the other amazing artistic installmenton her blog !

Hugs, Marta xx

January Colour Challenge at Lindy's Stamp Gang

Colour challenge at Lindy's Stamp Gang 

This month inspiration is a romantic tag! 

I used January Limited Edition colour set

I also used stunning chipboards from Scrapiniec !

Now on to this month’s Color Challenge!!!
You must follow the following rules to be eligible to win:
1. Help us spread the word by sharing the Color Challenge graphic below, and linking it to where all the information about the challenge is posted (this post).
2. Use a minimum of two (2) Lindy’s Stamp Gang products, and link them to our online store. You are welcome to add neutrals, white, black, gray and brown, but please stick to the colors in the color graphic.
***There will be five (5) winners of $50 Gift Certificates to the store!
Here is January’s graphic for your inspiration. This challenge is valid on blog posts dated January 1st, 2015 – January 31th, 2015

Enjoy my friends and join the challenge! 
Marta xx 

 ps. Did you join the classes yet ? Sign up today !

Click here to read more :) and sign up !

I am an adventurer ! :)

I have joined Wanderlust 2016 ! :):):)

Have you heard about Wanderlust yet? 
I am here to spread the news for you !!!
First week of this exciting journey just started !!! BUT... it's not too late ! You can join even today as the course is all year long with new classes, giveaways and more :) Even if you missed few days or even weeks you can catch up & watch it all in your own time as everything is available on the website !

The forum is buzzing ! People are sharing their first thoughts, feelings and even first projects !!!
This is so inspirational. If you are still not sure check some info below !

Join 26 amazing teachers on this year long class about mixed media and art journaling. 
Price of the class is £99 (approx $150/ €137), so don’t hesitate and grab your seat now to enjoy the whole of 2016 with inspiration.

Being a member of the class also give you lots of other different kinds of activities on the Everything Art online community, creative challenges and exercises with prizes, interaction with teachers, motivating discussions, creative games, topics that will help you understand art and find a best way to express yourself and discounts from their partners!! 

Come and join this wonderful journey!
 --->> click here :)

Few recent makes from me :) and my new 5 live workshops !!!

Video :)

My Workshops !

Love, Marta xx

Grateful

Hi & Hello everyone !
Welcome in 2016 ! It's Marta Lapkowska here and I am delighted that I can start my new year with you guys !

Recently I am in love with creating small pieces of art...  I called them 'Tiny Art' :)
Here is my first project of the new year, from my 'Tiny Art' series which I hope you will enjoy.

Did you know that you can use Mica Powders to colour ? Use them like painting powder ?
I will show you in few steps how you can colour your stamped image. I used same technique to colour the whole project.
To start stamp your image and choose your mica colours.

To colour your image all you need is brush and water. Dip your brush into the water and then into your mica powder. I added some dark and bright shading by using both black and white gesso. Then I cut out my butterfly :)

Lastly I attached my die cut butterfly into my project.

I hope you have enjoyed my make and found it inspirational.
I wish you all the best for this year, many creative journeys and never ending creative mojo :)

Hugs, Marta xx

Few words from me !!!