Guest Designer for Words & Paintery + VIDEO tutorial

Hi guys,
How are you ?

I hope you are good and all is well. I have to say I am so happy to be back to you!
I am honoured and super excited to share with you my make for todays guest designer post for Words & Paintery.
The mood board was trully an inspiration for me.

I decided to create a rusted looking tag. All the browns and yellows were perfect for the old, vintage, rusty look. I need to admit... project was out of my comfort zone but I trully enjoyed the process. I hope you will find it inspirational enough to play in this month challenge.
Just for you gyus, I have also prepared a full video tutorial. Sit back, relax and I hope enjoy!

  
 Video:

 

Love, Marta xx

Magical projects

Hi everyone,
Do you remember my last month post? All about magicals?
I am mentioning this because todays projects are directly connected with my last month techniques.
If you didn't see it (video included) please click here.

I created two project using backgrounds from my previous post.
Last time I promised you video... but unfortunatelly I must have deleted them accidently.
At least I have my finished projects which I am super happy to share today.

You can see that both backgrounds were created with magicals. I love this technique as it's easy and fun. You can use this to any project you wish. I hope you will grab your magicals and do some art!

You can buy magicals HERE :) 

Love, Marta xx

Mini Album Tutorial by Marta Lapkowska

Hello everyone,

Like every month today I am coming back to you with brand new project followed by full video tutorial.

This time I have something different than my usual works. I decorated a cute mini album.

I used script stencil which created some beautiful and delicate texture.

I love the idea of mini albums, storing there your most favourite photos and memories.

I didn't do the inside part this time but I am sure I will decorate the pages another time.

I loved the chipboard frame used in this project, perfect delicate embellishment to your project.

 http://www.dustyattic.com.au/products.php?product=Creative-Script-Stencil

 http://www.dustyattic.com.au/products.php?product=Federation-Frame-set

http://www.dustyattic.com.au/products.php?product=Ornate-Frame-Set

I hope you will enjoy my tutorial. I am talking to you in this video which I hope will give you a great understanding of the whole creative process. 

Happy creating, Marta xx

5 projects, 2 videos and one beautiful Limited Edition kit

Hi everyone,

Welcome back to my blog! I hope you are doing well.

Today I would love to share my recent makes for My Creative Scrapbook kit club.

I am very lucky to inspire you every month as part of MCS.

This time I created very delicate, romantic layout. I must say I love this photo of my girl.

Page is very soft and bright with few paper layers.

I hope you will enjoy my video too!

Next up are cards!

Those are very simple, classic a little shabby chic, perfect for every cardmaker beginner.

You will find tutorial for all 4 cards.

Enjoy!

ps. If you wish to see the kit... go HERE ;)

ps.2 I love, love, love Instagram... if you wish to jump into my word, here is the link :)

 https://www.instagram.com/maremis_small_art/

I wish you a wonderful weekend, Marta xx

April colour challenge at Lindy's

Hi everyone,
New month and new challenge!

I am back with another colour mood board for you. I must say I love working with a colour scheme... this time I made a journal spread for your inspiration.

If you wish to take part in Lindy's challenge, CLICK  here!

To join our contest, 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, (can’t tell you how many gorgeous projects aren’t eligible to win because they forget to link). 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!

Hugs, Marta xx

Art Beyond

Hi everyone,

It's Marta Lapkowska here.

New month and new inspiration. Today I am back with quite a simple project that I hope everyone can do. I used an old computer part which I think had already got great design. I am sure you have some similar items at home. :)

I love using not so obvious and interesting recycled items.

 I started by covering my computer part with Black Gesso.

Next step was to choose the colours that would bring my item to life.

I am in total love with new Art Alchemy acrylic paints from Finnabair. I adore the stunning colour palette and fantastic consistency.

I decided to go for reds and pinks with addition of gold. You can check the exact colours I chose in the links at the bottom of the post.

For shading and blending I used White and Black Gesso.

As my final touches I added few new Mechanicals.

These "rusted" pieces perfectly matched my make.

Happy creating!
xxx
Marta

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