Workshops in UK - October 2016 - Marta Lapkowska

Hello my friends !

Today some super exciting news!

I am back to UK to Middlesbrough at the Riverside 29/30 October 2016 to teacj four mixed media classes!
For bookings go to Art Workshops Facebook page - classes will be live on Sunday 07/08/2016 

 

I hope you like my 4 classes which I will teach over the weekend.

I must say I cannot wait to meet those ladies again!

Here is the video from March 2016 workshops from Middlesbrough! 
I am sure this weekend will be simply amazing!

 

Love, Marta xx

Steampunk Mixed Media Journal Cover Tutorial + Video Tutorial

Hi everyone,

I am back to you with another mixed media piece share.
This make is done for Australian chipboard company Dusty Attic!

I need to admit that creating book covers is one of my most favourite ways of using chipboards.

Today is no different. I have some rusted journal cover tutorial for you.

I used my most favourite Script stencil and modeling paste from Dusty.

Additionally I added frame as my big focal point. Be sure to check frames in the shop as there is a huge choice! 

As my final touches I added some shiny gems from my Etsy store. You can click HERE to check them out!

I love the colours and rust luck of my piece. You will see how many colours and different mediums I used to achieve this effect.

I hope you will enjoy this process video.

Hugs, Marta xx

Mixed Media Cover Tutorial for Dusty Attic

Hi, hello everyone,

Marta here:) It is always so good to be back. I love this moment when I can share with you my love for creating and show you my recent make.

This time is no different to others and I am back with full video tutorial.

I have another altered journal coever for you.

I hope this project will encourage beginners to start and try out in mixed media techniques. This is quite basic project and I would hope you will start your own?

I hope you will enjoy my video where not only I show you the process but also I do talk about how this project is coming together.

If you will create your own inspired by this make please do let me know.

Used products:

Stencil: 

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

Chipboards:

http://www.dustyattic.com.au/products.php?product=Bubbles

http://www.dustyattic.com.au/products.php?product=Scroll-Set-%231

Flowers:

http://www.dustyattic.com.au/products.php?product=Dusty-In-Bloom-Grassy-Knoll

Paints:

http://www.dustyattic.com.au/categories.php?category=%2ADusty-in-Colour

Hugs, Marta xx

Journal Cover VIDEO tutorial for Finnabair 'Golden Alchemy'

Hello everyone,

It's Marta Lapkowska here.
I am back to you with another video tutorial where I used my very favourite acrylic paints from Finnabair. Those are a must have products, great coverage, fantastic consistency and amazing colour palette. I love them all and it is very hard to pick my favourite.

This month I decided to alter a journal cover. I used new mechanicals from Finabair, resist canvas and some paper flowers. You can see the whole creative process on the video.

Fun and effective tip to finish off your project is to add gold acrylic paint with dry brush.
I hope this video will encourage you to create your own new look of your journal.


Hugs, Marta xx

Used products:

Mixed Media Projects for Prima Marketing

Hello my dear friends,

Today I wish to share two makes created recently for Prima Marketing as part of Finnabair Creative Team. I hope you will enjoy them :) as both of them would be my recent favourites!

Hugs, Marta xx

Guest Book for Lindy's Stamp Gang

Hi everyone,

I am back to you with quite special project today.
Few weeks ago my best friend was getting married. I knew that one of my special gift must be handmade, preferbly mixed media guest book.
As imagined I created a mixed media cover of their Wedding Guest Book, I used colours that would coordinate with wedding colours.

I started with painting blank cover with white gesso, this was to help me to prime my surface for any medium work.

My next step was to build some texture, I used stenciling and art stones.

When everything was dry I added some chipboard and flowers. Before colouring I made sure all the elements are covered with white gesso.
Next step was to combine few lovely colours that would match wedding colour scheme.

Sprays I used:
http://www.lindystampgang.com/sprays/flat-colors/kissin-kenickie-coral/
http://www.lindystampgang.com/products/cosmopolitan-pink.html
http://www.lindystampgang.com/sprays/flat-colors/orange-creamsicle/
http://www.lindystampgang.com/products/cotton-candy-pink.html
http://www.lindystampgang.com/products/cheshire-cat-cherry.html

I have to say that my friends loved their little surprise gift.

Thank you everyone and till the next time, 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