Junk Journal Tutorial + journal spreads

Hi everyone :)

I hope you are doing great these days...

I am back after a very long break in blogging... way too long :) I have been very busy creating, making lots of videos for you and enjoying Creative Cafe !

Today I would love to share with you a bunch of my journal pages.

ome of them are made in quiet evenings... some of them are coming with full video tutorials!

I hope you will enjoy filled with inspirations blog post.

Journal Page with Jane Davenport products:

Tea Journal:

Make your own junk journal book:

Vintage page tutorial:

Have you seen my pahe using toilet paper rolls ?

Thank you so much ! 
Be sure to check out my YouTube channel for more videos! Click below !! :)

'What if...?' colour journal VIDEO tutorial for Lindy's Stamp Gang

New month, new colour challenge !

Lindy's Stamp Gang Color Challenge Information
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 August’s graphic for your inspiration. This challenge is valid on blog posts dated August 1st, 2015 – August 31st, 2015
Join challenge here ;)

Here is my inspiration for you!

Here is colour challenge graphic:

 
And here is video tutorial, enjoy !
Be sure to join the challenge ! ;)

Hugs, Marta xx

'Dream on' journal, stamping technique + VIDEO

Hello everyone !

Did you have a good weekend ?

My one was very busy with kids parties... for those who don't know I work as Snow White. 

Yes, Snow White :) and I entertain kids on their birthday parties.

I love my work but... I love creating too...! I cannot survive without making something :)

Today's work is another experimental piece of mine.

I am not a stamper and I admire stunning works by my crafter friends.

They are having such an eye where to stamp an image.

I am not like that... I decided I need to find my own way ;)

I used tissue paper to have a better control on my stamped images.

I could not resist. 
New stamps from Finnabair are simply amazing !

I hope you will enjoy my video tutorial. You can see the creative process.

Love, Marta xx

ps. there is blog giveaway on Finnabair blog !
Click on the photo :) Good luck !

 

Mixed media journal pages by night + VIDEO tutorials

Hello everyone,

Do you create in your journals ?

Have you got a journal ?

I have few... made from some old books. Usually they have hard cover as I hope to altered the covers some day. I love my books. I love to create in the night. Do you create in the night ?

My best creative mojo's come at night.

My next few photos will show you my desk with journals...

Enjoy ;)

Here is the photo showing my journal before and after painting. I was not sure if I should cover the pages with colour but most of you suggested to paint it, so I did ;)

I must say I like both looks.

Here is 'Cherish' video tutorial.

I hope you will enjoy one of my decujornal pages video ;)

If you wish to see my other videos here is the link to my YouTube channel, subscribe for more step by step art tutorials  Maremi SmallArt.

Hugs, Marta xx

Freedom of my journal pages + HOW TO TUTORIAL

Hello everyone,

Happy New Year !!!

Here it is 2015 already. Not sure how about you but my 2014 flew so fast.

It's been an amazing, interesting and such a fun year.

I hope new journey will be at least as good.

I would love to share with you my recent journal pages.

Those works were created just for me, in my spare time, when I felt like creating.

I hope you have free time like this, when you make things with no plan and no restrictions.

I looove that way of creating, the final project is always a huge surprise ;)

This page is one of my favourite for sure !

On my desk - decoupage journal, using napkin with tulips.

Natural look...

Bubbles are very popular in mixed media world. Every mixed media artist created at least one project with bubbles. I must say I like bubbles myslef a lot ;)

Another decujournal using napkin. I love this technique. If you don't know this way of creating please feel free to watch my video showing the whole creative process. Enjoy xx

I am so proud to be part of 21 Secrets Color, Color, Color!

So many of you asked me about online class... here is it :) I created a very special class from my most favourite art journaling! I hope you will loooove it! This is something you have been waiting for! :)

In short, 21 SECRETS is a 150+ page downloadable eBook filled with 25+ hours of videos, full colored photos, templates, and clear instruction intended to inspire and deepen the way you approach art journaling. What makes 21 SECRETS even more special is that you receive all the content at once 

— YOU get to pick and choose which workshops to do and when! No waiting around for your favorites and no need to feel rushed or falling behind — these workshops are YOURS TO KEEP! In the Color, Color, Color! edition the teachers were asked to focus their attention on how color influences their creativity and is an important element in their art making. 

The workshops will be released on September 26th 2016 but...

Wednesday - Friday (17-19thAugust 2016) is our Early Bird Sale!! 

use discount code: COLOR and receive a $10 discount

All you need to do it click the image below 

or Click This Link to register for your classes !

Also :) by using this link you are giving me a chance to earn a small commission as your teacher. Thank you a lot in advance!

 Wish to know more about 21 SECRETS???

 What will you receive when purchasing 21 SECRETS? 

• A downloadable 150+ page eBook that contains 21 art journaling workshops packed with 25+ hours of videos, full color photos, templates, and clear instructional content that is yours to keep. 
 

• Unlimited access to all workshops at once! You pick and choose which ones you do and when.  There is no time limit or deadlines to meet — these workshops are yours to keep! 
 

• Membership to the private 21 SECRETS Facebook community where you can share, be inspired, and receive warm, supportive feedback.  
 

• The opportunity to learn a variety of art journaling tools and techniques from the comfort of your home/studio.  
 

• Belong to a supportive online artist community that has been growing strong since 2010! At 21 SECRETS we celebrate everyone’s unique expression and support artists in becoming confident and courageous while creating from the heart!  

And here you have some sneak peeks of workshops ! Amazing!

I hope to see you there !!!

Love, Marta xxx

'Cherish' art jurnaling for Lindy's Stamp Gang + VIDEO

'Cherish' art jurnaling for Lindy's Stamp Gang + VIDEO

Hello dear visitors, friends and strangers too :)

If you are here for the first time, sit down, grab some coffee and feel like home in here :) I do hope you will enjoy this tour.

Today I would love to share with you my newst art journal page.
For the first time I had a chance to use gelli plate. I must say it is so much fun.
I was using sprays from October 2014 Limited Edition Spray Set.

I also used some decopage technique. I added some napkins into my page by gluing it with soft matte gel from Finnabair.

To create some extra dimention I added stars made with 3D matte gel and Lindy's Stamp Gang embossing powder and star stencil.

I hope you will enjoy my page and video process :)

Love, Marta xx

My desk and my art journal pages

My desk and my art journal pages

Today is gonna be pictionary post :) with my art journal pages.
Do you create journals ?
It's one of those ways of free creating where you can experiment, try out new techniques and enjoy.
I love to sit down at my desk in the late evening or early morning where it's quiet in the house and I can just make some spread in my book. Here are few of my latest creations.
If you never did any journal, try !

Hope you enjoyed my works.
Have a great day !
Love,
Marta xx