Botanical Art Journal - Learn from my mistakes!

 Hello! I am sharing an art journal process video today in hopes that you learn from my mistakes. Happy creating... remember that art is about the PROCESS :) (That's what I'll tell myself, anyways).

Watch the video above or click the link here! Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stampotique “3 Flowers”: https://www.stampotique.com/stamp/14054.html

Stampotique “Word Collage”: https://www.stampotique.com/stamp/7155.html

Dina Wakley Art Journal: https://shrsl.com/2iymw

Cutter Bee scissors: https://shrsl.com/2iyml

Dina 2” Brush: https://shrsl.com/2iyms

Winsor and Newton Cotman brushes: https://amzn.to/3dWhOHY

Dina paint “Lime”: https://shrsl.com/2iymb

Dina paint “Ocean”: https://shrsl.com/2kqt6

Dina paint “Night”: https://shrsl.com/2kqt9

Golden paint “Black”: https://amzn.to/37yKnKq

Liquitex Basic “Titanium White”: https://amzn.to/3jeRFWQ

DecoArt “Glorious Gold” paint: https://amzn.to/2Ge2b1I

Dina gloss spray “Marine”: https://shrsl.com/2iymd

Liquitex Gesso: https://amzn.to/2GbjYXw

Neenah Solar White cardstock: https://amzn.to/3cI016H

Liquitex Heavy Matte Gel: https://amzn.to/37Eajo0

Versafine Onyx Black ink: https://shrsl.com/2kqtb

Nuvo Mouse “Coastal Surf”: https://shrsl.com/2kqtc

Tiny Attacher: https://shrsl.com/2kqtd

Faber Castell Stencils: https://amzn.to/34vKmoN

Tim Holtz Tag Die: https://shrsl.com/2kqtg

Kraft Cardstock: https://amzn.to/3mmzPSW

Thank you for watching! Some links are affiliate links that help me run my videos and website. I appreciate your support!

www.rwkrafts.com

@rwkrafts

Desert Scene Shadow Box

 Happy autumn! Regardless of the season, my heart is always in the Arizona heat :) So today I'm sharing a desert themed shadow box created for the newest Stampotique Challenge - NATURE.

I used my favorite desert-y Stampotique stamps, which includes "Road Runner", "Cactus Row", and "Home Sweet Home". I colored the images with Scribble Sticks and Neocolor II Crayons. 

I also have a process video so you can watch how it all came together. Click here to watch!

Thank you so much for joining me.

SUPPLIES:

Stampotique “Road Runner” - https://www.stampotique.com/stamp/4060.html

Stampotique “Home Sweet Home” - https://www.stampotique.com/stamp/10005.html 

Stampotique “Cactus” - https://www.stampotique.com/stamp/4059.html

Winsor Newton Cotman Brush Set - https://amzn.to/3iVjOlv

Tim Holtz Boxes - https://shrsl.com/2iocm

Liquitex Basics “Titanium White” - https://amzn.to/3hS5Qj2

Liquitex Resin Sand - https://amzn.to/3j842UB

DecoArt “Burnt Umber” - https://amzn.to/33XflIS

Dina Wakley paint “Lemon” - https://shrsl.com/2ioco

Dina Wakley paint “Fuchsia” - https://shrsl.com/2iocq

Dina Wakley paint “Blushing” - https://shrsl.com/2iocu

Dina Wakley paint “Cheddar” - https://shrsl.com/2iocv

Dina Wakley paint “Tangerine” - https://shrsl.com/2iocw

PaperArtsy paint “Caribbean Sea” - https://shrsl.com/2iodp

Distress Embossing Dabber - https://shrsl.com/2iocy

Distress Emboss Glaze “Fossilized Amber” - https://shrsl.com/2iod0

Distress Emboss Glaze “Weathered Wood” - https://shrsl.com/2iod3

Distress Emboss Glaze “Broken China” - https://shrsl.com/2iod7

Strathmore Mixed Media Paper - https://amzn.to/2G0NXkR

Dina Wakley Scribble Sticks set 1 - https://shrsl.com/2iod9

Dina Wakley Scribble Sticks set 2 - https://shrsl.com/2ioda

Caran D’ache Neocolor 2 Crayons - https://amzn.to/3hORfEU

Liquitex Super Heavy Matte Gel - https://amzn.to/3cnKJnq

Archival Ink “Jet Black” - https://shrsl.com/2iodc

MISTI stamp tool - https://shrsl.com/2iode

Ranger Craft Mat - https://shrsl.com/2iodh

Hot Glue Gun - https://amzn.to/302oLRU

Wagner Heat Tool - https://amzn.to/33Q7FYP

Ranger Heat Tool - https://shrsl.com/2iodn

CutterBee detail scissors - https://shrsl.com/2iodj

Palette Knife set - https://amzn.to/3iUgGq7

Be YOU - Mixed Media Card and Video

 I'm excited to share a card today that's a bit outside of my usual card-making comfort zone. Today I created a very mixed media inspired card. I took my usual techniques that I incorporate into an art journal page but translated it onto a slimline card (also a new shape for me!).

The challenge for the next two weeks the Stampotique Originals Facebook Page is GIRLS! So pull out your funky girl stamps and create anything you want. Enter your project to the challenge album on facebook and you have a chance to win a $30 gift card to the Stampotique store!

For my card I used the very cool "Algae" girl stamp and colored her with Faber Castell Polychromos pencils. I paired her with a great "be you" chipboard shape from Dina Wakley. She definitely looks like a girl who doesn't care what others think!

For details on how I created the background, please watch the process video here! Enjoy!

Supplies used with links to shop:

Stampotique "Algae" stamp - https://www.stampotique.com/

Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils - https://amzn.to/3fJLTcS

Faber Castell stencil "Collection 102" - https://shrsl.com/2fhib

Dina Wakley Gloss Spray "Cheddar" - https://shrsl.com/2fhgh

Dina Wakley Gloss Spray "White" - https://shrsl.com/2fhgi

Dina Wakley acrylic paint "Buff" - https://amzn.to/3kw0Ene

Dina Wakley acrylic paint "Mineral" - https://shrsl.com/2fhgk

Dina Wakley chipboard shape "BE YOU" - https://shrsl.com/2fhgm

Dina Wakley stencil "Tornado" - https://shrsl.com/2fhh3

DecoArt paint "Carbon Black" - https://www.dickblick.com/items/00777-2121/

DecoArt paint mist "Carbon Black" - https://www.dickblick.com/items/00778-2122/

DecoArt antiquing cream "Carbon Black" - https://amzn.to/30HsYLG

Distress Texture Paste - https://shrsl.com/2fhgx

Distress Embossing Glaze "Weathered Wood" - https://shrsl.com/2fhh0

Distress Emboss Dabber - https://shrsl.com/2fhh1

Liquitex Heavy Gel - https://amzn.to/3krYWDu

Nuvo Drops "Ebony Black" - https://shrsl.com/2fhh5

Versafine ink "Onyx Black" - https://shrsl.com/2fhh6

Strathmore Mixed Media Paper - https://amzn.to/33G1Leg

Simon Says Stamp black cardstock - https://shrsl.com/2fhha

Embossing Buddy - https://amzn.to/30F6POa

My Everyday Supplies Used:

Wagner Heat Tool - https://amzn.to/3a8IByK

MISTI Stamp Tool - https://shrsl.com/2fhhk

Fiskars paper trimmer - https://shrsl.com/2fhho

Score Board - https://amzn.to/33HRf65

Teflon Bone Folder - https://amzn.to/2DrJS8r

Ranger Craft Mat - https://shrsl.com/2fhhu

Tim Holtz Glass Mat - https://shrsl.com/2fhhv

Tombow Mono Multi Glue - https://shrsl.com/2fhhw

Tiny Attacher - https://shrsl.com/2fhhx

Cutterbee Scissors - https://shrsl.com/2fhhz

Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock - https://amzn.to/3ipRK9g

September Stampotique New Releases!

 Happy September! So many wonderful things happen this month like my birthday (!), beginning of autumn, and today we have new releases from Stampotique!

The card above features the new stamp "Pot Garden" #13067 which I colored with Copic markers and fussy cut to place on the card. I did some very simple mixed media for the background here. I used the Rays stencil from Tim Holtz with some Liquitex Modeling Paste that I tinted with Wild Honey Distress Paint. The pink splatters are from Dina Wakley Gloss Spray "Magenta". 

I had fun with this art journal page, especially the background! I focused on texture on the background which I covered with a white wash and then painted with blue hues of Arteza Metallic Acrylic Paints. I used the Stampotique "Tomas" #6280 which I also painted with Arteza paints. The fun phrase is the new Stampotique "Snarky Quotes" #13068.

I had fun with this tag, because I just love the new "Me and You Soup" #6277 stamp so much! This tag also uses the Tim Holtz Rays stencil and the background is colored with Dina Wakley Gloss Sprays in Cheddar and White. I colored the silly stamp with Faber Castell Polychromos pencils and fussy cut him to add to the tag. The fun quote is also from the new Stampotique "Snarky Quotes" #13068 set.

Happy September everyone!!

3 ATCs + Video with Stampotique

 Welcome back to a new Stampotique Originals challenge! The current challenge over at the group facebook page is PETS! This is something I can get behind :)

I used a favorite of my older Stampotique stamps that's called "Smitten Moustache Monsters". Even though I've owned it for a while I've never inked it up, so this Pets challenge was perfect.

As you can see, the ATCs go together and use almost all of the same supplies. Each of the monsters are colored using the same colored pencils as well (I used Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils).

I used text from an old Brownie scouts book from the 1950's for the base of the background. The main paint colors are Dina Wakley's "Marine", "Turquoise", and Paper Artsy's "Bougainvillea." The metal accents were painted with Distress Paint "Cracked Pistachio."

I have a process video for you to see them all come to life! Enjoy!

SUPPLIES USED:

Stampotique Originals "Smitten Moustache Monsters" - https://www.stampotique.com/stamp/4040.html

Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils - https://amzn.to/3kySivn

Strathmore Watercolor Paper - https://amzn.to/2PQM5fS

Liquitex Heavy Matte Gel - https://amzn.to/2CkwJ06

Dina Wakley paint "Marine" - https://shrsl.com/2fqw6

Dina Wakley paint "Turquoise" - https://shrsl.com/2fqw8

Paper Artsy paint "Bougainvillea" - https://tinyurl.com/yxlm2nvd

Distress Paint "Cracked Pistachio" - https://amzn.to/2XUV6ZY

Distress Crackle Paste - https://shrsl.com/2fqwm

Tim Holtz stencil "Stripes" - https://shrsl.com/2fqwr

Versafine Onyx Black ink - https://shrsl.com/2fqwx

Idea-ology Film Strip - https://amzn.to/2PP3p4Y

Liquitex Gesso - https://amzn.to/3kBul6y

Glossy Accents - https://shrsl.com/2fqx1

Palette Knives - https://amzn.to/3fPwbNp

My Everyday Supplies Used:

Wagner Heat Tool - https://amzn.to/3a8IByK

Distress Heat Tool - https://shrsl.com/2fqwe

MISTI Stamp Tool - https://shrsl.com/2fhhk

Fiskars paper trimmer - https://shrsl.com/2fhho

Score Board - https://amzn.to/33HRf65

Teflon Bone Folder - https://amzn.to/2DrJS8r

Ranger Craft Mat - https://shrsl.com/2fhhu

Tim Holtz Glass Mat - https://shrsl.com/2fhhv

Tombow Mono Multi Glue - https://shrsl.com/2fhhw

Tiny Attacher - https://shrsl.com/2fhhx

Cutterbee Scissors - https://shrsl.com/2fhhz

Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock - https://amzn.to/3ipRK9g

George's Birthday Tag using Batboy + Video

Welcome Back to another Stampotique challenge! The challenge for the next two weeks is to use black and white people stamps... this means you don't color them in. I cheated a little bit and colored in Batboy's hat, but that's it I promise!

As always, you can join the Stanpotique Originals challenges over at their facebook page. 

I created this tag for George's 3rd birthday, which is why I added the big number 3 and Batboy was the perfect birthday boy addition. I had fun making the messy background. You can see how I did it all in my youtube process video. Thank you for watching!

Supplies:

Stampotique "Batboy" #6077 - https://www.stampotique.com/stamp/6077.html

Liquitex Gesso - https://amzn.to/396wBNO
Inksentials Tag - https://amzn.to/2CMQayq
Dina Wakley Gloss Spray "Cheddar" - https://shrsl.com/2e1pv
Dina Wakley Gloss Spray "Turquoise" - https://shrsl.com/2e1px
Dina Wakley Gloss Spray "Fuchsia" - https://shrsl.com/2e1pz
Dylusians paint "Fresh Lime" - https://amzn.to/2ZFPTGw
Nuvo Mouse "English Heather" - https://shrsl.com/2e1q1
Faber Castell Design Memory Craft Stencil "301 Collection" - https://amzn.to/2OzG2Mh
Faber Castell Design Memory Craft Stencil "101 Collection" - https://amzn.to/2DVt49F
Faber Castell PITT Pen "Light Cobalt Turquoise" - https://amzn.to/2WxJD1L
Faber Castell PITT Pen "Dark Chrome Yellow" - https://amzn.to/2WyDen7
Ideaology Layers "Urban" - https://shrsl.com/2e1q6
Wagner Heat Tool - https://amzn.to/32qMmOp
Ken Oliver Work Mat - https://amzn.to/2CN3HGg
EK Success Cutter Bee Scissors - https://shrsl.com/2e1qd
Fiskars Small Hole Punch - https://shrsl.com/2e1qe
Tombow Mono Multi Glue - https://shrsl.com/2e1qg
Scotch Foam Adhesive - https://amzn.to/2BaXKCP

Some links used are affiliate links. This does not change your experience at all, and in return I get a few cents back to help run my site. Thank you for your support!

Stampotique Challenge 354 - Circles

The newest Stampotique designer's challenge is CIRCLES. Create a project using circles or in the shape of a circle. Participate in challenge #SDC354 over at their facebook page!

I created this circle themed underwater tag using Stampotique Mini Sealife Cube stamps. I used a variety of stencils with circles to create the background. Then I traced three large circles and painted over the rest of the background. 

The stamps were colored in with NeoColor II crayons and fussy cut to place in the large circle windows. 

That creepy octopus is my favorite! I also created a process video that you can watch here. Enjoy!

Supplies Used:

Stampotique Sea Life Cube #6232 - https://www.stampotique.com/stamp/6232.html

Inkssentials Tag - https://shrsl.com/2bz8u

Faber Castell Stencil - https://shrsl.com/2bz7j

Dina Wakley paint Marine - https://shrsl.com/2bz7m

Dina Wakley paint Lemon - https://shrsl.com/2bz7q

Dina Wakley gloss spray White - https://shrsl.com/2bz7t

Dylusions paint Bubblegum Pink - https://shrsl.com/2bz7v

Dylusions paint Vibrant Turquoise - https://shrsl.com/2bz7w

Blending Foam - https://shrsl.com/2bz8v

Liquitex Gesso - https://amzn.to/3cYMYfC

Caran D'ache Neocolor II Crayons - https://shrsl.com/2bz7z

Pitt Pen Black 199 - https://shrsl.com/2bz80

Pitt Pen White 101 - https://shrsl.com/2bz83

Archival Jet Black ink - https://shrsl.com/2bz86

MISTI - https://shrsl.com/2bz87

Ranger craft mat - https://shrsl.com/2bz8a

Tim Holtz Glass Mat - https://shrsl.com/2bz8c

CutterBee scissors - https://shrsl.com/2bz8f

Winsor Newton Cotman brush - https://amzn.to/2UHIiEK

Stampotique Challenge - Use a Stencil + Video

Welcome back to another Stampotique Originals challenge. This time the challenge is... Use a stencil! I actually used just one stencil in a few different ways, but of course you can use as many as you'd like. If you don't own a stencil... make your own! 

Here is the ATC I created using the adorable new Beertie stamp...

I used this adorable new stamp called Beertie (#5866), isn't he the cutest?! I colored him with Neocolor II Crayons and Dina Wakley Scribble Sticks. The background uses a stencil from The Crafter's Workshop called Hexagons. First I inked through the medium hexagons, then I heat embossed in gold the smallest hexagons, and then I cut one large hexagon to mount the bee.

I also put together a video of my process. You can watch it here! Enjoy!

Supplies Used:

Stampotique "Beertie" #5866: https://www.stampotique.com/stamp/5866.html

The Crafter's Workshop Hexagon Stencil: https://amzn.to/2MLWgB3

Strathmore Watercolor Paper: https://amzn.to/30v8wy0

Caran D'ache Neocolor II Crayons: https://shrsl.com/2bsv2

Dina Wakley Scribble Sticks: https://shrsl.com/2bsv3

Distress Oxide Wild Honey: https://shrsl.com/2bsv6

Distress Ink Spiced Marmalade: https://shrsl.com/2bsv9

Versamark Watermark Ink: https://shrsl.com/2bsva

Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder: https://shrsl.com/2bsvb

Embossing Buddy: https://amzn.to/3dSpeex

Wagner Heat Tool: https://amzn.to/2MP9ZXS

Water Brush: https://amzn.to/2AhgIr0

Dina Wakley Gloss Spray Cheddar: https://shrsl.com/2bsvw

Ranger Craft Mat: https://shrsl.com/2bsvk

CutterBee Scissors: https://shrsl.com/2bsvm

Lawn Fawn Twine: https://shrsl.com/2bsvp

Scotch Foam Tape: https://amzn.to/2MPH1Hc

MISTI stamp tool: https://shrsl.com/2bsvr

Thank you for supporting rwkrafts.com! Some of the links used are affiliate links which help me run this site.

Stampotique Anything Goes Challenge - Christmas Cactus + Video

I'm so excited for today's post! I have been keeping a secret for 4 months and I can finally share... I am now a very happy member of the Stampotique Design Team! I am so excited to be a part of such a talented team and working with such a wonderful stamp company!

Today marks a new release of stamps and the start of a new challenge that everyone can get behind... Anything Goes! You can join the challenges on the Stampotique Facebook page. I used the brand new Christmas Cactus stamp and Snowglobe stamp to create a fun desert-theme Christmas card.

It's difficult to capture in photos, but there is acetate on top of the globe to give it a snowglobe vibe. I've also put together a video creating the card. Click here to watch the tutorial!

Supplies Used:

Stampotique "Christmas Cactus" #13065: https://www.stampotique.com/stamp/13065.html

Stampotique "Snowglobe" #16015: https://www.stampotique.com/stamp/16015.html

Stampotique "Alpha Background" #7431: https://www.stampotique.com/stamp/7431.html

Faber Castell Polychromos pencils: https://amzn.to/37isiOB

Strathmore Mixed Media paper: https://amzn.to/30wfeE0

Vellum: https://amzn.to/2ATVlMn

Acetate (scrapbook pocket page): https://amzn.to/2MJlBvw

Stickles Star Dust: https://shrsl.com/2bsrc

Tombow Mono Multi Glue: https://shrsl.com/2bsrd

Archival Jet Black Ink: https://shrsl.com/2bsrf

CutterBee Scissors: https://shrsl.com/2bsrg

MISTI: https://shrsl.com/2bsrh

Mineral Spirits: https://amzn.to/3cOTjKI

Some supplies listed are affiliate links that help to support the upkeep of my site. Thank you for your support!

What seems ordinary

Hello! I have another art journal page and process video to share. Enjoy!

Materials used

Dyan Art Journal: https://shrsl.com/26gum

DecoArt Mister in yellow, cyan, black: https://tinyurl.com/yx7g39k6

Liquitex Acrylic White: https://amzn.to/2WAiBrm

TCW593 stencil: https://amzn.to/2UtCQ7t

Dylusions Paint London Blue: https://shrsl.com/26gw4

Dylusions Paint Bubblegum Pink: https://shrsl.com/26gvz

Dylusions Paint Vibrant Turquoise: https://shrsl.com/26gup

Unity Stamp chicken wire

Archival Ink Jet Black: https://shrsl.com/26gx4

Dina Scribbly Bird Stamps: https://shrsl.com/26gx6

Neocolor II Crayons 40 pack: https://shrsl.com/26gx7

Neocolor II Crayons 15 pack: https://amzn.to/2Wx8gwt

Tim Holtz Small Talk Stickers: https://shrsl.com/26gx9

Cutter Bee Detail Scissors: https://shrsl.com/26gxa

Ranger Heat Gun: https://shrsl.com/26gxb

Ink Bending Foam: https://shrsl.com/26gxc

Mixed Media Tag with new goodies!

Hello everyone! I hope you're doing well, staying positive, and keeping healthy! I have a new mixed media tag video to share with you all... this time with a voiceover! Enjoy!

And please enjoy the tutorial video!

https://youtu.be/5q8v5dXvMOE

And your materials list is found here:

Ranger Ink Inkssentials Tag - https://shrsl.com/265qs

Distress Crackle Paste - https://shrsl.com/265qy

Dina Wakley Paint “Sand” - https://shrsl.com/265qz

Dina Wakley Paint “Mineral” - https://shrsl.com/265r0

Dina Wakley Paint “Buff” - https://amzn.to/3df5CRY

TCW 593s - https://amzn.to/2IQuxgB

Distress Paint “Picket Fence” - https://shrsl.com/265r2

Design Memory Craft Honey Medium - https://amzn.to/38SgKRb

Distress Embossing Dabber - https://amzn.to/3d4zDnc

Distress Glaze “Hickory Smoke” - https://shrsl.com/265ra

Ideaology “Urban” layers - https://shrsl.com/265re

Ideaology “Junk Drawer” baseboards - https://shrsl.com/265rf

Lawn Fawn twine “silver sparkle” - https://shrsl.com/265rj

Liquitex Super Heavy Matte Gel - https://amzn.to/2Qm8d2J

some links are affiliates.