13.

Size: 12 " x 12" 

Inspiration: A Strange Thing Happened by Emma Williams 

Supplies: I’m not affiliated with these suppliers.

Fancy Pants: Biggest board–Book-it

Text Wood mounted rubber-stamp by Inkadinkado

Paper Dolls by Tim Holtz Idea-ology

Tim Holtz Elements Grunge board.

Art Journal Pad’by Jodie Lee from Prima Marketing.  Click the link for examples.

Amaco Rub ‘n Buff Wax Metallic Finish, 0.5-Fluid Ounce

 

Chipboard Scrolls 2 by Maya Road. Flourishes

Butterfly Die Cuts.

ArtMinds™ Mini Glue Gun.

Making Memories shimmer flourishes, Cardstock, black acrylic paint, grey acrylic paint, paint brushes, inkpads, eyeshadow applicator,  pop dots, numbers, craft knife, cutting board, adhesive, stamp cleaner, plastic button, etc.

Techniques: Ten tips for grounding paper dolls by Ceri Griffiths

How to draw back paper edges technique by Gabrielle Pollacco, 

PAPER CRAFT TECHNIQUES – PAPER TEARING 

How to Distress Paper Edges 

Related: Make Practically Anything Steampunk Using Rub ‘N Buff Metallic Finish Wax. DIY metallic paint by The Frugal crafter Lindsay Weirich. HOW TO MAKE FAUX METALLIC RUBBING WAX! by The Graphics Fairy Make your own Metallic rub and buff! – DIY Alternative. EASY RUST EFFECTS – WITH RUST PASTES! from The Graphics Fairy.

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Art Journal Cover.

Art Journal Cover with my handmade Steampunk Hat as a prop. 

My Art Journal Cover. 
Mixed media Steampunk Style. 

Close up. 
Tutorial: Click on images for a larger view.

Gather supplies.	Planning.	Apply texture paste using stencils and a pallete knife and let dry.
Glue lace and let dry. Paint elements and texture black and let dry.	Apply and seal paper doilies and let dry.  Remove air bubbles.	Paint paper doilies black and let dry.
Glue some embelishments in place.	Flick Pearlescent paint, dab with paper towel and let dry.	Appply Rub ‘n Buff Wax Metallic.

Glue more embelishments.

Inspiration: Mixed Media Journal Cover Tutorial ~ by Maremi's Small Art

Related: Make Practically Anything Steampunk Using Rub 'N Buff Metallic Finish Wax.

Supplies: Journal (13 1/2" x 12"), acrylic paint, paint-brush, Paper doilies, Fabric flowers, flat plastic gems, lace, Hot Glue, Glue Gun, tweezers, wooden shapes, Palette knife., Forever in time vintage stickers, wooden letters, pearlescent paint, adhesive, toothbrush, Polyfilla, stencils, metal & wooden gears, Rub ‘n Buff, Modge podge, Hair Dryer, View-finder slide, etc.

Disclaimer: I’m not affiliated in anyway with these suppliers.

Click on thumb-nails.

Stamperia, Stencil 5.90″X7.87″ Capture The Moments by Antonis Tzanidakis	Clear Scraps – Mascils – 12 x 12 Masking Stencil – Cog Wheels.	Clear Scraps – Mascils – 12 x 12 Masking Stencil – Sprockets Gears.
Kaisercraft – Stencils Template – Clock	Amaco Rub ‘n Buff Wax Metallic Finish, 0.5-Fluid Ounce.	LePage Polyfilla 15-Minute Instant Dry, 162-mL
Bead Landing™ Found Objects™ Antique Silver, Copper And Brass Gears.	Mixed Round Gear Wooden Crafts Embellishments MDF Unfinished Wood.	PLAID MOD PODGE: 4OZ MATTE

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She Flies...

“Alis volat propiss."  (She flies with her own wings.)― Jan Karon. Size of pages A4

Color.

“Without black, no color has any depth. But if you mix black with everything, suddenly there’s shadow – no, not just shadow, but fullness. You’ve got to be willing to mix black into your palette if you want to create something that’s real.” ~Amy Grant

I created three art journal pages, they are 9 3/4 ” x 6 3/4 ” (24 x 17 cm) each.

My Inspiration was Journey Jump Off's by Cristy Riopel  from the "Creating Scrapbooking" Magazine, Summer 2015.
What a talented artist, who has unfortunately passed away in August 2016.

Supplies: 

Hint: I pour my mists into smaller spray bottles which I get from the Dollar-stores and dilute them with Isopropyl alcohol.
Even though it has very little alcohol, work in a well ventilated area.

Inkadinkado Letter Wood Mounted Stamp.

Fiskars Circle Shape Template.

9Pcs/Set 5" Geometry Matrix D.I.Y Layering Stencils.

 

Wooden letters, mist sprays, ink-pads, circle punches, acrylic blocks, chipboard, watercolor pencils, baby oil, cotton buds, eye-shadow applicators, adhesive, black ink, eyedropper, scissors, card-stock, stencils, Brayer, acrylic paint, paint brushes, acrylic flower stamps, wood mounted flower stamps, Artists Series alcohol based dual tipped pen, PS 0615 Hampton art wood mounted stamp, etc.

TECHNIQUES:

 

EASILY BLEND COLORED PENCILS WITH BABY OIL.

Flattening pages under frosted glass.

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Art makes my heart soar tag.

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I ♥ Quotes.

"Until you spread your wings, you'll have no idea how far you can fly." 

- Napoleon Bonaparte.

Art gives me Wings.

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ― Pablo Picasso

Mixed Media Magnetic Coasters.

"Mixed media art refers to a visual art form that combines a variety of media in a single artwork. For example, if you draw with ink, then paint over it with watercolors, then add some highlights in colored pencil - that's mixed media!"- Art is Fun

Technique: Tutorial - Mixed Media Magnet by Veena's Magical World of Art and Craft

Possible supplies and tools.  Left to right: Lock washers, Gesso, Gold and silver Acrylic paint, faces, felt coasters (used as stencils as well), chipboard shapes and a palette knife. See bottom of page for more. You can make your own Gesso, it isn't necessary to cover the Fimo clay with Gesso.

More possible supplies: See bottom of page for more. Pearlescent paint by Colorfactory available at Dollar stores, which I used instead of metallic paint and waxes.

 

You can also use: DIY metallic paint by The Frugal crafter Lindsay Weirich.

HOW TO MAKE FAUX METALLIC RUBBING WAX! by The Graphics fairy

Make your own Metallic rub and buff! - DIY Alternative.

Depotting LA Colors Shimmering Loose eyeshadows (wear safety goggles)

More possible supplies gathered in a 13" x 13" Iris container: Polyfilla, coasters, small faces, stencils, acrylic paint, Pearlescent paints, Gesso, chipboard shapes, washers, etc.  See the bottom of 

page for more.

 

I made some of the embellishment using clay molds by Amaco. See bottom of page for more information.

Technique:  How to use Silicon Mould with Different Materials???

Face Push Molds

I worked in a bead tray to contain the talcum powder, which prevents the clay from sticking.

These were made with oven bake clay which I got at a dollar store.

I placed them on parchment paper and baked them in an oven.

Planning the coasters before painting. On the left are metal stickers.

 

 I turned the top photo into a sketch in a photo editing software, which I printed for later reference.

   

I used stencils, a palette knife and Polyfilla (a texture paste alternative) to apply texture to the coasters. I used the green stencil for the big coasters, the others were made with the felt coaster and a paper doily.

 

Embellishments painted black. Use an old bristle brush to get into the nooks and crannies.

"I see a red door and I want it painted black No colors anymore I want them to turn black."

- Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones

Coasters painted black. Hold up and tilt and the coasters to do the sides.

Planning placements again.

Glued together with hot glue.

I added some doodles with hot glue.

Technique: Paux Pewter Jewelry by the frugal crafter Lindsay Weirich

Close up. Metallic butterfly stickers, lock washers, hot glue doodles, chipboard shapes, etc.

Close up. Butterfly chipboard shape, hot glue doodles, paperclip curler, heart shape made in a mold, etc.

Close up. Molded shapes, chipboard flourishes, etc.

Close up. Paper dolly used for texture. Face, Chipboard swirl, paperclip curl, etc.

Close up. Hearst metallic sticker, felt coaster, chipboard shape, flat plastic gems, etc.

Close up. Felt coaster, chipboard shape, metallic medallion sticker, etc.

Some of the other supplies and tools I used were: Tweezers (handling small embellies while applying hot glue), hot glue, paint-brushes, acrylic paint, Gesso, Greenbrier International Metallic Stickers, paper doilies, (used for stencil), paperclip swirls, washers, faux gemstones, magnets, etc.

Stencils.	Hearts and swirls push molds by Amaco.
Glue gun.	Chipboard scrolls 2 by Maya Road.

MY INSPIRATION 

Steampunk Tag by thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich

Anna Dabrowska, also known as Finnabair.

Andy Skinner.

Blackened Canvas Art - Ink Stains with Roni

Neelz Expressionz.

Bella's Creative Space-  Belinda Basson

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Blackened Canvas - Part II by Inkstains with Roni.

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