Author Archives: susanneroseart

ATCs from a Masterboard – Pushing through the Ugly Stage of your Art Work

Hi everyone! Pushing through the ugly stage is something I have to do quite often when I create in mixed media. Whilest building up layer upon layer there comes a stage when I feel it doesn’t look good anymore. Pushing throught this and keeping on working on the piece is then sometimes really hard. WhatContinue reading “ATCs from a Masterboard – Pushing through the Ugly Stage of your Art Work”

Autumnal Art Journal Page with stamped Mushrooms

Hi everyone! I’m sharing a spread in one of my handmade junk art journals today using the cute mushrooms from my Textured Mushrooms stamp set.I used collage, gesso and Distress Crayons to create the background. I removed the Distress Crayons in a few areas through our Small Ink Dots stencil using a wet wipe andContinue reading “Autumnal Art Journal Page with stamped Mushrooms”

Atmospheric Art Journal Page with an autumnal Feel

Hi everyone! I’m sharing a spread in one of my handmade junk art journals today using the cute mushrooms from my Textured Mushrooms stamp set.I used collage, gesso and Distress Crayons to create the background. For the atmospheric look I removed the Distress Crayons in a few areas through our Mini Ink Dots stencil usingContinue reading “Atmospheric Art Journal Page with an autumnal Feel”

Collage Fodder – Stamped Mushrooms with Gelli Prints

Hi everyone! Today I’m sharing a collage fodder video with my Textured Mushrooms stamp set. It was a cold and gloomy sunday last weekend – that’s the best time to make some collage fodder for your mixed media projects, art journals or other papercrafting creations, like cards or scrapbook layouts. Instead of colouring in theContinue reading “Collage Fodder – Stamped Mushrooms with Gelli Prints”

Making grungy Gelli Prints directly in my Sketchbook

This will change your way of working with the gelli plate using your stencils! All you need is a die-cutting machine! Instead of using your stencil directly on your gel plate you create an embossed piece of cardstock and use this to create texture on your plate. This means your stencil won’t get any paint on them and you don’t have to clean them afterwards.

Mixed Media & Collage in my Junk Art Journal – Process Video

Hi everyone! Recently I made a lot of pages in my handmade junk art journals using collage and mark making with stamps and stencils. Today I have a process video to share with you! I so enjoy creating in these journals in quite a small format. There is absolultely no pressure in making something beautiful,Continue reading “Mixed Media & Collage in my Junk Art Journal – Process Video”

Junk Art Journal Page using Collage and Mark Making

Hi everyone! I’m sharing a spread in one of my handmade junk art journals today using collage and mark making. I was inspired to create in here again after I recorded my class for the Gratitude Junk Journaling Workshop I had so much fun and couldn’t believe that its months ago that I worked itContinue reading “Junk Art Journal Page using Collage and Mark Making”

Fill your Sketchbook with Gelli Prints!

This will change your way of working with the gelli plate using your stencils! All you need is a die-cutting machine! Instead of using your stencil directly on your gel plate you create an embossed piece of cardstock and use this to create texture on your plate. This means your stencil won’t get any paint on them and you don’t have to clean them afterwards.

Junk Art Journal Page with Watercolors and Mixed Media

Hi everyone! Today I have an art journaling tutorial for you in my handmade junk art journal. I was inspired to create in here again after I recorded my class for the Gratitude Junk Journaling Workshop I had so much fun and couldn’t believe that its months ago that I worked it this altered book.IfContinue reading “Junk Art Journal Page with Watercolors and Mixed Media”

Brand new way to use your Stencils for Gelli Printing!

This will change your way of working with the gelli plate using your stencils! All you need is a die-cutting machine! Instead of using your stencil directly on your gel plate you create an embossed piece of cardstock and use this to create texture on your plate. This means your stencil won’t get any paint on them and you don’t have to clean them afterwards.