Articles related to "Distress Ink"

Use of distress inks on a wide variety of projects is highly addictive. There are a lot of different inks to choose from based on an artist's taste and project needs.

Back to school is fun for some, and dreaded by others. Explore these thoughts in a creative way using your art journal.

Why should you just read the news when you can turn it into art?

We all want to learn something new. Everyday is a learning experience for some, but for others they need a little nudge. That is the focus of this art journal prompt.

Novices, learn how to create a basic mixed-media Artist Trading Card or ACEO using distress ink. Use these ideas as a way to inspire creations of your own!

Everyone is afraid of something; there is no getting away from that. This art journal prompt focuses on facing these fears.

Preserve some or your favorite memories on the pages of your art journal using mixed media art techniques.

There seems to be an unwritten rule about the privacy involved with keeping a diary that stems back to early childhood memories. Art journal it up!

Keeping goals, as well as being realistic and positive about them, has been a more achievable system of making progress in comparison to making New Year's Resolutions.

Do you feel you are an understanding person? Do you feel people understand you well or not well enough? Explore these thoughts in your art journal.

Career goals are important for those who are currently working in their careers, and for those who are on the cusp of doing so. What are your plans? Let's explore.

Turn the decision-making process into an opportunity for a mixed-media art project. If you are struggling with a decision, art it up!

This art journal prompt is a two-day project, so please be sure to plan ahead. Day one is for collecting and day two is for creating.

Experts have been suggesting making goals tangible by writing them down for years. What about turning goals into art, in addition to writing?

Replicating the vintage old-style when creating a scrapbook or memory book for memorabilia is a great way to bring new life to the creative book arts process.

Use of sandpaper is not reserved only for woodworking projects. Get out this gritty stuff and let's make some art!

Alter a tea box (in this case, cardboard) into a treasure box using old book pages, collage elements, embellishments and whatever else your imagination kicks up.

Letter-writing is a beautiful thing, especially when coupled with mixed media art techniques. Spin your letters into creative pieces of art.

Create pages in your art journal focusing on the Easter holiday, what it means to you, and reflections of years past.

Homeschooling is part of many households, elementary and high school students alike. Encourage them to art journal as part of their educational routines.

Everyone has goals, in some form or another, and this includes mixed-media artists. What are your artistic goals?

Stained or damaged books need not be thrown away. Turn them into art!

The next time you are visiting a craft store, visit the box section. There are cardboard boxes that look like they are made from brown cardboard. An opportunity!

The art of the unsent letter has, without a doubt, been a successful therapeutic practice for years. Let's spin it into some therapeutic art.

There are inexpensive ways to create art surrounding us everyday. Treasure hunting at the dollar store will produce some wonderful finds! Let's create an altered book!

Art therapy is both professional and novice approach to sorting out whatever it is that needs healing. In this sense, a novice approach is used.

This easy craft project is a great way to recycle and teach children a new creative twist to mixed media paintings!

No one is comfortable with change, no matter how used to it they appear and how often it happens in their life. Deal with change using your art journal.

For those homeschooling, working on a distance learning program, or attending public school art journaling goals for the coming year puts a creative twist on academics.

Turning interests into art opportunities is a great way to stay inspired and keep artist's block as far away from you as possible. What are your favorite movies?

There are so many harvest festivals occurring in communities around us just about every weekend. Why not turn them into artistic opportunities?

Everyone has a wish list, be it on paper or in their mind. Let's explore what these wish lists are through art.

Exploring feelings of excitement is very positive and invigorating. Let's turn these feelings into mixed-media art in art journals.

Mother's Day is right around the corner and, with that, comes handmade gifts from both young and old! Find that perfect picture, and frame it with a mixed media matte.

Themed art cards (otherwise known as ATCs or ACEOs) are very popular for those who enjoy working on a series, or set of cards. Let's embrace the new season!

It's not uncommon for a book artist to believe they're limited to flat items when working in their altered book and art journals. This isn't true! Let's explore!

Making chunky board books does not have to be a project reserved just for children's book themes. Use them as gift books and small journals, as well.

Everyone loves receiving an Easter basket, no matter how old they are. Why not create one geared specifically to mixed-media artists?

Moms know what it is like, especially, to juggle the schedule of two or three people at once. This is also true for management professionals. Let's explore.

Easy instructions for creating garden markers with old wood pieces and your favorite images or specialty papers.

Graceful envelopes are a popular topic in mail-art circles, but have you seen what mixed-media artists have done with them? A new avenue to explore . . .

Bringing in the holidays with mixed media art projects is not only fun, but also it a gratifying experience. This can be created with children or independently.

Parents and grandparents, in particular, will enjoy this art journal prompt. Show your admiration, appreciation, gratitude, and love for your family in your art journal.

This art journal prompt focuses on the explorations of feelings. Because more than one feeling will be associated, be sure to set aside more than one sitting.

Rather than throwing away the Christmas cards you have had on display throughout the holiday season, why not turn them into an artistic collage?

For those with a little extra time on their hands and an inclination towards the artistic, the Christmas season can be a great excuse to get creative.