Stenciled Canvas Purse

Hello and happy holidays! Now that I am on break I can get back to creating and video making. Here is my latest YouTube video tutorial on how to create a painted canvas purse. It took about 2 hours time start to finish as I never really have an idea when I start a project. I normally wait until it comes on the spot. the materials list in the video. Hopefully you will be inspired to create your own.

Baby Shower Gift

Here is a card/baby announcement that I made for a friend's first baby. It is made using Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities dies. The inspiration for the card came from Christina Griffiths. I will include a link to her YouTube channel. She makes outstanding cards with Spellbinders dies. The die used for this card is grand labels 4. I left the right side of the card blank for a photo. I really enjoyed the process of making this card.

This charm came from Michaels.

Other dies used are Spellbinders ovals and lacy ovals. Embellishments from Michaels. Various papers from unknown sources. Here is the link to Christina's channel. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0zdgFaEvNpy1VpR1XscYPA

Gelli Print Leftover Paint

The Gelli printing plate is so addicting that you spend a lot of time making prints (Now I have to think of cool projects in which to use the prints!). If you are like me, you do NOT want to waste any paint or ink during the process so always have on hand journal books, tags, or some kind of paper, cardboard, etc. to mop up the access paint and ink which in turn will give you even more backgrounds! Here is a photo of some prints I made using the plate then spraying or inking the background. The following photo contains many tags I created using just the leftover paint or ink that is on my Gelli plate or on my non-stick craft mat.

So remember to use every glob and drip! It will only lead to more great backgrounds!
also, check out my latest YouTube process video featuring the Gelli plate.

Enjoy!

Monoprinting Using the Gelli Arts Printing Plate Pt. 2 Layering

Here is the second part of my monoprinting videos. The focus in this second half is layering my prints with more than one stencil as well as adding ink sprays and other various inking and painting techniques. Enjoy!

Gelli Plate Printing

Here is my latest video sharing many prints I created using the Gelli Arts printing plate. Please note that this is addictive! I decided to put the prints on a ring binder for good keeping and viewing. I can't wait to create with these prints. I will have a part 2 video soon which will include layering and using other mediums after creating the prints.

Upcoming Artist Trading Cards Classes

Hello all! Here is a list of my upcoming classes for April. They are Artist Trading Cards and Cricut Classes. You can also check out my YouTube video I posted some time ago on the ATC topic. For more info, visit my Thats What You Ink a Division of Art Smart Education Service Facebook page, especially if you are in the Metro-Detroit area! If you are interested in classes email me your contact information and I will send a PayPal invoice to you.

April 20 and 27 1:00-3:00pm Intro to Artist Trading Cards. $25 includes materials except black and/or white cardstock.
April 20 3:00-4:00pm Cricut Markers and Pens $10. Required material is cardstock. Bring optional Cricut Machine and Cricut markers and gel pens.
April 27 3:00-4:00pm Cricut Tips and Tricks $10. Required material is cardstock. Bring optional Cricut Machine and Cricut markers and pens.

Domino Pendants and Giveaway!

Hello all and welcome! I've switched gears this week and decided to work on domino pendants. I was asked to make a pendant with an image of a boxer (bottom left). It's so much easier to make multiple pendants given the materials involved (alcohol ink, acrylic paint, Envirotex Lite, etc.) so I made about 20! Note the music theme on many of them which brings me to my giveaway! Thank you to all the people in the Facebook community who liked my page That's What You Ink!! I really appreciate your interest and support. I would like some feedback from my viewing community. Please leave a comment about what made you like That's What You Ink! and what your expectations are from my page. I will pick a random winner via random.org and notify you in the next post. This giveaway opens now and will close Thursday at 11:00PM. It is for a $25 iTunes gift card. Good luck!