Documenting Life in Art: Mixed-Media Art Journal Planner
Hi all. Seth Apter back on the blog and I am a man with a plan. Make that planner. Late last year I decided that I was going to document my life in art for every day of 2017. I wanted to be able to look back at the year and have a record of the happenings in my creative life. While I do not have time to actually work in my journal daily, I have found time to document multiple days at a time and by the end of the year, I plan to have all 365 days covered in my journal. To create my journal, I used…
Create a Fabric Covered Journal with Contour Steel Rule Dies
Hello everyone! It’s Linda Lucas here and I am excited to be sharing a fun tutorial using Spellbinders® Contour™ Steel Rule Dies with different types of materials. I was so impressed with how easily the materials cut, and not just one layer but SIX with each material layer adhered to cardboard! It was like slicing butter – you have to love that!! Fabulous that the Contour™ Steel Rule Dies can cut a huge range of materials. Contour™ Steel Rule Dies are compatible with many machines. To view a chart to learn more, CLICK: Contour Steel Rule Die Compatibility Chart. So let’s get started! INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Apply liquid glue over…
From Wardrobe to Art Book: Fabric Art Journal
Hello, friends! This is Yana Smakula. What do you do when you come to U.S. eat a lot of yummy food and can no longer fit into your favorite pants? You use them for an art project! Hover over the image below to see what product I used. I’m sharing a first post in a mini series titled “From Wardrobe to Art Book” where I’ll show you an art journal created using Spellbinders® products, old jeans and shirts and some pretty fabrics. I encourage you to join me in creating an Art Book of your own. Let loose, die cut, up-cycle and enjoy! Let’s start with the base for the…