Tag Archives: Faber-Castell

Cartmel Sticky Ginger Pudding

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It’s time for a new challenge over at Try it on Tuesday, which for the next two weeks is Add Some Text.

What could be better than a bowl of Sticky Ginger Pudding on a cold winter’s day, well actually I’d have it anytime of the year it was so very yummy (smile!).

Get ready to be amazed as I transform Cartmel Sticky Ginger Pudding packaging into an art journal page in the short video below.

https://youtube.com/shorts/gXzNNbLaBas

In this video, I’ll show you my step-by-step process; from cutting and preparing the materials to adding textures, I’ll guide you through the process of creating this one-of-a-kind art journal page. Get ready to unleash your creativity and give new life to old packaging.

For this mixed media page, I used napkin, UHU Stic, Distress Paint, Cartmel Sticky Ginger Pudding packaging and Faber-Castell Pitt Artist marker.

For more inspiration, please pop over to Try it on Tuesday to see the wonderful creations from our Guest Designer and the rest of my Design Teamies.

This pudding was so scrummy and as my hubby doesn’t like ginger I enjoyed it over a number of days and all to myself – yum!

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy and creative wishes! x

Challenges

The lovely Erika from her blog BioArtGal is hosting over at Art Journal Journey this month; she has chosen What’s Up? as her theme and I’m joining her with my ginger pudding page.

Christmas Reindeer Tag

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As it’s the first Friday of December, it’s time for a new challenge over at the Creative Artiste Challenge Blog, which is Anything Mixed Media Goes/ Optional Twist, something related to Christmas.

(Please be aware that next month, the design team will be on their end-of-year break, so there won’t be a challenge and that means we will be back in February 2026 with a new challenge).

I had so much fun creating this festive Christmas tag; I hope you like it too – sending you happy festive wishes (smile!).

The process and mixed media that I used to create my festive scene on this a chipboard tag were: I covered the tag with Tim Holtz Christmas Collage paper using Liquitex matte gel medium; when dry I coloured it using Distress Inks that I applied like watercolour; I added some check fabric washi tape by Tim Holtz to the bottom of the tag; I applied some Ranger Texture Paste using a palette knife through a Tim Holtz stencil to create the snowflakes; the deer was cut from mixed media paper using a Tim Holtz Thinlits Set and I coloured it using Distress Inks and a Faber-Castell marker; the “hidden among the snow-covered branches” wording was from a Tim Holtz Christmas sticker book; finally I splattered the whole tag using some white Liquitex acrylic Ink.

For more inspiration please check out the amazing creations from our Guest Designers and my fellow Design Team members over at Creative Artiste too. All you need to do is to use three different mediums on your projects to join our mixed media challenge; I hope you are inspired to join us, it would be lovely to see you there!

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy and creative festive wishes! x

Autumn’s beauty glows

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As it’s the first Friday of November, it’s time for a new challenge over at the Creative Artiste Challenge Blog, which is Anything Mixed Media Goes.

I had fun capturing autumn’s beauty using lots of different mixed media to create this page in my A6 journal (smile!).

Get ready to be inspired by the cosy warmth of autumn and see how I created this art journal page, in the video below, to capture the essence of the season!

https://youtube.com/shorts/AfE5msnBGlE

In this relaxing video, I’ll take you through a step-by-step process of building a beautiful autumnal scene, from selecting the perfect colours to adding intricate details that bring the page to life. From fantastic fungi to bronze coloured leaves, we’ll explore the best techniques to evoke the feeling of autumn (smile!).

The mixed media that I used to create this A6 page includes Script Decoupage Paper, UHU Stic, Stamperia Stamp Set, Distress Archival Ink, Archival Ink, Pébéo white gesso, Maremi’s Illustrationi Collage Ephemera for art journaling Autumn Stories & backgrounds book, Spectrum Noir TriBlend markers, Faber-Castell Dual Tip Artist Pitt Pen and Liquitex Acrylic Ink.

For more inspiration please check out the amazing creations from our Guest Designers and my fellow Design Team members over at Creative Artiste too. All you need to do is to use three different mediums on your projects to join our mixed media challenge; I hope you are inspired to join us, it would be lovely to see you there!

There seems to lots of fungi this year, this one was captured on one of our walks at Lytham Hall and reminded me of my page.

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy and creative wishes! x

Look for the magic

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I had fun creating a page to feature this cute black cat in a witches hat to celebrate the season – Happy October!

Join me in the video below and experience some Halloween magic in an art journal page tutorial featuring this adorable cat.

https://youtube.com/shorts/BHsS86n0y8I

From selecting the perfect colours to adding intricate details, this video step-by-step guide will walk you through my process as I add a touch of whimsy and wonder to my art journal.

The mixed media that I used to create this A6 page includes Tim Holtz Stamper’s Anonymous Stamp, Distress Archival Ink, Archival Ink, Spectrum Noir TriBlend markers, Vellum flower panel, UHU Stic, Stamperia Ephemera, Crafter’s Companion Topper Pad, Faber-Castell Dual Tip Pitt Pens, UniBall Gel Pen, UniPin Fine Line Marker, Stamperia Die Cuts, and Finnabair Sticker Book.

As T Stands for Tuesday, I’m sharing my decaf cappuccino and hubby’s hot chocolate, served with a bite-sized piece of yummy coconut flapjack – Happy T Day everyone!

We enjoyed these drinks after after we had a delicious meal to celebrate our wedding anniversary this month. We were surprised and delighted when the restaurant gave us this special plate with mini lemon meringue pies, it was very kind of them (smile!).

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy and creative wishes! x

Challenges

The lovely Elle from Empire of the Cat is hosting over at Art Journal Journey this month; she has chosen Steampunk, Halloween or Steampunk Halloween as her theme, so I’m joining her with my Halloween page.

Happy Haunting

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Today I’m Happy Haunting this October with this fun art journal page (smile!).

Get ready for a spook-tacular art journaling experience in this video showing you how my page all came together. I’ll be diving into the world of Halloween-themed art with trick or treaters and haunted houses as inspiration.

https://youtube.com/shorts/5g5RTtyUlBA

Join me as I create a unique and eerie art journal spread that’s sure to get you in the mood for the spookiest season of the year. From creepy children to spooky scenery, we’ll be using a variety of art supplies and techniques to bring this haunted masterpiece to life. So grab your art journal, your favourite Halloween-themed images, and let’s get started on this spooky art adventure together!

The mixed media that I used to create this A6 page includes Distress Archival Ink, Finnabair Stamps, Cardstock marked using Dry Wall Tape and Black Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen, Distress Inks, Magazine Images and wording, UHU Stic, Crafter’s Companion Topper Pad and Liquitex Acrylic Ink.

As T Stands for Tuesday, I’m sharing these plastic halloween mugs/cups with matching straws that made me smile, they were in a local superstore – such fun (smile). Happy T Day everyone!

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy and creative wishes! x

Challenges

The lovely Elle from Empire of the Cat is hosting over at Art Journal Journey this month; she has chosen Steampunk, Halloween or Steampunk Halloween as her theme, so I’m joining her with my Halloween page.

Forest Whispers

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As it’s the first Friday of October, it’s time for a new challenge over at the Creative Artiste Challenge Blog, which is Anything Mixed Media Goes.

This whimsical autumn art journal page captures the essence of the autumn forest, with whispers of the wind and the gentle rustle of leaves (smile!).

The mixed media I used for this page were: Pébéo white gesso over the background as a base later, Distress Archival Inks and a Tim Holtz Falling Leaves Stamp Set to stamp the leaves, and when dry covering them with white gesso again using a brayer and then stamping more leaves on top; white Liquitex Acrylic Ink to splatter the page; two washi tapes to create the foreground and then smudging black Faber-Castell Big Brush marker over the top with my finger to give them definition; the bird and wording which I fussy cut from “Maremi’s Illustrationi Collage Ephemera for art journaling Autumn Stories & backgrounds book”, they were stuck in place using Liquitex Matte Gel Medium and when dry edged using a black Faber-Castell Big Brush marker.

For more inspiration please check out the amazing creations from our Guest Designers and my fellow Design Team members over at Creative Artiste too. All you need to do is to use three different mediums on your projects to join our mixed media challenge; I hope you are inspired to join us, it would be lovely to see you there!

Although you expect to see the leaves changing colour and falling leaves now that it’s October, this photo was actually taken at the end of August, while we were walking at Lytham Hall. It seems that leaves turning colour and falling in August, though unusual, is a sign of tree stress, caused by the dry conditions or excessive heat during this year’s summer months. It triggers a premature “false autumn” in the trees with trees shedding their leaves to survive.

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy and creative wishes! x

Spooky Treat

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I love autumn and have been enjoying creating a number of art journal pages (more to follow over the coming months) using my “Maremi’s Illustrationi Collage Ephemera for art journaling Autumn Stories & backgrounds book”; including this one featuring this Spooky Goose in a witches hat which seems to have taken over my art journal page (smile!).

In today’s tutorial, I’ll show you how to bring this spooky goose in a witches hat to life in your art journal.

https://youtube.com/shorts/sdoJ2_b3W6o

From inky backgrounds to whimsical jack-o-lantern illustrations, I’ll guide you through every step of this magical process. So grab your art supplies, don your witch’s hat, and let’s conjure up some creative magic together (smile!).

The mixed media that I used to create this A6 page includes Archival Ink, Stamperia Oh La La Stamp Set, Maremi’s Illustrationi Collage Ephemera for art journaling Autumn Stories & backgrounds book, Liquitex Matte Gel Medium, Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen Dual Tip markers, Free Stamp Set from a Magazine, UHU Stic, Spectrum Noir TriBlend markers, Pébéo White Gesso, Faber-Castell Gelatos and a UniPin Fine Line Marker.

It’s the season for all things pumpkin, so here’s a piece of homemade pumpkin cake filled with cream cheese frosting and my decaf coffee; my drink qualifies me to join in the fun over at T Stands for Tuesday – Happy T Day everyone!

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy and creative wishes! Jo x

Challenges

The lovely Mia is hosting over at Art Journal Journey this month; she has chosen Make Your Own Background as her theme and so I wanted to join her my Spooky Treat page.

Italian Coffee

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Staying with my Italian inspired pages, here’s one I created that celebrates the Coffee Culture there.

Join me on my creative journey and immerse yourself in the rich flavours of Italy and let the aroma of freshly brewed coffee inspire your art journaling (smile!).

As T Stands for Tuesday, I’m joining in the fun with my coffee page – wishing Bleubeard & Elizabeth and the rest of the T Gang a very Happy T Day!

https://youtube.com/shorts/ngKA6M51hew

In this video tutorial, you’ll see how Italy’s vibrant coffee culture can influence your art. From recycling an Italian Cafe’s place setting and sugar packet to stamping coffee rings, I’ll share my artistic process with you. So grab a cup of your favourite coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into the world of Italian coffee.

The mixed media that I used to create this page includes Café place setting and empty sugar packet that I bought when I visited Milan in Italy, Stamperia Oh La La Stamp Set, Ground Espresso Distress Ink, Old Paper Distress Paint, Stamperia Coffee & Chocolate Die Cuts, UHU Stic, Faber-Castell marker, and a Uniball gel pen.

This is the very grand Milan Centrale train station. Before we caught our train back to Lake Garda, where we were staying, we decided to grab a coffee and something to eat at a café opposite/near by …

… our drinks and sandwich were very yummy!

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy and creative wishes! Jo x

Italy-inspired Orchids

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Wow, it’s September already! As it’s the first Friday of month, it’s time for a new challenge over at the Creative Artiste Challenge Blog, which is Anything Mixed Media Goes.

Remembering the Garda Orchid show that we attended in Italy earlier this year, I unleashed my creativity with this mixed media orchid art journal page!

In the video below, I’ll take you on a magical journey to create a stunning mixed media art piece that captures the essence of the orchid festival in Peschiera del Garda, Italy.

https://youtube.com/shorts/l8PemscGweM

From vibrant colours to delicate flowers, I’ll show you how to bring this art journal page to life with easy to follow steps. Get ready to be inspired and create your own masterpiece (smile!).

The mixed media that I used are Pébéo white gesso, Distress Ink, Liquitex matte gel medium, Acrylic paints, Faber-Castell Gelatos, Crafter’s Companion stamp and template set, Stamperia Amazonian Paper Pad, Stamperia matte glue, Derwent Inktense pencil, Spectrum Noir TriBlend markers, Stamperia Washi Pad, and UniBall gel pen.

For more inspiration please check out the amazing creations from our Guest Designers and my fellow Design Team members over at Creative Artiste too. All you need to do is to use three different mediums on your projects to join our mixed media challenge; I hope you are inspired to join us, it would be lovely to see you there!

Here’s Verona Gate one, of only the two, entrances to Peschiera del Garda, which is a charming town located at the southern end of Lake Garda. It’s known for it’s UNESCO-listed Venetian walls and fortress, picturesque canals, and historical significance. The town offers a fabulous blend of history, natural beauty, and Italian charm, making it a popular destination for tourists. 

Garda Orchid show is held every year in order to exhibit, market and educate about orchids.

The displays and market stalls were amazing, I’ve never seen so many different types, they were so beautiful!

Thanks so much for joining me today. Here’s the link to my YouTube channel Let’s Art Journal so, if you wish, you can Like this video and Subscribe to my channel.

If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy and creative wishes! x

Sunflower

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As it’s the first Friday of August, it’s time for a new challenge over at the Creative Artiste Challenge Blog, which is Anything Mixed Media Goes.

Sunflowers always remind me of summer and make me smile, so as today’s mixed media page showcases them.

Check out how this mesmerising sunflower art journal page came together in the video below. Here’s the link to my YouTube channel Let’s Art Journal so, if you wish, you can Like this video and Subscribe to my channel.

https://youtube.com/shorts/ijoD7EYaEac

Follow along as we explore the world of mixed media with collage, stamping and inky watercolour to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art that’s sure to brighten your day (smile!).

The mixed media I used to create this page includes Design Pad Papers, Liquitex Matte gel medium, Pébéo White Gesso, Crafter’s Companion Stamp and Template set, Archival Ink, Distress Inks, UHU Stic, Stamperia Matt Glue and rounds gems.

For more inspiration please check out the amazing creations from our Guest Designers and my fellow Design Team members over at Creative Artiste too. All you need to do is to use three different mediums on your projects to join our mixed media challenge; I hope you are inspired to join us, it would be lovely to see you there!

My lonely sunflower was inspired by this one that we discovered whilst we were walking on holiday in Tenerife, it looked like it was enjoying the sunshine – so pretty!

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy and creative wishes! x

Challenges

The lovely Chris from Pearshaped Crafting is hosting over at Art Journal Journey this month; she has chosen Hot Summer (Nights and Days) as her theme and so I’m joining in the summer fun with my sunflower page.