My Favourite New Art Tool.

You may have noticed the new white mat I have been using in some of my video tutorials. I am really loving it. It is made of silicone, and takes wet media very well. It's also great for smooshing ink directly onto the plate for pickup, and lets you see very clearly what colour inks you are working with.

I found this video explain gin the features of the mat, and thought you might like to see the many ways you can use it.

I am a lefty, so I use the mat with the ink palettes on the right hand side.

Have a creatively colourful day!
Vicki x

Yupo with Spray Can Paints. Step By Step Art Journal Tutorial.

You have to try this incredible new technique! Painting on Yupo paper with Spray paint!
I am addicted to this (full confession, I can't stop making art!)

 See how the paint creates movement on the Yupo paper. The technique is similar to marbling, but the slipperiness of the paper and oil-based spray  paint creates beautiful patterns and swirls.

I added some coaster board die-cut shapes using my Stampin' Up! Framelits, over black card stock to create a dropped shadow effect.

Here it sits on my desk in my 6' x 6' Hand Book Spiral bound art journal.

Thanks for stopping by! Let me know if you would like to see more technique videos like these. Vicki x

Vintage Mixed Media Board Step By Step.

See how I created this mixed media collage on an artist panel, using Cadence rice paper and stencils, plus Tim Holtz paper dolls. I used Stampin' Up! markers and inks to finish the piece.
Happy weekend! Vicki x

Speed Drawing Blythe Doll. Available in my Etsy Store.

See how I draw Blythe in this time lapse video.

Step By Step Art Journal Tutorial. Fringed Matting.Giveaway!

This art journal page uses the Simple Stories I AM suite. 

I love the inspiring quotes in the suite, so I used one of my digital stamps from my Etsy Store to add the main quote.

I added my fave Kindyglitz colour KRYSTALINA just on the pink flowers to create my “glitter trail”. 

Here is the step by step video , and instructions on how to enter the giveaway this month. Good luck, and have a colour-filled weekend! Vicki xx

Art Journal Stamps. New Release: 38 Art Journal Quotes

New stamps in the store! See the new release of 38 art journaling quotes in my ETSY store. Click on "SHOP STAMPS" at the top right of the blog to visit my store.
Have a great day!
Vicki

Step by Step Art Journalling: Giveaway!

I have a Giveaway for the month of June.
To enter, you need to watch this video on Youtube. 

Step 1: SUBSCRIBE to my channel if you aren't already a subscriber.
Step 2: Click on the BELL  (you'll see it next to the subscribe button)
Step 3. LIKE the video
Step 4: Leave a COMMENT

That's it!  You can leave as many comments as you like. The more times you comment, the more times I will enter your name in the draw to win a prize of Crafty Goodies.

You can also leave a comment here on my blog as well if you like.

Happy weekend everyone, and best of luck!
Vicki x

Thrilled to be awarded the Top 15 Art Journal Youtube Channel.

Thank you to all my wonderful Subscribers and Viewers of my Youtube Channel, Aussie Stampers. I have received the honour of being awarded among the Top 15 Art Journal Channels on Youtube. This would not be possible without YOU, my loyal friends and readers, who have been a part of my journey since 2012.

Thank you for all your encouragement, comments and support! You are the reason I enjoy making my videos, and I always have you in mind when doing my voiceovers....I feel as though you are right here with me as I write my blog posts or film my tutorials, or post photos of my work on Instagram.

Big Gratitude and Thanks to every one of you!
Vicki xx