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Art Journaling, Mixed Media Canvases, & ATCs

 

Celebrate with handmade cards! I'm sharing how to create a masterboard from stamps, stencils, and ink and turn it into a series of one-of-a-kind handmade cards.

See how I used my EGL43, 44, and 45 stamp sets to make this mixed media piece with a layered bird and custom stamped background and accents.

See how to make this mixed media piece (which could also be a card or a tag) using the stamps from my April 2024 release with PaperArtsy.

See a step-by-step photo tutorial for how to use my EGL37, EGL38, and EGL39 stamp sets to make this set of collaged nature-themed tags.

See the tutorial for this fun "Celebrate Spring" stamped art doll using lots of my stamps from PaperArtsy!

See how I combined my stamp sets from my June 2022 release with PaperArtsy to make this fun piece. It could also be an ATC, card, or an art journal page!

See my tutorial showing how I used stencils with poster paint, watercolor, and handmade iridescent glitter gel to make this bright mixed media project.

Check out this fun little photo tutorial for making stamped register tape collage using my EGL22, EGL23, and EGL24 stamp sets with PaperArtsy.

See my free tutorial for 5 Steps to Collage Fodder... with Stencils! I also share how I used it to make a finished art journal page.

I've shared a photo tutorial for this collaged card using my July 2021 stamp release - click to see the post on the PaperArtsy blog!

See how I used my July 2021 stamp release to create these fun DIY stickers and giant reinforcements.

See my step-by-step photo tutorial for printmaking with stencils, paint, and a gelatin plate.

Get a step-by-step for these mixed media Art Cards that use my May 2021 stamp release featuring EGL16-18 from PaperArtsy.

See how I used stencils, paint, and stitching to create texture in this mixed media wall hanging.

Click to see a step-by-step tutorial for this pair of mixed media birthday cards using stamps, ink, embossing powder, and washi tape.

This video, originally a Facebook Live demo, shows fun ways to use my EGL14 stamp set (Ornate Frames) and includes masking and turning the frames into corners and accents. Click to watch.

See my step-by-step tutorial for creating this mixed media piece with my February 2021 stamp release from PaperArtsy.

I'm sharing how you can create a fun textured grid in your art journal or mixed media work and then accent with stencils and gouache.

In this free tutorial, I'm sharing two ways to use stencils with acrylic skins for an art journal page.

See the tutorial for how I used my October 2020 PaperArtsy stamp release to create this set of ATCs.

Watch my Facebook Live demo with Artistic Artifacts using my Boho Blends embossing powder in collage and on fabric.

See three ways to use watercolors together with your stencils, including three projects - each with its own mini tutorial.

Learn to make 4 styles of mini matchbook art journals in my free online class. Click for details!

See how I made this mixed media piece, "The Warrior," using my EGL07, EGL08, and EGL09 stamp sets with PaperArtsy.

Join in this free mini workshop where I show how I paint with my stencils and also give tips on making stencil designs your own. (In my Facebook group - must be a member to view.)

See how I used water-soluble cold wax with stencils, stamps, and embellishment to build layers of mixed media texture.

See the step-by-step process for how I used paint, stencils, stamps, and embossing powder on a clean-up page in my art journal to make this piece.

See the step-by-step tutorial for this stamped and layered mixed media piece featuring my second rubber stamp release with PaperArtsy.

In this art journaling tutorial, I share my favorite way to use Posca paint pens with stencils for bright, colorful focal images.

See the step-by-step directions for how I made this stamped and collaged mixed media piece featuring my stamp sets and one of my hand-drawn portraits.

See the tutorial for "Butterfly Medallion" using stencils, embossing powder, paint, texture mediums, and more to create layered mixed media artwork.

See my step-by-step process for this piece, including paint, stencils, collage, heat embossing, and a bit of frottage.

See how to make this embossed & collaged panel and custom medallion with Boho Blends & Bits!

Create a textured mixed media "Art Card" with paints and mediums, stencils, beads, and fabric.

See how I used stencils, texture paste, and acrylic skins to create a tree bark effect and translucent fall foliage on this mixed media panel.

Get all my tips & tricks for how to block print on paper with written steps and a video demo.

See how I used stencils with acrylic mediums, collage, and embossing powder to get this gorgeously textured boho-grunge effect!

See the process overview for this mixed media painting entitled, "Phoenix."

See how I made this mixed media canvas using paint, collage, stencils, and products from Relics & Artifacts.

In this tutorial, see how to make a pamphlet bound art journal, and several ways to use sprays, powders, and EP with stencils.

See how I created this heavily textured mixed media panel with all 7 flavors of Baked Texture embossing powders.

See my tutorial for this glam & grunge mixed media panel - in this post I show you how I made it from start to finish.

Check out my video tutorial where you can see how I create this mixed media abstract - from start to finish - using embossing powder, acrylic latex caulking, acrylic inks, and more.

Click for the tutorial on how I made both the 3D collaged boho fish and the mixed media background on this 12"x16" panel!

See how I made this abstract mixed media panel using stencils, embossing powder, and some broken jewelry parts!

See how I made this art journal page using my Christmas Cardinal & Holly stencil, a few other stencils, collage paper, paints, gilding flakes, and more. Click for close-up photos and the tutorial!

This file folder art journal is actually a series of six video tutorials, where I share techniques for using Distress Oxide Inks with stencils. You'll see how I made the covers, as well as the backgrounds for five spreads inside the book.

Click to see the tutorial for my "Choose Love" mixed media panel featuring a collaged background, painted and collaged layers, and a sculptural assemblage focal point.

Click to see how to make this dimensional mixed media panel with stencils, and some fun global eclectic accents!

See how I made this layered and textured art journal cover inspired by ceramics!

Learn how I made this boho, mandala-inspired mixed media panel.

Learn how to make this art journal page with my Art Deco stencils and Canvas Corp Brands products.

Click through to see how I created this stenciled Boho mixed media canvas based around a vintage Kuchi patch!

Jumbo Colorful Garbage ATC Tutorial by Gwen Lafleur

Stenciled and stamped patterned paper tutorial

Click through to see a video tutorial showing start-to-finish how I made this art journal spread with my Heraldry stencils.

Stencils and mixed media collage - art journal spread tutorial

Tutorial for abstract mixed media collage with stencils

Tutorial for how I use stencils to make some of my ATC cards.

Tutorial for this art journal spread and how I used stencils to frame the photo.

A quick tutorial on how I used my stencil designs to make a background for this art journal page.

See my step by step tutorial for creating this stenciled mixed media panel.

This easy art journaling tutorial features stamps and stencils galore!

See how I used stencils to make this mix and match Dia de los Muertos face flip book in my art journal.

See my step by step tutorial for how I used stencils and ephemera to make this mixed media canvas.

See how I made this faux reliquary with stencils, clay, ephemera, and glaze.

Get the step by step tutorial to recreate a similar spread in your own art journal.

See how I used stencils to create the background for my Boho Princess portrait.

One of my most requested tutorials... how I make my stenciled and layered ATCs!

See how to create this mixed media collage with stencils & embossing powder.

Find out how to make your stencils your own in this mixed media tutorial.

Watch my video and see samples for four ways I used masks in my work.

Get my quick tutorial for making your own stencil and magazine collage.

See how I used stencils and mixed media techniques for this scrapbook layout.

See how to use your stencils and a sheet of foam to make a printing plate.

Learn how I made windows to see earlier layers on this art journal spread.

Find out how I used stencils, paint, and molding paste to make this mixed media canvas.

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Dimensional & Assemblage Tutorials

 

See my tutorial using stencils, beads, embossing powder, paint, and Ampersand Stampboard mini panels to make this dimensional boho grunge fish shadowbox.

See how I used a stencil as a pattern for these 3D fish that I added to a mixed media panel.

See how I used stencils, paints, embossing powder, and a bit of assemblage to create a translucent mixed media piece inside an embroidery hoop!

Click to see an overview of my process for turning a stencil into a 3D mixed media sculpture.

See a step-by-step tutorial for how I used stencils and Apoxie clay to make this lovely flower!

Click to see the tutorial for this stenciled and wood-burned diptych photo frame.

Library of Memories Take 2: Book case with inset assemblage Tutorial

Dimensional Mixed media medallion tutorial with stamps and stencils

Upcycled mixed media door sign tutorial

Stenciled mixed media holiday ornaments tutorial

Mixed media tutorial - creating with stencils, beads, and clay.

See how I used stencils and clay with irRESISTible embellishers to make these Christmas decorations.

Stencils, clay, and found objects make up this mixed media shrine - find out how to make your own!

See how to use stamps, cardboard, and clay to make your own bird sculptures.

See my process overview for this mixed media shadowbox created in a cigar box with stencils, clay, paint, and beads.

Find out how to use stencils and a hot knife to make a custom clock from a vinyl record.

My original stencil sculpture - see how I made it!

Learn how to make this homemade stenciled gift box - a gift in itself!

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Jewelry, Handmade Books, & Textile Art Tutorials

 

See how I used stitching with one of my stencil designs and paint to create a textural mixed media wall hanging.

"Stitching with Stamps" - Catch the replay of my live video sharing how I use my rubber stamp designs as patterns for beaded embroidery.

Learn to make 4 styles of mini matchbook art journals in my free online class. Click for details!

Get step-by-step instructions to recreate this mini accordion art journal using Kraft-Tex, collage, paint, stitching, and other fun techniques and products.

See how I used a scoring die by Eileen Hull and embossing powder to make this mini winter journal.

See how to create this heavily textured artist book cover with stencils and embossing powder.

Check out my tutorial for a pamphlet-bound mini art journal as well as how I used embossing powder resist and shimmer sprays to make the cover.

See how I used a stencil to create a pattern for this handmade wire peacock feather pendant.

For this project, I used my stencils as patterns for Kantha quilting on a small canvas handbag, then paired them with some embroidered Kuchi medallions and sari appliques. Click to see the tutorial for how it all came together!

Click to see how I used stencils to decorate the cover and inside pages of this handmade travel journal.

See how I made this stenciled and embroidered Traveler's Notebook style cover with Kraft-Tex.

Learn how I made ICE Resin coated stenciled papers into windows for my hand-bound art journal.

Tutorial for a reusable notebook cover and two pamphlet book inserts made with stencils and Kraft-Tex.

Stenciled mixed media statement necklaces tutorial

Mixed media statement necklace - tutorial using clay, beads, stencils and stamps

Tutorial for making an art journal cover with stamps, stencils, clay, and beads.

Mini stenciled junque journals tutorial

Make your own accordion mini art journal and see how I created the backgrounds!

See how I used stencils as embroidery templates.

One of my all-time most popular posts... make your own file folder mini art journal!

Find out how to use paints, stencils, gel plates, and a single sheet of paper to make this monoprinted art journal.

Quick tutorial to show how I made these stenciled and shaped Coptic bound books.

See how I used stencils to make gelli printed backgrounds and bind them into a mini art journal.

Looking for some of my older tutorials? Unfortunately, I had left some of them on my old Typepad blog. Typepad shut down without any notification and so I was unable to save or move any of those posts and sadly, they're now lost. Hopefully, you can find plenty of other inspiration from the bulk of my tutorials which are still linked here.