Altered Book Journal ~ Art of Happiness
In this altered book journal, I play with color and paint and use the book’s text to create found poetry and explore the ever-changing nature of happiness. […]
Ideas for Background Textures
If you’ve been trying out the decorative paper techniques from my site, you know how much I like to make background textures on paper. I have a big Nike shoe box crammed full of different found materials. When I decide to play with decorating paper, I pull out my box and dive in. […]
How to Make a String Background
I used some gessoed paper for this example, but you can use other types of paper as well. Try laying the string down in different directions and patterns. […]
How to Make Colorful Wrinkled Paper
This wrinkled paper technique is so fun and easy to do, and it can turn out beautifully. Try it with different types of paper and paints for a unique look. […]
How to Make Silver Textured Paper
The textured design for this paper came from one of those cardboard sleeves you put around a paper coffee cup. This particular one had a nice wavy pattern. I used modeling paste and oil pastels to get this amazing surface design. […]
How to Make Bubble Wrap Art
You can create great textures by wadding up different items and then rolling them in paint and then onto your sketch paper. Try wadded-up masking tape, scrunched-up saran wrap, and balled-up bubble wrap for some interesting looks. […]
How to Make Glitter Background Paper
Try making this highly textured decorative paper with glitter, threads, and hole-less silver beads. The paper is really a deep glossy black with lots of silvery texture. […]