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Create the Ultimate Textured Collage with this Technique
Do you feel like your collage pages are missing something, but you’re not sure what? I’ve been there too. I’ve always loved collage but sometimes my pages feel a bit flat, like they need that extra something. Then I stumbled into these texture tricks and everything changed! Paper wasn’t just paper anymore; it became so much more. Today I’m sharing my favorite ways to add depth and energy with textured collage techniques. Let’s dive into the collage process and unlock a whole new side to your creativity! Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn…
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Gel Print Collage Techniques You’ll Love
Gel printing is fun… until you realize you’ve made more gel prints than you know what to do with! Don’t worry—we’ve all been there. The good news? There’s no wrong way to start using these gel prints in your next collage. Today we’ll walk through simple and creative ways to use your gel prints in a collage project. I’ll be sharing my favorite tips and techniques to design and create an effective collage page. Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. The Overwhelm of Gel Prints It happens to all of us. We…
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Mixed Media Collage Techniques You Need to Try!
Mixed media collage is hard….or is it? Sometimes when we’re using more than one material, we tend to complicate things. Let’s dive into a beautiful and easy project using fabric, acetate and paper! Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. Choosing your Favorite Paper Every time I work on a mixed media collage project, I either start with an idea, a favorite paper, or a medium that I want to use. This project is no exception. I have this beautiful Golden Botanicals paper from Simply Stated Design that is perfect for a collage…
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The Secret to Stunning Collages…use Tissue Paper!
Do you have stacks of tissue paper and don’t know what to do with it? There are many types of tissue papers available that you can purchase pre-printed or alter yourself. Let’s dive into tissue paper collage and look at some easy techniques to incorporate them in your next project! Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. Types of Tissue Paper You can use almost any type of tissue paper in your projects. There are a variety of tissue papers you can purchase printed in both color and black and white. You…
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3 Unique Ways to Make Fabulous 3D Holiday Cards
Are you looking to create unique holiday cards to create and gift this Christmas season? Today I’m sharing with you 3 of my favorite dimensional card designs. These designs are unique, easy to make and lay flat for mailing! These beautiful cards not only work for holiday designs, but for other events during the year. Scroll to the end of the article to see some other samples of these beautiful holiday cards! Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. Z-Fold Holiday Card The Z-fold card might look complicated, but it is a very…
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The Unique Advent Calendar You’ll Love Unboxing!
Are you looking for a unique art and craft advent calendar this Christmas season? Don’t look any further than the Simply Stated Design advent calendar! Last year I was looking for a creative advent calendar to count down to Christmas and purchased one of these for the first time. I was amazed at how many goodies came in this advent calendar and how many projects I was able to create! This year Simply Stated Design is partnering with me and sent me this box in advance to the official release so that I could share all of its secrets with you. So let’s get started and see what amazing treasures…
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Everything You Need to Know About Diamond Painting
Are you feeling stuck in your art practice? Or maybe you’re looking for a new art or craft to try? Diamond painting may be the answer for you! Join me as we dive into diamond painting, learn what it’s about and how this can inspire to the rest of your art practice! Having moments of feeling uninspired in your creative practice is normal. Every artist and creative goes through this. I have creative blocks more often than I’d like to admit. What do we do to mix it up? Changing art mediums or subject matter can be enough for me. This might mean moving from painting to collage or working…
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Easy and Beautiful Acrylic Paint Pouring Holiday Ornaments
Have you ever tried making holiday ornaments using acrylic paint pouring techniques? This medium may seem messy, but today I’ll show you how to get beautiful results with a controlled pour. This makes these stunning ornaments easy to make and requires a lot less clean up. Why Pouring Medium? I love pouring medium because of the glossy effect of the paint and the beautiful depth of color that you can get in your designs. It isn’t an easily controllable medium, so it lends itself better to abstract pieces and designs. This makes it perfect for holiday ornaments. I’ve recently been teaching a lot of paint pouring and had a lot…
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Paint Your Season’s Greetings with Simple Watercolor Christmas Cards
Looking for ideas for simple watercolor Christmas cards? With the Christmas season approaching, we may want to make homemade Christmas cards. But it can feel really overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. How do you come up with a simple design that’s effective and easy to make? And most importantly, a design that you can easily replicate so that you can give all your favorite people a hand-made card. Today I’m sharing with you beginner-friendly and simple watercolor Christmas cards. This is a great way to practice your basic watercolor skills and make a bunch of beautiful cards quickly and easily. Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy…
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The Art of Napkin Decoupage: How to Easily Transform Any Surface
Are you new to napkin decoupage? Or have been trying to refine napkin techniques on your own creative projects? Using napkins is a fun and beautiful way to add designs quickly to any surface. I love incorporate napkins into my canvas paintings, art journal projects and cards. But what it you want to use napkins on a curved surface or for a home décor piece? What do we need to know to make sure that we get great results every time? Today I’ll be sharing about how I use napkins outside of the art journal by transforming a plastic pumpkin into a beautiful piece of fall home décor. Hop-A-Long Studio…
The Art of Self-Care
