Monday 9 July 2012

Woohoo! My new DVDs are out!


Woohoo! I'm so excited, my *new* art journaling DVDs (Craft Stamper / Traplet publications) are out and available now :-))) I was so pleased when I was asked to make some more instructional DVDs, but also completely terrified! OOh and it wasn't any easier second time round.....!

(You will, however, be pleased to know that the lovely and very patient producer told me that he has edited some of my more robust language hahaha!!!!)





The DVDs work in the same way as last time, in that backgrounds are prepared in DVD 3:


In Art Journaling 3 - Bold Backgrounds, Kate creates seven stunning backgrounds using her trademark bright and vibrant colours. Shown step-by-step in real time, with details of the equipment and materials used, you can easily follow along. Kate explains her thought process as she uses acrylic paints, ink sprays, stencils, rubber stamps, gesso and pastels to create balanced, cohesive, yet uncluttered backgrounds. Simple, but effective, mixed-media techniques include blending, sponging, spraying, stencilling, spritzing and scraping and rubber stamping. By the end of this DVD Kate finishes the backgrounds she needs for Art Journaling 4 - Personalised Pages, where she then adds the layers, details, images and journaling to make each page a deeply personal piece of art.


And then completed in DVD 4:


In Art Journaling 4 - Personalised Pages, Kate continues the pages from Art Journaling 3 - Bold Backgrounds and explores ways to add finishing touches, adding more colour, doodling, rubber stamping, digital collage images and even some hand-drawn elements, maintaining unity and cohesion on the page. Perhaps the most interesting, yet most challenging feature of any page is the journaling itself. Kate shows how to add prompts to encourage even the most reluctant journaler, such as making a monthly art calendar page to get you journaling on a daily basis. Browse through Kate’s gallery to see how the variety and beauty of her page designs merges with personal, heartfelt journaling. Together, let’s make something very, very special!


Or you can buy both together as a box set which works out a bit cheaper, and for an extra fiver you can even get me in blu-ray! And I think you will be pleased to know that this time there isn't any background music ;-)

The DVDs demonstrate different techniques and layouts to my previous DVDs, and use a combination of ink sprays, paints, rubber stamps, digi images and so on .... there's even a bit of hand-drawing.

Here's a few sneak peeks:






Watch out later this week for a GIVE-AWAY! In the meantime, if you want to grab a copy for yourself they are available here: Traplet publications Order Hotline: 01684 588599. Also available for pre-order in the UK from Art from the HeartHopefully they will be available with other on-line retailers soon so watch this space ......

For my USA readers, please note that UK DVDs do not work in USA machines, however the DVDs are also produced in a format suitable for the USA. 

EDIT: The latest DVDs are now available on Amazon USA
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008MKAZOG/


For Australian enquiries:Telephone: 02 9520 0933
Email: sales@traplet.com.au
Fax: 02 9520 0032



For any other ordering / contact info click here.

38 comments:

  1. Congratulations! Looking forward to grabbing hold of a copy!

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  2. Congrats, Kate! I've just ordered them!

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  3. Congratulations Kate, can't wait to view them xx

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  4. Congratulations Kate. Thanks for the video view. Beautiful work on your DVD. My wishinglist will be longer and longer.
    Lovely greet from the Netherlands
    Marja
    (www.marjascreativity.blogspot.nl)

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  5. Congrats from me too - they're looking great

    Kathyk

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  6. Way to go Kate, look forward to getting a copy when I have some funds x

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  7. Well done you!
    Happy craftin
    Rebecca

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  8. I'm so proud of you Kate! Wha hoo! I know they will be amazing!

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  9. Whooo hoo, so fabulous cannot wait to see them, well done Kate xxx
    kazx

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  10. Wow, that's great, congrats!!
    Trying to grab a copy suitable for Canada!!

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  11. I was lucky enough to be at the Artstamps show in Newbury yesterday and visited the Traplet stand where I bagged myself the double set of DVD's. I have spent a great. 175 minutes watching them.
    Thanks for sharing your ideas and techniques. Ü
    I loved the first set too!

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  12. I was lucky enough to visit the Traplet stand at a show yesterday and bought the new DVD's, I have loved watching them.
    Big congratulations on doing them and thanks for sharing your ideas and creativity.
    Loved the first set too!
    X

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  13. Congrats Kate, cannot wait to see them!!

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  14. Wow, what a great new!! I have the first two and I'm totally in love with them :)the background music was such as hypnotic ;)

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  15. Wow what a great new! I have the first two and I'm totally in love with them :)... the bacground music was such as hypnotic ;)

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  16. woooohoooo! Congratulations Kate. Can't wait to get my mitts on these. Absolutely LOVED the last ones. Hugs, Jayne xxx :)

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  17. Congratultions Kate, you're well on your way to becoming a famous artist in your own lifetime. I am already name dropping "My friend Kate..." Well done xxx

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  18. aw, this is fabulous for you......and us!!! I look forward to getting these someday soon. Congratulations.

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  19. Big congrats Kate!
    I so love you use of bold beautiful color!

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  20. congrats Kate, how cool...so love your creations they are just stunning
    hugs
    Miranda

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  21. Woohooo! Congrats!!! I am sooo happy I can here them here in the US. Cannot wait to get my hands on them! Do you think they will ever be available to download to ones computer directly. That way we can get instant gratification!

    Congrats again I am sure they will be a big hit! :)

    KimMJ
    bast830@comcast.net

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    1. Sorry Kim, no plans to have these DVDs available as downloads at the moment. Maybe I'll do some on-line classes in the future? Who Knows? Never say never!

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  22. great news Kate, hope they will be available in The Netherlands soon, can't wait to see them

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  23. Christmas list is now started. Well done on two more can't wait to view. x c

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  24. The box set is a must for me! Congratulations on them!

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  25. I was so pleased to see them on traplet stand yesterday in Newbury Art and Stamp show. I have the double one, day off tomorrow so I am going to watch, enjoy and then play all day. Cant wait, didnt even know they were due out. Tanks Kate. XX

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  26. Oh I am doing the happy dance here. Now all I have to do is wait for them to arrive in Australia, was just told by Traplet Aus I will have to wait at least another few weeks.... :( Ah well good things come to those who wait...so they say.

    I like the idea of online classes....for all of us who don't live in the UK .......fingers crossed.

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  27. Congrats Kate.... good on you!!

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  28. Hi, I too would buy them right NOW if they were downloadable, but also wanted to inquire if they will play on an Australian dvd player? Thanks

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    1. Yes, they are available for Australia. E mail here: pat.lewis@traplet.com
      for any more info.

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  29. Congrat Kate, what an honour! Your creations are gorgeous, so well deserved!

    greetings, Alie :-)

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  30. Woo hoo! I loved the last two....off to the traplet page to check them out.

    Kyla

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  31. Ooooh, they look amazing!!!

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  32. Congratulations on your new additions to the "family"! Your "new babies" look fantastic!
    Hugs,
    Val :)

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  33. They're on my list of must haves Kate. Fab tutorials. xx

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  34. Happy Birthday to me! I just bought the set and can't wait to get my hot little hands on them. Please be sure traplet sends me the uncut, course language, version. xx

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  35. wow congrats to you. How awesome is that? I hope sometime I can grab these for my use. thanks for the sneek peek video's up there. I totally enjoyed them. as I'm sure everyone who watched did. awesome work

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