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Gratitude Junk Journal 24 NOW OPEN for registration!

                                                                         

Woohoo! Registration is now OPEN! 

This is such a lovely online event, with 12 beautifully creative instructors (including me lol!) It feels accessible, it feels do-able, and might just be a lovely little nudge for your mojo. 

Use the code AMOR24 at checkout to get 20% off the regular price. 

The journey begins by making a junk journal using what is on hand to create something wonderful and fun, to hold our thoughts, joy, and gratitude.  You will be challenged to dig into your own gratitude, something to think about or do, and something to create. You will find a little joy in every day 😊💕 

Don’t forget to use the code for an early bird discount, and I’ll see you there! 

 *Begins 1st November*

So here are some sneak peeks of my class for Gratitude Junk Journal:

I genuinely enjoyed making my project for this. Don’t forget, as teachers we are challenged too when coming up with ideas and projects, but finding something I was grateful for was very easy for me this year, but shhhhhh say no more!

My class is full of colour, collage, a tiny bit of drawing, and even a teeny tiny mini book ❤️ 

Hope to see you there.

Hi I am super excited to share that I am teaching on Gratitude Junk Journal 2024 hosted by Tiare Smith This year it’s better than ever! 

Myself along with 12 other AMAZING artist instructors are bringing you a bit of joy, creativity and gratitude, for 30 days, to jumpstart your gratitude practice and your JOY! We'll open our hearts to gratitude and fill our lives with LOVE, JOY and CREATIVITY! “Gratitude is one of the most powerful human emotions. Once expressed, it changes attitude, brightens outlook, and broadens our perspective.” 

And guess what? I am giving away a FREE spot in Gratitude Junk Journal 2024! Woohoo! Entering is easy, just head on over to my creative group open facebook - Create with Kate and leave me a comment there. Draw closes on 30th September.

Plus you can get two additional chances to win HERE  

Each day you'll be challenged to dig into your own gratitude with a question to answer, something to think about or do and/or something to create. You'll find a little joy in each day. You'll leave this workshop with a warm smile, some extra love and a JOY-filled heart. 

In this workshop you’ll learn: * how to create a beautiful, altered book for keeping your thoughts and art. * how to make awesome art journal pages that you are sure to love. * to practice gratitude daily through art and fun challenges. * how to find JOY in your every day life, which can reduce stress. * how to use (junk), bits and pieces from your stash and/or around the house to make great art. * how to work with yummy layers and textures. * techniques for creating wonderful backgrounds. * techniques that will empower you to make great art again and again 

What are you waiting for? ENTER TO WIN TODAY!  

Good luck!

 

Wanderlust 2025!

Who’s craving a year full of mixed-media celebration? Would you like to dive into the freeing process of creating art alongside me and other Teachers on Wanderlust 2025? Jump on board right now, and you’ll get Wanderlust 2025 at the exceptional Early Bird Price. But hurry, because these special spaces are limited! Follow the link to find out more about this super special year of Wanderlust (it's their 10 year anniversary!) and sign up *here*. 

Well, it's that time of year again! WOOHOO! Wanderlust 2025 is now officially open for registration - a year full of weekly inspiration and motivation. Beginning in January, it is a great way to kick start the new year. A new year, a new creative you!

And just have a look at this for a fabulous line-up! (Crikey! I'm in very good company here!)

I can't actually believe it has now been 10 years of Wanderlust! TEN!! I was lucky enough to be there for the very first one, and many since, including a year as a guest host :-) That truly was an honour.

This year I have TWO videos, PLUS a bonus video, so that's THREE! SO that is a LOT of extra content from me this year and yes, I have been very busy ;-) And here are a few little sneaky peeks of my classes to whet your appetite:

BOOK MAKING FROM THE BEGINNING

Journal pages (hand bound)

                                   A fabric cover                                                   Stitched and bound

A step by step guide to building and binding your own journals INCLUDING FABRIC. But don't worry there are sew and no-sew techniques included so no skipping this lesson because you don't want to sew! Ha! 

I have a life long love of fabric (and a stash to prove it) so using it in your mixed media art and journals is just perfect :-) Fabric is so tactile, it looks gorgeous, and a bit of stitching, collage or slow stitching in your journals is just perfect. I talk you through a simple binding technique so that you can bind your signatures, and you can really go to town, get creative, and really make this project your own. Oh, and it's a great stash buster too. I even included a little extra video which is optional, so that you can create a fabric cover to neatly hide your journal away.

INCHIES, RINCHIES, TWINCHIES, MOO AND ANYTHING TINY

A 3x3" collage on a mixed media background

I think you probably already know this, but I love creating tiny. Always have! My first foray into mixed media art was through trading ATCs (I think back in 2008 yikes!) This class is jam packed with mixed media techniques where we will create lots of backgrounds first using many techniques, and then we'll top them off with drawing, stamping, collage ... whatever! So lots of technique included in this class. These are cute and totally addictive. Oh, and this is a great stash buster too. Originally intended for trading, but guess what? You don't have to! You can keep them all to yourself, stick them in your art journals, or make tags and cards.

BONUS LESSON - MY TOP 5

This is where I share my top 5 most used and loved items in my studio. Lots of little demos (alcohol ink, gel plate printing, stencils ... always lots of colour!) leading to a mini project at the end so you can play along too.

Here is a bit more information about the course for you:

• Wanderlust 2025 marks TEN years of Wanderlust, so is a super special year and starts on Friday 2nd January 2025. It's a great way to boost your creativity and motivate you for the year ahead

• Wanderlust 2025 includes  45 video lessons  plus extras from the wonderful host Kasia Avery with a total of 30 Guest Teachers (and an incredible line up it is too)

• Content is published every Friday for members (known as Adventurers) with an instructional and inspirational video lesson plus  a helpful handout to go with it

• All videos are streamable in HD to view on our website with life-time access, also downloadable in standard definition, and all videos have subtitles available in English, German, Spanish, French, Dutch

If you have participated in Wanderlust in previous years you will already know that there is a fantastic and very supportive community where work an be shared and admired. 

Wanderlust is now available to purchase at the early bird price of $99.00 which is approx £75.00, (sales tax may be applied at point of purchase)  and this year there are 2000 early bird places. But beware, it sounds like a lot, but these always sell out super fast.

Don't forget you can sign up *here*

I do hope that you will come and join us for 2025, maybe I'll see you in the classroom.

 

Paper Artsy *NEW* photos and samples :-)

WOOHOO! HO HO HO! 

It's not actually that long till Christmas you know, just saying ;-)

 

And just in time to get creative and productive are my new designs for Paper Artsy. This time I have three stamp sets and three stencils. If you are on Facebook pop onto the Paper Artsy People group and you will see my LIVE launch of the new collection. But just to whet your appetite here are the new designs and samples.

All new products are available NOW from your LOCAL RETAILER, and you can check them out *here*

Thanks as always for you enthusiasms and support :-)

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