Monday, 22 May 2017

Art journal colour, and a give away yay!



Texture Cube 1 by me! for Stampotique Originals
Basic Backgrounds by Dylusions
Corncob stencil by Kasia Avery for Crafters Workshop
Mini Dots stencil by Crafters Workshop
Alphabet Stamps by Everything Art

Well, I'm on a roll with my Gel Press plates recently! I love building the layers of colour, and waiting for those little unexpected surprises you get when mono-printing. If you would like to see how I do a page like this then have a look at the Gel Press channel on *youtube here* or follow them on *Facebook here* as I have a step-by-step video that you may like to see.

And just a heads up ... I will be teaching a mono-printing class at Craft Range Burnley on 3rd June so give them a ring if you fancy it!

I had a lot of fun creating this page for a class I was teaching at Art from the Heart this weekend. 
When I am teaching a mono-printing class I always try to focus on *finishing* a page a rather than pull off hundreds of prints that you don't know what to do with. It's such a temptation to keep on pulling prints! We focused on just two pages in class this weekend, and tried to complete both with lots of added pattern and texture. 




After building up my background with multiple layers of colour, lots of stencilling, doodling and stamping, I made two little lift-up flaps using a gel press mini.



And then I hid my journaling away underneath:


For the second page I chose slightly different colours, and we added some hand-cut masks:


It is just too much fun! Ha!





For details of the gel press look *here*
For details of classes at Art from the Heart look *here*
You can buy Gel Press in the UK *here*

And finally .... Art Journal Summer School 2017 is on Early Bird sale until 31st May BUT I have one free place to give away, yay! All you have to do is leave me a comment here OR on my facebook page (not on both please!) and I will pick a winner on Friday 26th May. If you have already purchased don't worry, you can still enter and Marieke will refund you.
EDIT: GIVE AWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

For more details see my *previous post here*

*Click here for all the details*



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34 comments:

  1. Studio Susanne22 May 2017 at 09:46

    What a generous Give Away Kate, it sounds such a fun and interesting class please include me for a chance to win.

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  2. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans22 May 2017 at 11:06

    Fabulous pages Kate, I love all the layers which give great depth to your pages. Love the doodling. Tracy x

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  3. Gerrina22 May 2017 at 11:45

    Great to see some more on your blog again! And can't wait to get started with the Art Journal Summer School 2017! Would be great to enter just so...:)
    Have a colourful week!

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  4. La fille à moustache22 May 2017 at 11:52

    LOVE these two hidden journaling doors a & b. These are like in kids books. It's always a pleasure to discover what is hidden behind ;-) And thanks for the chance to win ❤️

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  5. Unknown22 May 2017 at 12:36

    Awesome give away and as usual, Awesome YOU!!!

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  6. Moira Mawn22 May 2017 at 13:17

    Love your work!

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  7. Sandy A22 May 2017 at 13:35

    These pages are like a little color party for my senses! Thanks for the chance

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  8. Debby22 May 2017 at 13:36

    Love the idea of journaling behind doors. Am in the middle of your Wanderlust class now. I love that you shared how you get your beautiful layers. Wish you taught in the USA!

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  9. lynn123122 May 2017 at 14:04

    Love Gelli printing!! I would love to win a spot in the class!!

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  10. Victoria22 May 2017 at 15:04

    I absolutely love your style! Your brilliant colors are phenomenal,

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  11. Cardgenie22 May 2017 at 15:40

    Ooooh Kathryn, what scrumptious pages. Loving the gel press prints and the journal pages. Thanks for the chance of a place on the summer school. Wanted to join but couldn't justify the cost. Fingers crossed! Jean.x

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  12. Stickyfingers22 May 2017 at 15:55

    Summer school sounds great, perfect for home and away. Hope the lessons are all as good as yours.

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  13. Susan22 May 2017 at 16:34

    Hi Kate, great pages as always, so alive with lots of colour and WOW what a great give away please count me in. X:)

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  14. Its In Our Hands22 May 2017 at 16:57

    Love, Love, Love your work. Thank you so much for sharing so much with us. I would love to win this! Thanks for offering us all a chance.

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  15. Susan22 May 2017 at 17:55

    Love these colorful pages. Those little flaps are Genius! Thanks for the chance to win a spot in this class.

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  16. Karen Buchanan22 May 2017 at 17:57

    I so love your pages! So many layers of beautiful color. Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win a spot in this fab class!

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  17. Linda Kunsman22 May 2017 at 18:24

    as always-in love with your colorful art journal pages Kate! I have not heard of this ecourse so thank you for sharing and for offering a free spot-would love to be a part of it-thank you!

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  18. mama mia22 May 2017 at 20:02

    Love your work! There is so much to learn from you...colors, layering, gel prints. Thanks for sharing and inspiring. And thanks for generously offering a spot in your summer class!

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  19. texasbarb22 May 2017 at 22:41

    I am in LOVE with your pages! Watched your videos earlier today....thank yo soooo much for showing us your process!!!! I would be so blessed if you happen to pick my name for a spot in Art Journal Summer Class 2017!!!!

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  20. Kay B22 May 2017 at 22:57

    Love the depth of colour and range of texture you have built up. Thanks for the opportunity to win a place so kind xx

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  21. Donna23 May 2017 at 01:55

    I love your style Kate. Thank you for the opportunity to maybe win this!!

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  22. ally23 May 2017 at 06:14

    Awesome giveaway, I admire your work, the colours and textures make me smile

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  23. Jewels23 May 2017 at 11:37

    My goodness - what a lovely giveaway Kate! Would be great to participate...:)

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  24. Darcydaydream23 May 2017 at 15:23

    Love your work...wish youd come down south for some workshops....great giveaway....:-)

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  25. kerrydahlin24 May 2017 at 00:03

    Summer school never sounded so good!!! ;) Thanks for the giveaway...it would be super fun to win...and I would be a really good student, I promise! Thanks Kate!

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  26. Susanne24 May 2017 at 07:00

    I first saw your nice work at the MOM FB page, and got interested. So I searched for your blog. I like the "happy" style you have, with all the nice colours and layers. Thanks a lot for the chance to win this interesting prize.

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  27. Jackie PN24 May 2017 at 12:46

    Kate, your art always speaks to me as it is so full of color and brightness! And I love BOTH!!
    How very wonderful and how very generous! Please pop my name in the hat for a chance to sit at the table with all you lovely artists!
    hugs,Jackie

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  28. Unknown24 May 2017 at 13:16

    Amazing colours and techniqyes. Thank you for a fabulous give away.

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  29. Unknown24 May 2017 at 14:09

    Well this looks interesting. Your work is awesome. I've been looking for something to do to try to get out of this empty nest syndrome funk. This looks like it might be the thing. Thank You for the chance.

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  30. Kristi24 May 2017 at 23:02

    Your creativity always pulls me in and inspires me! Would LOVE to be in the Art Journal classes! Take care!

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  31. Jean25 May 2017 at 15:39

    Love the colors and layers. I have a gel plate but struggle with vpcreating the many layers. Thank you for a chance to win a class.

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  32. Unknown26 May 2017 at 13:45

    I would love to take your weekend art journaling classes... but Alas, Texas is so far away from there :-) Thanks for the opportunity to win a spot in the summer school class - I am in some serious need of mojo.

    Regards,
    Rita

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  33. Unknown26 May 2017 at 13:46

    I wish I could take your weekend art journaling courses - they look like so much fun! But alas, Texas isn't very close at all :-)

    I would love a spot in the Art journaling summer school - thanks for the chance to win one!

    Regards,
    Rita

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  34. Pen Sunshinepen27 May 2017 at 19:46

    Wow came over here from FB this is just wonderful. Thank you x

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