Make a mess or a masterpiece for you 5-21-23

by Shawn | May 21, 2023 | abstract, art journal, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration

Today we’re gonna make a mess or a masterpiece…. just for ourselves. My inspiration for today’s journal page comes from another Uppercase encyclopedia – the Art Supplies issue and oh my goodness! I just want to surround myself with all the...

Roses mixed media thank you cards

by Shawn | May 26, 2021 | Cards, Creative Team, mixed Media, stencils

I have been doing many mixed media projects with Shawn’s gorgeous stencils. Today I decided to simplify my project and chose to make some thank you cards using my recent favorite stencil, Bunch of Flowers 2, using some watercolor techniques and adding lots of...

“Easy handmade bookmarks” by CT member Shemi Dixon

by Shawn | December 9, 2020 | Creative Team, mixed Media

I love creating handmade gifts for my friends, especially during Christmas. Shawn’s beautiful stencils make that super simple. Please join me as I create two beautiful handmade bookmarks using stencils watercolor or acrylic paint and a little bit of scribbling.  Enjoy...

Using acrylic like watercolor to make some happiness Sunday inspiration 5-17-20

by Shawn | May 17, 2020 | sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

I wanted to create a little happiness and a nod to the chance to return to “normal” and blossom. I also wanted to create something that looked like watercolor but because I like to layer things and collage elements I knew it needed to be acrylic. So this...

Fresh Watercolor Techniques Using Sprays by CT member Susana Magenheimer

by Shawn | January 22, 2020 | Creative Team, stencils

This is my project for Shawn Petite’s 2020 Creative Team! My inspiration for this project is the glorious old master oil painters’ massive bouquet paintings combined with pointillism using watercolor in its spray form. In this video, I demonstrate how to use sprays,...