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Capturing the Winter Season

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Happy New Year!

It’s our first challenge of the year over at Try it on Tuesday, which for the next two weeks is It’s Cold Outside; I hope you like my snowy winter scene (smile!).

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To see how this page came together, please check out the short video below that captures the magic of the winter season, featuring a cosy sleigh and a majestic reindeer.

https://youtube.com/shorts/pm1LJBLpRbM

Join me in this creative adventure as we delve into the magical world of the winter season, complete with a serene snowy landscape and a majestic reindeer. This tutorial will guide you through a step-by-step process bringing to life the enchanting spirit of reindeer, snowflakes and cosy sleigh rides. From selecting the perfect papers to adding intricate details, you’ll learn how to transform your art journal to a captivating winter scene that celebrates the beauty and joy of the season (smile!).

The mixed media that I used to create this page was Stamperia paper, Crafter’s Companion glue tape and dots pens, Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend markers, Uni Pin Fine Line marker, Uniball gel pen, Tim Holtz Thinlits, white acrylic paint, Stamperia Rub-ons, and Liquitex acrylic ink.

For more inspiration, please pop over to Try it on Tuesday to see the wonderful creations from our Guest Designer and the rest of my Design Teamies.

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This page was also inspired by my new reindeer decoration; it even has bells like the reindeer on my page (smile).

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I bought the reindeer from The Flower Shop in Clitheroe; this shop is such a beautiful place to explore with lots of hidden treasures; you can just make out the reindeer at the bottom centre of this photo, on the shelf  under the plants (smile!).

Here’s the link to my YouTube channel Let’s Art Journal so, if you wish, you can like this video and subscribe to my channel.

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy Winter Wishes! x

Challenges

The lovely Erika from her blog BioArtGal is hosting over at Art Journal Journey this month; she has chosen What’s Up? as her theme and I’m joining in the fun with a bit of winter magic.

Happy New Year 2026

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I hope you had a lovely Christmas and wishing you a very Happy New Year; may it be filled with peace, happiness and love!

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This page isn’t new, it is a cropped version of a page that I created back in 2020; as you may know this Merry Moose thinlit by Tim Holtz is my favourite and always makes me smile. Life is very stressful at the moment and I also don’t have the means to create my art journal pages, but I just wanted to drop by and wish you all a very best for 2026! I’m very optimistic that it will be a better year for us too (smile!).

Thanks for dropping by. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy and creative wishes! Jo x

Christmas Reindeer Tag

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As it’s the first Friday of December, it’s time for a new challenge over at the Creative Artiste Challenge Blog, which is Anything Mixed Media Goes/ Optional Twist, something related to Christmas.

(Please be aware that next month, the design team will be on their end-of-year break, so there won’t be a challenge and that means we will be back in February 2026 with a new challenge).

I had so much fun creating this festive Christmas tag; I hope you like it too – sending you happy festive wishes (smile!).

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The process and mixed media that I used to create my festive scene on this a chipboard tag were: I covered the tag with Tim Holtz Christmas Collage paper using Liquitex matte gel medium; when dry I coloured it using Distress Inks that I applied like watercolour; I added some check fabric washi tape by Tim Holtz to the bottom of the tag; I applied some Ranger Texture Paste using a palette knife through a Tim Holtz stencil to create the snowflakes; the deer was cut from mixed media paper using a Tim Holtz Thinlits Set and I coloured it using Distress Inks and a Faber-Castell marker; the “hidden among the snow-covered branches” wording was from a Tim Holtz Christmas sticker book; finally I splattered the whole tag using some white Liquitex acrylic Ink.

For more inspiration please check out the amazing creations from our Guest Designers and my fellow Design Team members over at Creative Artiste too. All you need to do is to use three different mediums on your projects to join our mixed media challenge; I hope you are inspired to join us, it would be lovely to see you there!

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy and creative festive wishes! x

Magical Snowflake Winter Wonderland

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It’s time for a new challenge over at Try it on Tuesday, which for the next two weeks is Snowflakes.

I adore the sparkly snowflake winter wonderland that I created and I think the little hare is mesmerized by it too (smile!).

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Please join me and watch the video below, as I create a breathtaking MAGICAL Winter Wonderland Art Journal Page, adorned with intricate gold and silver snowflakes that will transport you to a world of frosty magic.

https://youtube.com/shorts/lfIwu6YGI3c

In this video, I’ll share my artistic process, from conception to completion, showcasing the techniques and materials used to bring this enchanting winter scene to life. With a focus on mixed media and journaling, this tutorial is perfect for crafty individuals looking to add a touch of winter wonder to their art journals. Get ready to be inspired by the sparkle of gold and silver snowflakes, and let’s dive into the creative process together.

The mixed media that I used to create this A6 page includes white cardstock, Gold and Silver Metallic Acrylic Paint, Ranger Mini Brayer, Maremi’s Illustrationi Collage Ephemera for art journaling Autumn Stories & backgrounds book, UHU Stic, UniPin Fine Line Marker, Uniball Gel Pen, Pébéo white gesso, Snowflake Die Set and Thinlits Set, Metallic cardstock, Distress Archival Ink, Block Wooden Stamp and Crafter’s Companion Glue Tape Pen.

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As T Stands for Tuesday and my page is full of sparkle, I’m joining Bleubeard & Elizabeth and the rest of the T Gang with these very sparkly travel mugs – Happy T Day everyone!

For more inspiration, please pop over to Try it on Tuesday to see the wonderful creations from our Guest Designer and the rest of my Design Teamies.

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy and creative wishes! x

Get ready for Christmas – Cards

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It’s time for a new challenge over at Try it on Tuesday, which for the next two weeks is Get Ready For Christmas.

Why not get into the holiday spirit by creating unique and personalized Christmas greeting cards for loved ones (smile!).

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See the video below to learn how to make these beautiful Christmas cards.

https://youtube.com/shorts/8kxTpx5-gzU

This easy step-by-step guide will show you how to make a stunning Christmas card using simple materials and techniques. Perfect for crafters of all skill levels, this tutorial is a great way to add a personal touch to your holiday greetings. With this easy DIY tutorial, you’ll be able to create a beautiful Christmas card that will be treasured by friends and family. So why not get creative and make your own Christmas card this year? I created this 6×6″ using Christmas Magic design paper pads from The Paper Boutique, white linen card stock, Tim Holtz Basics Kraft Cardstock, Sizzix Thinlits die cuts, Crafter’s Companion glue tape, Ranger Glossy Accents, Pearl and Glitter Embellishments and a white Uniball gel pen.

I created these 6″x6″ cardsusing Christmas Magic design paper pads from The Paper Boutique, white linen card stock, Tim Holtz Basics Kraft Cardstock, Sizzix Thinlits die cuts, Crafter’s Companion glue tape, Ranger Glossy Accents, Pearl and Glitter Embellishments and a white Uniball gel pen.

For more inspiration, please pop over to Try it on Tuesday to see the wonderful creations from our Guest Designer and the rest of my Design Teamies.

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy and creative wishes! x

Nature’s Magic

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It’s the first Friday of the June, so it’s time for a new challenge over at the Creative Artiste Challenge Blog, which like every month is Anything Mixed Media Goes.

I couldn’t resist creating yet another page using my new Forest Paper Cuts from Stamperia. The process I followed to create this page is, more or less, the same as a previous post Forest Magic & Secrets art journal page, but this time I created a video so you can follow along (smile!).

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In this video, I’ll be sharing my process of combining different mixed media to celebrate the beauty of nature and spark your imagination. Here’s the link to my YouTube channel Let’s Art Journal so, if you wish, you can Like this video and Subscribe to my channel.

Today’s mixed media page captures nature’s beauty and was inspired by the magic of Stamperia! From lush greenery to delicate bird’s nests, I’ll show you how to bring this magical world to life on your art journal page.

The mixed media that I used for this page was Stamperia Forest 12×12 paper pad, Crafter’s Companion Glue Tape Pen, Faber-Castell Dual Tip marker, Stamperia Forest Paper Cuts, Spectrum Noir TriBlend marker, Liquitex Matte Gel Medium, Stix2 double-sided foam pads, Sizzix Garden Greens Thinlits by Tim Holtz, Tim Holtz Kraft Cardstock, Stamperia Cosmos paper pad, and Liquitex acrylic ink.

For more inspiration please check out the amazing creations from our Guest Designers and my fellow Design Team members over at Creative Artiste too. All you need to do is to use three different mediums on your projects to join our mixed media challenge; I hope you are inspired to join us, it would be lovely to see you there!

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Whilst visiting family earlier this year, we went to Warnham Nature Reserve where we heard and saw the Great Tit (Parus major) birds, that are on my page, singing in the trees along the woodland path as we first entered the reserve.

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Here’s what they sound like:

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy and creative wishes! x

Adventures Await

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Adventures await at Lytham Hall and today, following my post last week, I’m sharing a page that reminds me of their enchanting and magical willow sculptures (smile!).

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In this video, I’ll take you on a fun journey as we explore the whimsical world of art journaling inspired by the beauty of willow sculptures and nature.

https://youtube.com/shorts/Mis6502GgQQ

I had fun replicating a willow circle using Sizzix Thinlits die cuts and some Tim Holtz Kraft Cardstock, it forms the backdrop for my Stamperia Alterego deer. I hope you’ll join me and watch my video as I delve into the world of mixed media art, experimenting with textures, colours, and techniques to create a one-of-a-kind art journal page that I hope will inspire your imagination and spark your creativity (smile).

The mixed media I used to create this page includes Distress Ink, Liquitex Matte gel medium, Stamperia Paper Cuts and Ephemera, Faber-Castell Marker, Sizzix Thinlits Die Cuts, Tim Holtz Kraft Cardstock, Crafter’s Companion glue tape pen, Stix2 double-sided foam tape, washi stickers and Liquitex acrylic ink.

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You may remember, from last week’s post, this handsome fellow just hanging around .

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This lioness and cub can be found by the Hall itself, looking out over the grounds from the small hillock that they created for them.

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These amazing hares can be found boxing in the woods nearby.

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You may also recognise this character from a Wallace & Gromit animated film; Gromit is on his scooter as you can find him near the entrance to the car park. All of these stunning willow sculptures were created by a very talented local artist, Helena Mellenchip.

I hope that you enjoyed our adventures at Lytham Hall; we managed to miss one of the sculptures though, maybe we’ll find it next time (smile!).

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We had fun at Lytham Hall and the willow sculptures made us smile, as did these hot chocolates that we enjoyed at a local café; as T Stands For Tuesday this photo allows me to join the T Gang and wish you all a very Happy T Day!

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy and creative wishes! x

Challenges

The lovely Neet from blog Hickydorums is hosting over at Art Journal Journey this month; she has chosen It Must Have Wings as her theme and so I’m joining with the butterfly that I added to my page.

Forest Magic & Secrets

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It’s time for a new challenge over at Try it on Tuesday, which for the next two weeks is Deep In The Forest.

I had so much fun creating this magical forest page by combining my new Forest Paper Cuts from Stamperia with some of my older craft stash (smile!).

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I started by covering the page with a nature scene from a Forest Paper Pad by Stamperia, which I cut to fit the page. Then I framed the page using a green Faber-Castell dual tip marker and a ruler. I selected a deer’s head and some pine cones from a Forest Paper Cuts sheet by Stamperia and edged them with a lightest brown grey TriBlend Spectrum Noir marker. I arranged them onto the page with some pine foliage, which was die cut from green Kraft Cardstock using Festive Foliage Sizzix Thinlits by Tim Holtz and as I arranged everything onto the page I added some shadows using the Brown Grey marker. The wording was from a Stamperia Magic Forest Die-Cut and was mounted onto some of the some of the green Tim Holtz cardstock; it reads “The Forest is filled with magic and secrets”. The floral postage stamp was from the Stamperia Create Happiness Christmas Tickets Ephemera set by Vicky Papaioannou. To finish, I splattered the whole page with white Liquitex acrylic ink.

For more inspiration please pop over to Try it on Tuesday to see the wonderful creations from our Guest Designer and the rest of my Design Teamies.

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The pine cones and needles on my page reminded me of this beautiful tree that we see often on one of our walks. The warm spring days, that we’ve been having, trigger pine cones to open, releasing the seeds. 

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My dearest friend, who we walk with, likes the cones that have been striped by the squirrels; the parts they actually eat are the seeds, which are very small and can only be recovered by stripping off the scales, leaving the cone axis, which as you can see, looks like an apple core (smile!).

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Happy and creative wishes! x

Challenges

The lovely Erika from her blog BioArtGal is hosting over at Art Journal Journey this month; she has chosen Spring Birds as her theme and I’m joining in the fun with a bit of springtime forest magic.

Hop into Easter

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I created this fun and creative Easter-themed mini art journal page, as it’s Easter this coming weekend (smile), using collage and mixed media techniques!

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To see how this mini art journal page came together, please check out this short video, which is only 30 seconds long. Here’s the link to my YouTube channel Let’s Art Journal so, if you wish, you can like this video and subscribe to my channel.

https://youtube.com/shorts/TLc4XbnHT9U

In this quick art journal page tutorial, I’ll show you how to collage the different mixed media together to create this colourful Easter page. So let’s get crafty and have fun!

The mixed media that I used, included washi tape, paper pad, Crafter’s Companion glue tape pen, a rainbow image and pink bunny die cut (that was gifted me by a dear friend), gems, matte gel medium, a Kaisercraft stamp, Distress Archival Ink and a foam sticker.

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From one pink bunny to another, imagine my surprise to see this pink bunny at our local patisserie shop; it’s one of their Easter offerings called Almond Hop (it’s Milk Chocolate and Almond Praline Centre, encased in a Toasted marzipan mousse, on a brown butter sponge) – so yummy (smile!).

Thanks so much for joining me today. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.

Wishing you every happiness this Eastertime! x

Challenges

The lovely Erika from her blog BioArtGal is hosting over at Art Journal Journey this month; she has chosen Spring Birds as her theme and so I’m joining her with my Easter page.

Prague Concert

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We had a wonderful time in Prague over Christmas and today’s page was created by recycling a programme detailing the classical concert that we attended, one evening, at Municipal House.

There’s a new challenge over at Try it on Tuesday, for the next two weeks, which is What A Night; so I’m taking you to the concert that we enjoyed so much.

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The background was created using watercolours by covering the page with water and then adding the aquamarine and white paints. When dry, I splattered the page with white acrylic paint. All the wording and images were cut from the concert programme, and I arranged them onto the page with some white snowflakes, which were die cut from white cardstock using a Sizzix Thinlits set by Tim Holtz.

For more inspiration please pop over to Try it on Tuesday to see the wonderful creations from our Guest Designer and the rest of my Design Teamies.

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The concert was held at, the very grand, Municipal House located on Náměstí Republiky in the centre of Prague city.

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The building is Art Nouveau in style and is beautiful inside and out. It was a very magical evening; the music was amazing and the setting felt so intimate with the chamber orchestra playing in one of the smaller music rooms (smile!).

I hope that you’re staying safe and well!

Thanks for joining me today! If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you. Happy and creative wishes! x