StencilGirl® Column | Creating Bangles with StencilGirl® Stencils

14 May 201817 August 2018 | Marsha.

Have you seen my big news?! I’m now part of a fantastic team of StencilGirl® Columnists!!!

Meet Debi Adams, Tina Walker, Kate Yetter, Janet Joehlin, Gwen Lafleur, Kiala Givehand, me, Anne Marie Fowler, Kristin Reese Williams, and Jennifer Armstrong!

Mary Beth Shaw created the StencilGirl® Columnist positions for professional and established artists and has paired up each selected Columnist with what she believes to be their mixed media specialty.

You can learn more about each Columnist and their speciality here on the StencilGirl® Talk blog: StencilGirl® Columnists

And whilst you are over there, you can read the first column! MY very first column!

In it, I not only share how I transformed these plain wooden bangles but also my thought process and what inspired me.

Check it out here: Creating Bangles with StencilGirl® Stencils

Have a wonderful week!

n*Studio | Each Day is a New Adventure + Colours Are My Friends

5 December 20175 March 2018 | Marsha.

It’s my turn on the n*Studio blog today! Which means that it’s time to share last month’s project with you here! In fact, I have two to share this time, because I seem to have missed one…

Each Day is a New Adventure

Last month the n*Studio Creative Squad was asked to try something new in our art-making.

I had just bought a brand new set of Ecoline Brush Pens, and I decided to break them in on this little journal page, using some of Nathalie’s stamps.

Read the how-to in this post on Nathalie’s blog: Each Day is a New Adventure – Marsha Valk

Colours Are My Friends

Aren’t you wondering what I was wearing whilst creating this journal page? Well… my new apron of course!

Read the how-to for this one in this post on Nathalie’s blog: Colors Are My Friends – Marsha Valk

My Fire Burns Bright

Curious about my project for December? Head on over here: My Fire Burns Bright – Marsha Valk

Don’t miss it, because I talk about Creative JumpStart and how it always inspires me!

Not signed up for CJS 2018 yet? I would love it if you would join us! Go to Creative JumpStart 2018 (affiliate link) to find out more!

Birgit’s Mixed Media Art Crew | Playing with Textile Dye and Paint

26 July 20179 November 2017 | Marsha.

It’s Wednesday today, so that means there is a new blog post from the Mixed Media Art Crew up on Birgit Koopsen’s blog.

I transformed a useful, but rather boring item into something fun and colourful using fabric dye and paint.

Curious to know what it is? Visit Birgit’s blog to see!

Enjoy your day!

n*Studio | Pattern Lovers Love Patterns

18 July 201730 August 2017 | Marsha.

It’s my turn on the n*Studio blog today! Which means that it’s time to share last month’s project with you here!

Pattern Lovers Love Patterns

Last month the n*Studio Creative Squad assignment was to play with pattern, in my case using Nathalie’s Santiago Stencil and the Embroidery Stamp Set!

And because Harold and I were redecorating the living room, I thought I’d alter a couple of plain white tiles so we can use them as coasters.

Read the how-to in this post on Nathalie’s blog: Pattern Lovers Love Patterns – Marsha Valk.

Curious about my project for July? Head on over here: Free For All – Marsha Valk.

Materials used
n*Studio Santiago Stencil 9″x12″
n*Studio Embroidery Cling Rubber Stamp Set

White ceramic tiles
Porcelain paint
Cosmetic sponge
(Washi) tape

Please note that though some of the materials were given to me, I will not benefit from any sales generated by the links!

Gelli Arts® | Easter Table Runner

11 April 201712 May 2017 | Marsha.

Have you seen my latest project on the Gelli Arts® blog?

I’m customizing a store-bought cotton table runner to fit my Easter decor. Gelli® printing on fabric is so easy and fun!

Check it out here!

n*Studio | Retrospective

21 February 201712 May 2017 | Marsha.

Time flies when you’re having fun! Next month marks my one year anniversary with the n*Studio Creative Squad!

There’s a brand new project up on Nathalie Kalbach’s blog today. This time the theme is Let’s Go Somewhere and I even created a video tutorial to go along with it, so be sure to check that out here!

I haven’t shared any of the completed projects I made for the Creative Squad so far, so if you haven’t been visiting my friend Nathalie’s blog, you’re in for a treat!

Looking back on everything I created in the past year, I see some of my absolute favourites among the n*Studio projects. Nat (and her awesome assistant Kim)’s monthly prompts always seem to bring out the best in me.

Nat’s designs are of course also right up my alley, so I truly enjoy working with her stamps and stencils and I think that shows!

But you don’t have to believe my word for it… Take a look for yourself!

Click on the photo if you want to know more about the project, the materials I used and what prompted me to create it. The link will take you to the original blog post on Nathalie’s blog.

Opposites Attract
$Marsha Valk | n*Studio: Opposites Attract \\ Gelli Prints$

$Marsha Valk | n*Studio: Opposites Attract \\ Gelli Prints$

My City Speaks to Me
$Marsha Valk | n*Studio: My City Speaks to Me \\ art journal page$

Elephants Never Forget
$Marsha Valk | n*Studio: Elephants Never Forget \\ Mixed media woodpanel$

My Own Drum
$Marsha Valk | n*Studio: My Own Drum \\ Mixed media cards$

Letter to My Future Self
$Marsha Valk | n*Studio: Letter to My Future Self \\ Mixed media art journal page A4$

Say Yes to New Adventures
$Marsha Valk | n*Studio: Say Yes to New Adventures \\ Gelli printed accordion booklet$

$Marsha Valk | n*Studio: Say Yes to New Adventures \\ Gelli printed and doodled accordion booklet$

From Small Beginnings
$Marsha Valk | n*Studio: From Small Beginnings \\ Mixed media scrapbook page A4$

Today is the Day
$Marsha Valk | n*Studio: Today is the Day \\ DIY Mixed Media Planner Dividers$

Good Things Just Keep Happening
$Marsha Valk | n*Studio: Good Things Just Keep Happening \\ Mixed Media Gelli Prints$

Return to the Light
$Marsha Valk | n*Studio: Return to the Light \\ DIY stenciled votive candle holders$

Dream a New Dream
$Marsha Valk | n*Studio: Dream a New Dream \\ Mixed Media Art Journaling Page$

Let’s Go Somewhere
$Marsha Valk | n*Studio: Let's Go Somewhere \\ sneak peak$ Check out my latest n*Studio Creative Squad project on Nat’s blog.

Enjoy your day!

n*Studio | Return to the Light

20 December 201612 May 2017 | Marsha.

The n*Studio Creative Squad can’t wait for the days to get longer again. This month’s theme is Return to the Light and today it’s my turn on the n*Studio blog!

Here’s a sneak peek at my project in progress:

Check out what I created, including the step-by-step tutorial over on Nathalie’s blog.

And whilst you are over there, you might also want to check out the Creative JumpStart page, if you haven’t yet. Only 12 more days until we start with this one-of-a-kind creative online event!

Creative JumpStart 2017

28 November 201612 May 2017 | Marsha.

Yay! I’m sooo excited to announce that I’ll be participating as a teacher in Creative JumpStart (CJS) 2017!!!

Nathalie Kalbach is running it for the 6th time and this will be the 4th (!) time I get to be a part of this awesome, annual, one-of-a-kind online event!

It’s just the best way to start a new creative year in January. You learn techniques, discover new materials and connect with other artists and crafters.

Throughout January participants get access to 27 downloadable videos from 27 featured teachers, called ‘JumpStarters’.

See for yourself:

Click on the image below to go to Nathalie’s site to find out more and sign up!

Note that all links in this blog post are affiliate links, so if you decide to sign up through these links it is possible that I will get a percentage of the sale.

You get 27 videos for just $40 (USD) if you sign up before November 30th.

In December the price will be $45 (USD) and once January is here it goes to its normal sale price of $50 (USD).

Sooooo… what are you waiting for? Have you seen all the amazing artists that are teaching?!!

Gelli Arts® | Fall Bouquet

11 November 201612 May 2017 | Marsha.

Have you checked out the Gelli Arts® blog lately? Last week it was my turn and I shared a colourful autumnal printing idea suitable for kids as well as adults!

Head on over to Gelli Arts® to watch my video and to see what I created!