n*Studio | Artful Adventures

19 September 20179 November 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!

Artful Adventures

Last month the n*Studio Creative Squad worked with Nathalie Kalbach’s new book Artful Adventures in Mixed Media (aff. link), to help find inspiration as we travel (or roam around the neighbourhood).

I didn’t leave the country this summer, but I did have a couple of artful adventures in Amsterdam. I documented one of them in my Traveler’s Notebook.

Read the how-to in this post on Nathalie’s blog: Artful Adventures – Marsha Valk

Curious about my project for September? Head on over here: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Marsha Valk

Materials used
n*Studio for Stencil Girl Products Amsterdam Stencil
n*Studio for Stencil Girl Products Chicago Stencil
n*Studio for Stencil Girl Products Mesa Verde Stencil

Other supplies:
Derwent Inktense Pencils (I have a set of 36 of which I used: Cherry, Fuchsia, Ink Black, Peacock Blue, Poppy Red, Sun Yellow, Teal Green)
Pentel Aquash Waterbrush
uniPosca markers (black PC-5m and PC-1m)
Sakura Pigma Micron 05

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

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!

n*Studio | Live Like it’s Spring

23 May 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!

Live Like it’s Spring

Last month the assignment, in short, was ‘Create in the Spirit of Spring’, using any of the new Wanderlust stencils.

It made me think of ‘When it’s Spring again I’ll bring again…’ Tulips from Amsterdam! Created in my craft room about 50 km east of Amsterdam… but that’s near enough I think ;-).

You can read the how-to in this post on Nathalie’s blog: Live Like it’s Spring – Marsha Valk.

And just in case you are curious about my creative and photographic take on today’s Artful Adventures Stroll Challenge prompt, then head on over to Nat’s blog too: Out and About – Marsha Valk.

Materials used
Stencil Girl Products – n*Studio Amsterdam Stencil 9″x12″
Stencil Girl Products – n*Studio Buenos Aires Stencil 9″x12″
Stencil Girl Products – n*Studio Manhattan Stencil 9″x12″
Stencil Girl Products – n*Studio Mesa Verde Stencil 9″x12″
Stencil Girl Products – n*Studio Santiago Stencil 9″x12″
Stencil Girl Products – n*Studio Toledo Stencil 9″x12″
Copy paper (80gsm)
Drawing paper (Fabriano, 160gsm)
Gelli plate (Gelli Arts, 5”x7” and 8”x10”)
Brayer
Acrylic paint (Royal Talens Amsterdam)
Matte medium (Liquitex)

Please note that though a couple of these materials were given to me, I will not benefit from 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 | Let’s Go Somewhere

21 March 201712 May 2017 | Marsha.

$Marsha Valk | n*Studio: Let's Go Somewhere \\ Faux Batik Stamping & Embossing$

It’s my turn on the n*Studio blog today! Which from now on means that I’m going to share last month’s project with you here!

Let’s Go Somewhere…

Somewhere exotic… somewhere where there are palm trees… cocktails… and where the women wear beautiful patterned summer dresses in vivid colours!

$Marsha Valk | n*Studio: Let's Go Somewhere \\ Faux Batik Stamping & Embossing$

The assignment was to use the Batik Art Foamies and batik only means one thing to me: fabric.

I decided to create patterned designs using embossing powder instead of wax in an attempt to make my paper look like batiked fabric. I’m not sure I succeeded, but it was a fun experiment!

Here’s the step-by-step video tutorial. There are a lot of repeat steps, to create a multi-layered look!

Materials used
RubberMoon – n*Studio Embroidery Cling Rubber Stamp Set
Art Foamies – n*Studio Batik Pattern 3 Foam Stamp
Stencil Girl Products – n*Studio Batik Stencil

Canson Mix Media Imagine (this is paper with only a light grain)
WOW! Clear Ultra Slow Drying Embossing Pad
WOW! Clear Gloss Regular Embossing Powder
Royal Talens Ecoline (201 Light Yellow, 334 Scarlet, 506 Ultramarine Dark, 578 Cyan, 580 Pastel Blue)
Posca marker (PC-1M black)

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

$Marsha Valk | n*Studio: Let's Go Somewhere \\ Faux Batik Stamping & Embossing$

Find the written steps on Nathalie Kalbach’s blog: Let’s Go Somewhere – Marsha Valk.

And just in case you want to see what I have up my sleeve for the March n*Studio Creative Squad theme… Here’s a link to the new blog post too: Say it like you Mean it – Marsha Valk!

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!

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!

n*Studio | Letter to My Future Self

19 July 201612 May 2017 | Marsha.

Hi there! Today I’m sharing my Creative Squad project for July over on Nathalie Kalbachs blog!

Each Tuesday the team shares a themed project on Nathalie’s blog. This month the theme is Letter to my Future Self.

Head on over to the n*Studio Blog to see my entire letter!

n*Studio | My Own Drum

21 June 201612 May 2017 | Marsha.

Hi there! Today I’m sharing my Creative Squad project for June over on Nathalie Kalbachs blog!

Each Tuesday the team shares a themed project on Nathalie’s blog. This month the theme is My Own Drum and all projects feature Nat’s Stampendous Fashion Dame Cling Stamp Set.

Head on over to the n*Studio Blog to see the entire project!