I love playing around with lettering. For experimentation, I have a lovely, inexpensive A4 grid pad. The grid helps me get used to height and width of the letter forms for any particular style. Without a guide I find that my writing tends to change size and slopes down the page as I write, so the grid helps keep me in check! Inspiration for my lettering play comes from.....(see pic above) *filling in shapes (C&D) , *writing out sayings, phrases, word lyrics or any short sente

I forgot to blog about this tutorial. Here you find me adding a simple flap to my journal page. Easy-peasy but so interesting! Subscribe Now (subscribes have access to the WhimsiKans page which contains exclusive and free content) #artjournalpage #video #tutorial #artjournaling

Woohoo...I'm so excited to announce the arrival of my brand new Subscriber's area - Whimsikans When you subscribe to my site, you become a WhimsiKan and that gives you access to fun goodies and a free workshop. There is not a huge amount of content there as yet...but we all have to start somewhere right...and from time to time the content may change, so it is worthwhile checking in to see what is new. You can also download the free workshop to watch at your convenience ...how

Hi all. Today I uploaded a video where I play with my new 8" circular Gelli Plate. I've used about 5 sheets of A4 paper and transparent paint in yellow, burgandy and blue At the end of the video, I show you a technique to take one of my prints a step further. These Gelli prints are great for collage, book covers, ATC's, background papers...all sorts of things. Just to show you how you can use them, I've included here a few printables for you to use (personal use only and not

Another tutorial...this time using fabric paint and baby wipes. We create pretty fabrics that can be put to a myriad of uses Subscribe now (subscribes have access to the WhimsiKans page which contains exclusive and free content) #video #tutorial #mixedmedia #fabric #offthepageproject

I thought I'd start to share some art journal pages on a regular basis, by way of video tutorials Today's is about adding a flap onto the page. I've chosen my handbag as the image for the flap, I've also drawn the contents of my bag underneath the flap, so some time in the future, I'll be able to look back and get a glimpse of my 'past'. Subscribe Now (subscribes have access to the WhimsiKans page which contains exclusive and free content) #offthepageproject #video #tutorial

Painted rocks can look amazing. They are quick, easy and fun to make. You can group them together for a pretty display or you can scatter them around your home, tucked onto shelves, tables or any little space available. Decorate them with patterns, words, snowflakes, simple pictures or whatever takes your fancy. These little works of art are precious little gifts that you can give by customising them for each recipient. You could even use them instead of name cards at your ne

As if I don't have enough to keep me busy...I've discovered how cool folding book pages is! this one was so easy...I could almost do it with my eyes closed! You want a book that numbered at 150 - 200 pages long which is an actual page count 75 to 100 pages Separate your book from it's spine (ok...open your eyes as this step involves a sharp craft knife) Insert a craft knife down where the page meets the spine between the very first page and the cover and then do the same at