Inventive Ink: Colorful Mixed Media Effects
Marjie Kemper
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- In-depth Instruction; over 152 mins
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Building Backgrounds
18:31
Meet Certified Ranger Educator Marjie Kemper as she highlights the techniques you'll learn to take your designs to the next level. Gain familiarity with essential tools and supplies, then practice simple ink-blending techniques. Plus, see how to add layers to your designs using papers, stencils and pops of color!
Mark-Making Techniques
22:04
Concentrate on creating gorgeous backgrounds with innovative ways to use your collection of stamps, stencils and common household items. You'll learn how to make unique shapes and patterns, and gain tips for building layers of visual interest on the page.
Distress Ink Tricks & Techniques
23:13
Increase your design possibilities with Distress Ink as you learn three new ways to create eye-catching backgrounds. Marjie shares simple tricks for creating both weathered and bold looks with ink. Want to add some shimmer to the page? You'll learn how to blend pigment powders with ink for dazzling results!
More Distress Ink Tricks & Techniques
20:01
Add even more ink techniques to your repertoire! Marjie demonstrates a simple trick for achieving a wet spotted effect on blended backgrounds. In addition, you'll discover how to create a rusted enamel look and soft "nostalgic batik" designs using Distress Ink and embossing powder.
Distress Stain Techniques
25:39
Next, learn techniques for incorporating Distress Stain dyes into your projects. Get in-depth instruction on quickly covering large surfaces in colorful hues, adding vibrant accents to your page and creating bright blended backgrounds. Plus, practice using crackle paint to create bold focal points.
Backgrounds That Pop! Dylusions Ink Sprays
33:01
Learn how to add a wow factor to any design. With Marjie's guidance, you'll discover simple techniques for using Dylusions Ink Sprays, texture paste and stencils to add gorgeous colors to your designs. You'll even learn how to remove color with a ghosting technique. You'll be inspired by the wide range of effects that you can create!
Combining Mixed Media Techniques
9:06
Pull from all the skills you've learned to add more complexity to your projects. You'll gain expert tips on integrating a variety of coloring techniques, stenciled patterns and three-dimensional elements into striking designs. In addition, Marjie shares inventive ideas for future projects.
Discover the secrets to gorgeous mixed media paper projects with guidance from professional paper crafter and Certified Ranger Educator Marjie Kemper. First, learn how to build beautiful backgrounds with layering, blending and different surface effects for one-of-a-kind results. Then, find out how to add layers of color, texture and dimension with stamps and stencils for backgrounds that catch the eye – and keep it there! Next, become comfortable working with a variety of inks and mixed media products with Marjie’s techniques for using Distress Inks and stains, ink sprays, crackle paint and more. Along the way, Marjie shares her design tips for layering, balance and art journaling. Unleash your colorful personality for stunning results on your paper projects today!
Marjie Kemper
Marjie Kemper is a long-time paper crafter and Certified Ranger Educator. Her work has been published in Somerset Studio, Handcrafted and The Stampers Sampler, to name a few, and she teaches paper crafting workshops and retreats around the country.
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