When I took Christy Tomlinson's She Art 2 workshop last year, she had a guest teacher one of the weeks, and it was Junelle Jacobsen who shared with us a very fun rolled paper technique. And then, Christy made a you tube tutorial about it that you can see here--
So I decided to put my own spin on this technique with my house...
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So I decided to put my own spin on this technique with my house...
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.....and my cupcake....
...followed by a good cup of coffee...
I used my painted pages that I showed you HERE.
This is very fun to do and VERY addictive!And then.....I was reading my latest issue of Somerset Studio, and I had to share with you this article by Carolyn Dube about making your own artist tape (another love of mine). I love these decorative tapes, and when I saw her article, I knew that I had to try it. All you have to do is get the plain white artist tape and stick it onto a non-stick surface (I used wax paper), and have fun with it---just like painting your own papers--
(sorry for the blurry pic)
....which I've already started to use on my 2 rolled paper pieces...
This is why I love the online art community--everyone is here to help and encourage each other. Why keep these things to yourself?? I get as much excitement showing and sharing any tips or techniques as I do discovering them and trying them out!
And there's one more thing I wanted to share with you. I found this on a facebook friend's page--LOVE it!
that rolled up paper IS as delicious as cupcakes!!!
ReplyDeletewowieeee. + that tape's
fantastic! i love how you
pick up all these gems
+ keep folding them into
the delight of your art!
xoxox
This is gorgeous, Diane! I already saw them on your FB. :)So yummy! And I love the tapes I just wonder how good they stick after that.
ReplyDeleteWow I love it Diane, all the fabulous color and paper! I love it when the art almost jumps off the canvas and seems so alive! It has given me a few new ideas and that is always a welcome thing...
ReplyDeleteTina xo
This is great Diane! Christy has so many fun ideas.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to give this tape a try.
Have a great day!
That cupcake and coffee is just adorable. Love all of them.
ReplyDeleteyour creations are gorgeous...really love these canvases! thanks for sharing these inspirations...
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that cupcake!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the rooled papers, MGB Coffee has a firm foil seal after the lid comes off, I ave rooled them and can use the adirondak ink on them I think, after I unroll them of course. I like the tape idea, frequently I want to add an interesting border to a painting.
ReplyDeleteThe roll really adds dimention, and yours must be quite firm.
Yes inspiration, and even the smallest thing ,not large like yours today can spark something for the artist.
Alright a log house! Love all the pieces you created with your paper rolls and home made tape. Love seeing your creativity at work
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty cool. I've never seen this. Thanks for sharing. They really make your work "pop". I love that cupcake! Great work Diane.
ReplyDeleteLove this post and Love Junelle:O) Love her work. I must try those tapes!!!I didnt know they where rolled up paper!!! I Love the look gorgeous!!!!!:O) Thanks for always sharing:O)
ReplyDeletethey are all just wonderful, diane! i agree, i think the ideas shared in blogland are so inspiring!!
ReplyDeleteDiane, these are so fun and colorful! Thank you for sharing the video and your beautiful mixed media pieces. And that frosting.....looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! THIS IS AWESOME! I LOVE your rolled pieces - the cupcake! And your backgrounds to support them are brilliant. Thank you too for sharing the video - I really must remember to check out Utube more often! Thanks for sharing sweet Diane, xoxox
ReplyDeletewow!!! these are just gorgeous works of art! Hugs Juls
ReplyDeleteDiane...I love, love that rolled paper technique! I like your homemade tape. I have used masking tape and the medical cloth tape you can pick up where band-aids, etc. are sold. Your work is so inspiring...I hope you are having a great week...I am.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Mary
Diane, you just do everything and you do it so well! Your cupcake is my favorite. Thanks for sharing all the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing:) I really like the cupcake and the coffee cup! They're all wonderful!
ReplyDeleteJennifer:)
I admit I like your controlled rolls (say that three times fast) so much better than the ones in the video. I really MUST try this technique in my altered book, too. Love what YOU did!
ReplyDeleteDiane, I LOVE the way this looks. It adds such cool dimension to your pieces. I just love that cupcake!!
ReplyDeleteOh it is looking so funny and great Diane- the cake is wonderful-I will see the video when I get some time :-)
ReplyDeleteThe 3 dimentional effect is gorgeous, dear.
Hugs-Dorthe
Diane, I have to wonder, do you ever sleep?? It amazes me how you find the time to try all these ideas and never seem to be at a loss for what to do next.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great quote!
These pieces are so much fun! And thanks for sharing those inspiring words you found on facebook!
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How FUN!!!! I just adore how you used these rolled papers and included them in your style of art. The cupcakes are so darn cute! :) The tapes are very neat, too. I haven't had a chance to review my Somerset Studio - but I will definitely check the article out!
ReplyDeleteYour boxes using the combinations of learned techniques are adorable, artzy as all get out and FUN!!!!
ReplyDeleteand yes to the three statements at the end of your post too!
Awesome stuff!! Thank you for spreading the good ideas!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great added dimension to your work. I would so love to watch you in action!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for providing the link for the video. I watched and love it and especially love what you have chosen to create using this technique. Those boxes are amazing.
ReplyDeleteAlways in love with your art, as well as inspired and in awe..... Wonderful pieces. Love them all!!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! Just found your blog and thoroughly enjoyed visiting ~ so many delicious eye-candy creations!
ReplyDelete♥Sharon
you know how to have a good time
ReplyDeletei love how you try so many things...
It's funny, I also used this technique this week!
ReplyDeleteI like your version of the cupcake.
Flo
http://fiorelladesigns.blogspot.fr/
Your boxes are awesome, Diane! The detail and colors are totally amazing. Love the 3-D effect!
ReplyDeleteYour tapes look fantastic too!
Have a lovely weekend!
Gaby xo
Ha! How funny about the lost supplies! I swear, I keep a clean house, but it looks like a bomb went off in the studio! Picture me sitting in the mush pot, surrounded by supplies galore - and very often not finding a thing, lol!
ReplyDeleteBUT your space is so neat and tidy! Have a great weekend, xoxo
Gorgeous!! All of it! Wow, I am so amazed and inspired!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the incredible video, I can not wait to try this technique. It has so much texture and personality. I love what you've done with it, especially the cupcake. I so excited! Connie :)
ReplyDeleteYes I remember this technique but haven't tried it. Looks awesome on your artwork!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with this cute technique! Beautiful!
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