I’m holding a huge art sale today at my @layeredfindsshop on Instagram! I’ll be posting original mini wood art and paintings on Italian paper painted by me. I offer great deals and shipping is included in the price. Free gift included with each purchase.
I work with wood panels, wood blocks, paper and canvas.
Original Art by Stephanie Hopkins
Mixed Media Artist/Abstract Painter/Book Maker
When I’m creating journal pages, I don’t really work in order by the day of the week. I create a layout based on inspiration, mood, and/or based on the mediums I’m using. One of my go-to in creating is working with collage and using vintage papers and newer papers. Also, I like to add stickers, ephemera. paint, ink, stamps, fabrics, chipboard, and what-not.
After I filmed my latest video, I realized the word “of” didn’t belong in the words I added to the page. It now reads, “From this place, in the face of uncertainty, I build courage and compassion.” That sounds much better!
Do you journal? What do you gravitate towards the most when you’re working in your journal? Please let me know by leaving a comment on this post or on my YouTube video! -Stephanie Hopkins
Latest YouTube Video Link:
Spring Journal | Working Through the Pages
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Check out my friend Marie’s Shops! I acquire most of my vintage ephemera from her.
Marie’s Shop Links:
Today, I am sharing my most recent Youtube videos! Public speaking is a medium I’m out of practice with and it has been quite the experience recording myself speaking whilst crafting. I must say, I’m enjoying the past time and get a good laugh at my rambles, speech and bloopers-if you will. This year, I made promises to myself that I would try something entirely new, go back to painting on bigger surfaces and conquer my shyness on public speaking. It has been a challenge but a wonderful one at that. Be sure to check out my channel! That is where I will be the most.
YouTube Video Links:
Scrap Anon | How to Make a Weave Out of Paper Towels Part I
Scrap Anon | How to Make a Weave Out of Paper Towels Part II
Scrap Anon | How to Make a Weave Out of Paper Towels Part III
Tag Tuesday | Making Mini Art Journal Tags!
Spring Journal | Working Through the Pages
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(Images are subjected to copyright. All book reviews, interviews, guest posts, art work and promotions are originals. In order to use any text or pictures from Layered Pages, please ask for permission from Stephanie Hopkins.)
Head on over to my Instagram shop for my Tuesday tag sale!
I offer discount shipping and a free gift with these tags. If you buy two sets, you get the third set half off.
These tags are sturdy and great for arts and crafts projects, gifts, gift tags, pen pal mail, collage work and journal projects. There is room to write on the back of them.
At this time, I ship only in the US.
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I’ve decided to create a separate IG account for my art, journals and other Mixed Media products I sell on Instagram. I’d like to keep @stephsartjourney a bit more personal and to not flood my feed with my products. Please follow my shop @layeredfindsshop for updates on my professional art and products for sale! -Stephanie Hopkins
(Images are subjected to copyright. All book reviews, interviews, guest posts, art work and promotions are originals. In order to use any text or pictures from Layered Pages, please ask for permission from Stephanie Hopkins.)
Great Tips for Beginners
Over the weekend, I have been working on bookmarks for an upcoming bookmark swap on Instagram and I have made three-part videos on this endeavor. Each video shows different mixed media techniques you can use in your crafting. They are simple to follow and they give you a beginner look at creating Mixed Media.
Mixed Media is visual art that uses a mix of materials (usually non-visual) and combine them to create a finished piece. The general rule is using two or more materials such as collage, paint, inks, fabrics, buttons, metal, thread and the list goes on… You can really get creative with this style of medium. This process (besides painting) is my absolute favorite way of creating and I use this method in various crafting endeavors.
Part I: I show how to create a painted background using different color paints and a Dollar Tree cutting mat.
Part II: I show how to use a collage of fabric scraps as a background.
Part III: I show how to use a collage fodder background. In part one, I explain a little bit about how I start the collage fodder process.
Like and subscribe to my YouTube channel where you will find lots of tips on crafting and inspiration. Enjoy!
Side Note and My Direct Shop Links:
I’ve decided to create a separate IG account for my art, journals and other Mixed Media products I sell on Instagram. I’d like to keep @stephsartjourney a bit more personal and to not flood my feed with my products. Please follow my shop @layeredfindsshop for updates on my professional art and products for sale! -Stephanie Hopkins
Visit my shops by clicking on each shop.
(Images are subjected to copyright. All book reviews, interviews, guest posts, art work and promotions are originals. In order to use any text or pictures from Layered Pages, please ask for permission from Stephanie Hopkins.)
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