My scrappin' life

Birds On A Wire - Gelli Plate and Sizzix

As you might know Gelli Plate printing is one of my favorite techniques at the moment and I love to use stencils and masks.

I happen to own this fun Sizzix die "birds on a wire" that I love and I thought it would be a perfect one to use with the Gelli Plate.

I die cut it from cardstock, but if you want to use it over and over again it might be a good idea to die cut it from template sheets like The Crafter's Workshop is selling, or you can use a sturdy plastic like packaging material.

In this case I ended up using the die cut itself on my page so it was a good thing I used cardstock :)

So, in the first 2 pages I used the birds as a mask. After creating a light colored background I added a darker color to my gelli plate and placed the birds on top of the paint before making the print.

The bird image on the next page happened when I removed the die cut from the gelli plate after doing the first 2 prints and then only the outline was left in paint on the plate. I have to work some more on this print but I love that outline!

And then the birds ended up having this nice purple paint on them and I thought they would fit perfectly on this last page so i just glued them on :)

Unfortunately this specific die is no longer available at Sizzix, such a shame! But here you will find something similar: Bower birds.

Oh or how about this one: Birds in flight, just awesome! This is going on my wishlist!!

Now, writing this post made me want to create some more with my gelli plate so that is what I am going to do right now!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy crafting,

Love,

For The Love Of Layers Workshop - YOU Can Paint Too!

Yes, you too!

On Saturday February 14 (at Revlie's Mixed Media Shop) and Saturday March 7 (in my studio) I will be teaching my "For the Love of Layers" workshop. This is a whole day workshop which runs from 10.30 until 16.30 pm.

In this class you will work with acrylic paints, stamps and stencils. You will learn how to build up a number of layers to create an interesting, playful and artsy look. You can choose your own favorite colors and create a painting in your own unique style.

When the rough work is done you will use markers, pens and ink to add details and interest. Important part of this workshop is that you let go of control and go with the flow. You will start this project without thinking and just see where the colors and shapes take you. It might sound scary but you will experience how relaxed this way of working is! And you will take home a unique and personal piece of art.

 

Saturday, February 14

Where: Revlie's Mixed Media Shop - Roelofarendsveen

Time: 10.30-16.30h

Price: € 65,= (drinks, snacks and lunch included)

What to bring: brushes, cloth or kitchen paper to clean brushes, brayer, jar for water, heat gun (optional), baby wipes. If you like you can bring your own favorite foam and or rubber stamps and stencils or you can use mine, I will bring my own stamps + a variety of Carabelle Studio stamps and stencils. Everything else you need will be there for general use.

To sign up send an e-mail to [email protected]

 

Saturday, March 7

Where: My Studio - Winsum (Gn.)

Time: 10.30-16.30h

Price: € 65,= (drinks, snacks and lunch included)

What to bring: brushes, cloth or kitchen paper to clean brushes, brayer, jar for water, heat gun (optional), baby wipes. If you like you can bring your own favorite foam and or rubber stamps and stencils or you can use mine, I will have my stamps and a large variety of Carabelle Studio stamps and stencils available. Everything else you need will be there for general use.

To sign up send an e-mail to [email protected]

 

I would love to see you there!

 

Love,

Dutch Creative JumpStart Meet Up - January 17, 2015

Ben jij een Nederlandse Jumper?

Heb je de eerste video's al gezien?

Ben je ook al helemaal enthousiasts en geïnspireerd en benieuwd wat er nog meer komt?

Lijkt het je leuk om andere Jumpers én 2 JumpStarters, namelijk mijzelf en Marsha, te ontmoeten om samen creatief bezig te zijn en een live demo te zien van onze JumpStart technieken?

Kom dan naar de Nederlandse JumpStart Meet Up in Revlie 's Mixed-Media Shop in Roelofarendsveen voor een gezellige en creatieve middag op Zaterdag 17 januari!!

Klik HIER voor aanmelding en informatie :D

Ik heb er nu al zin in dus hopelijk zie ik je daar!!

Liefs,

Creative JumpStart Has Begun - You Can Still Join In The Fun!!

Today is the fifth day of CJS 2015, but don't worry... you can still sign up and join in the fun!!

CJS is a one-of-a-kind community event sponsored by Liquitex to jump start your creativity in January 2015. You get 25 videos for $25 (USD). That just $1 per video. Sweet!

Miss a day? Don’t worry. Watch any video through November 2015.

Join 23 artists (I'm one of them :D!!) as they reveal their tricks of the trade. We call them the “JumpStarters.” See for yourself:

Creative JumpStart 2015 Trailer from Nathalie Kalbach on Vimeo.

For only $25 you’ll get:

A series of 25 technique based videos from 23 artists from around the world.

7 chances to win amazing prizes from Liquitex on days that a video is not posted.

Unlimited Access to all 25 videos until November 2015.

Information about new creative and innovative products you might not have used before.

Treat yourself, you deserve it!

Click here to sign up!

Love,