😄 This isn't cheating in my opinion. It's a beautiful page in your book. Thanks for the inspiration.

@KarenBurchill

14 күн бұрын

It’s amazing how you can use a napkin to help

I don't think it's cheating, you're being creative with an every day item. Plus, I don't believe in any sort of rules with journaling xxx

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

Well there are rules...but rules are meant to be broken....LOL Thanks for your comment. K

It's not cheating,you are taking one piece of art and turning it into another, your recycling in the most beautiful way ❤

@KarenBurchill

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Oh Lovie, I'm joining the cheater's club! What fun!! TFS!

@KarenBurchill

Ай бұрын

It's a good club to be in......K

That’s not cheating.. it’s collage creativity

@KarenBurchill

Ай бұрын

I totally agree. It's not where you start...it's where you end up and what you bring to the table . K

I’ve used napkins before with matte medium, but never thought of overpainting the napkin. Great idea!

@KarenBurchill

Ай бұрын

Hope you give it a try....It's a wonderful technique K

Definitely not cheating….it’s enhancing, modifying, being creative and just plain fun and inspiring. Thanks for the inspiration!!!!!!!!!!🎨👩‍🎨🖼️

@KarenBurchill

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. K

I love that napkin and how it looks! Your adding it as collage. Not cheating! I would love to use more napkins on my pages, I just haven't found these lovely designs!

@KarenBurchill

8 күн бұрын

all my napkins come from ninnysnapkins.com . There is a link and coupon code in the description box if you want to check it out.

"Less is more unless more is more"😂😂 That's a girl that keeps her options open 😅. Stunning page Karen...I love the over painting of the lavender 💜

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

LOL totally correct Jennifer. That's why I love mixed media....you can do little or more....depending on your mood....K

I'm totally with ya on this. I AM NO ARTIST. I mean, I can't even draw a straight line with a ruler, that's how bad I am, alol.

@KarenBurchill

2 ай бұрын

I prefer label creative....to artist...and we can be both and still not be able to draw.

So beautiful,so relaxing and enjoyable to watch xx

@KarenBurchill

14 күн бұрын

Thank you very much

As a artist who can and does draw I totally agree you don't have to draw to create great art. ❤❤❤ collage is a excellent way to create amazing art, that truth be told couldn't really be created by drawing. I wouldn't say it was cheating though. Personally im a huge fan of collage art. Much love ❤️ 🙏

@KarenBurchill

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Collage is a great medium to work with....so many option. Happy creating. K

I like your work and napkins are a big favorite of mine, too. May I offer a humble idea? I heard you say "I can't draw." One might reset by saying instead "I don't draw." There's no reason to feel bad either way. And saying "I don't draw," you give yourself permission to begin to draw. Or not. Best wishes.

@KarenBurchill

2 ай бұрын

You are absolutely right...I am choosing not to draw , especially on video LOL...just not my comfort zone. That being said I do want others to lose the idea that if you cant draw you cant be an artist or creative. Thanks for your comment. K

Just gorgeous

@KarenBurchill

26 күн бұрын

Thanks so much . K

So inspirational for me, as I cannot draw but love being creative. Many thanks!

@KarenBurchill

Ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊 Yes....be creative and use what you can to help K

Loved how it turned out. Really beautiful 😍

@KarenBurchill

27 күн бұрын

Thank y ou...one of my favorite pages I think K

This is so great! I have collected a ton of pretty napkins and can never think of what to do with them.

@KarenBurchill

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I have tons of tutorials where I use napkins ( some say too many LOL) There can be used in a variety of ways...have fun watching other videos and then get out those napkins. K

@kathylovesmk

Ай бұрын

@KarenBurchill I will definitely check out more of your tutorials!! Now if I could just locate the "safe" place I'm keeping my napkins. 🙄🤣

I don't think it's cheating. I use napkins all the time (not that that makes it right of course 😅) but that's the essence of mixed media isn't it. Never throw anything away 😱 and use what you have. I try to picture myself fussy cutting out a fine doily instead of using ready made ones 😊 Anyway, this pretty!! 👍👍👍❤

@KarenBurchill

6 күн бұрын

Mixed media artists use anything and everything for inspiration and as a jump start.

I would never say you cheated. I would say you are incredible creative and know how to think outside the box. I love that style. Thank you for the inspiration!!

@KarenBurchill

2 ай бұрын

All is fair to use in mixed media.....use what you have ...do what you can. K

@mkaysartfuljourney1239

2 ай бұрын

Pretty ❤

GORGEOUS!!

@KarenBurchill

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much. K

Love your style! This was my first time watching your channel, and I appreciate the ideas, instruction, and pacing.

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment. Please check out my other videos.....there are a lot of them. K

Oh wow, love your tutorial . Can’t wait to try this out . Thank you .

@KarenBurchill

Ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

OMG I love this!❤❤❤thanks for the tips to another non-painter and drawer lol. I think I will "cheat" as well😊

@KarenBurchill

Ай бұрын

Welcome to the cheaters club.....have fun.

thank you Karen this is such a great video, I love journalling with napkins but I never actually thought about increasing the flower colour. Thank you so much for sharing

@KarenBurchill

6 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I love overpainting....adding or changing the color. K

This is AWESOME!

@KarenBurchill

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much .K

Very pretty and great idea!

@KarenBurchill

2 ай бұрын

Thank you....I am a lover of lavender are you?

Hello Karen. Stunning painting is certainly right!! Wow I so love the overpainting and how it just brings your projects to life! Take care and see you soon 🤗

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

Thanks....it's a little thing but adds so much.K

It's absolutely stunning!! ❤❤

@KarenBurchill

8 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Beautiful. We’ll have this napkin available again for the spring

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

It's a winner for sure. K

Rosemary is my 1st go to, to rub and sniff, then it's lavender second.. mix the two with lemon balm and it is good scent for sure !!

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

Love rosemary too...have several bushes in my yard. I use it a lot in my baking....add to my pizza dough and bun recipe.

I call it smart creative thinking. I really like this.

@KarenBurchill

Ай бұрын

Thank you....definitely an art journal page that I'd want to put on a canvas. K

I Really Like this page! It's one of my favorites!. You are a fantastic teacher....I believe everyone who does art takes inspiration, bits and pieces of what others have done and makes it their own art. This is an inspiration for me to dig through my napkins!😄👍 Thanks so much for the video.🙋❤

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

Yes dig out those napkins and start creating. thank you for your kind comments. K

BRILLIANT 🎉 Thank you for a most informative tutorial.

@KarenBurchill

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This video was both educational and delightful to watch. Thank you!

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! thank you so much for your comment.

Gorgeous!

@KarenBurchill

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Your video trailed one from another channel I had just watched and I’m glad I didn’t hit cancel. This is a beautiful page. I don’t think it’s cheating at all. I‘m a long time card maker butI I‘m venturing into art journaling. Collage doesn’t come naturally to me and it can be a bit of a struggle, so I appreciate your thorough explanation. I have subscribed to your channel.

@KarenBurchill

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for subscribing and your kind words. Welcome to the world of art journaling. K

This is so fun & so are you! I feel fortunate in having found your channel. You have another new subscriber! I love this idea of enhancing! TYFS

@KarenBurchill

18 күн бұрын

Thanks for subbing! K

This page really speaks to me Karen! I love lavender too, but it’s not the easiest to grow in my clay soil. I’ve managed to keep one plant alive for about 10 years now. I planted a small bed of yellow Lady Banks rose, lavender, and pink, yellow, and purple petunias in the backyard with my granddaughter back when she was little. Although the petunias are long gone, it’s a lovely memory now. I would really love to have huge drifts of both lavender and rosemary mixed with old fashioned roses in the front yard! I’d love to see photos of your lavender some day. Thanks for the inspiration!

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

Like you working in my garden brings joy....I just may have to take a pic of my lavender and post it as inspiration. I do love it so. Take care.

Beautiful!!

@KarenBurchill

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Great tutorial for beginners!

@KarenBurchill

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

It’s not cheating if you’re repurposing a napkin. 🕊❤️🙏🏻🌈💯

@KarenBurchill

2 ай бұрын

No it's not....use what you can. K

YOU GO GIRL !!!!!!!

@KarenBurchill

2 ай бұрын

I love lavender. K

I can hear the buzzing too

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

Thank you....I am looking into it....and seeing what I can change to improve things. K

Beautiful page Karen. I love napkin journals though I never made one, but it is so nice to watch you do it. Thank you for sharing. 💜💙💚💛🧡

@KarenBurchill

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I hope you do give it a try. K

I love your style!! I learn so much from you. The page before the lavender-page (owls?)..... do you have a video of that aswell?

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

Yes I do! Here it is kzread.info/dash/bejne/gKR6rLOtg9azcrA.htmlsi=VKkhcFF16rUl4kVf

Beautiful work

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

Hi Karen! Thank you for sharing your process…one thing I am lacking in my stash are napkins. Love your beautiful spread💕

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

Napkins are a great addition to your stash....and so versatile. Happy creating.

Great, Karen. Thank you for making this easy!

@KarenBurchill

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. K

Love it thanks Karen :) I use them but, havent been game to have a go at painting, but think I will :)

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

You should! It's a bit scary at first but.....it gets easier. K

Gorgeous! Thank you for the inspiration. Love your new sentiment pack so I purchased it 😊❤😊

@KarenBurchill

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for buying the sentiment pack. I hope you love using it. Be sure to watch the video that shows how to alter the size so you can really maximize the packs use. K

❤

@KarenBurchill

12 күн бұрын

Thank you K

@KarenBurchill

12 күн бұрын

Thanks

Hi Karen, I really enjoy your videos and want to try many of your ideas. I do find the buzzing sound distracting and at times I have to stop watching. I really hope there is a way to solve this issue.

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment. I am not sure what "buzzing" you are talking about...this is the first time someone mentioned it...that being said I will check the video and see what's up. Thanks K

@JacquouilleLaFripouille

4 ай бұрын

I also hear it but it doesn’t bother me.

@joycegifford8826

4 ай бұрын

Really???? Seriously??? Have you lost your ability to hit the mute button or turn down the volume on your computer. Is this where we are at as a society? I’m embarrassed for you. Oh look, the Closed Captioning feature works. Look at that. WOW….

@kathykoenderink3742

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, I don't know what you did but there is no buzzing in any of your new videos. Yay!@@KarenBurchill

Newbie to your channel. Love it. How do you keep your pages from warping on the first prep. Are the journal pages normal paper or a heavier stock?

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

There is always some warping on the pages...If there's a lot I rub it on the edge of the table top and this flattens it somewhat. Primarily I use Canson Mixed Media Paper 98 lb weight. Thanks for watching. K

love it, thanks...have liked and subscribed now

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

Welcome. K

Are you shading with a mixture of black and burnt umber paint or ink?

@KarenBurchill

8 күн бұрын

Paint....acrylic paint .

I am a cheater too 😅😂

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

Awesome...welcome to the club. K

Doesn't the paint and the water bleed thru to.the other side?

@KarenBurchill

8 күн бұрын

No...the pages are thicker and I typically give it a coat of gesso which prevents that and helps the paper stand up to all the mixed media / wet media. K

My dad says if you altered three things it's yours

@KarenBurchill

4 ай бұрын

I've heard that....copyright is complicated and if I was going to sell these I'd have to investigate further. Thanks for watching.K