NEW VIDEO: Gelli Printed, Stamped and Collaged Cards

Hi creative lovelies!

RubberMoon Art Stamps has published another project from moi:

Gelli printed + Stamped Holiday Cards

You're gonna be so proud of me because I created a...

VIDEO TUTORIAL!

That's right. I'm really enjoying the whole process of filming, editing + yes, being in front of the camera, for a change ;-)

Gelli Printed, Stamped and Collaged Cards by Martice Smith Fine Art + Design
Watch the video here: http://bit.ly/CollagedHolidayCards

This project is step-by-step, super fun + whimsical set of cards that I made from leftover scraps of stenciled gelli prints.

These were gifted as Christmas cards but you can use these same techniques to make your cards for, just about, any occasion.

Here's the general supply list:

• Stamps (RubberMoon)
• White cardstock, cut down to size of card you want to make
• Stack of gelli prints
• Neon fluorescent acrylic paint in an applicator bottle (I’m using Sizzling Pink by DecoArt Americana Acrylic)
• Adhesive / Matte Medium
• Foam dots (to add dimension)
• Small paintbrush
• Permanent Ink pads (black and gold)
• Scissors

Grab your supplies + come play with us over on the RubberMoon Artmosphere blog!

Gelli Printed, Stamped and Collaged Cards by Martice Smith Fine Art + Design
Watch the video here: http://bit.ly/CollagedHolidayCards

P.S. If you haven't already, I'd LOVE for you to give me a little boost of love + confidence over my YouTube channel. Don't forget to subscribe + click on the bell icon to receive alerts whenever I drop a new video!! Thank youuuu

NEW VIDEO: Jumbo Gelli Printed Tags

I'm at it again, friends...

NEW VIDEO ALERT!!

I had the great honor of being a guest designer, again, over on the Stencil Girl blog and was so happy to be able to create these tags for my art journals.


In this video, I'm sharing 3 ways to add contrast in your artworks using: SHAPE, TEXTURE + COLOR.


Watch me play with stencils on the Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plate to create JUMBO gelli tags for my art journal!

3 ways to add contrast in your artworks using: SHAPE, TEXTURE + COLOR. Watch along as I create these JUMBO gelli tags for my art journal!

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Link to watch the video >> https://bit.ly/JumboGelliTags2

Catch the written tutorial of Jumbo Gelli Printed Tags over on the StencilGirl Talk blog.

Thank you lovelies!
xo, Martice

Digital goodies just landed in my shop

Happy August, my creative lovelies,

I have a new, digital goodies alert for you!!

Feast your eyes on my brand new, graffiti-styled downloadable STICKERS!

"Tribal Chic" collection of Collage Stickers from Martice Smith Art + Design

I wanted to offer an affordable option for you to get my art in your hands + into your own awesome creations. (If you have any suggestions on other products you'd want, please message me via the Contact form on my website.)

(Seriously, I'm like a toddler, running around the playground + squealing with joy over these boldly saturated beauties!) This collection has been all types of FUN. What's not to love? 

I've designed TWO sets - both are inspired by the symbols, tribal mark-making + grungy textures found throughout my artwork.

My hope is that these stickers, not only infuses joyful color into your world but also:

• Make you feel loved, encouraged + makes your creative process even more magical. 

Basically, the more colors you have, the better you'll feel. It's science.

BUT WAIT - THERE'S MORE!

You have the option of getting BOTH SETS of stickers as a bundle!

With the BUNDLE, you'll receive:

• 24 hi-quality unique stickers (instead of 12)
• unlimited reprints! Save the PDF to your computer + print them out as many times as you want

"Tribal Chic" BUNDLE of Collage Stickers from Martice Smith Art + Design

From my heart to yours, the "Tribal Chic" collection of stickers is now available!

  SHOP STICKERS >>  

P.S. When you purchase any set of stickers, you get *unlimited* reprints!

Altered Mini Composition Booklets

Today, I'm starting off with a quick tutorial to how to make your own altered, mini booklets.
If you are like me, you feel that the design on those school composition books are just too plain Jane...not your style, at all.

Seriously, what is that faux-leopard-polka-dot-design called anyway?? Anyone?

I'm gonna show you how to jazz those babies up with some beautiful gelli prints + luscious colors. Follow me on the Helmar blog to see the full tutorial!

TUTORIAL | How to Make Altered, mini-Composition Booklets

::TUTORIAL:: Brilliant Paper Clips

Hi friends! Isn't it amazing what you can create with the simplest, "plain Jane" office supplies?! I took a bunch of my giant paper clips and turned them into a collection of unique clips with brilliant colors and soft, dainty textures. Last but not least, a colorful ribbon bow was added to finish the look.

See the step-by-step tutorial right here on the RubberMoon Arts blog

Collection of decorated paper clips by Martice Smith II

I love using my stash of monoprinted papers for these smaller projects!

Here are the beautifully designed stamps used in my tutorial:

RubberMoon stamps: (top to bottom) RubberMoon Alphabet, Bamboo, Large Fern, Dogwood Blossoms, Panda

I encourage you to take another look at your office supplies and turn them into something that puts a smile on your face, every time you use them. Happy creating!


*I'm also sharing this project with The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #7 - Tic Tac Toe
~Bow, Glitter, Ribbon~ 

Monoprinting Madness!

I had so much fun with this creative prompt that I forgot to take pictures, yesterday! I bet you know how that is...I don't like having to stop in the middle of my flow to document my progress.

Sometimes, I wish I could *blink* my eyes to take a photo...if only it was that easy!

These monoprints were created using pages from a phone book and acrylic paints on a homemade gelli plate and file folder. 

Do you recognize any of the tools I used here? ( HINT: I showed them off in yesterday's prompt... )

I LOVE grungy textures!! I like the repetition of circles and the positive and negative shapes from my punchinella stencil.

In the next monoprint, I used a technique called "sgraffito"...it's one of my favorite ways to bring focus to my handwriting.

The first layer of acrylic paint is Pthalo blue. The second layer is Primary Yellow and the final layer is white tempera paint. (Each layer was nearly dry before adding the next. I like when the colors blend! That's how that fresh green color was created.)

I used an angled end of a paintbrush to scratch into the wet paint. The Pthalo blue paint is revealed through the white paint. This technique is called "sgraffito".

"Seal Your Destiny with FAITH"

detail of "Seal Your Destiny with FAITH". Look at those subtle shifts in color!

My next monoprint happened COMPLETELY by accident! I discovered a new way to use the sgraffito technique as a stamping technique as well. Serendipitous!! Here's what happened: 

I was doing the sgraffito technique that I just explained, above, and I set my print down by a fan. The wind blew the page across the floor and it landed (painted side down) on top of another sheet of paper. 

At first, I was irritated because I thought my sgraffito had been ruined. BUT, when I pulled the two sheets of paper apart, I could see that my handwriting created a "negative image" (or outline)!!!! I WAS IN LOVE!!   

my "happy accident"; I created a new way to use sgraffito as a stamping technique!

Aww man, monoprinting madness has set in!! You know I had to make a few more, right?  :)

For the next monoprint, I used brown kraft paper, some vintage lace, and Krylon spray paints. ( the blue one is another example of the sgraffito technique )

I used the lace as a stencil for the monoprint on the left. The monoprint on the right reads "Yes, Your Story Matters"

(Side note: this post has been added to the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #2: Around the House)


Thanks for looking! Day 3: Hot Glue Stencil is up next...