Linda Matthews

Fragile Nature Eco-Prints on Paper

lmKRIS57 — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:33:05 +0000

After getting back to work on a new online class last week, it’s been difficult to tear myself away from making eco-prints. I have to admit I’ve once again become captivated by the process, mainly because it’s so easy to do and also because you can get quite different results by simply changing a few variables. I’m still working on paper and hope to begin working on fabric shortly.

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Getting Back to Business with a New Online Class and Some Eco-Printing on Paper

lmKRIS57 — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 03:22:45 +0000

Since moving back to Australia at the end of March 2020 after too many months of not having any creative space where I could make things, it’s sooooo good to finally move into my own place which has lots of space. It took a little while to unpack boxes and set things up, but I’ve finally managed to get back to work on a new online class called Fragile Nature where we’ll be exploring techniques for…

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Finding Peace and Comfort in Troubled Times

lmKRIS57 — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 01:40:04 +0000

As we struggle through uncertain times, it’s important to look after our mental health; to take time away from all the negative noise and make a space where our heart and soul can find a bit of peace and comfort. One of the best ways I know to achieve that is through journaling. Whether it’s a writing journal or an art-based journal, on the pages of your journals you can lose yourself for a…

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Ancient Earth Journal + Rust Dyeing Online Workshop

lmKRIS57 — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 22:24:39 +0000

Welcome to Ancient Earth – my latest online class. In this online class you’ll learn how to create a handmade journal with blank embellished pages that look worn and aged and a little rusted around the edges. Also included in the workshop is a comprehensive course on rust dyeing where you can explore simple techniques for making beautiful rust dyed fabrics and fibers, rust prints on paper…

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How to make Rusted Fabric using Wonder Under

lmKRIS57 — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:00:06 +0000

While I was in the process of making a new book cover, I started experimenting with making rusted fabric using wonder under fusible webbing which I’d painted. Wonder Under is fusible webbing with a paper backing, and because I’ve used painted wonder under before, I knew that it would probably turn out quite well. And in fact it did! This is what wonder under looks when it’s wet with paint.

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Make Your Own Stitched Mixed Media Mini-Journal

lmKRIS57 — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 14:28:55 +0000

If you love to make stitched journals as much as I do, you’ll love these stitched mini-journals! Mini-journals are quicker to make than standard size journals, so if you’ve never made a stitched journal before, this is a great place to start. You can find a guided tutorial here on my Creative Art’n’Soul Journaling website.

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