Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I was kindly sent one of the pre-made journals created by @NinaFickettDesigns for her Keep-It-Spicy journal challenge for 2026. You can learn more about this challenge from Nina. But, basically, there are monthly prompts/inspirations. This month, we were to draw inspiration by starting with inspiration relating to our favorite season.
Nina's website with all her links are here: ninafickettdesigns.com
You can find Nina's prompt sheet for the challenge here: static1.squarespace.com/static/63b6ebe3ba0a897c885aec7f/t/68b9f214bbab876e3c4ed2c6/1757016596133/2026+Keeping+It+Spicy+Info+Sheet.pdf
Other links/info mentioned:
~~ My NEW website is here: CraftyHope.com (if the freebie page isn’t on the home page yet, please add /freebies after the .com and you’ll find them there.)
~~The full playlist of my own Keep it Spicy videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqeJA0eXm_OmawPkBSNuxrQ6xpQL7LRwp
~~ July’s Spicy video: youtu.be/WGu4avEvrdA
~~The Mums stencil is from Shawl Petite and can be found here: shop.shawnpetite.com/Mums-stencil-8x10-p231606077
~~Seek Gather Create Week 4: youtu.be/SQ7hRwcFOvw
~~ The Um Wow Studio Old Tape rolls can be found here: umwowstudio.com/product-category/main/products/washi
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Materials Used/Mentioned:*
Liquitex Matte Gel Medium: amzn.to/3060qMa
Liquitex Fluid Matte Medium: amzn.to/4gXiNXu
Heat It Craft Tool: amzn.to/40GWnUQ
India Ink: amzn.to/2T37qYU
Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer: amzn.to/2ZPAnsb
Waverly White Chalk Paint
Floral Wire
Flush Wire Cutters: amzn.to/3v7YqiH
Foam brush
Golden Fluid Acrylic paint in Red Iron Oxide: amzn.to/4qeg6pE
Transparent Tape
Alcohol inks in Caramel, Butterscotch, Sepia (all three are in this large set): amzn.to/4cfsTDt
Alcohol ink applicator: amzn.to/4gBzDwx
Tim Holtz vintage tape: amzn.to/4gDxxMK
FabriTac: amzn.to/4ytdsAP
Distress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHC
Ink Blender: amzn.to/3p6GYgW
Stabilo All Pencil in Black: amzn.to/3aXfDXj
Uhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GX
*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!
Support this artistic journey:
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/craftyhope
Shop on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope
See more from me on
Website!!: CraftyHope.com
Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope
my blog: CraftyHope.blogspot.com
#artjournal #junkjournal
I was kindly sent one of the pre-made journals created by @NinaFickettDesigns for her Keep-It-Spicy journal challenge for 2026. You can learn more about this challenge from Nina. But, basically, there are monthly prompts/inspirations. This month, we were to draw inspiration by starting with inspiration relating to our favorite season.
Nina's website with all her links are here: ninafickettdesigns.com
You can find Nina's prompt sheet for the challenge here: static1.squarespace.com/static/63b6ebe3ba0a897c885aec7f/t/68b9f214bbab876e3c4ed2c6/1757016596133/2026+Keeping+It+Spicy+Info+Sheet.pdf
Other links/info mentioned:
~~ My NEW website is here: CraftyHope.com (if the freebie page isn’t on the home page yet, please add /freebies after the .com and you’ll find them there.)
~~The full playlist of my own Keep it Spicy videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqeJA0eXm_OmawPkBSNuxrQ6xpQL7LRwp
~~ July’s Spicy video: youtu.be/WGu4avEvrdA
~~The Mums stencil is from Shawl Petite and can be found here: shop.shawnpetite.com/Mums-stencil-8x10-p231606077
~~Seek Gather Create Week 4: youtu.be/SQ7hRwcFOvw
~~ The Um Wow Studio Old Tape rolls can be found here: umwowstudio.com/product-category/main/products/washi
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Materials Used/Mentioned:*
Liquitex Matte Gel Medium: amzn.to/3060qMa
Liquitex Fluid Matte Medium: amzn.to/4gXiNXu
Heat It Craft Tool: amzn.to/40GWnUQ
India Ink: amzn.to/2T37qYU
Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer: amzn.to/2ZPAnsb
Waverly White Chalk Paint
Floral Wire
Flush Wire Cutters: amzn.to/3v7YqiH
Foam brush
Golden Fluid Acrylic paint in Red Iron Oxide: amzn.to/4qeg6pE
Transparent Tape
Alcohol inks in Caramel, Butterscotch, Sepia (all three are in this large set): amzn.to/4cfsTDt
Alcohol ink applicator: amzn.to/4gBzDwx
Tim Holtz vintage tape: amzn.to/4gDxxMK
FabriTac: amzn.to/4ytdsAP
Distress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHC
Ink Blender: amzn.to/3p6GYgW
Stabilo All Pencil in Black: amzn.to/3aXfDXj
Uhu Glue Stic: amzn.to/3WGK9GX
*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!
Support this artistic journey:
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/craftyhope
Shop on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope
See more from me on
Website!!: CraftyHope.com
Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope
my blog: CraftyHope.blogspot.com
#artjournal #junkjournal
