Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Welcome back! Today we are finishing background number 3 in our series. This page is all about music notes, soft colors, and a very special guest – my daughter Hannah! Watch us create a surreal woodland story using rice papers, gesso, and some beautiful autumn-inspired imagery. Grab your tea and enjoy the creative vibes! ✨
#artjournal #mixedmedia #diycrafts #journalwithme #textures
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction & The Power of Clear Gesso
01:46 - Rice Paper Placement Hack (Set No. 4)
03:07 - How to make Rice Paper pop on dark backgrounds
07:11 - White wash technique for togetherness
08:31 - Choosing focal points (The Girl, Moon & Bird)
10:16 - Adding Rub-ons for extra texture
12:21 - Hannah joins the studio! (Special Guest)
15:56 - Adding soft ink colors (Pink, Blue & Sage)
21:01 - Choosing the "Hello Gorgeous" title
23:41 - Final splatters and lifting technique
part 1 🩵 FREE + EASY junk journal backgrounds (no skills needed!): youtube.com/watch?v=VFyPJe8jNAY
part 2 🎨 my BEST - HOW I color TEXTURE ! (back to old days) in my mixed media journal: youtube.com/watch?v=sXcvDqcIvCg&t=1s
part 3 Best COLOUR LAYERING for mixed media page!:
youtube.com/watch?v=C8DHhvIMmd0
part 4: cozy collage & art journaling process (soft creative vibes)
youtu.be/wTIJtFmBMmc?si=wTqJ1xnKUT97P84Q
part 5: Beginner Art Journaling That Looks PRO! How to start crafting and making art?
youtu.be/J_vobDE2rzk?si=MrnZ3EDj1siZhGK1
part 6: I tried a tool I haven't touched in YEARS. (Old Style vs New Style)
youtu.be/GJgWT9CDyhY?si=sks4P0DaEXs-q_2_
SUPPLIES BELOW:
Rice Paper wholesale enquires
maremismallart@gmail.com
rice paper available here:
(USA): joggles.com/paper-and-paper-collections/maremis-small-art
(CA): scrapenmasse.com/search?page=1&q=maremi
(AUS) https://atcraft.com.au/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=maremi
(FR): https://www.lafourmicreative.fr/?mot_p=2&mot_q=maremi
(DK): https://yourownscrap.dk/maremi-small-art
(NL): https://www.paperpads.nl/search/maremi
(NL) Hobby Vision: https://www.hobbyvision.nl/en/maremis-small-art4.html
(NL) Hobby Lavendel: https://kadoenhobbyshoplavendel.nl/hobbyshop/kaarten-maken-scrappen-journaling/rice-paper/maremis-rice-paper
(NL) Hobbycompleetdeduif: https://www.hobbycompleetdeduif.nl/scrap-kaarten/maremi-s-small-art-collage-book
(NL) IKJournal: https://www.ikjournal.nl/product-categorie/maremis-small-art
(NO) Scrappengarasjen: https://www.scrappegarasjen.no/search_result?keywords=maremi#o=relevance
(NO) Craft it: https://craftit.no/product-category/maremis-small-art
(PL) Agateria: https://sklep.agateria.pl/en/580-papiery-ryzowe-maremi
All of my Collage Books are available worldwide on every Amazon store
📖 🔴 USA: amzn.to/3RiWSzL
📖 🟡 UK: amzn.to/3VeVzCZ
📖 🟠 Germany: amzn.to/4e72Opc
📖 🟢 France: https://www.amazon.fr/stores/Marta-Lapkowska-Maremi-Small-Art/author/B0D116LSP7?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
----- My most used supplies:
💜 Square Small Journal Book 300gsm:
USA: amzn.to/44rETxH
UK: amzn.to/3KXiwcK
Europe: amzn.to/4rWEMUT
--- Collage medium ---
💙 USA: amzn.to/4msqI2U
💛 UK: amzn.to/4s54u9Z
🩷 Europe: amzn.to/4aMVboH
---- WHITE Ink for splashes:
Kuretake 'Drop of Snow':
⭐️ USA: amzn.to/4oYGORz
Winsor & Newton Calligraphy Ink:
🟣 USA: amzn.to/4bG5RDD
🔵 UK: amzn.to/3T5DZl5
🟡 Europe: amzn.to/3I6I02r
KURETAKE pastel watercolor paints:
🩵 USA: amzn.to/3CdvIGi
🧡 UK: amzn.to/4hgZmJm
💚 Europe: amzn.to/4hlixC6
--- Elmer's Re-Stick Glue Sticks:
🟣 USA: amzn.to/3T8Fkam
🔵 UK: amzn.to/4e2SFZS
--- ✂️Scissors Singer 4.5-Inch Detail:
🟣USA: amzn.to/3QJeTYq
🔵 UK: amzn.to/44gJrEd
🟡 Europe: amzn.to/47y2XOQ
Tim Holtz Scissors (bigger ears for fingers):
🟣 USA: amzn.to/3wF3Acb
🔵 UK: amzn.to/44JmCed
🟡 Europe: amzn.to/3UTHsDg
---🔹Pilot Pen: Pilot G-TEC-C4 for doodles
🟣 USA: amzn.to/3FWpeub
🔵 UK: amzn.to/3lpl6M6
🟡 Europe: amzn.to/3MitTJS
------------
Connect with me:
📺 Second YouTube channel
youtube.com/@maremisimplecraft
Instagram: instagram.com/maremis_small_art
my online store: maremismallart.com
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@maremi_simple_craft
Facebook: facebook.com/MaremisSmallArt
Pinterest: pinterest.com/maremismallart
📧 Email: maremismallart@gmail.com
join my MEMBERSHIP: youtube.com/channel/UC5emavRXLyEVkLyU-PCGc3Q/join
Welcome back! Today we are finishing background number 3 in our series. This page is all about music notes, soft colors, and a very special guest – my daughter Hannah! Watch us create a surreal woodland story using rice papers, gesso, and some beautiful autumn-inspired imagery. Grab your tea and enjoy the creative vibes! ✨
#artjournal #mixedmedia #diycrafts #journalwithme #textures
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction & The Power of Clear Gesso
01:46 - Rice Paper Placement Hack (Set No. 4)
03:07 - How to make Rice Paper pop on dark backgrounds
07:11 - White wash technique for togetherness
08:31 - Choosing focal points (The Girl, Moon & Bird)
10:16 - Adding Rub-ons for extra texture
12:21 - Hannah joins the studio! (Special Guest)
15:56 - Adding soft ink colors (Pink, Blue & Sage)
21:01 - Choosing the "Hello Gorgeous" title
23:41 - Final splatters and lifting technique
part 1 🩵 FREE + EASY junk journal backgrounds (no skills needed!): youtube.com/watch?v=VFyPJe8jNAY
part 2 🎨 my BEST - HOW I color TEXTURE ! (back to old days) in my mixed media journal: youtube.com/watch?v=sXcvDqcIvCg&t=1s
part 3 Best COLOUR LAYERING for mixed media page!:
youtube.com/watch?v=C8DHhvIMmd0
part 4: cozy collage & art journaling process (soft creative vibes)
youtu.be/wTIJtFmBMmc?si=wTqJ1xnKUT97P84Q
part 5: Beginner Art Journaling That Looks PRO! How to start crafting and making art?
youtu.be/J_vobDE2rzk?si=MrnZ3EDj1siZhGK1
part 6: I tried a tool I haven't touched in YEARS. (Old Style vs New Style)
youtu.be/GJgWT9CDyhY?si=sks4P0DaEXs-q_2_
SUPPLIES BELOW:
Rice Paper wholesale enquires
maremismallart@gmail.com
rice paper available here:
(USA): joggles.com/paper-and-paper-collections/maremis-small-art
(CA): scrapenmasse.com/search?page=1&q=maremi
(AUS) https://atcraft.com.au/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=maremi
(FR): https://www.lafourmicreative.fr/?mot_p=2&mot_q=maremi
(DK): https://yourownscrap.dk/maremi-small-art
(NL): https://www.paperpads.nl/search/maremi
(NL) Hobby Vision: https://www.hobbyvision.nl/en/maremis-small-art4.html
(NL) Hobby Lavendel: https://kadoenhobbyshoplavendel.nl/hobbyshop/kaarten-maken-scrappen-journaling/rice-paper/maremis-rice-paper
(NL) Hobbycompleetdeduif: https://www.hobbycompleetdeduif.nl/scrap-kaarten/maremi-s-small-art-collage-book
(NL) IKJournal: https://www.ikjournal.nl/product-categorie/maremis-small-art
(NO) Scrappengarasjen: https://www.scrappegarasjen.no/search_result?keywords=maremi#o=relevance
(NO) Craft it: https://craftit.no/product-category/maremis-small-art
(PL) Agateria: https://sklep.agateria.pl/en/580-papiery-ryzowe-maremi
All of my Collage Books are available worldwide on every Amazon store
📖 🔴 USA: amzn.to/3RiWSzL
📖 🟡 UK: amzn.to/3VeVzCZ
📖 🟠 Germany: amzn.to/4e72Opc
📖 🟢 France: https://www.amazon.fr/stores/Marta-Lapkowska-Maremi-Small-Art/author/B0D116LSP7?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
----- My most used supplies:
💜 Square Small Journal Book 300gsm:
USA: amzn.to/44rETxH
UK: amzn.to/3KXiwcK
Europe: amzn.to/4rWEMUT
--- Collage medium ---
💙 USA: amzn.to/4msqI2U
💛 UK: amzn.to/4s54u9Z
🩷 Europe: amzn.to/4aMVboH
---- WHITE Ink for splashes:
Kuretake 'Drop of Snow':
⭐️ USA: amzn.to/4oYGORz
Winsor & Newton Calligraphy Ink:
🟣 USA: amzn.to/4bG5RDD
🔵 UK: amzn.to/3T5DZl5
🟡 Europe: amzn.to/3I6I02r
KURETAKE pastel watercolor paints:
🩵 USA: amzn.to/3CdvIGi
🧡 UK: amzn.to/4hgZmJm
💚 Europe: amzn.to/4hlixC6
--- Elmer's Re-Stick Glue Sticks:
🟣 USA: amzn.to/3T8Fkam
🔵 UK: amzn.to/4e2SFZS
--- ✂️Scissors Singer 4.5-Inch Detail:
🟣USA: amzn.to/3QJeTYq
🔵 UK: amzn.to/44gJrEd
🟡 Europe: amzn.to/47y2XOQ
Tim Holtz Scissors (bigger ears for fingers):
🟣 USA: amzn.to/3wF3Acb
🔵 UK: amzn.to/44JmCed
🟡 Europe: amzn.to/3UTHsDg
---🔹Pilot Pen: Pilot G-TEC-C4 for doodles
🟣 USA: amzn.to/3FWpeub
🔵 UK: amzn.to/3lpl6M6
🟡 Europe: amzn.to/3MitTJS
------------
Connect with me:
📺 Second YouTube channel
youtube.com/@maremisimplecraft
Instagram: instagram.com/maremis_small_art
my online store: maremismallart.com
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@maremi_simple_craft
Facebook: facebook.com/MaremisSmallArt
Pinterest: pinterest.com/maremismallart
📧 Email: maremismallart@gmail.com
join my MEMBERSHIP: youtube.com/channel/UC5emavRXLyEVkLyU-PCGc3Q/join
