Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Want to know why your Art Journal needs a magical background? In this step-by-step mixed media tutorial, I will show you how to create a stunning, highly textured page using heavy body gel medium, stencils, and gorgeous Lindy's Stamp Gang magical powders! Grab your art supplies and let's craft together!
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this art journal process will inspire you to play with vibrant pigments, vintage stamps, and beautiful paper cut-outs. We'll explore mixing colors, fixing little mistakes with white gesso, and adding those perfect finishing paint splatters!
⏳ Video Chapters (Craft Along With Me!):
00:00 - Intro & Applying Heavy Body Gel Medium with a Stencil
02:15 - How to use Lindy's Magical Powders for a vibrant background
05:35 - Softening intense pigments with white spray & gesso
08:28 - Vintage stamping techniques (Adding the "DREAM" title)
13:13 - Adding edge distress & vintage inking
17:00 - Fussy cutting & arranging beautiful paper elements
24:00 - The final touch: Perfect paint splatters & finishing the page!
#artjournal #mixedmedia #tutorial #papercraft
SUPPLIES BELOW:
Tonic Studios Tim Holtz Stamp Platform
USA: amzn.to/4efqObR
UK: amzn.to/4u6nCE2
Europe: amzn.to/4o07PoQ
All of my Collage Books are available worldwide on every Amazon store
Books used in the video: 'Bits & Bobs - Spring Edition' & 'Flower Fairies - Spring Edition'
📖 🔴 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
📖 🔵 Spain: amazon.es/stores/Marta-Lapkowska-Maremi-Small-Art/author/B0D116LSP7?ref=ahttps://www.amazon.it/stores/Marta-Lapkowska-Maremi-Small-Art/author/B0D116LSP7?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
📖🧡 Italy: https://www.amazon.it/stores/author/B0D116LSP7/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=91461df3-1b16-4fb0-b9b0-b95c1d6b70b1&ref_=ap_rdr
📖 🟣 Netherlands: https://www.amazon.nl/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMarta+Lapkowska+Maremi+Small+Art&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
📖 ⚫️ Poland: https://www.amazon.pl/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMarta+Lapkowska+Maremi+Small+Art&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
📖 🟤 Sweden: https://www.amazon.se/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMarta+Lapkowska+Maremi+Small+Art&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
📖 🩵 Japan: amazon.co.jp/stores/Marta-Lapkowska-Maremi-Small-Art/author/B0D116LSP7?language=en&ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
📖 💜 Canada: amazon.ca/stores/Marta-Lapkowska-Maremi-Small-Art/author/B0D116LSP7?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
📖 🩷 Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/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
❤️ Rectangle Small Journal Book 300gsm:
USA: amzn.to/45budn5
UK: amzn.to/3YtS8KM
Europe: amzn.to/48SQN5b
--- 🌹The Big Journal: A4 Journal Book - Strathmore 400 Watercolour Hardbound
🟣 USA: amzn.to/3KGQ0bT
🔵 UK: amzn.to/3KIg6ez
🟡 Europe: amzn.to/4ezTYAO
--- 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
✂️ Gyro Cut for paper images:
🟣 USA: amzn.to/4hwCMg6
🔵 UK: amzn.to/42yQL0S
🟡 Europe: amzn.to/4hAl2k4
------------
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
Want to know why your Art Journal needs a magical background? In this step-by-step mixed media tutorial, I will show you how to create a stunning, highly textured page using heavy body gel medium, stencils, and gorgeous Lindy's Stamp Gang magical powders! Grab your art supplies and let's craft together!
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this art journal process will inspire you to play with vibrant pigments, vintage stamps, and beautiful paper cut-outs. We'll explore mixing colors, fixing little mistakes with white gesso, and adding those perfect finishing paint splatters!
⏳ Video Chapters (Craft Along With Me!):
00:00 - Intro & Applying Heavy Body Gel Medium with a Stencil
02:15 - How to use Lindy's Magical Powders for a vibrant background
05:35 - Softening intense pigments with white spray & gesso
08:28 - Vintage stamping techniques (Adding the "DREAM" title)
13:13 - Adding edge distress & vintage inking
17:00 - Fussy cutting & arranging beautiful paper elements
24:00 - The final touch: Perfect paint splatters & finishing the page!
#artjournal #mixedmedia #tutorial #papercraft
SUPPLIES BELOW:
Tonic Studios Tim Holtz Stamp Platform
USA: amzn.to/4efqObR
UK: amzn.to/4u6nCE2
Europe: amzn.to/4o07PoQ
All of my Collage Books are available worldwide on every Amazon store
Books used in the video: 'Bits & Bobs - Spring Edition' & 'Flower Fairies - Spring Edition'
📖 🔴 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
📖 🔵 Spain: amazon.es/stores/Marta-Lapkowska-Maremi-Small-Art/author/B0D116LSP7?ref=ahttps://www.amazon.it/stores/Marta-Lapkowska-Maremi-Small-Art/author/B0D116LSP7?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
📖🧡 Italy: https://www.amazon.it/stores/author/B0D116LSP7/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=91461df3-1b16-4fb0-b9b0-b95c1d6b70b1&ref_=ap_rdr
📖 🟣 Netherlands: https://www.amazon.nl/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMarta+Lapkowska+Maremi+Small+Art&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
📖 ⚫️ Poland: https://www.amazon.pl/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMarta+Lapkowska+Maremi+Small+Art&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
📖 🟤 Sweden: https://www.amazon.se/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMarta+Lapkowska+Maremi+Small+Art&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
📖 🩵 Japan: amazon.co.jp/stores/Marta-Lapkowska-Maremi-Small-Art/author/B0D116LSP7?language=en&ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
📖 💜 Canada: amazon.ca/stores/Marta-Lapkowska-Maremi-Small-Art/author/B0D116LSP7?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
📖 🩷 Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/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
❤️ Rectangle Small Journal Book 300gsm:
USA: amzn.to/45budn5
UK: amzn.to/3YtS8KM
Europe: amzn.to/48SQN5b
--- 🌹The Big Journal: A4 Journal Book - Strathmore 400 Watercolour Hardbound
🟣 USA: amzn.to/3KGQ0bT
🔵 UK: amzn.to/3KIg6ez
🟡 Europe: amzn.to/4ezTYAO
--- 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
✂️ Gyro Cut for paper images:
🟣 USA: amzn.to/4hwCMg6
🔵 UK: amzn.to/42yQL0S
🟡 Europe: amzn.to/4hAl2k4
------------
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
