creativityUNLEASHED by traci bautista

monoprints + acrylic skins

BOLD, expressive and unconventional PRINTMAKING

LESSON THREE: monoprints + acrylic skins

It's week THREE of my 2015 Strathmore online workshop...this week's printmaking lesson is all about using a plastic page protector {alternatively you could also use a large plastic freezer bag as a substrate} to create monoprints on paper while building textured acrylic skins. PLUS I share a BONUS video of various acrylic skins.

Here is the list of supplies I used in lesson three. Please use what you have and don’t feel like you need these exact supplies to complete the lesson. Happy printmaking!

• Strathmore Printmaking paper {300 and 400 series} 8” x10"
• plastic page protector {can be found at office supply store, I use these from Staples} or large plastic freezer bag
• fluid and high flow acrylic paints {Golden Artist Colors}
• Golden Open acrylic paints
• flat paint brush
• foam paint brush or foam pouncer
• Speedball 4" soft rubber brayer
• water spray bottle
• Golden Extra Heavy Gel medium matte
• scissors {Fiskars Mixed Media shears}
• Collage Pauge Matte
• TROPICAL floral stencil {byTraci Bautista for StencilGirl Products}
• deconstructed double zinnia mask stencil {byTraci Bautista for StencilGirl Products}
• 2-ply white paper towels
• 4” foam paint roller
• spray inks {Ranger Tim Holtz Distress inks & Dylusions}
• baby wipes
• paper masks cut from Strathmore printmaking paper
• optional ~ water soluble crayons {Derwent Art Bars}
• dimensional paint {Tulip dimensional paint or Dina Wakley paint with applicator tip}
• Dina Wakley paint {night} + black gesso
• glitter {Tulip ultra fine glitter and Ice Resin Iced Enamels Inclusions}
• trowel palette knife
• Golden extra heavy gel medium matte or gel medium

BONUS content lesson two: acrylic skins

I also share a BONUS video that shows an overview of various styles and ideas for acrylic skins. You can find more videos and examples of acrylic skins in Printmaking Unleashed LIVE.

Head on over to join a huge worldwide creative community...

BOLD, expressive and unconventional PRINTMAKING

details + register

watch the preview video

don't forget to check out #printmakingunleashed and #strathmoreworkshops on IG to see all the colorful artwork.

See you in the classroom!

my new FLORAL stencil collection

Hello creative lovelies!! I'm super excited to give you an exclusive sneak peek and introduce my brand new stencil collection. I've partnered with StencilGirl Products to bring you my latest designs.

I have FOUR of the stencils available in limited edition kits!!
These kits are only available through my shoppe and I have a very limited inventory.
single stencils will be available for pre-order at StencilGirl Products soon.

"deconstructed FLORALS" stencils by Traci Bautista

This collection is inspired by my love of florals and the beautiful blossoms I encounter on my daily explorations. There are TWELVE new designs, including a mixture of 6"x6" and 9"x12" stencils with various flower designs.

On my daily walks I record the beautiful blossoms through pictures and sketches. I use these photos as inspiration and “deconstruct” the floral shapes in my paintings and sketches. This stencil collection was created from my hand drawn and painted floral designs. 

 

The stencils are meant to be used as separate elements or in combination along with both the mask and outside stencil shapes to build colorful floral layers.

 

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SPRING SPECIALS

• SPRING 2015 special {limited time only} ~ BUY a stencil kit from my shoppe which includes access to "Deconstructed Florals" STUDIO session with Traci Bautista in May 2015. During this live stream workshop, I'll demo various ways to use the new stencil and mask designs. If you can't make the live event, you will receive access to the live event replay.
• SPRING 2015 special {limited time only} ~ buy TWO FLORAL stencil kits and receive a small package of misc. found printmaking tool kit {below is a sample of items in the bonus kit, all kits are different and will include different items.}

{pre-order} limited edition artisan stencil kits

ONLY available in my shoppe!

 FLORAL stencil kits include a variety of the following..

• floral handmade stencils by Traci Bautista {measure between 5" to 6" in wide}
• 6"x 6" or 9"x12" stencil manufactured by StencilGirl products
• FLORAL collage paper kit includes mixed media printed artist papers by Traci Bautista
• 8"x5" papers vary in each kit
• 1 set of printed FLORAL art journaling cards by Traci Bautista {3" x 4"cards}
• SPRING special include access to "deconstructed FLORALS" STUDIO sessions live stream workshop in May 2015.

I'll be sharing more sneak peeks of the entire collection next week...stay tuned!

visit the deconstructed FLORAL stencil kit collection for details...
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FLORAL stencil kit no. 1

 

FLORAL stencil kit no. 2

FLORAL stencil kit no. 3

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join in my art.journal.PLAY LIVE 2015 e-course series for HD video lessons in mixed media, surface design, digital painting, art journaling, lettering and handmade books. preview video + register

handmade DIY planner + idea journals {tutorial}

Happy Friday creative friends!! Here's a fun and creative tutorial to create your own DIY planner or idea book using my treiCdesigns digitals printable products. You can make these idea journals out of printed, painted or found papers. I love to embellish the pages with free motion and zig zag stitching.

I create these with plain white cardstock and graph papers or my custom DIY planner inserts. They are perfect size to take with you in your purse or computer bag and write lists and brainstorm ideas. You can tape, glue or staple photos and pieces from your day.

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 handmade DIY planner + idea journals tutorial

creative toolbox..

• oh what fun winter DIY planner art journaling printable by traci bautista
• creative soul printable journal by traci bautista
• DIY planner pages by traci bautista {coming soon}
• inkjet printer
• paper trimmer or scissors
• white cardstock, found papers or your favorite journal papers
• sewing machine and black thread

1. print digital kits using inkjet printer. print multiple copies on a variety of papers

2. cut apart printed pages. cut strips of words and art journaling cards 2-up from oh what fun digital kit using a paper trimmer.

3. stitch paper strips to white cardstock. cut journal pages to size. I print on letter size {8.5"x11"} paper, then fold and stitch to create a 8.5" x5.5" idea journal.

4. choose a printed page for the cover from creative soul printable journal. fold stitched papers and stack them into each other inside the cover. then stitch down the center using a zigzag stitch. {TIP: avoid using a straight stitch down the spine or your pages will perforate and tear apart. If you have a lot of thick papers, use a binder clip to hold everything together while stitching.}

PLAY..braintorm, write lists, practice lettering, take notes or jot down your to-do list. Have fun filling up the idea book. Make a new journal every month with different printable or painted papers.

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handmade idea journals by traci bautista

If you don't have the time to make your own journal...

I have a limited edition collection of  handmade idea books for sale in my online shop.

 visit my handmade art journal and idea book collection.

happy art journaling...xo~Traci

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Join me for more inspiration, creative play and HD video tutorials in art.journal.PLAY LIVE 2015!! You see how to make these journals in this workshop series. mixed media. surface design. digital painting. lettering. book binding LIVE stream workshops + DIY planner kits + art journaling workbooks launch in February. find out details + video preview

 

{creative lettering tips} art.journal.PLAY handlettered

One of my favorite creative exercises is handwriting words and phrases. Since last Friday was National Handwriting Day, I decided to create an "art.journal.PLAY" page in my journal.

I've had a love affair with penmanship from as early as I can remember. I would practice my letters on binder paper and had a Speedball Calligraphy set at the age of 7 or 8 and would try to copy the letters in the instruction book. I would spend hours practicing and creating letters that would eventually develop my signature style.

Fast forward to adulthood I still have an affinity for type and letters.

I've never had any formal calligraphy training, but have always loved to "PLAY" with letters. I don't ever plan out my writing, I don't use pencil to sketch, I just go for it. I write and doodle words and phrases in my journal, then embellish them with color, flowers and flourishes.

As a memeber of art.journal.PLAY LIVE 2015...you'll have access to this BONUS video, where I teach you how to create this hand lettered page from start to finish. For this page, I used a variety of pens, markers and watercolors from Sakura of America.

• Pigma Micron
• Pigma Sensei
• Koi Coloring Brush Markers
• Koi field sketch travel watercolors
• Koi water color brush
• Strathmore 300 series mixed media paper

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{creative lettering tips}

• all you need is paper, pen, ink, watercolor/acrylic and/or brush
• write the alphabet with a black permanent marker..I LOVE Sakura Pigma Micron and Pigma Sensei pens. Then photocopy of scan the letters, print and create a collage sheet for your art journal.
• add thin lines to add depth to the letters, then fill them in with doodles.
• add a color wash using watercolor markers or paint with watercolor.
• doodle floral shapes, geometric or flourishes around the letters
• practice a letter a day, look up different font styles and try to emulate them, but put your own twist on them.
• write a phrase or a quote each week
• look up hand lettered, calligraphy, dip pen letters in google, pinterest, IG or free font websites...these can provide loads of lettering inspriation
• scribble the alphabet, words or phrases with white out marker over a painted background in your journal.
• as for substrates...you can write on any surface, just make sure to use the appropriate pen/marker. if you are writing over paint, make sure it is completely dry so you don't ruin your pen.
• some of my favorite papers to write on are Strathmore Mixed Media paper, Mohawk Color copy laser paper, Staples 110lb cardstock and Strathmore Bristol paper. For black paper try Strathmore Artagain.
• write letters with white crayon or paint with gesso to create a resist. let dry. then wash watercolor or acrylic over.
• write letters with dip pen and ink, then add watercolor washes over them.
• brush letters on the page with watercolor, then draw over them with black pen
• if you don't have access to all your art supplies, create your lettering on the iPad using apps like Noteshelf, PaperBy 53, Artrage or Procreate. You can learn more about these apps in my digitalCANVAS e-course.
• don't be afraid to make mistakes...lettering is all about practicing. don't get frustrated because your letters don't look "perfect" or like another artist. take time to develop your creative lettering style...most of all have FUN!!
• visit my #treiCletters hashtag on IG to see some of my hand lettered pieces.
• follow my hand lettered pinterest board for more creative lettering inspiration

 from the archives...a journal page from january 20, 2011. see it unfold in photos here.

sakura of america #handwritesakura giveway

My good friends at Sakura Color Products of America are hosting Instagram giveaway starting today in celebration of National Handwriting Day. They're asking users to write their favorite quote on a piece of paper (preferably using one of Sakura’s products) and post your images using the hashtag #handwritesakura on Instagram in order to be considered. On 1/30, Sakura will choose 7 winners to receive a prize consisting of the items in the attached image. The giveaway’s only open to residents of the US and Canada, and you must be over 13 to participate. The full rules are listed here: http://www.pigmamicron.com/terms

happy creative lettering...xoxo~Traci

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Join me for more inspiration, creative play and lettering tutorials in art.journal.PLAY LIVE 2015!! mixed media. surface design. digital painting. lettering. book binding LIVE stream workshops + DIY planner kits + art journaling workbooks launch in February. find out details + video preview

{VIDEO} art.journal.PLAY LIVE 2015 preview

Hi creative friends. I'm back from CHA and excited to dive into my next mixed media e-course series.

art.journal.PLAY LIVE 2015!!

art.journal.PLAY LIVE is ALL new for 2015!! There are four separate workshops that are included in this mixed media e-course bundle. I created this program to encourage and inspire you to PLAY in your art journal or sketchbook.

art.journal.PLAY is a mix of inspiration, creative prompts, LIVE online video demos, Q & A, BONUS google+ hangouts, printable PDF art journaling workbooks, digital kits and online community.


content focus on..

art journaling. surface pattern design. mark-making. digital painting. lettering.

as a member of the art.journal.PLAY community, you'll...

• learn how to build colorful, luscious layers in your artwork
• explore combining digital + traditional mixed media techniques
• learn intermediate tutorials of how to use iPad apps and Photoshop in your artwork
• learn new ways to develop your signature lettering style
• use your art journal or sketchbook as a catalyst for product design
• dive deep into color mixing and develop your personal color palette
• learn how to create patterns from your mixed media artwork
• experiment with new, unconventional book binding techniques
• participate in BONUS google+ hangouts on air and meet other students from around the world!
• join me LIVE as I work in my studio and ask questions in real time

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watch a preview video with a peek at some of the new content PLUS snippets of my previous LIVE stream workshops

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art.journal.PLAY LIVE 2015 series includes LIVE steaming workshops

 

 MOTIF {patterns + prints + stencils} ~ workshop #1
digitalCANVAS 2.0 {icons + doodles} ~ workshop #2
FLOURISH {hand-lettered} ~ workshop #3
BOUND {journal structures} ~ workshop #4 

 

additional content you'll receive during the workshops...

+ 25 mixed media lessons {5-7 HD video lessons from live stream workshop replays}

+ if you can't make the live event, HD video replays are provided

+ 8 art journal PDF workbooks + digital kits, delivered twice a month {4 months}

+ BONUS pop-up live stream art journaling sessions

+ BONUS content I decide to develop during the program

+ access to private art.journal.PLAY class forum

 

BUNDLE special--->when you register for art.journal.PLAY BUNDLE

you receive printable art journal pages and journaling cards.

PLUS access to following BONUS material...

+ BONUS 12 ”best of” mixed media HD video projects

+ BONUS 1 art journal/book construction project delivered in multiple HD videos

 

#artjournalPLAY

on instagram

 

PAYMENT OPTIONS

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art.journal.PLAY LIVE 2015 BUNDLE

details + register

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I look forward to seeing you online..join me for this creative journey!! xo ~Traci

 

 

01.01.15 ~ happy new year

a peek inside my art journal today...01.01.15

{january first twenty fifteen}

For several years, I've drawn or painted one of my signature girlie glam faces on January 1st to kick off the year. Ususally it includes a little paint on the page or a digital painting with hand lettered words, mantras or phrases of things/ideas I want to bring into my NEW YEAR.

this year's Girlie Glam was drawn with Pigma Sensei pens and a Japanese brush pen over a reverse stencil print using my Tropical Floral collage StencilGirl stencil and Dulusions spray ink. view my stencil collection

in 2015...i want to..

            flourish. GROW.                  create BALANCE.             release stress.   NOURISH my SOUL.

                                    HEAL and look forward to a healthy 2015.

                                                        SIMPLIFY my life in general.           BE in the moment.  no worry.

                                                    always do things with LOVE + passion.

                                    find CLARITY.         declutter my business. my house. my art studio

SPARKLE and shine.                 always INSPIRE.                 be OPEN.   

                                                                            EMBRACE with an open heart + mind.

what do you want to bring into your life during 2015?

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wishing you a beautiful year full of LOVE, creativity, happiness and good health.

happy new year!! xoxo~Traci

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p.s. join me for art.journal.PLAY LIVE 2015! early bird discount extended to 1/4/15. LAST chance to SAVE!! mixed media. surface design. digital painting. lettering. book binding LIVE stream workshops + DIY planner kits + art journaling workbooks launch in February. find out details

 

TWELVE {12} days of holiday giveaway winners

Happy holiday creative friends! Thank you all for joining in the giveaway celebration last week. So grateful for your enthusiasm and for following along. Thanks for sharing your inspiring prompts and celebrating with the creative community!

Here are the winners for my TWELVE {12} days of holiday giveaways...

AUTUMN + holiday art journaling live stream workshop winners are...kitty

printmaking unleashed book + kit giveaway is..Annabelle

digitalCANVAS e-course giveaway is...Christine

art journaling book + DVD + stamp giveaway is textile recycler

doodles unleashed e-course + markers giveaway is...evelyn

printable art journal + artist papers giveaway is Dena

autumn leaves stencil kit giveaway is..Tawnya

treiCdesigns digitals $25 gift card giveaway is...Kristin

RETRO rags DVD + art quilting giveaway is...Eva

printmaking unleashed LIVE giveaway is...Carrie

santa's reindeer coupon code giveaway..

Almost all the of coupon codes were redeemed but there are still a few more $10 and $15 coupon codes available until 12/18/14...so go..go..go to wwww.treicdesignsdigitals.com! you can use it on my new art.journal.PLAY LIVE 2015 live stream workshop series.

art.journal.PLAY LIVE 2015 winner is...Angella

 If you are one of the giveaway winners, please email me with your contact information so I can send your prize out to you!! congrats to all the winners and thanks again for participating!

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p.s. join me for art.journal.PLAY LIVE 2015!

live stream mixed media workshops and art journaling workbooks

content focus on...

digital art journaling/painting, surface design, book binding and lettering.

early bird discount until 12/31/14. find out details

xoxo~Traci

 

santa's reindeer coupon code giveaway

 TWELVE {12} days of holiday giveaways ~ DAY 11

Just two more days of giveaways...and today I have a fun online scavenger hunt!

Today's giveaway---> Santa's reindeer coupon codes

I've created coupon codes for you to SAVE $10 - $50 on any of my e-courses. By using the codes some of the workshops end up being FREE! There are only a limited number and once they are used up they won't be available.

Head on over to my treiCdesigns digitals boutique

The coupon codes are hidden within the product descriptions in my shoppe. HINT: the codes start with SANTA's reindeer names :) make sure to click on the tabs to watch the video previews.

only one coupon code per person. so if you find more than one, please only use one. cannot be combined with any other coupons.

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p.s. my holiday SALE continues...ALL e-courses discount ends 12/14/14!

happy holidays..xo~Traci

printmaking unleashed LIVE giveaway + video peek

 TWELVE {12} days of holiday giveaways ~ DAY 10

Today I'm giving away one seat in my Printmaking Unleashed LIVE workshop series!!

printmaking unleashed LIVE bundle

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION | Printmaking Unleashed LIVE online workshop series combines self-guided HD videos of techniques and projects in Printmaking Unleashed PLUS new content presented during LIVE stream workshops and Q & A sessions. You get an in-depth look at all the materials, mark-making tools and printmaking processes shared in the book.

workshop BUNDLE includes...

+ 3 online workshops with HD video series

• workshop #1 ~ printmaking tools + surface design {33 HD videos, 20+ techniques}
• workshop #2 ~ printmaking techniques {30 HD videos, 25 techniques}
• workshop #3 ~ printmaking projects + inspiration {16HD videos, 20+ techniques}


+ 8 live stream workshops
+ 65+ techniques & projects delivered in multiple HD videos
+ inspiration posts
+ printmaking unleashed digital kit PDF

*ALL lessons are now self-guided
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here's a peek at one of the lessons from workshop #3...gesso prints

In this video I share a simple background painting technique on Roc-lon Osnaburg fabric then build layers with gesso and ink sprays using one of my handmade floral hot glue stencils.

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HOLIDAY shoppe special...

This e-course bundle is only on SALE until 12/14/14

details + register for Printmaking Unleashed LIVE

Give the gift of creativity to your artsy loved ones, send an electronic treiCdesigns holiday gift card for my shoppe. ALL orders over $100 from 12/8/14 through 12/14/14, will receive a $10 treiCdesigns gift card.

{PLEASE NOTE: $10 treiCdesigns gift card will be delivered electronically 1/5/15 to customers who spend equal to or over $100 in one order. Offer ends 12/14/14 at 11:59pm}

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GIVEAWAY

enter the giveaway by leaving a comment on this blog post

ANSWER this...

tell me why you'd like to take this e-course

I'll choose one winner..good luck! comments close 12/14/14 at 11:59pm. thanks for stopping by!

NOTE: The winners will be announced the week of 12/15 on my blog.

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p.s. my holiday SALE continues...ALL e-courses discount ends 12/14/14!

happy holidays..xo~Traci

 

RETRO rags DVD + art quliting giveaway

 TWELVE {12} days of holiday giveaways ~ DAY 9

Happy holidays creative lovelies! Just a few more days of giveaways and today is all about ART quilting and fabric painting!

I'm giving away a kit of some of my FAVE fabric painting supplies including one of my handmade floral stamps and my RETRO rags:Funky Fabric Books DVD.

here's a short video preview...

{if you are viewing this email in an RSS feed, you'll have to visit my blog to watch it}

 

RETRO rags DVD includes a myriad of mixed media techniques including...

painting & dyeing fabric

freestyle stitching + art quilting
handmade tools

assembling a fabric book

creating a fabric latch-hook spine
doodling + girlie glam faces

image transfers on fabric

 

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HOLIDAY shoppe special...

Give the gift of creativity to your artsy loved ones, send an electronic treiCdesigns holiday gift card for my shoppe. ALL orders over $100 from 12/8/14 through 12/14/14, will receive a $10 treiCdesigns gift card.

{PLEASE NOTE: $10 treiCdesigns gift card will be delivered electronically 1/5/15 to customers who spend equal to or over $100 in one order. Offer ends 12/14/14 at 11:59pm}

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GIVEAWAY

enter the giveaway by leaving a comment on this blog post

ANSWER this...

share a journal prompt with a NEW YEAR theme

I'll choose one winner..good luck! comments close 12/14/14 at 11:59pm. thanks for stopping by!

NOTE: The winners will be announced the week of 12/15 on my blog.

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p.s. my holiday SALE continues...ALL e-courses discount ends 12/14/14!

happy holidays..xo~Traci