Thank you for the inspiration I so needed. I have been stuck in a creative funk for a while and this was just what I needed to get started creating again. Tfs!
Hello Cat Hand! You called it a "happy accident" and I call your work crafting genius!!! I would love to be able to "play" so well. What a phenomenal gift you have. Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us who watch, learn, and wish. :)
I hear all the time, "Stop watching RUclips and start practicing" - but if I had done that I wouldn't have seen your process for these two pages. Thank you for sharing your talent. I think I'm ready to start an art journal now. I'll still be watching your videos though ... for more inspiration.
Oh wow! Cat you’re so creative. It’s a wonderful page, full of colour and joy. And so much inspiration to get me going. Again, many thanks for all you do. 🌸
Love this video. My playing doesn't quite turn out like yours.lol You are so talented. Thank you so much for sharing this with us . I always look forward to your videos.
Thank you, Cat. Your style and use of glorious colour always speaks to my soul! Love watching your videos and artwork. Must get out those soft pastels and PLAY!!! 🥰
Wow, this tag and the page spread... fabulous! I have some cheap pastels and that same paper so I'm going to have a go at this myself! I really enjoy your art - thankyou!
Thank you so much Cat, I really really love 💖 that tag 🏷. The background is stunning, and that bird 🐦 is so cute....everything about this tag 🏷 and page is stunning and fantastic xxx Mags
When I first looked at this I thought how busy this is. However, I love how this turned out. It reminds me of a tapestry. I have used that very same quote in one of my journals as well. Tfs
Hi Cat! Love, love your videos! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and gift. I have a questions regarding the fixative you used,. Have you ever used it on printer ink or ink jet printing? It is not a water proof ink, it smears when collage podge is applied . Looking for something that will keep it from smearing. Thanks❤️
Thank you, Becky - it’s my pleasure! I have honestly not used the SpectraFix very much yet - it’s a new product for me and I’m still experimenting with it. But so far, it is performing pretty well. I feel pretty sure that if you use several coats, drying in between each one, it would work well. I tried it on an old page that had been printed on an inkjet printer - about 3 coats of the spray, and then a gently applied coat of Collage Pauge and had a good result. Make sure you dry your inkjet print with a heat tool to “set” the ink before you do the above steps. 😊
Wow! I couldn’t imagine how this would look until it was nearly complete. Your vision was 20/20! Interesting paper. Do you think this calligraphy. paper would feed through an ink jet printer to print sentiments?
Thanks so much! I have not tried in an inkjet printer. It is very flimsy, so if you try it, you’ll probably need to tape it to a regular sheet of paper before feeding it through. 😊
Sabrina and Benji I was talking about the soft pastels not reactivating when I used the Collage Pauge over the top of them. I thought the colors might run and smear, and I was pleasantly surprised when they didn’t. 😊
Oh I love that bird, that tag turned out awesome!
It all turned out awesome!
Thanks bunches, Cathy! 😃
What a great way to use soft pastels, I must dig my box out and have a play x x x
Ohmigosh! That is delightful.
Love ❤️ the colors. The happy accident with the color block letters turned out great.
Thank you for the inspiration I so needed. I have been stuck in a creative funk for a while and this was just what I needed to get started creating again. Tfs!
Thank you, Linda - I’m so happy to have inspired you! 😊😊😊
The deli paper masks are a game changer! Thank you for yet another top tip.
I love it!!! All that color just makes me so happy!!!
Thanks, Debbie! It makes me happy, too! 😊😊😊
You are a true inspiration Cat. You are so right about having that creative block and to just play to get out of it. Thank you
Cat your spread is gorgeous 🌹
You are a master and such an inspiration!
Very very very nice... I love it ❤️❤️❤️
Wow, so colourful, so artistic, so perfect, thoroughly enjoyed the journey. Tfs xo
Thank you so much, Elizabeth! 😊
Hello Cat Hand! You called it a "happy accident" and I call your work crafting genius!!! I would love to be able to "play" so well. What a phenomenal gift you have. Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us who watch, learn, and wish. :)
Thanks so very much, Glenda! 😊
I love your attention to detail. Each addition made it more beautiful!
wow. beautiful! I love your work!
Love this Cat....... beautiful!!!!
I am always amazed at how you turn bits and pieces into beautiful art. Thank you for sharing and inspiring. Have a beautiful day!
It doesn’t have to be perfect, it just needs to be fun! I’ll be quoting you in my journal. Thanks for sharing!
Awww, thanks, Janet! 😊
Gorgeous!
I hear all the time, "Stop watching RUclips and start practicing" - but if I had done that I wouldn't have seen your process for these two pages. Thank you for sharing your talent. I think I'm ready to start an art journal now. I'll still be watching your videos though ... for more inspiration.
My pleasure, Sherry! I’m very happy to have given you some inspiration to begin your art journal! Happy creating!! 😊
Great pages! Thank you, Cat!
Oh wow! Cat you’re so creative. It’s a wonderful page, full of colour and joy. And so much inspiration to get me going. Again, many thanks for all you do. 🌸
So pretty! 🌹Rosie of Oz 🇦🇺
your play turns out so pretty Cat
I love the way you play!!! These pages are beautiful and such fun. Thanks so very much for sharing!
Thank you for taking me on a journey with you I was totally mesmerized🤗
So beautiful!! You are so talented!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 😊
Love this video. My playing doesn't quite turn out like yours.lol You are so talented. Thank you so much for sharing this with us . I always look forward to your videos.
Thank you, Cat. Your style and use of glorious colour always speaks to my soul! Love watching your videos and artwork. Must get out those soft pastels and PLAY!!! 🥰
Wow, this tag and the page spread... fabulous! I have some cheap pastels and that same paper so I'm going to have a go at this myself! I really enjoy your art - thankyou!
Always love new ideas!🌸🌸
Thank you so much Cat, I really really love 💖 that tag 🏷. The background is stunning, and that bird 🐦 is so cute....everything about this tag 🏷 and page is stunning and fantastic xxx Mags
Love it...and all you do. :)
Amazing and beautiful! I’m so glad I watched this tonight! I watched every minute and got more and more ideas for my altered pages. Thanks Cat!
You inspire my mixed media so much. Thanks so much ❤️
Thanks for the great advice on how to play. Inspired, once again!
How gorgeous,tfs
BEAUTIFUL
Thanks so much, Olga! 😊
Now I have ideas for my pastels!! Stunning layout! TFS❣️💜 💚💙
Just beautiful Cat! I love all that color and love the quote. I'm going to try that technique with my pastels.
Really pretty!! I'll be finding my pastels and trying this out! 💜🤗💜
I love your page and the colors are so beautiful thanks for sharing Cat!!! :-)
Thanks hun i love watching you create it's so relaxing and the page turned out lovely i have lost my mojo t the moment but hoping to find it soon x
Thanks, Annie - I know you will! 😉
When I first looked at this I thought how busy this is. However, I love how this turned out. It reminds me of a tapestry. I have used that very same quote in one of my journals as well. Tfs
You truely are amazing...
Hi Cat - love this page and quote - tfs and inspiring !!!-👵🏻❤️🎨
What kind of book is that? Does it have special paper in it?
It is just an old book from 1952 that I picked up at the thrift store. 😊
Hi Cat! Love, love your videos! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and gift. I have a questions regarding the fixative you used,. Have you ever used it on printer ink or ink jet printing? It is not a water proof ink, it smears when collage podge is applied . Looking for something that will keep it from smearing. Thanks❤️
Thank you, Becky - it’s my pleasure! I have honestly not used the SpectraFix very much yet - it’s a new product for me and I’m still experimenting with it. But so far, it is performing pretty well. I feel pretty sure that if you use several coats, drying in between each one, it would work well. I tried it on an old page that had been printed on an inkjet printer - about 3 coats of the spray, and then a gently applied coat of Collage Pauge and had a good result. Make sure you dry your inkjet print with a heat tool to “set” the ink before you do the above steps. 😊
Wow! I couldn’t imagine how this would look until it was nearly complete. Your vision was 20/20!
Interesting paper. Do you think this calligraphy. paper would feed through an ink jet printer to print sentiments?
Thanks so much! I have not tried in an inkjet printer. It is very flimsy, so if you try it, you’ll probably need to tape it to a regular sheet of paper before feeding it through. 😊
What did you mean by the paper not reactivating when applying the collage podge to the colors on the paper?
Sabrina and Benji I was talking about the soft pastels not reactivating when I used the Collage Pauge over the top of them. I thought the colors might run and smear, and I was pleasantly surprised when they didn’t. 😊
Hi ,how are you ? Beautiful pages . TFS !! hugs
Thanks, Josie. I’m doing well - hope you are, too! 😊