Material Musings - Fabric Art Journals

Come and check out the latest Material Musings where I share a variety of fabric art journals that I work with.

Some have been made with paper signatures, and others have been made of entirely of fabric.

You can check out the video below

One of the fabric journals is used to house my sample embroidery stitches, I can practice the stitch first and make a note about which one it is.  There is currently 50 embroidery stitches enclosed.  I would like to perfect these first and then go on to others.

The Joy of MOTIF - Rachel Bellamy Online Course

 

Join Rachel as she brings you on a journey of exploration and discovery, in her new course The Joy of M.O.T.I.F.

She has some amazing processes for creating abstract art and using colors, marks and symbols to bring them together a cohesive collection.

In this class, Rachel shares her M.O.T.I.F. framework that she uses to create a cohesive series of abstract art using gelli plates, a curated collection of supplies and inspired mark making.

Get ready to not just create a few pieces of mixed media abstract art but rather a fantastic array of pieces! You can frame them use them as gifts and cards and so much more!

Rachel will be your passionate guide for this creative adventure, as you create your own body of art work.

Check out Studio Works FREE for 30 days

Click Here for more information

Loving, Healing, Creating Summit 2022

 

Come and join us on the FREE Loving, Healing, Creating Summit 2022 between the 2nd and 14th March 2022

You can feel so much better when you spend time doing a creative activity and it can have an amazing impact on your health and well-being.

I am one of the presenters in the Loving-Healing-Creating Summit running March 2-14.

You can learn more about Healing with Creativity at the summit and take part in a range of different activities including:

Journaling, Meditation, Art, Mindfulness and much more!

Register Today for FREE access from March 2-14 - You get free access for a limited time

If you want unlimited access you can have that for only $47 with the early bird special,

(until March 1, 2022).

Look forward to seeing you there


Loving Healing CreatingSummit 2022

 

Creative Jumpstart - Creating Connections - Cyber Week Sale!

Join us for Creative JumpStart 2022

 

Creative JumpStart was created by Nathalie Kalbach for hobbyists and artists alike to learn from the best of the best and take action to build a creative habit. 

With Creative Jumpstart, you’ll have everything you need to achieve your creative goals in 5 weeks. Whether you’re just getting started in the mixed media world or are a mixed media veteran, CJS is a magical and interactive experience created just for you. 

You can expect to: 

● Connect with others 

● Be challenged on your journey 

● Take action on your goals 

● Get the support you need from the best mixed media artists around 

● Discover how your artmaking creates connections with people, places and things 

● Understand how you connect with certain materials 

● Gain access to a plethora of artistic techniques to learn and get better at.

 By joining CJS, you’ll get to learn techniques from yours truly, as well as 37 other amazing artists!

The workshop is delivered over four weeks via 38 pre-recorded lessons and interactive sessions (think live webinars and a private forum just for CJS students & instructors to connect), where you get the chance to ask questions, get hands-on help, and seek support from the community directly. 

So, where will you be in four weeks? Hopefully it’s hanging out with us and getting in touch with your creativity! Are you in?

For More Information CLICK HERE or go to: https://bit.ly/cjsat22 

The Art Bundle #6 Giveaway - Win Over $5000 of Art Classes and Resources

 

I am one of the participating artists in the Art Bundles for Good #6 and I want to give you a chance or two to win the all new Art Bundles for Good #6 

Three lucky winners will have a chance to win the entire Art Bundles for Good #6 including $5000 worth of art courses and other great resources. There are over 100 art resources from more than 85 of your favorite artists this year.


It doesn’t cost anything to enter, so don’t miss out. Enter HERE


The Art Bundle Giveaway only lasts for 1 week, starting today! The more you share, the more chances you have to win.

GO TO THE ART BUNDLE GIVEAWAY

Art Bundle #6 is Coming on November 4th for 5 Days!

The sixth Art Bundles of Good is coming next week. This is the best deal in online art classes you will find. There are more than 85 artists contributing 100+ art courses and resources with a value of over $5000!

25% of the profits from the sale are going to Courageous Kitchen, a Bangkok based charity helping refugees. We’ve raised US$81,654 for charity so far.

Visit the website to enter the Art Giveaway. Three lucky people will win the entire bundle of art resources!

GO TO THE ART BUNDLE GIVEAWAY

(REMEMBER - The more you share, the more chances you have to win.)

Jumping with Amanda Trought - Creative JumpStart 2021

 

I caught up with Nathalie Kalbach host of the Creative JumpStart for an interview and we had a great time.  I share a bit about my journey and inspiration, you can catch the video below. 

I hope that you will join us for the Creative JumpStart sessions which begin on January 1st 2020.  It is an opportunity for you to jumpstart your creativity and create more wellbeing in your life.

Join 45 Artists from a variety of backgrounds sharing their inspiration and insights - what can you do in 10 minutes?  They will show you just what and more.  It will be a fantastic time.  

Get the Early Bird Special of $69 up to 31st December 2020

You can sign up HERE and get more information about all the teachers on the course and hear some of their interviews as well.

To Join us on the course CLICK HERE

Stay blessed and be a blessing

I am Teaching with Creative JumpStart (CJS) 2021

I'm excited to announce that I'll be teaching with Creative JumpStart (CJS) 2021. 

This year Creative JumpStart is celebrating its 10th Anniversary and is bigger than ever!  It is a one-of-a-kind online workshop hosted by Nathalie Kalbach, designed to kick your creativity into high gear in the New Year. 

Starting on January 1st 2021, each day a new video lesson will go live in the classroom. As this is the special 10th Anniversary Edition, Creative JumpStart includes 45 different mixed media artists and videos will go up through February 14th. Participants get access to 45 downloadable videos from 45 featured artists, called “JumpStarters.”  I have a fantastic class lined up for you and I will share more over the next few days!!

You'll learn an amazing amount of techniques, discover new materials, gain new ones in the giveaways from our sponsors and connect with other artists and crafters. 

Check this out!:

Head on over to Nathalie's site to learn more and sign up: https://bit.ly/CJSat2021 or Click HERE 

What you get and Cost

With Creative JumpStart 2021 you will get 45 videos - over 8 hours worth of video content - for just $49 USD if you sign up by November 30th 2020 at 11:59 pm EST. Afterwards it will be $59 USD through December 4th, 2020, and $69 USD until December 31st 2020, before it goes to its normal sale price of $89 USD on January 1st 2021.

So what are you waiting for? Jump in with us! Sign up here at:

https://bit.ly/CJSat2021 or Click HERE 

Join me on Patreon

Mixed Media Play Date (MMPD) - GIVEAWAY

I hope that you are having a blessed day where ever in the world you are and you have been checking out some of artists that are on the Mixed Media Play Date 2019.  

Listen to the Podcast

By now many of you will know that I am a Guest Artist and will be playing along and sharing a fantastic lesson!  

I am so excited about being able to teach alongside a group of AMAZING artist instructors!  

More Information

The Mixed Media Play Date is a new mixed media collaboration intended to bring you endless inspiration, amazing fun, freedom in creativity and community that are supportive and encouraging and it is hosted by Tiare Smith, you’ll be immersed in gratitude, happiness, and fun from day one. 

And if you think you don’t have enough time to create - there is help, if you don’t know where to begin - there is help, if your inner critic keeps talking and you need someone to lift you up - there is help, and if you need inspiration or you simply want to find your own inner voice then the Mixed Media Play Date is for you! Designed to teach, be a guide, inspiration and a friendly place for you to be yourself and thrive!

AND THERE IS SO MUCH MORE!

I am exciting to be a part of this amazing initiative. and there will be so many wonderful things you will be able to enjoy along with us:

You will have Bucket Loads of FUN on top of:

Monthly Challenges and prizes!

New lessons each month!

Weekly new tutorial videos!

Creative prompts!

Writing prompts!

Online pajama parties!

Dance breaks!

Giveaways!

Access to tons of creative content…videos, workshops and MORE!!

For my lesson we will be creating some delicious backgrounds and I will be showing you how you can have fun with them when creating your images, it is time to Dance to the Beat of your Own Drum!!

If you would like to see examples some of my work you can check out my YouTube Channel

Registration/Membership opens on December 1, 2018.  For the early bird discount CLICK HERE  

Do you want to WIN A FREE Year Long Spot on this Online Course with Us?

I have 1 spot to GIVEAWAY!

To enter (each action gives you an additional chance to be entered in the Giveaway):

• Sign up to my Mailing list
• Follow and Like my Facebook Page
• Subscribe to my YouTube
• Follow on Instagram
• Share this blog post and leave a comment use #amandatrought so I can find it

Contest closes Monday 26th November at Midnight (AST) 

Winner Announced on 27th November

GOOD LUCK!!

Each day up to December 1st, Tiare will be introducing you to a different Artist Instructor,  who will be making daily giveaways, so you will have extra opportunities to win a spot by visiting each artist!!

It is going to be an amazing 2019, check out some of the other artists below to learn more about them.

List of Artist/Instructors - Nicci Battilana, Katrina Koltes,

Shay Livenspargar, Maria Persson, Robin Mead, Denise Braun,

Jackie Barragan, Ayala Art, JamieLynn Dougherty, Cindy Gilstrap,

Keri Sallee, Nikol Wikman, Tiff Goff Smith,

Marielle Stolp, and our Host Tiare Smith.

Remember Registration/Membership opens on December 1, 2018.  For the early bird discount CLICK HERE  

Mixed Media Play Date Online Course

Mixed Media Play Date. Giveaway and 

Teacher Intros. Day One!

I am so thrilled to share with you that I will be one of the guest teachers on the the Mixed Media Play Date hosted by Tiare Smith. As teachers we all want to help you put PLAY in your art and your day!

Tiare has assembled an AMAZING group of artist instructors to do just that, and we are gonna fill your creative wells with inspiring ideas, Fun, JOY and gratitude!

The Mixed Media Play Date - a new mixed media collaboration will bring you endless inspiration,  fun, freedom in your creativity and a community like no other.  I have taught on a number of courses hosted by Tiare Smith, and you are guaranteed to come out of your comfort zone, find your happy places and pick up so many hints and tips and fun from day one.

There will also be LIVE STREAMED MIXED MEDIA PLAY DATES 

and PAJAMA PARTIES and MORE!!!!

 LEARN MORE HERE!

We all worry about finding enough time to create, and our inner critics voice can often get overwhelming, but as your guides we are here to help you tune into your inner voice, guide you as you see new things in your art and creativity, we will be your companions, supporters and cheer leaders, it will be a friendly place for you to be yourself and thrive!

Daily Giveaways!!!

Do you want to WIN A FREE Year Long Spot on this Online Course with Us?

To enter (each action gives you an additional chance to be entered):

• Sign up to my Mailing list
• Follow and Like my Facebook Page
• Subscribe to my YouTube
• Follow on Instagram
• Share this blog post and use #amandatrought so I can find it

Contest closes Monday 26th November at Midnight (AST) 

Each day up to December 1, Tiare will be introducing you to a different Artist Instructor,  and we will be making daily giveaways, so you will have extra opportunities to win a spot by visiting each artist!!

I will be sharing more about the course and share some hints and tips on the 21st November and over the next 7 days. So be sure to check back HERE to have an extra chance to 

enter and see who is sharing for that day.

Stay blessed and be a blessing

Officially Open for 2018, Sneak Peak and bonus

Sign Up HERE

So yesterday I shared about this amazing course with amazing teachers, and I get to be one of them, and it starts on 5th February 2018.  I have been teaching on it for the past few years and we always have a lot of fun, so many different techniques that are shared by the Teachers.

The registration officially opened today and you have a chance to save some money off the price of the course in the Early Bird Special!!!.

If you sign up for the course which is normally $79 between now and 13th January you will save $10 by entering the code SOBADASS at the checkout.

Register by Sunday 17th DECEMBER and you will be entered for a chance to win this set of Art Supplies (already entered to win, get a second entry when you sign up by Sunday, December, 17, 2017)

Art Supply giveaway - You have until 17th December

I am really excited to share my lesson where we will be creating two Art Journal Pages. I can give you a sneak peak below of one of the pages that we will be creating, and you will get to see part of the other page at the weekend, along side some of the bonuses that you will be getting.

BADASS Art Journal Sneak Peak

Also remember that when you sign up for the workshop using my Link you will have access to some great bonuses:

You will receive Art Journal Series 1 as an additional bonus and which consists of resources to help you expand your art journaling:

30 Art Journal hints and tips to get you started on your Journal Journey

4 background videos showing you how to create some simple backgrounds in your art journals for you to download and keep FOREVER!

5 backgrounds that I have created full size for you to download and use in your journals

How-To booklet of 4 Art Journals to make from different materials that I have shared in the 31 Art Journals Series

This is a great way to set yourself off on your Art Journal Journey, and also venture into 2018, and I will be sharing more information over the next few weeks and showing you exactly what you will be getting, and how you can use these great resources. I am really looking forward to seeing you in the classroom!

I'm Teaching on Hacking the Color Wheel - Art Journaling for Creative Rebels!

Well it is nearly that time guys, another 2 weeks before Session 2 starts for the course Hacking the Color Wheel - Art Journaling for Creative Rebels, it kicks off on 5th November 2017!

Amazing Teachers on the Course

Have you put the date down in your diary because it is going to be a great course.  Session 1 was amazing and there were so many hints and tips to put into practice in your art journal.  Kiala taught you how to create several art journals as well.

In Session 2 you are in for another great treat from the guest teachers that will be showing you some fabulous lessons, and I am also excited to share with you my lesson.

Here is a sneak peak at what you will make

I will be sharing 3 parts to my lesson and giving you lots of hints and tips that you will be able to use in other creative or art journaling work.

• You will be creating a surface test swatch, to see how your supplies react to different surfaces

• You will also create a color breakdown swatch taking your favorite papers, fabric and seeing what colors are used to make up each one.

• You will also create a set of A6 cards using a fun technique that produces a unique work of art every time and you don't need to able to draw!!!

If you have been following my 31 Art Journals Series you will have been seeing many of the journals that I have made over the years, and once you have learnt the basic techniques you can make your own Art Journal to suit your particular tastes.  I have been doing a video flip through on my YouTube channel so you can get a better look at each Art Journal.  They are all very different in style and make.

I have one space to give away on the Hacking the Color Wheel Course, so to be in for a chance hop on over to my Youtube channel and make a comment on one of the 31 Art Journals.  For each comment that you make your name will go into the hat and you will increase your chances to possibly win the spot.

Over the next week I will be sharing a bit more about my class and what you can expect to learn.  I also have some great Art Journaling bonuses that will be yours to keep when you sign up for the class using my unique link so do come back tomorrow to see what they will be!

SIGN UP HERE

BADASS Art Journal Page - All of Me....

Embracing all parts of me and surrounded by miracles - Art Journal Page

I found a couple of passports photos of myself recently and I was criticizing them because I felt that the man who took the picture could have done better.

I don't like throwing photos away unless they are blurry, so decided that I would incorporate them into a journal page.

As I began to think about what I didn't like about the photographs I realized that it wasn't the photo but my criticism was aimed at myself.  I decided that I needed to show myself some love.

What I started to remind myself was that I needed to embrace all the parts of me and focus on all the great parts, no one is perfect, we all have something we feel needs working on.

 Over the next few weeks I will be sharing some of the sessions that I have done, as we come to the end of the teaching.  

No one is perfect and we learn as we grow older that we have to give and take and apply a bit of grace in all circumstances.  Each one of us has a unique superpower, not one that may be recognized by the world but one that in a crisis comes into action for a friend in need.

When was the last time you showed up as a super hero in your own life and save yourself, and stop focusing on things you feel are not right?

Stay blessed and be a blessing.