Boho Themed Art Journal Page (Embossing with Distress Oxides)

[@purplefairy1]

I love the blue and purple together.....gorgeous! 💜🦄🎪

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Sandra Worrall Thanks Sandra. It is a nice combination 😊

[@Cyrilmc222004]

You have such inspiration Nina. This is fantastic and very beautiful and I couldn't see any faults with it, until you pointed it out!!!!! I really love ❤️ this. Thank you so much 😊

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Mags Nash I am way to fussy, its ridiculous I know!!!! 😫

[@sherrywright6634]

Nina, once again you deliver the wow! Thank you.Absolutely lovely.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Sherry Wright Thanks so much for your kind comment Sherry. I enjoyed trying something a little bit different and love how it turned out. 😊

[@dianeescoffier8652]

Love the theme, love the colors, love the embossing, all working together for a fabulous page! Thank you for sharing your process.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks for your lovely comment Diane. I enjoyed creating this page :) xx

[@lyninraleigh1389]

Love the addition of the embossing. Great job, Nina👍

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Lyn inRaleigh Thanks so much Lyn 😊

[@verafilindeng1995]

I love this page; elephants are one of my favourite animals. Those stencils are gorgeus! Thanks for showing us how to put a page together with panels. Tfs, Fia xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+verafi lindeng Thanks so much Fia. This is not as complicated as it looks, and if you plan it out first you will achieve great results. And if you make a mistake on a panel, you can cut another and re do it without having ruined your whole page! Hugs xox

[@janevincent7103]

Wow, Nina, your panel looks perfect to me. Wonderful job. Your attention to detail is evident in your work.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Jane Vincent Thanks Jane. I'm too particular and its silly!

[@TeresaMorgan]

Love the colours you used and the way you panelled the page - a great idea for people unsure how to mix and match different patterns.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Teresa Morgan Thanks Teresa 😊

[@katerinamylona8068]

It's so beautiful my dear Nina!!! Love how it turned out!!! TFS!! Huge hugs and kisses 😘 ❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Katerina Mylona Thank you Katerina! Huge hugs and kisses to you too 😘

[@deborahdettor1694]

Love the Moroccan style!!! Just so colorful and beautiful! Can't wait to give it a go myself!!! 😃🔆

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Deborah Dettor Thanks Deborah, glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@carolinethomasBF]

Really looking forward to this one, I love anything Moroccan! Your design as always, is fab Nina xx❤️❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Caroline Thomas Thanks for all the lovely comments you leave Caroline, I really appreciate your kind words. Glad you like it 😊 xx

[@ClareCreationsAL]

I LOVE the background!! I love how you explained the process to make the sections. Thank you so much for sharing all these videos! ❤️❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment Leslie. I'm glad you are enjoying the videos :) xx

[@annefaint6127]

Always love your journal page,,,lovely and bright,,,xxxxxx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Anne Faint Thanks so much Annie 😊

[@annalba]

I really love the moroccan colors Stunning

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Ann Alba Thanks Ann 😊

[@miekemiddelhuis3782]

Great idea to work with panels, and it's so well taken care of. The oxides are gorgeous and the embossing powders make a perfect finishing touch. Béautiful page Nina, thanks!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Mieke Middelhuis Thanks so much for your lovely comment Mieke. When you work with panels, if you make a mistake, you can cut another and start again without having to re do the whole page! Glad you like it 😊 xox

[@fredestair7360]

Unbelievably amazing outstanding, creative, brilliant, gorgeous job!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+bobbi slavin Thanks so much for your wonderful comment Bobbi 😊

[@Alchemy_Art_Designs]

Just love this💕💕 anything Moroccan with the rich colours makes my heart sing! Thanks for sharing the technique Nina

[@rayneonopa8680]

That was so wonderful, I love elephants so makes you go to your happy place thank you

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

The embossing really adds another dimension to the page. Great result! Xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Tracey Platt Thanks Tracey. I love how they work with the distress oxides, a perfect match xx

[@donnalee62]

Nina - this is absolutely amazing! I've only seen people use the distress oxide with water splatters - this really gives such a nice way to use them that doesn't include the randomness of splattering. I love it with the embossing - and the colors - the elly - squeal!!!!! This is one of my absolute favorites!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Donna Williamson Thanks for your lovely comment Donna. The oxides work beautifully with embossing powders don't they. Glad you liked this week's page ❤️

[@lauramurphy438]

Love your Moroccan style art journal page Nina. Thanks for sharing.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Laura Murphy Thanks Laura. It was fun creating it 😊

[@cheryl7476]

Lovely page, Nina, and I really love your color choices. Have a great week and enjoy your garden area.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+cheryl7476 Thanks Cheryl, glad you like it 😊

[@joymenis1048]

I really like the panels.The embossing powder made all the difference. TFS, hugs Joy

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Joy. I'm glad I tried this! Hugs xxx

[@elvisisabigsweetie]

Beautiful page, love the colors and the stencils you used! Looks like I have to try embossing powders, yay! My husband says, yay! Haha!!! I love your trial run page, too, I like the muted look! Hugs, Debra

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

You should definitely give embossing a try. There's a bit of a knack to it, but it looks so lovely in mixed media. Hi to hubby and hugs to you! :) xox

[@W._Langman]

What a gorgeous page❤❤❤ Love the embossing you did😊

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Weenie Langman Thanks Weenie 😊

[@helentucker5034]

Another beautiful page Nina, love the colours.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Helen Tucker Thanks Helen, this was fun to do!

[@dianaholloway9835]

Beautiful page Nina. The embossing really brightens the color.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Diana Holloway Thanks Diana. Glad you like it 😊

[@JuneRamsamy]

Beautiful page, love elephants. Nice Moroccan style.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+June Ramsamy Thanks so much June 😊

[@mariaclegg7097]

Thank you Nina. You've created a lovely page. Your trial one was beautiful but your use of embossing really improved your design. I've those exact stencils and have used a lot . Elephants are a favourite theme of mine. Looking forward to see what you come up with next.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+maria clegg Thanks for your kind comment Maria. There are some lovely stencils in the Americana range and they are great value for money too. These ones were really fun to use and I love how the page turned out. Completely different again next week!

[@janewebster7661]

Very nice. Love the colours

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Jane, this another one of my favourites 💕

[@laineygardner5211]

Loved watching your process! The colors play together so nicely, it really turned out beautiful.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Lainey Gardner Thanks so much Lainey 😊

[@sherrireeves8110]

A beautiful page! So creative!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Sherri Reeves Thanks so much Sherri 😊

[@cyndiagilbert6216]

Your page turned out beautiful! I loved watching each piece as it developed! So much work and it really turned out so amazing! The embossing really made it pop! Very inspiring! Makes me wish I was back home in my own room so I can create!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Cyndia Gilbert Thanks for your wonderful comment Cyndia. I thoroughly enjoyed creating this weeks page. It looks more difficult than it really is. Planning it out first really helped.

[@wendyfry1269]

Wow! Love your page. It's really helpful to see the two versions too. I also like the double time video with voice over. Thx.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Wendy Fry Thanks Wendy. This process was bitty and so the voice over worked best for this. Glad you liked it 😊

[@edwigeviel430]

Beautiful page, so Vivid ! It's a already a trip to this destination.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Edwige Viel Thanks so much Edwige 😊

[@susanjones7872]

Gorgeous Nina! I'm really liking the panels you made on this page. Tfs!!♡

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Susan. Glad you liked this page :)

[@carlao7272]

Love the techniques used in this!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Carla O Thanks Carla, it was a lot of fun and something I will definitely try again 😊

[@corinnecurtis5145]

The page turned out super pretty!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Corinne Curtis Thanks Corinne 😊

[@kimdaniel4539]

So colorful. I can't believe I just bought the stencil last week with the elephant! Now I guess I will need to use it

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Kim Daniel Go for it Kim ❤️

[@AlmutOlsson]

Absolutely gorgeous page!!! Great techniques!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Almut Olsson Thanks Almut, it was fun to do! Xox

[@donnal.hanrahan2824]

I like what you did and both pages are great . Colors are fab!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Donna L. Hanrahan Thanks Donna 😊

[@tuthillg]

Absolutely gorgeous! So many ideas for my grandson's room which is elephants. TFS, Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Gail Tuthill Thanks Gail. Glad this has given you some ideas 😊

[@jeannebeam3042]

Love your page, just gorgeous!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Jeanne Beam Thanks so much Jeanne 😊

[@ashphoenix5447]

Beautiful Nina.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Ashs Vision Thanks so much Ash 😊

[@debbiedunham5204]

Love this page! The embossing powder made all the difference! Hugs xxx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Debbie Dunham Thanks Debbie. This one was a little bit different! Hugs xxx

[@josiegitto8928]

love this page !! yes my elephant needs a big journal . hugs my friend !

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+josie gitto Thanks Josie. I'm going to do a similar canvas to the one you did with the elephant you sent me. I've already done one collage with the green one 😊. Hugs to you too 😘

[@deborahrusignuolo7612]

This page is amazing thank you for sharing

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Deborah Rusignuolo Thanks so much Deborah 😊

[@58calangel]

Very pretty. You definitely put a lot of thought into your designs and it's great that you show us. I myself am putting more thought into this one and researching Moroccan history. I hope to do something as lovely as what you have done.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Alicia S Thanks Alicia. This was fun to do. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with 😊 xox

[@inekesauerbier5861]

Those distress oxides are gorgeous. Love how you use them. Getting on my Christmas list. This prompt will give me some troubles a think.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

You will LOVE the oxides! A lot of people struggled with this page, but there are some fantastic pages in the group for more inspiration and ideas :)

[@cathiyool3971]

Beautiful work Nina x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Cathi Yool Thanks Cathi 😊

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

this is beautiful - a style that i have never done before - looking forward to having fun creating this Nina TFS

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Janet Visochi-Baum Thanks Janet. The paper you used to join your book pages together would be perfect for this style 😊

[@susanrascone2098]

Wow, that is beautiful!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Susan Rascone Thanks Susan. Glad you like it 😊

[@louiselaboon2166]

Really beautiful! Great use of embossing powder.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Louise :)

[@lynettegough8874]

Oh wow. That is really nice. I will have to give this one a go!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Lynette Gough Thanks Lynette! 😊

[@toriswanson5451]

Great page, Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+tori swanson Thanks Tori 😊

[@marihop5117]

Beautiful page Nina, loooove those stencils and a very good price. Tfs Marina :))

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+mari hop Thanks Marina. These were so much fun to use 😊 xox

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

Love this page!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Pink Poodle Crafts Thanks Stacy! ❤️

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

Oh my, such dedication to detail and it turned our perfectly. Love all the different panels, will definitely have to put my thinking cap on to pull this one off lol. Great prompt btw. Tfs xo

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Elizabeth Naisbitt Thanks so much Elizabeth. This style is not as difficult as it looks, but planning it out is key. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with 😊 xox

[@BettsyDoodle]

Beautiful page,Nina! Such yummy colours. Tfs. Hugs,Dee xxx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+BettsyDoodle Thanks Dee, glad you like it and thanks for watching. Hugs Nina xxx

[@MaeTere]

Thanks Nina, for sharing and for the tips :)

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+Tere Banacloy Thanks Tere 😊

[@HeidiLilley]

This page is so incredible. You put a lot of work into it. Just starting with the original and then doing it a second time to "tweak" it. I love them both, but I understand your choice on the second one. Beautiful work as always.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Heidi Lilley Thanks for your lovely comment Heidi. I was so much happier with the second page and I would definitely try this kind if panelling again. Planning it out first made it so much easier to pull off 😊

[@Bootoyou298]

Beautiful Page Nina TFS

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Bootoyou298 Thanks Jackie 😊

[@BlaizC]

Very lively!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+BlaizC Thanks Blaiz!

[@karenlynn1956]

Pretty colors

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+karenlynn1956 Thanks Karenlynn 😊

[@jackieelliott2913]

What a great page.Funny how great minds think alike, I was doing the Summer prompt yesterday and did a block patchwork background for it.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Jackie Elliott Oh how funny ❤️

[@ZeeCeeCreations]

So cool Nina! Really unique... love it! Hugs Marsha

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+ZeeCee Creations Thanks Marsha. It was a lot of fun ❤️. Hugs xox

[@Maggiesplace48]

Oh this is so gorgeous, tfs Nina

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Maggie Lockley Thanks Maggie 😊

[@carolm4094]

It's gorgeous! Good tip about oxides and embossing. I haven't tried them together yet.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+carol m Thanks So much Carol, glad you like it 😊

[@BraveblueRaven]

Wonderful page Nina - so bright and vibrant! That embossing made all the difference. Fantastic job! Tfs Big hugs, Ginny xo :o)

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment Ginny. Glad you like this page. Big hugs to you too my friend :) xox

[@CarmenPaz]

I am impressed for this design, Beautiful as usual

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Carmen Paz Espinosa Thanks so much Carmen, glad you like it 😊

[@mmonr]

What a fun page! I have never incorporated embossing powders around the page like you did. I will have to try this. We can tell you had a blast putting this together. BTW, I love your trial piece as well. It has a totally different feel. Thanks for sharing. -Marsha from Texas

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+mmonr Thanks Marsha 😊. I really did have a blast doing this! Once I'd finished the first page it gave me a better understanding as to how to go about it, so the second one was much easier. Planning the layout and colour scheme is key to this! 😊 xox

[@purplenanna1272]

Goodness! I bet that took hours to do! I liked both the finished pages 😄.Def need thinking cap on for this one 😊x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Lynda Pearce This isn't as difficult as it looks. 😊 Honestly! 😊 It did take a long time because I have never done this kind of thing before, but now I know what to do, it will be much quicker next time. Planning the layout and colours was key though! 😊 xx

[@melaniebrown747]

Wow! Ideas for my stencil xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Melanie Brown This was so much fun! You should give it a try 😊 xx

[@tammyd9135]

Love it!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Tammy D Thanks Tammy 😊

[@Honojane12]

I am so excited to do this prompt, but I don't have anything even vaguely Moroccan so I'll have to get very creative. We'll see if I can pull it off. Yours is so, so , so gorgeous and inspiring.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Helen Marshall Search the internet for Moroccan style patterns and you will be surprised what you probably already have. Colouring books are also a good source for this kind of pattern. You can also print patterns off from your computer for this too. Think pattern 😊

[@meretet.2856]

Love it!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Merete T. Thanks Merete 😊

[@ladeiroses7526]

Nina, your page turned out beautiful! I haven't a clue where to start. I will have to do some research.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+ladeirose S Thank you! Glad you like it. There are lots of ideas if you google it and try Pinterest too 😊

[@renewalof48]

Thanks for sharing.

[@jenniferlewis5133]

thats nice, a bit of gold emboss wld be nice too. x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+jennifer lewis Thanks Jennifer 😊

[@Cals-All-Crafts]

Sat watching this with my daughter Millie both gripped with the distress oxides as thought you had to activate them when you used them, never thought about using them the same way as paint, (I'm very slow at catching on) . Love every stage of this tfs love and big hugs Caroline and Millie xxxx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Awwww, thanks so much for your lovely comment Caroline. Glad you and Millie enjoyed the process. Big hugs to both of you lovely ladies too xxx

[@monicaeggleton4510]

I have never used a stencil yet. I have attempted making my own stencil, with some results I would like to use. But I am more inclined to draw and paint patterns, or use bits of painted paper and fabric paper I have in my stash. Someday that may change, but I kind of like being stuck using my stuff. Do like you finished piece, and have had that elephant stencil pack in my hands to purchase...so I do like the images also.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Monica Eggleton I have been using stencils more for backgrounds recently, and that is originally what I thought I'd use these for. I saw a panelled picture in a home decor book and that was gave me the inspiration and these stencils were perfect for this idea. This was so much fun to do, especially the second one once I'd got the hang of it!

[@SaraAhmad]

Nice video

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Sara Ahmad Thanks Sara 😊

[@angiehayden6429]

I love it! Your projects are always so gorgeous. Brilliantly beautiful colors. Could you explain to me the difference between the Distress Oxide and Distress inks. I don't have a good knowledge about the different products available. That would be an awesome video ( a kind of 101 on the general popular art supplies paints, inks, dyes, sealers etc....) Tfs❣

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Angie Hayden Thanks Angie. The distress oxides are a cross between a pigment and dye ink. They have a kind of chalky finish and are opaque, they can be layered on top of one another easily without turning to mud. As you could see, they work beautifully with embossing powders. The distress inks are dye inks and and are more transparent and will turn to mud unless you choose your colours wisely. They can be used together with beautiful results if the colours are chosen carefully. The oxides are much more versatile in my opinion. I'll see what I can come up with regarding a 101 when I'm back in the UK. 😊

[@Wilma.B]

😍WOW!!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Wilma B Thanks so much Wilma! 😊

[@patriciastubbs7605]

I love how you showed your process for the layout of the page. Did you have a layout to go by or did you draw one of your own ? It turned out great ! TFS !

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

+Patricia Stubbs Thanks Patricia. I just drew a layout of my own. I was guided by the size of the pattern strips on the stencil. I did have a trial run which you probably saw at the end of the video. This is not as complicated as it looks, but planning is key!