Inspired by the Sea, a Mixed Media Tutorial

[@Mysharona62]

Fantastic mini! Very calming and soothing just like the beach. Love all the texture with the masking tape and mulberry paper.

[@iartistdotme]

Gorgeous and certainly reflects the beauty of pearlized shells and the sea! Of course I love that you used an old trash box which is the best thing I know with which to create.

[@GidgetTrish]

This is stunningly gorgeous! I've never seen corrugated cardboard look so good! :D

[@ThePaperCastle]

Great binding! That's so simple that even I could handle that. The mini is beautiful. So much texture and sparkle. Pearl Ex and Perfect Pearls are some of my favorite products. TFS, Heather

[@susanhamilton1822]

I don't think it will come as a big surprise that I think Vivian is THE most talented mixed media artist on the web. When ever I am having a down day I will watch one of her older videos to get me back up. I have learned so much about new techniques, using found materials such as this mailing box, how to loosen up my own techniques and just knowing when to stop. When it is enough. Thanks again for everything you do and for being you.

[@gadgetgirlish]

Hello Vivian, I absolutely loved the cover you created for this mini album. The texture from the masking tape & Mulbury paper is beautiful, then when you added the Pearl ex colours,the shimmer made the texture come alive. I really enjoy the way you take everyone through the process of your creations.Just love your tutorials.Tfs your gifts with us all. Take care, Lee-Anne :-)

[@leiszaraddatz9539]

I really love how you explain everything. Your projects are so beautiful yet simple. Makes for easy understanding.

[@DesignsbyKellie]

The simplicity of it just adds even more interest. Love the texture created. I will be using the duct tape binding for sure as well as the masking tape for texture. TFS. Its beautiful.

[@ampmscrapbooks]

Luv the textures! Great idea using the masking tape to create it! I never would have thought to use sequin's.

[@susanhamilton1822]

I haven't watched this video in yonks. It's all new again. Those colours are making me drool. Just so lovely. :)

[@marlenezimmerman4400]

Wow! Why haven't I seen your work before?? Love it. You've inspired me in a whole new direction. Thanks a million! I'll keep watching and also looking for the "scraps of darkness" kits...

[@camillakeh2334]

Hey Aunt Vivian!! It's Mimi. I just want to say that this video is amazing! I love the natural look to it and how relaxing it is. I love it!

[@contadinaK]

thanks, sharon! i keep going back to the mulberry paper. it's so beautiful even without any media.

[@contadinaK]

i know i couldn't believe how easy it was and how simple to disguise the duct tape. thanks for viewing, heather!

[@Indigo6g]

Thanks for this great video. I love the colors and theme of your journal. The techniques you used to create the journal was exciting. I've never tried binding, but this is very tempting.

[@TheAlpacaRose]

fabulous and really inspiring - esp. the masking tape for texture!

[@caroleanncolca8088]

Beautiful, love all the colors and the texture that you got!!

[@jcofortco]

I've been wanting to do a mini journal book for about forever now,..UNTIL now that is. NOW I don't just WANT to make one, I NEED to make one, ALL THANKS to YOU! ;) I've seen a few of your tutes, tfs your talents & ideas with us!! I'm Motivated now to go drop a load of cash at the neighborhood craft store to buy similar/same items. Lucky Me - I happen to currently have a LOVELY stash of corrugate from a shipping box this summer that I had cut down & put away for 'something soon' as I told my hubby. (Think pool ladder=LOTS OF Corrugate ;) ) I think he'll LOVE the use of it when I show him your ideas here! :)

[@KaroSadowska]

amazing effect! love that light nest with starfishes and other pieces:)

[@contadinaK]

hi karolina! thanks for checking it out. i've been so inpired by your vids, too! congrats on the pub, btw. it looks like a great magazine. i love the European magazines so much more than most of the American ones.

[@LiveLoveScrap]

So beautiful. Love the binding!

[@deb30818]

wow this is awesome, something new for me, i love the way you put it all together. thank you for sharing

[@contadinaK]

thanks, sharon! i love masking tape and use it all the time - great and cheap!

[@contadinaK]

can't wait to see some of your journaling!

[@Pherine1]

Beautiful, I also like to up-cycle packaging, I'm using the Amazon cardboard cover to make all sorts of folders and albums x x

[@contadinaK]

Yayyy I'm so glad you are here. I will send you a message with a link.

[@angela14962002]

That is quite beautiful!!!

[@jolac46]

This is a superbe mini. Love the textures and colors. Thanks for doing the tutorial. Johanne L.

[@hummerklein2567]

i love your work thanks for sharing this with me .your soooo fun .

[@contadinaK]

thanks, johanne! i still have so much corrugate left so it looks like a string of minis to come. do you have a blog?

[@ritipoddar]

Gorgeous Mini....Loved the tutorial so much. Thanks for sharing ! Am a new Subscriber...to yr awesome channel !! Yay !!

[@contadinaK]

thanks, kellie! i know it doesn't get easier than duct tape, right? i'm glad you enjoyed it! hope to see your creations, too!

[@katieskraftykorner2842]

This is so pretty, I love it. Great job. tfs, Katie

[@Desaree1]

so creative, very pretty.

[@bevbaumgardt8223]

Wow! I'm hooked and out of my funk... Time to Play!!!

[@supertechgurl]

wow, very lovely!!!

[@LaSharown]

Vivian Your are an amazing instructor. I thoroughly enjoy your tutorials. My questions is what exactly is the embellishment you placed on the cover at the end. It wasn't clear to me. Thanking you again. LaSharown

[@intuitiveinspiredart4366]

Hi Vivian. Love your work. I have one question, do you ever use Mod Podge? If not, what do you use instead, and why? Thank you. LINDA

[@judydempsey4827]

Beautiful Book...

[@deberacarl7680]

Absolutely beautiful love ♥ your tutorials tfs I subscribed :D

[@bridgetmbdrennan]

It's stunning absolutely beautiful. May I ask what was the glue you used to stick on the sequins with? Wow who knew that masking tape could turn out so beautiful and make that texture as well. Is there an nack to putting it down or just stick it down? I'm amazed and love it Thank you for sharing. Crafting hugs Bridget ☺

[@contadinaK]

thanks so much!

[@waukonstandard]

Are there still Darkness Kits?

[@KaroSadowska]

Thank You so much!!!:)

[@jeannebrennan5983]

This is a binding I think I can actually do!

[@contadinaK]

i think i need to become a dumpster diver haha!

[@elizabethryan306]

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[@floridian1935]

I loved this until I saw the real starfish. You should look up the way that murder them in large masses and maybe next time you will go with a made one instead of taking the lives of those babies for an art project. OK rant over.... I did really like it until the dead animals on it.

[@peggyt1243]

Is it any different than harvesting salmon, tuna, shrimp or lobster?

[@gloriabennett6585]

I can't see what the butterfly has to do with the sea. Lost the pretty paper from the beginning. Maybe if it hadn't been advertised for the sea, I'd like it a lot better. Oh,well. Eye of the beholder as they say.

[@katieskraftykorner2842]

This is so pretty, I love it. Great job. tfs, Katie