Fun & Easy Journal embellishments / Ephemera Ideas Using Stencils / Stencil Hack

[@SongbirdCollageArts]

I love that you paint and create your own ephemeral pieces. So unique and creative. Thanks for sharing Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@58calangel]

Love all of these but that little bird was just gorgeous. Great job Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Alicia. I love that bird stencil. There are two birds in the set, but the chubby one is my favourite 💕

[@lak-bunch1783]

The combination of the mixed media/colors are striking! And the stencil usage with your talents to create are another great avenue to try. Thank you!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@amy4birds645]

One of your followers with a great sense of humor said that every time her son walks in the room, he says "Are you watching Nina Ribena again?" and I think of that and laugh every time I watch one of your videos (because, yes, I'm watching Nina Ribena again). I love your videos. They're so satisfying!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Awwwe, thank you so much for your kind words Amy. Glad you are enjoying them 💕💕💕

[@suebouch4074]

Hi Nina… love the gray toned paper and the idea of using stencils to create embellishments. The white gouache really make the colors stand out. I’ll look forward to seeing what you create with them. Take Care and have a great day! 🙂

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sue. I love the grey toned paper, but I think these would be fabulous on Kraft coloured paper too 💕🐇🌸🌷

[@wendydavid2566]

Pretty embellishments. I think the gouache undercoat and the grey toned paper work well 🌸

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Wendy, yes I love that combination. Gouache works well on Kraft too 💕

[@lenabot5961]

Good morning nina, how nice that "old things" are giving new inspiration. You are in a spring mood, flowers, birds, bees and colours. This is a nice thechnique. I realise that I have watercolour crayons and never used them, so....... Happy Easter...love and hugs lenaxx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hello Lena. Happy Easter. I am loving revisiting my old supplies and trying to find new ways of using them. Hope you have a wonderful week. Love and hugs to you too 💕🌸🐇🌷 xxx

[@purplefairy1]

Gorgeous embellishments, I love the Fern leaf 🤗💜🧚‍♀️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Purple Fairy 💜

[@christiecrawford1907]

What a wonderful technique-the white gauche behind the color is very effective.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Christie, glad you like it 💕

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Fun embellishments! I love the idea of using our supplies that we haven't used in a while. Off to my stencil stash!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Glad you enjoyed this Susan. It felt good digging my stencils out of hiding 😘💕

[@brendacollinsdeeks7268]

Nina, I love the effect you got by using the coloured pencils on top of the white gouache. I always seem to learn something new by watching your videos. Thanks so much for sharing!🥰

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Brenda, glad you like the effect and it’s lovely to hear you are learning new things 💕🌸🌺🐝

[@janehumphreys402]

Love this project Nina!!! So pretty!!!🌻🌞💛

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Jane, glad you like it 💕🌷🌸

[@anniefaint6373]

These are just beautiful, love watching you create your leaves 🍃 and flowers 🌸 xxxx 💗🌷

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Annie 💕🌸🌷

[@maryjones107]

Beautiful Beautiful love the bee i love them all

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Mary 💕

[@lauramurphy438]

Hello Nina, Lovely embellishments. Love the doodling you added. Looking forward to seeing how you use them in your art.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Laura. Glad you like them 💕

[@suerussell497]

They are beautiful! Looking forward to seeing the finished project. You are so talented. Thanks for sharing.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Sue. I have some ideas for using these 💕

[@JH-wd7ul]

Wow, Nina, these are fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing! Janet 💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Janet. I had fun making these 💕🌸🌺

[@sheilaghwhite6701]

Great video Nina. The blue bird really made me smile 😃 Happy Easter 🐣 xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sheilagh, he’s rather cute isn’t he 💕

[@jennygee9849]

lovely watercolour effects Nina

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Jenny. I love projects like this 💕

[@christieoertel1589]

Like all of them I think stencils are great I especially like them as I can't draw! Have a great week

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

My drawing skills are not great either, so stencils are a fabulous supply. Hope you have a wonderful wee too 💕🌸🌷

[@joanc7422]

Your technique in using multiple media is amazing. I love watching you work and hope to recreate your technique with similar results. Thank you for sharing.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Joan. I love doing things like this 💕🌸🌷

[@Abbie7301]

I absolutely love this 🥰 it’s like coloring in a coloring book but actually making collage ephemera. I too haven’t used my coloring pencils & crayons in ages. Plus I have hoards of beautiful stencils. This has been very inspiring. You’re brilliant & absolutely awesome ❣️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment Abbie. Glad you like this project and Happy Creating 💕

[@janetdand2704]

Love these embellishments! I have never used gouache but I am now inspired.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Janet. Mi am addicted to gouache at the moment 💕

[@KylieCooStudio]

These are lovely Nina - beautiful work

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Kylie 💕

[@lorrainepeers6958]

These are just beautiful Nina 😍

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Lorraine 💕🌸

[@Maggiesplace48]

Lovely stencils and embellishments tfs Nina...Kia Kaha...

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Maggie. Felt good using them again 💕

[@debbiesjournals4550]

Very creative. I’ve ne er thought of using my stencils to just focus on one part of it on a separate paper. I’m sure that’s something lots of other people know, but very inspiring for me! TFS! 😀

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Debbie. We all think of stamps for vocals don’t we, but stencils can be just as versatile 💕

[@evelynrauseo467]

This are so lovely and such a fabulous idea!!! TFS. Happy Easter🐰🙏💞🌹🌻

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Evelyn. I hope you are having a wonderful Easter too 💕🌸🐇🌷

[@kazeekins1]

Great use of Stencils .. love the finished images Nina . Happy Easter to you and yours . Kay x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kay, glad you like them. We spent a couple of days in Plymouth visiting family and it was wonderful. We are all have pink noses and foreheads! Hope you are having a good Easter too 🌸🌷🐇💕 xx

[@lucyfanning7496]

You have inspired me to dig into my stencil stash.Thank you.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Lucy, that’s great to hear. Happy Creating 💕

[@CuriousMoonDesign]

Loved this demo Nina. Beautiful work 💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Anne. Happy Easter to you too 💕🌷🌸

[@melaniebrown747]

These are lovely Nina xx.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Mel. Hope you had a good Easter 💕🌸🌷 x

[@caroline1426]

What a fabulous way of using stencils, thank you so much for sharing x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Caroline, it’s a fun way to use them 💕🐇🌸

[@caroline1426]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia so, I tried using my Inktense pencils over the gesso but not too much pressure then lightly misted with water and where the Inktense dissolved as such into the gesso grain, it left like a crackle effect. Worth a little mess about with them 👍❤️

[@junkjournalgirl]

Lovely images Nina, will have to get the stencils out :) Happy Easter x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kerri. Happy Creating and Happy Easter 💕🌸🌷 x

[@ednamorgan7827]

Ooh I'm off to my stencil stash! These are gorgeous, Nina. What a good idea to work on something other than a white background (which is what I always use) - so now I'm going to experiment with other coloured backgrounds to see what I get! Many thanks as ever!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Glad you enjoyed this Edna. Kraft is another good option. Happy Creating 💕🌸🌷

[@healingmagichands]

Those turned out just great! I'm working on butterfly embellishments right now; at the fussy cutting stage.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Butterflies are a great idea 💕

[@kimdaniel4539]

What a great idea. I think you could also do the technique directly onto an art journal page. Can't wait to try

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kim, working directly into a journal is a great idea 💕

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

Stunning, you have the perfect stencils there, I always seem to buy the wrong ones lol. I love the use of the grey paper and it's held up really well. Happy Easter to you and your family, hope you're getting the sunshine we have here in Lancashire. Tfs xo

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Happy Easter to you too. We are in Plymouth and the weather is beautiful 💕🌸🌷🐰 xo

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Nina, I really really enjoyed watching you create those different types of embellishments for your stash. They are really really stunning and gorgeous too, I really really love ❤️ the Bee 🐝 And I’m really really looking forward to seeing what you do with them too. Happy Easter 🐣 too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Mags, I am rather fond of the bee too. Hope you are having a good Easter 💕🌸🌷 xxx

[@58calangel]

These are amazing. I'm working on some right now as I watch this. I have gouache that I have never even opened!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I’m so glad this has inspired you to open it. It’s great for splattering too because of its opacity. Can’t wait to see what you’ve created 💕

[@sherrydmyterko-tramp8654]

I will have to try this. They are beautiful.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Happy Creating 💕

[@tanyaabel1543]

What a fantastic idea. Thank you 😊

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Tanya. Glad you like the idea 💕

[@lynnebutler9350]

Happy Easter 🐣 great ideas!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Lynne. Happy Easter 💕🌸🐇🌷

[@catheyboocat-design7175]

Great ideas Nina❣️❣️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Cathey 💕

[@terrylecorre3187]

You are so inspiring ❣️

[@lizpoore5427]

Love this going to try this out. Lovely thank you for sharing

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Liz. Happy Creating 💕

[@bonnerdebbie]

I am going to have to buy some gouache, theses are wonderful Nina. I may give it a try with some cheap white watercolors and see if that works too. Happy Easter Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I am really loving gouache. The white gouache by Talens is a great one to try to see if you like it. Happy Easter to you too 💕🌸🐇🌷

[@janeenrodgers5993]

Fabulous idea!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much 💕

[@yolandakouwenberg-meijer344]

I love these.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Yolanda, that’s great to hear 💕

[@ValTwineDeaner]

Hi Nina, a very Happy Easter to you. Thank you for this beautiful demonstration with your mixed media - they're so lovely. I love the Dina Wakerley masks and stencils. The blue for the bird is absolutely gorgeous. Have a great Easter break. Take care xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Happy Easter Valerie. We have just got back from a weekend in Plymouth, so it’s been a wonderful Easter. The weather was gorgeous too and we are all looking a tad rosy 💕🌸🌷🐇

[@CuriousMoonDesign]

Happy Easter 💖

[@elizabethhunt611]

Great idea! x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Betty 💕

[@selinastephens5265]

Wowwwww, love your results

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Selina 💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Selina 💕

[@dawnmarkiewicz1916]

Very beautiful 😍

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you 💕

[@electrichen6243]

They look awesome. I'm currently building a stash to make a journal, videos like this are so useful. I'm trying not to buy anything so I'll see if I can make a stencil.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much. You could always paint the design with gouache or gesso and then use pencils or crayons over the top. Happy Creating 💕

[@madebymartha]

What a great technique and gorgeous results!! I have some of those same stencils…must give this a try ❤️🌿🍃🐝

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it Martha. Happy Creating 💕🌸🌷🐝

[@carinas-potpourri]

Hi Nina, Happy Easter

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Carina. Happy Easter to you too 💕🐰🌸🌷

[@claudettemiskell2763]

I just love you and your work. How long have you been doing mixed media, and how did you get started?

[@caroline1426]

Funnily enough I was wondering the same things myself xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Awwwe thank you Claudette. I started doing mixed media about 7 or 8 years ago finding inspiration from the likes of The Frugal Crafter, Roben Marie Smith, Traci Bautista, Cat Hand, Shannon Green ……. Who were all popular KZbinrs at the time. I had never done any type of art until this point, although I have always been creative. I love experimenting and will try my hand at most things, even if I’m not very good at it, as I think that’s how you learn. Never be afraid to try 💕

[@purplenanna1272]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia probably started with mixed media a similar length of time ago following most of the same people as you 😁 x

[@paulinewhite3273]

Super.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you 💕

[@wquirke6297]

Hello Nina, would gouache stop paint or markers bleeding through? I want to do some journaling but don't want the markers to bleed through, the pages are quite thin. I'm new to this lol

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

No, it wouldn’t. You would need to use a primer like gesso, which comes in clear, white or black. Hope that helps 💕

[@wquirke6297]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia thank you that is great info

[@thomasmilsom9955]

great collage pieces, thanks nina!katharina(my brothers account was on)

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Katharina 💕

[@ValTwineDeaner]

Oops, that should have been Dina Wakeley - my stupid phone sometimes changes my spelling!! I don't expect you even noticed?!!! xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Haha, Mine does that too 💕 x

[@starlaarts9385]

🙂👍

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

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