Using tracing paper to create vintage botanicals.

Hello,
Welcome to the Creative Cove. My name is Michele and this weeks video is a fun quickie sketch on tracing paper.
I love using up little scraps of paper and little doodles to make these fun little journal inserts or even little works of art.
I hope this encourages you to give sketching and doodling a try. I hope that you have fun with your papers and come back and visit me again soon. Have a great weekend!
Cheers,
Michele
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[@donnacarraway9182]

Really nice! I must practice this! Love your drawing and the way you assemble your papers! Thank you!

[@phyllisjeanfulton]

Stunning work. This can be a jumping off into deep space ces. Love love it. Thank you❤

[@debbiereed8341]

Those are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@heatherparry3159]

Great ideas! Thanks so much.

[@millierader2517]

That was fun! I love how you go with the flow.

[@GingerUrban-f3z]

FUN FUN FUN 😍. I 💕 love tracing paper. I figured a way to coffee dye them. I lay pages out and spray the coffee or food color and don't touch them until thoroughly dry. Thx for sharing this project 😊😊😊

[@thecreativecove6898]

That's a great idea! Thank you 😊

[@embush222]

New favorite thing! I've always loved tracing paper, but never thought of using it this way. I also have been sewing again lately. Ha, ha, grandma would be proud even if we don't sew straight! Thank you Sooo much for this inspiration! Beautiful as usual!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Aww thanks so much 😊

[@franmcdowell6819]

Thanks for the impromptu segment at the end! The whole video is great, but observing your thought process is freeing! Love your results, also. ❤

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thanks so much!

[@sunshinegirl8214]

Fabulous as usual!!

[@MyDjturner]

You are so easy to listen to. I enjoy watching you sketch. The bonus of making the sketches into something is wonderful. TFS

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so much 😀

[@diamondlee9034]

beautiful sketches as always! I can smell the vintage books through the screen, nothing beats it😊

[@candacewilde2050]

I enjoy sketchiing on tracing paper and now I know what I can do with those sketches! Love the way you just go for it and end up with such wonderful creations, and better yet you share those projects with us. Thanks!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so much 😀

[@thepositivevibesartist]

You’ve just opened up a whole new world for me! Thank you!! 💜

[@thecreativecove6898]

I'm so glad! 🙂

[@thecreativecove6898]

That’s awesome. Thank you

[@aarntz61]

Wow what a great idea, making a frame around the paIntig that way 👍 Love the whole video ⚘ bye bye, Anjo 🌼

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you 😊

[@donnakinmn1683]

Wow your sketches are so beautiful using just a pen. Looks like a relaxing way to create some fun artwork.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sagepremoe1565]

Thank you for the sketching tutorial.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Always welcome. Thank you ☺️

[@ElisaAllen]

Amazing

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Michelle, I really really enjoyed watching you create those awesome pieces of ephemera and I really really love ❤❤❤❤ them all. I hope you have a wonderful walk with your puppy and I will be having a go at these too. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

[@janisleecolon]

Love, love , love this. ! I will be doing this in my work, too! Thanks!❤️

[@germainwdesjardins6573]

Wow! Your sketching is just super. Love sketching also to quiet the mind and love it but never thought to do it on tracing paper. Thank you for the I spiration 😮

[@gracielagarcia4287]

❤ Wow Thank You I have so many materials pens markers paper I enjoy it so much LOVE & LIGHT 😊

[@scrapbagstudios]

Lots of fun and lots of ideas. I like your thinking outside the box. Very inspiring. xoxo

[@kateryan190]

I love your ideas & artwork! Especially that last piece that’s sooo “thinking outside the box”. Wonderful!!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so much!

[@gloriasurton8341]

What inspiration you have given me. You are an amazing artist Thank you so much. God Bless. Gloria. From England xxxxx

[@louloufabrique]

Such a great result and your sketches are very nice. Merci 😊

[@thecreativecove6898]

My pleasure 😊 thank you k you

[@martymace9139]

Thank you for sharing. I never thought of using tracing paper this way.

[@DayByeDayChristine]

Great idea ❤

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you! 😊

[@priya-jeevithaaram9045]

Definitely amazing creativity ....❤

[@sallydhondt3974]

I just love your videos, Michele! I draw, paint and paper craft so your style is perfect for me! Thanks' so much!!!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Wonderful! Thank you 😊

[@cherylmacedo5521]

That was interesting and carefree and fun 🤍🤍🤍

[@anitajansen5610]

I like this kind of video's 👍🧡💐

[@thecreativecove6898]

Glad you like them!

[@yelsyels]

Great project and a nice bit of playtime!❤❤❤

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you 🤗

[@SherryRector]

I have the supplies so I’m giving it a healthy try! I love it

[@thecreativecove6898]

Awesome 😊

[@mommcaden6897]

WOW! Loved it! Thank you!! LOVE your experimentation mentality!! GORGEOUS creations!!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so much 😊

[@kellybeale1895]

So cute!!!!! Can’t wait to try this - this weekend Ty!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Hope you have fun 🤩

[@KackyMuse]

A wonderful multi-layered, multi-textured creation!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you

[@kimlong692]

Oh wow..I have not seen this method before but I love it. Think I'll give it a try..Thank You

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you.

[@JoySibley-l4t]

Love this! Thank you ❤

[@lindastevens6686]

Inspiring! Appreciate all of your instruction, tips and freedom to let my creativity flourish. Including better ways to store and collect my scrap stash.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Wonderful! Thank you 😊

[@Barbarachocolate1956]

I dearly love this great idea! Your books are absolutely perfect for inspiration! Thank you.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so much! I love these books

[@annlane1358]

Love this! Such a wonderfull project! Thank you for sharing, take care and have a wonderful weekend x

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you! You too!

[@TheresaWest-s8g]

I love drawing with you I am learning so much and teaching me a lot with water colors ❤

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so much 😀 I’m so happy

[@juliannaboldt7152]

Love the use of accessible materials ❤️

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you! 😊

[@martin7878]

❤Beautiful! Love the idea.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@eternitywithjesus777]

You've inspired me to get back to drawing. Thank you❤

[@thecreativecove6898]

That's awesome!

[@debbiegallett1125]

I love how these turned out

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thanks 😊

[@sandymanning-b5o]

Beautiful effect

[@jayneelinor]

Your sketching is lovely.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you😊

[@cathygraetz7229]

Love your quickie sketches, thanks!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you😊

[@megperry5586]

Thanks for the simple doable inspiration!

[@thecreativecove6898]

You are so welcome!

[@bernadetteelliott7511]

So inspiring..thank-you 😊

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thanks for watching!

[@TR-rz1xt]

These are so beautiful - these gorgeous colours put me in mind of Braque/Picasso early cubist works. Solid inspiration for some sketching of my own methinks! And the adorable dream-noises from pup!! Poppy (my cat) was softly snoring in her basket on my desk this morning while I was working... don't you just love them?! Thank you for sharing your art and time, it's been a restoratively peaceful half-hour with my lunch :) XXX

[@thecreativecove6898]

Aww thanks so much. So happy that Millie is with me. Even though she bangs the camera. 😂 she is a delight!

[@SandysArt-cx5ek]

Love this, will definitely try it.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Wonderful!

[@marlenegura1161]

Lovely ❤❤❤

[@insanity6829]

Love this vid but I have to say I WISH I could be wearing a sweater!! Its very HOT here and no, Im not in Hades, it just feels like it LOL

[@susietruelove3657]

I love these

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you 😊

[@julialaborde8886]

Nice

[@brendas8934]

Love the "antique vibration"😅 sending best wishes 🌿

[@thecreativecove6898]

Haha thank you 😊

[@cjsimplyscraps]

I am gonna come back and sketch with you. I am not a sketcher but simple like this is something I will try. I love the look. Question? What type of pen are you using . It looks like a regular black ink pen but I would think that would tear tracing paper so I’m thinking no. Also what ink do you use on your other papers. Just as I was typing this you just said pen and talked about pencil but did not tell us what kind except that it has to dry

[@suebrown7882]

Great ideas! I keep practising my sketching with you - but if it helps others, I recently found a coffee cup duster stencil of leaves (that resemble yours) by The stencil store uk - via ebay. This gives an outline which can be filled in and/or coloured as preferred. Now I am off to cut up some tracing paper! Thanks for showing us!

[@thecreativecove6898]

That's a great idea!

[@risamateo8003]

These look amazing!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you

[@susaneddins4299]

I can’t sketch worth beans but I can trace with the best of them. It ends up for me looking like I sketched it and that’s all I’m going for really. Love your ideas. Thank you.

[@joanroberts9801]

*Very* clever and effective. Would love to see what you could create incorporating softly tinted or water colored tissue paper. Subscribed.

[@thecreativecove6898]

I could try but tissue paper doesn’t like to get wet. But there’s only one way to find out!

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

Love this idea! Just came across yr video. Since I've got oodles of old book pages, tgetes no excuse not to try this . What about using Vellum????

[@jwebber598]

❤❤❤awesome thank you❤❤❤

[@thecreativecove6898]

You are so welcome

[@reginamalm6263]

I would love recommendations for books used for reference of flowers. I waste so much time looking for references pictures or books . You make it look so easy . Thank you for video .

[@TamyC7]

At 23:16, she gives you two options. 🥰 But, you can always Google "botanical sketches, illustrations, or drawings." It gives you reference for books that you can buy online. I haven't had good luck finding any at thrifstores. Also, you can use the images as inspiration. There are so many to choose from, and you can always print them on coffee dyed paper. If you need them for a quick project, if you don't have a book on hand. ☺️ good luck!

[@suebrown7882]

I think you can't go wrong with any Edith Holden books - or just pick something small growing in your garden or local park. Practice is key! Good luck!

[@reginamalm6263]

@@suebrown7882the Edith book is beautiful. Thank you so much for recommendations. Absolutely gorgeous

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so much. I really just look at thrift shops library and magazines. Really anything I can get my hands on 😊

[@elizabethwareing8818]

What do you do with all your projects ? I love them!

[@fungirl809]

Greattttt idea for the me the newbie. I would like to try some color any suggestions

[@catherinepaul7583]

Thanks!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Wow thank you so very much 😊 very kind of you

[@MsMaria990]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@thecreativecove6898]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@stellabiteme]

I love tracing paper however, it really isn't cheap. When it gets wet it stretches and gets larger. I dye mine sometimes. If you're going to get it wet, do it first and then make your project. I wish I would have know this earlier lol.

[@thecreativecove6898]

That’s interesting. I’ve never paid much for tracing paper.

[@mariakristinaengen3215]

💜

[@momszycat4148]

Since I don't sketch very well I'm thinking🤔 it's tracing paper and I can trace things...😊

[@maureenburger9121]

I have acquired paper and don’t know if it’s tracing paper or vellum but it wrinkled when gluing. I have papers no it in packaging and can’t tell what it is.

[@karent2851]

You could stamp the tracing paper instead of sketching.

[@maureenburger9121]

What is the stamp tool that you applied the ink with?

[@nataliemarshall7158]

You might not be able to sew straight but you sure can cut straight with scissors!! 😮 I can not for the life of me cut straight lines without a paper trimmer 😢

[@thecreativecove6898]

Haha not me. Close up nothing I do is strait 😂