Graciellie Design

I've noticed that my creative process is very intuitive and usually impulsed by strong emotions, from dissapointment to utter joy... I'm learning to embrace it and that is how all of a sudden I've found myself drawing more than ever. Of course, this is not only about drawing to me, it's far more significant and spiritual. Today's art journal spread came from a place of happiness and content. I sketched my girl, left it there and came back to work on it again yesterday. Again, my heart was in a happy place when I started painting and although I didn't know the details and the story that would emerge, the final meaning of these pages turned out to be very significant to me. How I painted my pages For the first time ever, I painted my pages with gouache. My husband got me lots of coloring media on his last work trip to China, including a large Marie's Extra Fine Gouache set of 36. I enjoyed working with them. It makes so much sense that artists ofte...

I'm back with a new idea for Christmas, with a set of stenciled snowflakes card. I love winter themed cards and these backgrounds turned out so nice with the blue watercolored base. I think you'll find these cards are really easy to make. I prepared a short video to show you how I put made them. All products used were sent by The Crafter's Workshop and Therm O Web. Nevertheless, all opinions on this post are my own. Video Tutorial Click below to watch in just a few minutes how I put together these snowy cards! Make sure to visit The Crafter's Workshop blog to take note of all the supplies used! I tested a couple of modeling pastes from TCW and I found that the Light & Fluffy Modeling Paste is great for layering stenciled textures. As you can see on the picture below the paste held its shape on top of the Decofoil Gel and you can't see a ghost trace of the previous stenciled and foiled textured. Hope you love this idea and that ...

Welcome to our last blog hop of the year! It's been an incredible crafty year, with lots of inspiration projects to share and today is no exception. Join us as we share a beautiful collection of Christmas projects featuring Therm O Web products and Graciellie Design Digital Stamps.  Therm O Web We are collaborating with Therm O Web today and I'm sure you will see more of their products on our projects throughout the month. They are ever so popular for their stunning Deco Foil transfer sheets -that you know I love-, their amazing adhesive -Zots, Zips, Foam Squares and more-, and this year they've added so much more to their collection with lots of Mixed Media products for crafters. They also continue growing their Deco Foil line with more colors and finishes... We are loving the new Gina K. Designs Glitter Foils and cardstocks and that is what you will see me featuring today! New Christmas Poinsettias My card for today features one of our latest digital stamp ...

It's been a while since I made a shabby chic card and today I have 2 of them to share, each full of wintery layers and textures. I also will be showing you how to put together this card design on a video tutorial featuring Rebekah Meier Designs mixed media products by Therm O Web and also a new digital pack from my shop with which I made some beautiful foiled word die cuts ! Tutorial & Supplies I invite you to visit Therm O Web's blog to see the complete list of supplies and links. This card design although very layered is not complicated to put together and I know that you will be able to duplicate it translating it to different color schemes using different patterned papers and elements! Click below to watch the video tutorial and click here to subscribe to my channel and watch many other Deco Foil tutorials! If you are curious about these word svg die cuts, click here to see my new bundle pack that includes over 100 words and coordinating shad...

Today I'm back with a new video tutorial with Therm O Web , featuring Gina K. Designs new Holiday line! I'm in love with everything in this line and I'll be showing you how I used the new Therm O Web Decorative die cuts, Foil-Mates and glitter Fancy Foils! I love everything in this new release and I know you will too! I used beautiful papers from Simple Stories on these ornament tags. I love the more muted, retro color scheme of this paper pack. This one's called Very Merry and I enjoyed working with it so very much. Video Tutorial & Supplies Click below to watch the video tutorial. All details on the steps I followed to make this tags can be found on the video. The complete supply list can be found on the video description on YouTube and also on Therm O Web's blog . I've posted additional pictures on Therm O Web so make sure to visit their blog too! That's all for now. Make sure to like and share this video. Become a follower ...

I've always loved seeing snow texture on Christmas projects and so I decided to add it to my own projects this year using The Crafter's Workshop modeling pastes! I have a step by step tutorial on TCW's blog for you so make sure to scroll down and click on the tutorial link. Whenever I take a closer look at textured Christmas cards there's usually a special snow texture paste used... (I actually have one of those.) But I'll show you a way of achieving a very similiar look using supplies you may already have at home in combination with The Crafter's Workshop texture pastes. Tutorial & Supplies: Click here to see how I created this background and how I added all the snow texture to my card. Supplies are listed and linked too over there! I would love it if you could leave me a comment on the tutorial post letting me know what you think about this idea! Are you trying out the technique for your Christmas projects this year? That's all for n...

I'm sharing my first Christmas card of the year... And, I'll show you an easy and beautiful technique called Shadow Stenciling, but this time using Deco Foil! Tutorial & Supplies I have a video tutorial showing you how I made today's card and I've added that below. To find out the complete list of supplies used to create this project, make sure you visit Therm O Web's blog . Now imagine this background with the new glitter Deco Foil from Gina K. Designs! I will be showcasing those new products real soon. Make sure to visit my YouTube channel and subscribe for many more project ideas using Deco Foil and TCW Stencils! Until next time.

We've been sharing project ideas for Fall and Halloween all week long on Therm O Web and now I'm joining the team with a foil stamped Halloween card using the new Gina K. Designs Sparkling Silver Glitter Deco Foil and Brutus Monroe stamps and inks. This is my first proper Halloween card ever, so I hope you enjoy that quick tip video tutorial I prepared for you. It may seem strange but the truth is Halloween is not a traditional holiday in my country. Still, I had lots of fun preparing this video for you (with spooky music and all)! Supplies and Recommendations You'll find the complete list of supplies and some extra recommendations on Therm O Web's blog.   I also invite you to subscribe to their newsletter and follow them on YouTube and social media, as they will be sharing lots and lots of project ideas for Fall and Winter. That's all for now. Thanks so much for always supporting my creative journey. If you haven't subscribed to my You...

Happy Saturday! Today I want to show you how to expand the new Premium Dye Ink cubes using them to watercolor Foil-Mates Backgrounds to create fun and colorful cards! Tutorial I have a complete step by step tutorial on Therm O Web's blog.  Click here to learn how to create this faux watercolored backgrounds.   I'll be back on Monday with a new tutorial using Deco Foil, so make sure to subscribe to my newsletter to be on the know! That's all for now. See you soon!

When I think I can't stretch my craft and art supplies any further, I find myself playing and creating fun new things I had not thought of before! Today I'm sharing a mini video tutorial with quick tips on how to create this negative watercolored background with yummy, detailed splattered foil!  Supplies used: Amazing Things Rubber Stamp Set Acrylic Stamping Block Passionate Pink Premium Dye Ink Cryogen White Cardstock Marie's Watercolors in Rose and Gamboge Medium and Fine tip Water Brushes Deco Foil Adhesive Pen Wild Dandelion Deco Foil Laminator Westcott 12" Titanium Bonded Paper Trimmer This card might as well be one of my favorites... I just enjoy painting backgrounds so much and I love the negative watercoloring using these two colors! Such an inspirational stamp set surely needs a colorful canvas to complete its sentiments! I'm not sure how the foil splatter came about... This watercolored background was very instinctive an...

I'm glad to be back with a new tutorial for The Crafter's Workshop . I've been playing with lots of new stencil designs TCW sent me, trying out techniques and having fun! Today I'll be showing you how to create a shadow stenciled background with inks and Deco Foil! Products used for this post were sent by TCW Stencils and Therm O Web.  Nevertheless, all opinions shared here are my own. Another great thing about today's post is that I'll be sharing my card with the Word Art Wednesday Challenge together with my dear friend Karen Letchworth and many other talented designers. I am sponsoring a prize this time and all you need to do for a chance to win is join their challenge! It is always anything goes and it runs for 2 weeks, so I'm sure you'll find time to join the fun! Tutorial If you like this card be sure to stop by TCW Stencils Blog for the step by step tutorial! This background really only takes 3 to 4 steps to make and who doesn...

It's time for a new tutorial with Therm O Web and today I have a second alternative you can use to create a crackle foiled effect for your Fall projects. This tutorial comes with a video so you can easily follow the process with me.  I've been enjoying using Deco Foil in creative ways lately and I love the effect it gave the leaves on this project! It really looks very organic and the way all the colors shine through is just perfect for Fall. Tutorial & Supplies Find the complete list of supplies used to create this project on Therm O Web's blog ! There you will find more close-up pictures and more inspiration from their daily project ideas. That's all for now. Until next time! .

I'm back with a new video tutorial for Therm O Web! First of all thanks SO much for all the likes and reshares on my Mottled Foil tutorial! I'm excited to hear so many of you are trying out the technique! Today I have a great and easy idea to create crackle foiled leaves for your Fall projects. I have a free printable to make it easier for you too! There is a complete list of supplies on  Therm O Web's blog  with links to the shop so you can check out what I used to make this project. While you're there,  don't forget to download today's freebie  that you can find in the end of my post. That's all for now. I will be back soon with more Fall project ideas with Deco Foil! Leave me a comment and let me know what you will be making with this technique. Until next time.

I'm sharing a magical tutorial today with The Crafter's Workshop . A unicorn stenciled and foiled card with lots of color and sparkle. I love stencils and the depth they add to projects and today you'll see how only one stencil gives you so much interest. I'll be showing you how to make a two toned foiled pattern with TCW Harlequin stencil using Deco Foil Transfer Gel. This is going to be fun, I can assure you and the best part is that you will be able to make a project just like this to if you follow the tutorial. Tutorial Check out the complete step by step tutorial on The Crafter's Workshop blog.   Leave me a comment on TCW blog letting me know what you favorite texture or element on this card is. Do you love the watercolors? The foiled effect? The glitter on the magical unicorn? Thanks so much for stopping by. Now follow me to TCW blog and check out all the details to today's project!

This month has flown by and it's time for a new tutorial with Therm O Web. Today I have a must-try technique and even a free printable to make it even easier to create this Donut Birthday Cards featuring the new Gina K. Designs product line by Therm O Web! Tutorial Find the complete step by step tutorial here.  You will find the free printable download link there too! If you ever wanted to make cute, colorful cards with a touch of foil, this new product line makes it super easy for you! Of course as a designer I always try to stretch the products and come up with innovative ways to use them. This double stitch circle dies are not only meant for layering anymore! Leave me a comment on Therm O Web's blog letting me know what you think about this fun technique! In case you're wondering, yes, these customized foiled sentiments come from one of my digital paper packs called You are the Sweetest available now on my Etsy shop. Thanks so much for readi...