Hello Erin from BC, Canada. I’ve been following your posts on Instagram and loving your TH-cam channel. I’m turning 68 in a few days and I just treated myself to Wanderlust 😊 It will be a fun start for 2024! Never too late to learn something new. Thank you for your tutorials, they really inspire me to work in my art journal a little more.
Hello and welcome! I agree, it's never to late to learn something! I think you will enjoy Wanderlust. It's low pressure and all the instructors and Kasia & her team are so helpful and welcoming. It's a really nice community.
I participated in wanderlust live at the first of September and signed up for 2024 on the early pricing. I didn’t know if I would want to do the classes in a journal or not, but seeing your journals 😍 filled with fun projects I’ve decided to try that route. This is a huge commitment for me because I never seem to allot time to play and I’m hoping this will become part of my everyday routine 👍🏻. Just found your channel this morning and I’m really enjoying your videos and your art!
Oh I think you will really enjoy Wanderlust! I really like having my pages/lessons all in one place but I know others use multiple journals or work on individual papers which they bind together later into a journal. Sometimes it's challenging to do the lesson in the journal. I had one case where we worked very large so I couldn't fit it in there. I always meant to go back and take a photo and include that on a page but I didn't ever do it. But that is an option as well so you have a full record of the year of classes.
Love how this turned out…it’s beautiful!! The colors are right up my alley! Never thought to use a pill bottle as a stamp. Will definitely be doing that next time I create. I also like that you used your finger to paint. I’m still learning how to get a brush to do what I want it to. I think I would have more control using my fingers. Going to give that a go as well. I have a tip for when you use the Stabilo pencil. You can activate it with liquid matte medium instead of water. That way it sets it. On the off chance your cover gets wet, it won’t smear. 😀😀 Happy creating!
Erin, I was hoping you would be an artist in Wanderlust 2024. I love your work. You are one of my favorites. I’m about to turn 63 and started Bible journaling a few years ago and now also enjoy art journaling. I’m not an artist I just love and enjoy using the gelli plate, creating collage paper, and journaling. I signed up for Fodder School 1 after you mentioned Fodder School. Love it. I just now signed up for Wanderlust 2024. Thank you so much. Your journals are beautiful!
I agree with @ginger_mcelfresh_art. If you are making art regularly, you are an artist. Thank you for your kind comments! Would love to join Wanderlust as a teacher someday.
@@eb_mixedmedia I definitely try most days and I love it. I started using my Apple Barrel paints again thanks to you and I am really enjoying them. They really have great colors. I always love your color pallets you use in your work. So beautiful! Thanks again!
In addition to some great processes, I enjoy listening to you work through it. Thank you for making your videos so accessible. A real gem for me this week.
I love that you did this video because I have that same journal. I am nearing the end of it and need to start thinking about how to decorate the cover. You gave me lots of inspiration here.
Oh, I'm afraid I'm not teaching. I'm an ambassador which I means I promote the class and participate in the classroom, encouraging others and answering questions. I'd love to teach but, sadly, not this year.
I love your cover. 2024 is going to be my first year of Wanderlust and I'm really looking forward to it. I signed up months ago and made sure I had my book ready (same as yours coincidentally) and now the wait is finally over. Tomorrow the first class should be available!
I think you will really enjoy the year! How did the first lesson go? I found it a little challenging because I so rarely use a brush! But it was fun to experiment!
So happy to discover you and your beautiful work! Thank you for your videos, they are invaluable.❤ I’ve been combing through the comments because I didn’t want to bug you, lol..but, what is the name of that beautiful gold pen???
I think WL is more directly related to art journaling and is more technique based whereas FS is more project based. In Wanderlust you have 49 weekly classes taught by several different teachers. The year is broken up thematically by art supply so you spend 5 or 6 weeks exploring a specific art supply and techniques to use it. Themes might include: craft paint, watercolor, gesso, pastels, sprays, pens, etc. Most of the lessons are completed in an art journal. Fodder School on the other hand offers two lessons each month with 12 different teachers. On the first of each month you get a lesson on making fodder--that is something you can use in your art journal or in other paper craft projects--it could be painted papers, tags, washi tape, clusters, or any number of things. On the 15th of the month the lesson demonstrates how to use that fodder to create a project--it could be a collage, a journal, a wall hanging, artist trading cards, greeting cards, etc. WL seems best for learning techniques and how to use supplies and being exposed to a variety of artists and styles, truly great for beginners. Though there is always something to learn even if you've been art journaling for awhile. FS is kind of learning new ways to incorporate these techniques, and applying it beyond your journal. Both are great value and really well done. Many people do both courses. The same teachers are often featured in both. Both allow lifetime access to the videos.
@@eb_mixedmedia Wow, Thank you so much for the detailed information! I actually thought they were the opposite of each other so it's good I asked. Hopefully that will help others too. Thanks again!
How would you say Wanderlust differs from Fodder School? I hadn't heard of it till just now in your video! I am signed up for Fodder School for the first time(also discovered that thru your videos!) and one thing I see as a difference is that Wanderlust sticks solely to journals.....which is more my jam!
Yes, I think WL is more directly related to art journaling and is more technique based whereas FS is more project based. In Wanderlust you have 49 weekly classes taught by several different teachers. The year is broken up thematically by art supply so you spend 5 or 6 weeks exploring a specific art supply and techniques to use it. Themes might include: craft paint, watercolor, gesso, pastels, sprays, pens, etc. Most of the lessons are completed in an art journal--though some people create on papers and assemble them into a journal at the end. And occasionally there is a project and not necessarily a journal spread. WL seems best for learning techniques and how to use supplies and being exposed to a variety of artists and styles, truly great for beginners. Though there is always something to learn even if you've been art journaling for awhile. It's also more reflective I think. There is more journaling invovlved and I find myself working through some emotions in my work. FS is kind of learning new ways to incorporate these techniques, and applying it beyond your journal. Both are great value and really well done. Many people do both courses. The same teachers are often featured in both. Both allow lifetime access to the videos. You can find a flip through of my first Wanderlust Journal here if you want to see more of what it's about. th-cam.com/video/w81ApB-3hik/w-d-xo.html That year the lessons were theme based rather than supply based.
@@eb_mixedmedia Thank you so so much for the information. So helpful. I think Ill stick with just FS this go round and see how I manage. Theres always next year, right? lol I think both would be too overwhelming for me in my first go.
If you are interested in taking a class then I would suggest Wanderlust. It's a year long class for art journaling and you learn a variety of techniques, tools, and styles from a new artist every week. It's very good value. That's where I started. www.everything-art.com/courses/wanderlust-2024-mixed-media-course?affcode=113232_cqeutlht Of course TH-cam videos and Instagram are also a great place to learn and it's free! Just watch videos and then start playing. Don't buy too many supplies at once. Use what you have. And don't be afraid to make a big mess. It's all about the process and having fun.
Im just learning this wonderful art, but can you tell me...when you put the first layer "printed note paper" on? as its completley covered over? im not sure why put that paper on if it isnt going to be seen?
It seems odd to layer and cover stuff up but it does make a difference by adding depth the page. You can see some of those layers peeking through and they all work together to make the page.
A question, Erin. I am finishing the same Dylusions journal. It became VERY chunky. Would it work, do you think, in my new book, to cut out some pages here and there leaving about a 1/4" stub at the binding to make space between pages? Thank you
Yes, I believe some people cut pages out to make their journals a bit "thinner". Mine are super chunky and they still do close with the elastic. I have seen people cut spines as well. I'm not sure exactly how they do it but I'm sure you can find a video on TH-cam about it.
Yes! Registration for Wanderlust 2025 starts soon and they have opened the waiting list. You can join any year anytime but it's fun to do it with others at the same time. Visit: www.everything-art.com/
That is so great! I think you will really like it! Usually if the class involves watercolor I do the lesson on a piece of watercolor paper cut to the size of my journal so I can glue it in. That way I can keep all the lessons together. Some people work in multiple journals. Others work on loose paper then bind it all together at the end. I wanted everything in one place. So it's really up to you.
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Hello Erin from BC, Canada. I’ve been following your posts on Instagram and loving your TH-cam channel. I’m turning 68 in a few days and I just treated myself to Wanderlust 😊 It will be a fun start for 2024! Never too late to learn something new. Thank you for your tutorials, they really inspire me to work in my art journal a little more.
Hello and welcome! I agree, it's never to late to learn something! I think you will enjoy Wanderlust. It's low pressure and all the instructors and Kasia & her team are so helpful and welcoming. It's a really nice community.
@@eb_mixedmedia I really excited 😊
I participated in wanderlust live at the first of September and signed up for 2024 on the early pricing. I didn’t know if I would want to do the classes in a journal or not, but seeing your journals 😍 filled with fun projects I’ve decided to try that route. This is a huge commitment for me because I never seem to allot time to play and I’m hoping this will become part of my everyday routine 👍🏻. Just found your channel this morning and I’m really enjoying your videos and your art!
Oh I think you will really enjoy Wanderlust! I really like having my pages/lessons all in one place but I know others use multiple journals or work on individual papers which they bind together later into a journal. Sometimes it's challenging to do the lesson in the journal. I had one case where we worked very large so I couldn't fit it in there. I always meant to go back and take a photo and include that on a page but I didn't ever do it. But that is an option as well so you have a full record of the year of classes.
Love how this turned out…it’s beautiful!! The colors are right up my alley! Never thought to use a pill bottle as a stamp. Will definitely be doing that next time I create. I also like that you used your finger to paint. I’m still learning how to get a brush to do what I want it to. I think I would have more control using my fingers. Going to give that a go as well. I have a tip for when you use the Stabilo pencil. You can activate it with liquid matte medium instead of water. That way it sets it. On the off chance your cover gets wet, it won’t smear. 😀😀 Happy creating!
Great idea about the matte medium and stabilo! I never would have thought of that!! Thanks!
Erin, I was hoping you would be an artist in Wanderlust 2024. I love your work. You are one of my favorites. I’m about to turn 63 and started Bible journaling a few years ago and now also enjoy art journaling. I’m not an artist I just love and enjoy using the gelli plate, creating collage paper, and journaling. I signed up for Fodder School 1 after you mentioned Fodder School. Love it. I just now signed up for Wanderlust 2024. Thank you so much. Your journals are beautiful!
If you are making art...that makes you an artist 😉. It sounds like you are! I just joined myself...can't wait!
@@Ginger_McElfresh_Art Good point! LOL! Thank you so much! I'm glad you joined as well. Should be awesome!
I agree with @ginger_mcelfresh_art. If you are making art regularly, you are an artist. Thank you for your kind comments! Would love to join Wanderlust as a teacher someday.
So happy to hear you and @patriciadistefano have signed up for Wanderlust. I think you will both enjoy it! See you in the classroom!
@@eb_mixedmedia I definitely try most days and I love it. I started using my Apple Barrel paints again thanks to you and I am really enjoying them. They really have great colors. I always love your color pallets you use in your work. So beautiful! Thanks again!
In addition to some great processes, I enjoy listening to you work through it. Thank you for making your videos so accessible. A real gem for me this week.
You are so welcome! Glad you found it helpful!
Yep, I love that color combo too!
Thank you!
Heyyyy..... Njoying watching ur videos again & again..... Gives a pleasant feel
Thanks so much!!
Ugh I love this book. How gorgeous. I love mixed media. So amazing and such a versatile hobby. Tfs❤
Glad you liked it!!
I love that you did this video because I have that same journal. I am nearing the end of it and need to start thinking about how to decorate the cover. You gave me lots of inspiration here.
So glad you found some inspiration!
They all look lovely,,xxx ❤
Thanks so much!
Just signed up using your link. Thought this was a great journey for me to have fun with this upcoming year. :)
Welcome aboard! I think you will have fun with it!
Great tutorial! Love your journal cover art and the way you are keeping the series going with similar covers. Thanks for sharing. 💚
You are so welcome!
Hint-I have the same letters. I used them for name tags. I taped the letters together to form the name-fiddled to get them even. Then stamped.
That's a good idea! Have you seen the letters that "click" together so you can form words? They look pretty cool too.
Love your work ❤thank you for sharing your talent ❤
You're so welcome!!
I look forward to seeing you on Wanderlust 2024...I signed up recently and was excited to see you are one of the teachers ❤
Oh, I'm afraid I'm not teaching. I'm an ambassador which I means I promote the class and participate in the classroom, encouraging others and answering questions. I'd love to teach but, sadly, not this year.
I love the colors you use and the art design is always lovely! TFS!
Thank you so much!
I just signed up! This sounds like fun!! 😊
That's great! I think you will like it!!
I love your cover. 2024 is going to be my first year of Wanderlust and I'm really looking forward to it. I signed up months ago and made sure I had my book ready (same as yours coincidentally) and now the wait is finally over. Tomorrow the first class should be available!
I think you will really enjoy the year! How did the first lesson go? I found it a little challenging because I so rarely use a brush! But it was fun to experiment!
I really enjoyed it, although I did resort to some finger blending. Now for a watercolour lesson, a medium I have limited experience in.
Love the cover
Thank you!!
Love this ❤. Thanks so much for sharing 👏👏👏
You are so welcome!
Looks amazing! I’m trying to find inspiration to do when I make my art journal.
Thank you!
Gorgeous! 🐞
Thank you!
I love the honeycomb stamp you're using. Is it a Tim Holz stamp? Thank you!
Yes, it is!
Love your style! Where did you get the Shakespeare sonnet stencil? I must have it!❤
I think that one came from The Crafter's Workshop.
So happy to discover you and your beautiful work! Thank you for your videos, they are invaluable.❤
I’ve been combing through the comments because I didn’t want to bug you, lol..but, what is the name of that beautiful gold pen???
It’s a Signo Uniball pen in gold.
@@eb_mixedmedia Thanks!
I love your cideos
Thanks so much!!
Since you talk about both Fodder School and Wanderlust, could you please explain the differences.
I think WL is more directly related to art journaling and is more technique based whereas FS is more project based. In Wanderlust you have 49 weekly classes taught by several different teachers. The year is broken up thematically by art supply so you spend 5 or 6 weeks exploring a specific art supply and techniques to use it. Themes might include: craft paint, watercolor, gesso, pastels, sprays, pens, etc. Most of the lessons are completed in an art journal. Fodder School on the other hand offers two lessons each month with 12 different teachers. On the first of each month you get a lesson on making fodder--that is something you can use in your art journal or in other paper craft projects--it could be painted papers, tags, washi tape, clusters, or any number of things. On the 15th of the month the lesson demonstrates how to use that fodder to create a project--it could be a collage, a journal, a wall hanging, artist trading cards, greeting cards, etc. WL seems best for learning techniques and how to use supplies and being exposed to a variety of artists and styles, truly great for beginners. Though there is always something to learn even if you've been art journaling for awhile. FS is kind of learning new ways to incorporate these techniques, and applying it beyond your journal. Both are great value and really well done. Many people do both courses. The same teachers are often featured in both. Both allow lifetime access to the videos.
@@eb_mixedmedia Wow, Thank you so much for the detailed information! I actually thought they were the opposite of each other so it's good I asked. Hopefully that will help others too. Thanks again!
How would you say Wanderlust differs from Fodder School? I hadn't heard of it till just now in your video!
I am signed up for Fodder School for the first time(also discovered that thru your videos!) and one thing I see as a difference is that Wanderlust sticks solely to journals.....which is more my jam!
Yes, I think WL is more directly related to art journaling and is more technique based whereas FS is more project based. In Wanderlust you have 49 weekly classes taught by several different teachers. The year is broken up thematically by art supply so you spend 5 or 6 weeks exploring a specific art supply and techniques to use it. Themes might include: craft paint, watercolor, gesso, pastels, sprays, pens, etc. Most of the lessons are completed in an art journal--though some people create on papers and assemble them into a journal at the end. And occasionally there is a project and not necessarily a journal spread. WL seems best for learning techniques and how to use supplies and being exposed to a variety of artists and styles, truly great for beginners. Though there is always something to learn even if you've been art journaling for awhile. It's also more reflective I think. There is more journaling invovlved and I find myself working through some emotions in my work. FS is kind of learning new ways to incorporate these techniques, and applying it beyond your journal. Both are great value and really well done. Many people do both courses. The same teachers are often featured in both. Both allow lifetime access to the videos. You can find a flip through of my first Wanderlust Journal here if you want to see more of what it's about. th-cam.com/video/w81ApB-3hik/w-d-xo.html That year the lessons were theme based rather than supply based.
@@eb_mixedmedia Thank you so so much for the information. So helpful. I think Ill stick with just FS this go round and see how I manage. Theres always next year, right? lol I think both would be too overwhelming for me in my first go.
I am totally new to Journalling in any way shape or form. Live in South Africa. Where should I start?
If you are interested in taking a class then I would suggest Wanderlust. It's a year long class for art journaling and you learn a variety of techniques, tools, and styles from a new artist every week. It's very good value. That's where I started. www.everything-art.com/courses/wanderlust-2024-mixed-media-course?affcode=113232_cqeutlht
Of course TH-cam videos and Instagram are also a great place to learn and it's free! Just watch videos and then start playing. Don't buy too many supplies at once. Use what you have. And don't be afraid to make a big mess. It's all about the process and having fun.
Hello Erin. I'm seriously considering signing up for Wanderlust in the next 24 hours. Can you tell me what size Ranger journals you use?
It is a Dylustions 5x8 Creative Journal from Ranger.
@@eb_mixedmedia thank you!
Im just learning this wonderful art, but can you tell me...when you put the first layer "printed note paper" on? as its completley covered over? im not sure why put that paper on if it isnt going to be seen?
It seems odd to layer and cover stuff up but it does make a difference by adding depth the page. You can see some of those layers peeking through and they all work together to make the page.
A question, Erin. I am finishing the same Dylusions journal. It became VERY chunky. Would it work, do you think, in my new book, to cut out some pages here and there leaving about a 1/4" stub at the binding to make space between pages? Thank you
Yes, I believe some people cut pages out to make their journals a bit "thinner". Mine are super chunky and they still do close with the elastic. I have seen people cut spines as well. I'm not sure exactly how they do it but I'm sure you can find a video on TH-cam about it.
Are these classes online?
Yes! Registration for Wanderlust 2025 starts soon and they have opened the waiting list. You can join any year anytime but it's fun to do it with others at the same time. Visit: www.everything-art.com/
I just signed up for wanderlust. Does the dylusions journal work for watercolor projects or do you have a separate watercolor journal?
That is so great! I think you will really like it! Usually if the class involves watercolor I do the lesson on a piece of watercolor paper cut to the size of my journal so I can glue it in. That way I can keep all the lessons together. Some people work in multiple journals. Others work on loose paper then bind it all together at the end. I wanted everything in one place. So it's really up to you.
@@eb_mixedmediathanks so much great idea!