I Can’t Stop Using This BACKGROUND Trick

Have you ever tried the clear tape hack for art journaling? 🤔 In this video I'm testing out this viral technique using beautiful handmade washi tapes to create a stunning, semi-transparent background for my latest fairy project! Watch as I try different methods to get rid of the sticky shine and seamlessly blend these delicate elements into my art journal page. The results are absolutely gorgeous! If you love aesthetics, flower fairies and creative background ideas this tutorial is for you. Join me as I explore distress oxides, shading techniques and add a little magic to my spring-themed art journal spread. If you like it, please to HYPE this video! Leave a comment, like and share it with your crafty friends. Supplies Used: - Clear/Transparent Tapes - Clear Gesso - Distress Oxide Inks (Bundled Sage, Shabby Shutters, Walnut Stain) - Maremi's Collage Books "Botanica vol1", "Flower Fairies: Spring Edition" and "Spring Tales & Backgrounds" on Amazon - Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors - Glue Stick & Scissors Timeline (English) 00:00 - Introduction: Testing the Clear Tape Hack 01:10 - Applying Clear Washi Tape 04:30 - The Secret: Using Clear Gesso to Remove Shine 06:15 - Adding Color with Distress Oxide Inks (Greens & Yellows) 10:45 - Adding Embellishments: Mushrooms & Poppies 11:30 - Shading Technique: Why I Ink the Edges 15:20 - Gluing Down the Elements 17:15 - Adding a Meaningful Quote 19:25 - Final Touches: Watercolor Splashes 20:00 - Final Result 📚 All of my Collage Books are available worldwide on every Amazon store 👇 🇺🇸 USA: https://amzn.to/3RiWSzL 🇬🇧 UK: https://amzn.to/3VeVzCZ 🇩🇪 Germany: https://amzn.to/4e72Opc 🇫🇷 France: https://www.amazon.fr/stores/Marta-Lapkowska-Maremi-Small-Art/author/B0D116LSP7?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 🇪🇸 Spain: https://www.amazon.es/stores/Marta-Lapkowska-Maremi-Small-Art/author/B0D116LSP7?ref=a 🇮🇹 Italy: https://www.amazon.it/stores/author/B0D116LSP7/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=91461df3-1b16-4fb0-b9b0-b95c1d6b70b1&ref_=ap_rdr 🇳🇱 Netherlands: https://www.amazon.nl/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMarta+Lapkowska+Maremi+Small+Art&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 🇵🇱 Poland: https://www.amazon.pl/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMarta+Lapkowska+Maremi+Small+Art&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 🇸🇪 Sweden: https://www.amazon.se/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMarta+Lapkowska+Maremi+Small+Art&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 🇯🇵 Japan: https://www.amazon.co.jp/stores/Marta-Lapkowska-Maremi-Small-Art/author/B0D116LSP7?language=en&ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 🇨🇦 Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Marta-Lapkowska-Maremi-Small-Art/author/B0D116LSP7?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 🇦🇺 Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/Marta-Lapkowska-Maremi-Small-Art/author/B0D116LSP7?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 📍MY MOST USED SUPPLIES📍 🖌️Clear Gesso 🇺🇸: https://amzn.to/4bEoCbk 🇬🇧: https://amzn.to/40OJ2JN 🩹Elmer's Re-Stick Glue Sticks 🇺🇸: https://amzn.to/3T8Fkam 🇬🇧: https://amzn.to/4e2SFZS 🇪🇺: https://amzn.to/4wcYfCW 🎨Ink Blending Brushes 🇺🇸: https://amzn.to/4rKJ9Bi 🇬🇧: https://amzn.to/47S8mCz 🇪🇺: https://amzn.to/4sobaQ1 📔Square Small Journal Book 300gsm 🇺🇸: https://amzn.to/44rETxH 🇬🇧: https://amzn.to/3KXiwcK 🇪🇺: https://amzn.to/4rWEMUT 📘Rectangle Small Journal Book 300gsm 🇺🇸: https://amzn.to/45budn5 🇬🇧: https://amzn.to/3YtS8KM 🇪🇺: https://amzn.to/48SQN5b 🧫Collage medium 🇺🇸: https://amzn.to/4msqI2U 🇬🇧: https://amzn.to/4s54u9Z 🇪🇺: https://amzn.to/4aMVboH ❄️Kuretake White Ink 'Drop of Snow' for splashes: 🇺🇸: https://amzn.to/4oYGORz ✒️Winsor & Newton Calligraphy Ink 🇺🇸: https://amzn.to/4bG5RDD 🇬🇧: https://amzn.to/3T5DZl5 🇪🇺: https://amzn.to/3I6I02r 🖍️KURETAKE pastel watercolor paints 🇺🇸: https://amzn.to/3CdvIGi 🇬🇧: https://amzn.to/4hgZmJm 🇪🇺: https://amzn.to/4hlixC6 ✂️Scissors Singer 4.5-Inch Detail 🇺🇸: https://amzn.to/3QJeTYq 🇬🇧: https://amzn.to/44gJrEd 🇪🇺: https://amzn.to/47y2XOQ ☑️Tim Holtz Scissors (bigger ears for fingers) 🇺🇸: https://amzn.to/3wF3Acb 🇬🇧: https://amzn.to/44JmCed 🇪🇺: https://amzn.to/3UTHsDg 🖊️Pilot Pen: Pilot G-TEC-C4 for doodles 🇺🇸: https://amzn.to/3FWpeub 🇬🇧: https://amzn.to/3lpl6M6 🇪🇺: https://amzn.to/3MitTJS 🔪Gyro Cut for paper images 🇺🇸: https://amzn.to/4hwCMg6 🇬🇧: https://amzn.to/42yQL0S 🇪🇺: https://amzn.to/4hAl2k4 #artandcraft #papercraftideas #artjournal #mixedmedia #tapehacks #maremismallart