Freeform Embroidered Napkins - SO MUCH FUN!

I recently got an embroidery machine and I fear it's almost broken. I've used it so many times that I'm afraid it's going to konk out on me. OK, the reason I'm feeling this way is because this project specifically got a little out of hand. I was having so much fun with it I just kept making them and spent several hours just freeform embroidering like a madman. I love to sew, but there's a method to creating something...this technique was freeing and exciting and like nothing I've done before on a sewing machine. 

Create a table that's a feast for the eyes!

Perfect for spring! 

Watch how to make these here OR watch on my YouTube channel here:

https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkMontanoDesigner/featured

EVERYTHING I USED FOR THIS PROJECT

Derwent Inktense Blocks: https://amzn.to/3kAd5Oe Surebonder Glue Guns & Products: https://amzn.to/3bOpfiZ BROTHER Innov-is 1750D: https://bit.ly/MarkMontanoEncanto Shiny Silicone Mats: https://amzn.to/3KHoaJP MY AMAZON STORE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/markmontano

Derwent Inktense Blocks are permanent so you can wash these! 

You're invited to lunch! xo, Mark!

Glue Resist Boho Table Linens

I can be a bit skeptical about promises from products.  How many times have you purchased something (like wrinkle cream) that didn't exactly take back the years?  Well, when Derwent told me that their Inktense Blocks were permanent, I didn't quite buy it...Then I made this project.  My mind was blown.  Not only are they permanent, the colors are amazing. I've used the blocks before, but never in this way.  At first I was wanting to try a traditional batik project, but the clear school glue called my name and it just seems so much more accessible and easy to do.  A stencil, some clear school glue and Inktense blocks.  That's an amazing combination!  Try this technique on kitchen curtains, table linens, even a white t-shirt...It's super fun!  Now get out there and MAKE YOUR MARK!  

These will go perfectly with my colorful dishes!

You can grab white cotton napkins on amazon for this project...Link below

STUFF I USED FOR THIS PROJECT

Derwent Inktense Blocks: https://amzn.to/3kAd5Oe White Cotton Napkins: https://amzn.to/2SKAxfY Spray Bottles: https://amzn.to/2SKAxfY

Mandala Stencil: https://amzn.to/32kdM6a

Watch how to make my Boho Table Linens here OR

Watch this video on my Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/Q9Ejr82gIoM

Glue resist with a stencil has fast become one of my favorite techniques!

Ready! Set! Eat!

Nature Art Journal

There is inspiration EVERYWHERE if you just look for it.  Lately, like many of you, I've been spending a lot of time in my backyard.  I practically live out there!  Since I live in Los Angeles, I have things constantly blooming in my yard so I decided to use nature as my jumping point for this art journal.  Pressed leaves and flowers and vintage botanical prints always look wonderful in a journal so I gathered up a bunch of those to start.  I also wrote out some of my favorite nature quotes to get me going. Hey, whatever you have to do to stay creative and positive, right?  Create something today, my sweet friends, and always Make Your Mark!

Rubber stamps & embossed tissue paper are always fun in a journal!

Everything I used for this project:
Xyron Creative Station: https://bit.ly/2yuW31n Permanent Adhesive Cartridge: https://amzn.to/2KaMzuC Derwent Inktense Pencils: https://bit.ly/3cynWUN www.DerwentArt.com & www.Xyron.com MY AMAZON STORE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/markmontano

Pressed leaves used as a mask on book pages...Perfect backgrounds!

Watch how I art journal here OR
Watch the video on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/R10MZJwSEuw

My Derwent Inktense Blocks are great for leaf rubbings. 
They can also be used with water like watercolor!

Happy journaling!