oh hey there, welcome to the empire!

I am currently “beautifying” the blog and some of the older posts are switched off during the beautification.  Normal service will be resumed shortly 🙂 The blog was established in 2005 so there is a bit of editing to be done as things have changed over the years.  Meanwhile enjoy the latest arty adventures!

Under The Sea – Mixed Media Canvas
September 13, 2019

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A Vintage Journey Pinworthy Winner: A Cup of Tea for Your Art – August Challenge
September 13, 2019

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SSS Monday Challenge Winner – S is for Spooky – Halloween Is Coming Card
September 6, 2019
Birgit Koopsen IG Gel Printing Challenge – Day 1 Colors of Your Flag
September 1, 2019

mixing of mediums - read all about my latest mixed media project below...

Birgit Koopsen Gel Printing Challenge – Day 12 Repeating Patterns
September 12, 2019

Day 12 – Repeating Patterns.  I was a little late with this one because I could not find a paint roller to fit and I know I have one!  But necessity is the mother of invention so I improvised by [...]

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Under The Sea – Mixed Media Canvas
September 13, 2019

Hi friends, here’s something I’ve been wanting to do for a while now and I [...]

A Vintage Journey Pinworthy Winner: A Cup of Tea for Your Art – August Challenge
September 13, 2019

I won my first challenge on A Vintage Journey! The challenge was A Cup of [...]

Wicked Halloween Cat Wall Art – for Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts
September 13, 2019

Hi there, this is my first post for Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts and I hope [...]

Birgit Koopsen Gel Printing Challenge – Day 13 Multi Media
September 13, 2019

Day 13 – Multi Media – one of my favourite ways to use my Gelli [...]

Birgit Koopsen Gel Printing Challenge – Day 12 Repeating Patterns
September 12, 2019

Day 12 – Repeating Patterns.  I was a little late with this one because I [...]

Birgit Koopsen Gel Printing Challenge – Day 11 Multiple Layers
September 11, 2019

Day 11 – Multiple Layers. I used fluid acrylics and stamps and stencils, letting each [...]

Birgit Koopsen Gel Printing Challenge – Day 10 Pigment Inks
September 10, 2019

Day 10 – Pigment Inks.  Had fun playing with mostly Versafine Clair inks, some manilla [...]

Always Believe That Something Wonderful is About to Happen – Art Journal Spread
September 8, 2019

Hi crafty friends, here’s something I’ve been working on recently and finished it today.  Last [...]

Birgit Koopsen Gel Printing Challenge – Day 6 Tape
September 6, 2019

Day 6 – Tape.  I love making my own washi tape from my gel prints [...]

SSS Monday Challenge Winner – S is for Spooky – Halloween Is Coming Card
September 6, 2019

Excited to find out this morning that I won last week’s Simon Says Stamp Monday [...]

Birgit Koopsen Gel Printing Challenge – Day 5 No Brayer
September 5, 2019

Day 5 – No Brayer. I used a palette knife and my fingertips and deli [...]

You’re The Best In The Whole Mewniverse Card! Rainbow Background Version
September 3, 2019

Hey cat lovers!  Kitty cards are like buses, none for ages then two at the [...]

Birgit Koopsen Gel Printing Challenge – Day 3 Lace
September 3, 2019

Day 3 Lace.  This month on Instagram Birgit Koopsen (@birgit_koopsen) is holding a Gel Printing [...]

Birgit Koopsen Gel Printing Challenge – Day 2 Masking
September 2, 2019

Day 2 Masking.  This month on Instagram Birgit Koopsen (@birgit_koopsen) is holding a Gel Printing [...]

You’re The Best In The Whole Mewniverse Card! Galaxy Background Version
September 1, 2019

Hey cat loving friends, it’s been a little while since my last cat card but [...]

Birgit Koopsen IG Gel Printing Challenge – Day 1 Colors of Your Flag
September 1, 2019

Hello September! I’m so glad August is over (all those birthdays lol!) and I can [...]

The Time You Enjoy Wasting Is Not Wasted Time Card! Mixed Media Tea-Stained Afternoon Tea Card
August 31, 2019

Hey crafty friends, how much do I love tea?  Let me count the ways, my [...]

Let’s Visit Mummy’s House Card – Halloween Mixed Media Card
August 31, 2019

The third of three Halloween cards I made on the same day – do you [...]

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