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A New Inspiration Deck
I'm loving card decks, lately. I love having 52 pieces of art as one tight little package.I Gesso'd and then watercoloured one side of my latest deck. Aren't the colours magical?!I'm working on...
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Pinterest: Love or Hate?
You may have noticed this logo (much smaller, of course) on some of your favourite websites, blogs and blog posts. It's the Pinterest Logo. Pinterest is becoming my go-to source for project ideas, art...
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Another Soft-Cover Loteria Journal
I have created another soft-cover Loteria journal. You might remember this one that I made awhile back in brown and pink!This one is ever BETTER since it is in my favourite colour scheme: blue and...
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New Journal Covers
I have made up another batch of my Ready-to-go Art Journals! These really are the BEST sellers in my etsy shop. You can view the listing here. In the meantime, feast your eyes on some new spreads and...
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Art Inspiration from Anywhere!
I just HAD to post this - a light switch plate that I came across in my travels last week. This just happened to be at the RubyDog pop-up shop on Main Street.Adorable! Makes me want to start collecting...
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Art Journal Exploration
An art journal is meant to be a place to try out new techniques, new materials, and explore new ideas.This is very unlike most of my work to date, so it is truly an art journal page in the more literal...
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Art Journal Play
I REALLY wish that I had taken process photos of this page. There are literally 5-6 layers on this page - paints, stencils, fixative, white gel pen, more paint...I was inspired by a recent...
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My Pregnancy Journal - Everything I Love!
I'm eight weeks pregnant. Shhhhh. I'm supposed to be keeping it a secret. But alas, there's no way I can do that! My husband and I have been trying for 20 months! Almost two years! Finally a couple of...
View ArticleJust a Wee Break
It's Spring Break and I'm busy as a bee. I won't be blogging this week, but will be back after the Easter weekend on April 3rd 2013. See you then!
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Organizing My Ribbons and Trims
Eye Candy for the organizationally obsessed.I decided last week to organize my trim, rick rack, and sewing ribbons. Here is what I've been working with the past few years:A small suitcase full of a...
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Paper Lovers Unite!
I must tell you about a package of paper that Dick Blick has on their wesbite.This is the image from their website. With all of that colour and pattern, I figured that I couldn't go wrong. I ordered...
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Tyvek Journal Covers
I must tell you about how much fun I'm having with my Tyvek collages. So much fun, in fact, that I can't stop making journals and creating backgrounds and putting together collages. I think they're...
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Oh Deer!
If you've joined me on Facebook, then you'll know that I've been working on a buck silhouette. I love deer. I think they're so peaceful, majestic, and strong. Here is the first stage of the painting....
View Article"The Swap" V.4.0 Opens Next Week!
Stay tuned to the blog on Monday, April 15th for details on the International Mixed Media Postcard Swap V.4.0!
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International Mixed Media Postcard Swap V.4.0
The International Mixed Media Postcard Swap Version 4.0 is ON!(Need a crash course on Mixed Media or some inspiration to get started? Examples and ideas below!)Past participants, please note that you...
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A New Quilt?
I'm in need of a cover for our existing comforter. It's a king size, so it's going to be a pretty big undertaking...I want it to be very bohemian in feel - lots of patterns, colours, and...
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Card/Tag Swap
Just want to show you some cards that I've been working on for a swap with my local SAS (Sisters in Art Society) group.They measure roughly 3" x 6".First, I covered them with acrylic paint in red and...
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A Handmade Journal from Supplies On-Hand
This Mother's Day (it's coming soon, you know...), how about saving yourself some money and using up some of your craft supplies?Sound good? I think so too! Today I'm going to show you, step-by-step,...
View ArticleGrammatical Errors that Make Me Twitch
If you follow me on Facebook, you'll know that I am a COMPLETE stickler for proper grammar.I simply despise the misuse of the English language, and often (subconsciously?) lose respect for those who...
View ArticleThe Swap Registration Deadline
Just a reminder that the deadline to sign up for V.4.0 of the Swap is fast approaching (May 10). Click on the Swap button to the right for details on how to be a part of this fun, worldwide swap!
View ArticleIn Case You're Wondering...
...what has become of our Postcard Swap, you need to come and join us on Facebook!Swappers are posting photos of their cards before they are sent, and recipients are posting photos of cards once they...
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I'm Still Making Art!
Phew! Now that the postcard swap is in the sending and receiving stage, I've had a chance to relax a little.I'm still making art. Below is a collage that I did with images and machine stitching for the...
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A Long-Awaited Wreath
Last Christmas, the mother of a friend of mine asked if I could make her a wreath for her door using some old sweaters.The sweaters had belonged to her parents, and had been knit by a family member....
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International Mixed Media Postcard Swap Version 5.0!
The International Mixed Media Postcard Swap Version 5.0 is ON!(Need a crash course on Mixed Media or some inspiration to get started? Examples and ideas below!)Past participants, please note that you...
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The International Mixed Media Postcard Swap Version SIX is now open for registration!(Need a crash course on Mixed Media or some inspiration to get started? Examples and ideas below!)Past participants,...
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