For Such a Time as This
When Mordecai challenged Esther to use her royal position to influence the king to save the many lives of her own Jewish people, he said to her “Who knows but that you have come to your royal position for … Continued
Twenty Important Things
Awhile back I saw a post on Julie Balzer’s blog where she listed twelve self care tips for Valentine’s Day. I like the way she presented the list in a visual way. I randomly drew squarish shapes on a pre-painted background … Continued
CitraSolv Class Part 1
Last week I taught a class on how to alter National Geographic pages to make some really cool papers. We used spray bottles for the CitraSolv concentrated cleaner, and aluminum trays to contain the mess. Rubber gloves are … Continued
Use Your Brain Power
Had fun with this crazy collage built on top of a painted background. I used: an old encyclopedia for Einstein’s face, and the circles along the left side a Guiness Book of World Records for the body builder a … Continued
Art Journal Class 2 – texture and stamp making
The art journal lesson this month was about adding texture to the journal page, creative use of everyday items, and making simple stamps to use over and over on our pages. To make texture we used a thick coat … Continued
A Valentine gift from me to you…
Simply right click to save and/or print this sheet of hearts to use in your own projects! If you prefer a pdf version – Mixed Media Hearts Have a blessed day!
This week in my art journal
Did some freewriting on my elephant page about reaching for what seems impossible. My lines go every which way, making it pretty hard to read..but the goal is in the writing, not the reading! Included some favorite photos of the … Continued
These are a few of my favorite pens
Pen work in a journal, or on a mixed media piece is the icing on the cake! It is the extra little finishing marks, and the writing and lettering that really make the journal or artwork. So today, I am … Continued
Introductory Art Journaling Class –
I had so much fun last night at an introduction to art journaling class. In my own journal I take notes, and paint over notes. I write shopping lists, and to do lists, and then paint over them as well. … Continued
Stencil and Mask making – the human form
There are some great stencils and masks of the human form available on the market, and I enjoy opportunities to use them. But even more, I enjoy using materials that are unique to me. Today I will share with you … Continued