In My Junk Journal
Nothing better on a cold wintery day than snuggling up with my new junk journal for a little journaling. This is how the page started out: It is a pieced together and stitched assortment of a watercolor sketch out of … Continued
My Newest Junk Journal
For a few years now I have been studying different approaches to creating junk journals. I have watched videos, taken a few classes, read books on binding books, and done my own experimenting. What I have ended up with is … Continued
Gifting Guide – ATC Card Kit
A year ago I introduced my 52 Card Pickup artist trading card kit! I have sold oodles of them since then, mostly as gifts, or as an experience to be shared. As the holiday season approaches, I thought it would … Continued
A Touch of Whimsy
This piece is an example for an upcoming “Touch of Whimsy” workshop. In the workshop we will be looking at four main ingredients of making fun and whimsical artwork. There is actually a bit of a formula for tweaking reality … Continued
Creative Thoughts Art Journal Page
I’ve been doing lots of funky work in my art journal lately. It is fun to let the imagination roam, and be silly, and just generally enjoy a good ol’ playtime. I have been trying to look at my blank … Continued
Minnesota Travel Journal 2016
I made a flip through video of my Minnesota travel journal. This is one way to use a smash book! https://quik.gopro.com/v/rQaVXXPua6/
“Play” Digital File
I love using digital download sheets. They make such an easy starting place, or the perfect little something to finish up a page easy peasy! I have chosen some bits and pieces out of my own art journal to share … Continued
From my Art Journal…
From time to time I revisit the work of Teesha Moore and come away inspired to use some of her fun style.I pay a small fee to belong to her “Artstronauts Club” and on it she has all kinds of … Continued
The Secret of Contentment
Today’s quote is from my latest art journal page, and the quote itself is actually from a Teesha Moore collage sheet… “The secret of contentment is the realization that life is a gift, not a right.” Anonymous I also … Continued
Fold Out Page for Art Journal or Scrapbook
Thought you might enjoy this short little video on how to make a fun fold out page for your art journal or a greeting card, from just a square sheet of paper. There are so many possibilities for this! How … Continued