Tab Dividers in Your Art Journal Box
Today I am going to show you a part of the art file journal project that really adds to the fun. That is the tabs, which are the first thing you notice when you open the box. I have collected … Continued
Make a Mistake, Make it Great
Some of the art techniques that I end up being most pleased with came about by accident. One of those came about when I was printing pictures to put in the art journal file box that I shared with you … Continued
Art Journal Box for the Graduate
Daughter #4 graduated from high school this weekend. For each of my children I have created some sort of special scrapbook or album for them to take along on the new leg of their life journey. This time, I made … Continued
Citra Solv Discovery
One of my favorite art mediums is using CitraSolv concentrated cleaner on National Geographic pages to dissolve the deep, rich inks into unexpected designs and effects which can be used as elements in your collage and mixed media artwork. I … Continued
Painted Purse Tutorial
I love the practical expression of art in painted handbags. A well made, leather bag with lots of organization is hard to beat on the practical front, but lacking in interest and personality in the area of self expression. A … Continued
File Box Art Journal
I have had so much fun working on these art journal pages to use in a vintage metal file box that I will decorate later. The great part is you don’t have to worry about the order of the pages, … Continued
Easy April Fool Supper
Want a special, but super easy, April Fool dinner for your family tonight? Throw together this candy filled “chicken pot pie” and meaty “frosted cupcakes” for a feast fit for fools! The ready to bake pie crust is filled with banana pudding … Continued
DIY Messenger Bag
After years of searching for the perfect bag, I finally realized that I was just going to have to make my own. It needed pockets to organize all the little essentials, room and the strength to carry journals, books, a tablet, … Continued
DIY Chunky Art Panel
If you have ever priced the popular chunky style blank canvas in an art suppy store you know that these can be pricey little guys! Yet, I love the look of the thicker canvas and the way you can either … Continued