Lately in my Sketchbook
Lately I have been using a small spiral bound mixed media journal like the one included in my new Art Journal Kits. In it, I have used, in addition to a pencil, only watercolors and the Uniball 207 pen which are … Continued
Family Recipes
I don’t know about your family, but when my gang gets together, there is going to be some food involved! Many of our memories are from around the dinner table. Because of that, last Christmas I decided to make a … Continued
Gelli Plate Printing
Awhile back I pulled out my 8 x 10 inch gelli plate and made a bunch of decorated papers that I will use as backgrounds, collage papers, and journal pages. When I start gelli printing, I make sure I have … Continued
Art Journal Prompts
I have been a bit absent lately with my daughter’s premature birth of twin granddaughters the day before Thanksgiving. They remain in the hospital until they have met milestones, but are getting there! Anyway, between that and visiting colleges with … Continued
Smash Book Kit hole punch
Today I would like to give a little instruction on using the Tim Holtz Idea-ology hole punch that I have included in my Smash Book Kits. They are super handy for punching holes perfectly spaced to match the two ring binder … Continued
Smash Book Kit
Yesterday I told you all about my new Art Journal Kits. Today, I would like to introduce my Smash Book Kit. My smash books, made from vintage Reader’s Digest Condensed books and filled with found and funky papers, have been … Continued
Art Journal Kits
I am pretty excited about my new art journal kits. This is the gift that I would love to receive! I have used a small vintage suitcase as a little travel studio, and I have chosen the box for this kit … Continued
Montana Journal – the final days
The journey continues….from Yellowstone we swung down through the majestic Grand Tetons. Again, I found vintage look postcards in a gift shop and added them to my vintage and worn ledger that I was using as a journal. I added … Continued
Monday in Montana Travel Journal part 6
After leaving Bozeman, we visited Yellowstone. None of us had been there before. We entered through the Roosevelt Arch which I sketched with Copic markers (my flesh tone set) on top of acrylic. Then I cut a hole in the … Continued
The ARTfull Planner
For years I have had various forms of planners. I like to make my own, or use ones that have ample place for lists and doodles and ideas. I enjoy looking back through them years later because they are like … Continued