Goals 2017
I love this time of year… reflecting on the blessings and even the failures of the past year, making plans for the new year. It is a time of hope and promise and is exciting for me. I always more … Continued
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
Play Themed Workshops Coming Up!
I am pretty excited about the lineup of workshops coming up at Tessera Fine Arts Gallery! Next week there will be three different workshops, all with the theme of PLAY! On Thursday will be the “Paint Like a Child” workshop … 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
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