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
After leaving western South Dakota, and enjoying lots of novel scenery en route, we finally made it to Bozeman, Montana, where my daughter and her husband were living for the summer. After the long hours of driving, we were … Continued
A couple of years ago I was commissioned to make a couple of my stash books by a company that was presenting an idea for a line of new dolls to Mattel. The premise of the dolls was that … Continued
Made myself a reminder in my art journal to “always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder”. Good words of advice from E. B. White. It is so easy to miss the wonder around us isn’t it? Have … Continued
. I finished a new mixed media collage piece this week for a local gallery’s special exhibit of small works. I always love the process of collage, watching the layers of papers and paints come together into a finished piece. … Continued
I have been doing lots of restocking on smash books lately, and thought I would share some of them with you. Here is a batch that I made for a local shop, Bluebird Books. I have also been listing some … Continued
Every since doing a circus themed button design for my hometown’s 2013 Fall Festival, I have been thinking circus. So when Somerset Studio issued a circus challenge, I jumped at the opportunity to create some more circus art. These circus blocks are … Continued
Whether you call them smash books, sketchbooks, or art journals, they are here to stay. While the real treasure lies inside, I do like for the outside to be something special too. I created these one-of-a-kind quilted fabric covers made with all kinds of repurposed textiles. … Continued
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
