Christmas Wrappings
Need some last minute packaging for money and gift cards, or small toys or jewelry? These are quick and easy to whip up! I always have some toilet paper tubes on hand for a variety of uses. For these gift … 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
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
Once Upon a Piece of Paper
I was so excited about Andrea D’Aquino‘s new book on collage making that I ordered it two months before it was released… something I rarely do. But I had previously acquired her illustrations in Alice in Wonderland (read my … Continued
Creativity Takes Courage
I have been taking a Video Production class at City Arts on Wednesdays, and have been enjoying what a nice facility this is. One of the fun things is the art related quotes that are all over the walls. I … Continued
