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Colorful Hip Hearts

January 25, 2021January 22, 2021 mansimakes

Made colorful cards with new inks and a hip hearts stamp set. I love that you can stamp, emboss, watercolor AND use them for gel printing! Continue reading Colorful Hip Hearts

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Alcohol Ink Hearts

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 mansimakes

Three ways to create alcohol ink hearts using simple supplies. Treat these as creative prompts and turn them into cards or framed paintings. Continue reading Alcohol Ink Hearts

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Love Notes Three Ways with a Gel Plate

January 10, 2021January 11, 2021 mansimakes

Three quick ways of making love notes with a gel plate for those special people in your life. Use what you have and enjoy the process! Continue reading Love Notes Three Ways with a Gel Plate

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Change Begins with One

January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 mansimakes

Real change happens when people care. It’s not a magic pill or something you add to your wishlist. Change begins at home — with you and me. Continue reading Change Begins with One

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A Time For Action

January 8, 2021 mansimakes

It’s been hard to acknowledge and experience the unraveling of our nation. I’m learning from my six-year old that our world can be a simpler place to be when guided by our moral compass. Continue reading A Time For Action

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Rebirthing my (brand) identity

January 4, 2021 mansimakes

Ever since I left my desk job when pregnant, I have not had a socially-acceptable answer to “What do you do?” Being a homemaker or “just” being a mom was not in the same league as being an engineer. After … Continue reading Rebirthing my (brand) identity

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Create with Your Heart and Your Hands will Follow

January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 mansimakes

My motto has always been “create with your heart first and your hands will follow.”

In 2021, I hope to live this motto out with more intention, frequent sharing and constant encouragement that allows YOU to be uninhibited in your creative explorations. Continue reading Create with Your Heart and Your Hands will Follow

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Shine Your Light: Art Journal

December 18, 2020December 30, 2020 mansimakes

What started out as a vent with scribbles in my art journal turned into a piece that exudes light, hope, kindness and acceptance. Continue reading Shine Your Light: Art Journal

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Fluid Art Greeting Cards

December 18, 2020December 30, 2020 mansimakes

Want to send some really unique mini-paintings to loved ones? Try making these fluid acrylic greeting cards. Fun, easy and so original! Continue reading Fluid Art Greeting Cards

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Creating with a Prompt: Art Journal

December 18, 2020December 30, 2020 mansimakes

Sometimes creative prompts set by 6-year-olds can take you on a fascinating journey in your art journal. Just make sure to enjoy the process! Continue reading Creating with a Prompt: Art Journal

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