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Making Progress Is Sucess
Sometimes making progress in the context of what you know and where you’re at is more than enough. Be gracious with yourself.
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You Do You!
When you create for yourself, give yourself the permission to play, to experiment, to break rules…be free and be true to you!
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A Scrappy Bookmark
Inspired by Jennifer McGuire’s shadow box card technique, I made this collapsible bookmark using “scraps” of Dura-lar paintings. The base and the top are both made from Grafix Dura-lar, a heat-resistant polyester film that is a mix of acetate and mylar. I love its translucency and durability for both gel plate printing and alcohol ink […]
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Paint for Your Self
When you give yourself the permission to enjoy painting for the sake of, a new story unfolds on canvas — one that may surprise you as well.
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Mixed Media Inspiration
I am demystifying mixed media one project at a time and hope that the insights you glean from this post will inspire you to take the plunge.
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10 minutes is all you need
Give yourself 10 minutes of art every day and you’ll notice the benefits of this instant therapy spilling over into other areas of your life.
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A Summer Birthday Wish
Colorado Craft Company has another beautiful release and I am excited to share a card I made for my best friend’s birthday! She’s a summer baby and loves splashing around the pool, so imagine my delight when I saw this stamp—couldn’t be more perfect! Initially my idea was to make this a shaker card but […]
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Rainbow Votives with a Gel Plate
It’s easy to create colorful, hand-printed votives with a gel plate, some paints and a handful of stencils. Get the kids to make some, too!
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Let Loose With Mixed Media
Inviting you to join me on this creative journey where you won’t just learn to play freely, but rediscover the artist within you.
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A Quick Mixed Media Demo
Sharing how easy it is to create single-layer mixed media pieces with a handful of tools in the same amount of time it takes to cook pasta!