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Batik Pattern 1 – “X” Marks the Spot!

June 3, 2022

One of my favorite things about all of my Batik foam stamp designs is that every stamp has a few things going on. You can use the whole thing, but you can also just use one element if you need some interesting patterns or marks. My Batik Pattern 1 stamps are no exception, whether you … Continued

Art Stroll: Mana Spring Open House, Jersey City

May 23, 2022

It has been a while since Mana Contemporary in Jersey City had an open house…or let me say…since I felt comfortable attending one :) It is always such a treat to visit this local museum and see exhibitions, open studios and resident artists. Sculptures by John Chamberlain. They are made of auto parts and they … Continued

Creative Squad: A Tale of Two Colors – Robin Seiz

May 17, 2022

Hello from my Creative Squad! Today we have a post from Robin Seiz who is sharing an art journal page with a focus on nature, using my Church and Funky foam stamps, and inspired by our theme: A Tale of Two Colors – Think about two different colors, one you love using and one you find more of a challenge … Continued

Art Stroll: Matisse Red Studio, MoMA

May 16, 2022

Two weeks ago I had a lovely day in the city and it was the perfect day to visit the new Matisse Red Studio exhibition at MoMA. What a treat!!! The exhibition is small-ish – which is good – and has kind of two big rooms. We decided to keep the one with the main … Continued

Stenciled Garden Plant Tags – DIY Play Date

May 13, 2022

After a long hiatus, Kim and I are finally getting back together for some regular Play Dates at my new place. We really missed this time together to gab and create and it was so nice to come together for a spring themed project: Stenciled Plant Tags. If you have a garden or grow things … Continued

Hope – Art Journal

May 11, 2022

“Hope” is the thing with feathers –That perches in the soul –And sings the tune without the words –And never stops – at all – -Emily Dickinson I painted the background with acrylic paint and a big flat brush. Then I layered the Art Deco Wallpaper stencil on top and sprayed with MTN Acrylic spray … Continued

Creative Squad: Extracurricular Activities

May 3, 2022

Hello from my Creative Squad! Today we have a special roundup of Creative Squad Extracurricular Activities that I’d like to highlight for you. My Squad is awesome as you know – so much talent and creativity – they always blow me away with their projects each week!!! Let’s have a looksie at some of the extracurricular … Continued

A Thousand And One – Art Journal

April 29, 2022

The background for this page started with the Produce Joy art journal where I flipped over the Art Nouveau Wallpaper stencil after spray painting the background onto the next page to make an imprint. When I came back for this page I aligned the same stencil onto the pattern and sprayed over it with different … Continued

Creative Squad: Lost in a Book – Jordan Hill

April 26, 2022

Hello from my Creative Squad! Today we have a post from Jordan Hill who is sharing an art journal spread inspired by one of her favorite books and using my ATC Mixup stencil and our monthly theme: Lost in a Book. Hello everyone, I’m excited to be back with you for April! Initially, I wasn’t sure how I … Continued