November 15, 2016
Today, Marsha Valk from my Creative Squad is sharing two gorgeous prints using this month’s theme: “Good Things Just Keep Happening.” I invite you to join me and my Creative Squad this November, in the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, to remind ourselves to be thankful for even the smallest things. Every once in a while it … Continued
November 10, 2016
“I’m sorry for the things, I said when it was winter” I am just preparing myself for the winter ….I am a grumpy winter person – LOL . For this art journal spread I used my brand new Buenos Aires 9×12 Stencil. I really love this stencil – I mean …I love them all but … Continued
This stencil was inspired by Nathalie’s travels throughout South America and her encounters with elaborately tiled floors and walls. This detailed design calls to mind both the grid-like urban environment and the patterns found in the natural world. This stencil would be ideal for layering or creating patterned backgrounds in your artwork, mixed media projects, … Continued
This stencil was inspired by Nathalie’s travels to Buenos Aires, Argentina. She was struck by the gorgeously intricate metal gates she found throughout the city, including many within La Recoleta Cemetery, known as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world. This stencil would be ideal for layering or creating patterned backgrounds in your artwork, mixed media projects, or … Continued
This stencil was inspired by Nathalie’s travels to Buenos Aires, Argentina. She was struck by the gorgeously intricate metal gates she found throughout the city, including many within La Recoleta Cemetery, known as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world. This stencil would be ideal for layering or creating patterned backgrounds in your … Continued
This stencil was inspired by Nathalie’s travels throughout South America and her encounters with elaborately tiled floors and walls. This detailed design calls to mind both the grid-like urban environment and the patterns found in the natural world. This stencil would be ideal for layering or creating patterned backgrounds in your artwork, mixed media projects, … Continued
November 2, 2016
Actually, I can! Sometimes, when you think things are just not working out and you want to give up, this is a good reminder. As you can see I was in the mood for a grungy art journal spread. I painted the art journal background background in different red and magenta acrylic paints and stamped a … Continued
October 30, 2016
I had such a wonderful time in Maryland at The Queen’s Ink last weekend. The Queen’ s Ink is an amazing store located in a historic mill and the classroom has gigantic windows giving a wonderful light. The first class was a an altered book class and it was wonderful to see how the students … Continued
October 26, 2016
Today, Marsha Valk from my Creative Squad is sharing two brilliant projects to help us get organized! She is using my new Santa Fe, Batik Pattern 3, and Buenos Aires Tile foam stamps, and this month’s theme: “Today is the Day.” I invite you to join me and my Creative Squad to stop procrastinating and to make today the day you finally … Continued
