artsychick
Daughter, Wife, Mother, Friend, artist, vintage loving, law enforcement officer, Southern Californian, God and country loving girl who loves to meet like minded creative people, share life with new and old friends. Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better. ~André Gide
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The Cutest Little Crocheted Pumpkin
Fall is here whether some of us feel it or not. Actually, it’s gotten a little cooler here in California which is a wonderful thing. Fall is my favorite season. Our daughter was home from college this weekend and she gifted me with the cutest little crocheted pumpkin. Isn’t it darling? She is a creative one and teaches herself patterns. I placed it in a cute vintage dish to display on a shelf. I call our girl pumpkin from time to time, so this little gift will be something I cherish for years to come. I hear in other parts of the states it’s cooling down and the leaves are…
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25 Cool Ways to Use Washi Tape
There are so many different ways to use washi tape! The possibilities are abundant and if you’re a paper crafter like me, I’m sure you have more than one roll of washi. It comes in different textures, colors and sizes and is so much fun! For the most part, it’s can be inexpensive too. I wanted to share with you 25 favorite ways to use washi tape. I’ve included a couple of my own photos as well as some links from others where you can complete your own diy washi projects. Enjoy. I’d love to know if you try any of these. 25 Favorite Ways to Use Washi Tape Jazz…
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Art Journaling and Scripture
I’m finishing up an Illustrated Faith Revival Camp (New Testament) study. I’ve so enjoyed it and it really spoke to me. I thought I’d share a few more bible journal entries I put in my Bible. Warmest Creative Wishes and Blessings,
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Home and Adventures
“But until then, and right now, the sun is bright, the air is cool, my head is clear, there’s a whole day ahead of us, we’re almost to the mountains, it’s a good day to be alive. It’s this thinner air that does it. You always feel like this when you start getting into higher altitudes.” ― Robert M. Pirsig Montana and Wyoming were amazing as always. I can’t wait to share more as I document our trip to Glacier National Park, Montana and Alberta, Canada. We’ve never been to Glacier or Canada so that’s a treat! Of course we had to visit Yellowstone again as well. With adventures like sleeping in…
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Vacation Time . . .
We are on the road headed North to Glacier National Park. More info. HERE and I’d love to know where you’d like to visit. What’s your dream vacation? I won’t be posting for a few days but if you’re new here or haven’t been here in a while, I hope you’ll take a moment and look around. Enjoy and I look forward to connecting with you. Thank you for visiting. Warmest creative wishes.
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Painting Adjacent to Scripture
The Word is rich and right and true and full of hope. Just thought I’d share a couple of Bible journaling entries. Warmest Creative Wishes,
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We’re Headed North – What’s on Your Travel Bucket List?
“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in this world.” ~ Gustav Flaubert. We have had the opportunity to travel the world and for that I’m grateful. Many of you know that we lived in different countries for several years. There were amazing things about each but I still think Madagascar holds a very special place. I live in the United States and you don’t have to travel far to see what a gorgeous country this is. Our National Parks are amazing. From sea to shining sea, our country is beautiful and diverse. We love Yellowstone and the beauty of Big Sky Montana. It’s part…
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Treat Yourself to these Creative Exercises
Do you find yourself feeling like you have to earn time to be creative? Of course we need to meet the needs of ourselves and others at home or work, but it’s necessary that you have time to recharge. If you’re like me, being creative helps me recharge and re-engage. I thought I’d share a couple ways that I treat myself to creative exercises. Entice your creativity . . . What brings you comfort? Is it a cup of your favorite tea? Maybe it’s a special blanket you cuddle up in or a book you’re reading. Take 10 minutes and ‘just do it.’ Relaxation can spark more productivity and creativity.…
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Life, Faith and Art
Infusing life, faith and art can bring joy and inspiration. I thought I’d share a couple of entries in my Bible I created recently. How about you . . . do you infuse faith and art? How? What’s your goal when you’re creating and studying. Warmest creative wishes and blessings,
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Art Journaling in Scripture
I’m thoroughly enjoying the New Testament Illustrated Faith study titled Revival Camp. The fun travel theme lends itself to a great devotional that sheds light on what we need to wear as believers, looking through a specific perspective (our love glasses) and more. Here is another entry in my Bible I created as I worked through another devotion. I’ve read this verse many a times throughout the years, but to ‘create’ it, really helped me to think on and ponder the meaning. I even cut a heart and glued it back together symbolic that He heals our broken hearts and lifts us up. Psalm 34:18 ~ The Lord is near…
