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    ICAD’s and Coming to a Close

    July 24, 2021 /

    What in the world is an ICAD? Well you can find out more HERE and HERE. While I have about a week more to go on creating ICAD’s, I thought I’d share with you some views from the last couple weeks. How about you? What are you working on. I know some of you here have shared you’re participating as well. Yay. I really feel that creating on a regular basis is so beneficial. I post several of these and other art, prompts, thoughts, challenges and inspiration on my Instagram account if interested. You can find me HERE if you want to follow along. Oh how I love the creative…

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    Art Each Day Helps Stress Stay Away

    July 12, 2021 /

    It’s proven that creating art helps to lower blood pressure and help stress. While it’s not 100%, creating does help! I’ve had stressors in my life recently and participating in the Index Card A Day challenge (ICAD) has helped me take even just a bit of time to create a small work of art. Most recently, below are some of the most current cards I created with lots ‘o texture. Interested in knowing more? Search #icad. I shared some from the first half HERE. It runs through the end of this month. I’m keeping up although it’s been challenging at times. Nonetheless, I’m grateful for art. Art sure helps save…

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    Be Kind to Yourself

    May 23, 2021 /

    Make time for self-care and creativity. Here's what I've been up to.

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    Busy but Still Making Time for Creating

    May 12, 2021 /

    It's been busy but I still find time for creating. How about you? Check out the latest and I'd love to know what you've been up to.

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    Gladys – An Art Journal Flip Through

    May 1, 2021 /

    I shared this handcrafted fun, uplifting, chunky, and funky art journal in which Gladys adorns the cover HERE. However I was asked to share a video flip through. I hope you enjoy. Warmest creative wishes,

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    Along the Passage – Indigo Art Journaling

    April 21, 2021 /

    Life can bring us unexpected detours and what we do with them is essential. An art journaling page about just that. Of course using a favorite color - Indigo.

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    Benefits of Calming ‘Indigo’ Blue

    April 19, 2021 /

    Oh the calm of blue. My recent Indigo blue dying adventures and some thoughts on the psychology of blue.

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    Eileen Hull Sizzix Chapter 2 Release Party – An Open Journal

    April 6, 2021 /

    This little open journal was handcrafted using Eileen Hull's new dies. It's a book of positive thoughts and reminders to live out loud with passion. Join us for an amazing blog hop and a chance to win.

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    Autism Awareness, A New Puzzle Gel Press Plate and More

    April 1, 2021 /

    Join me as we talk about Autism Awareness and new product from Gel Press. I'll share a unique DIY decor project using the new puzzle piece plate.

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    Be Authentic Art Journal Entry – Use Your Fodder

    March 29, 2021 /

    There’s been a lot of talk about collage fodder lately. If you’d like to find out more, check out some of my previous posts or visit me on my Instagram account HERE. While it’s a blast creating collage fodder for your art journals and other projects, it’s just as important to use it. I created this page as a reminder to just be yourself. Be authentic. Everyone else is taken so be the best you, you can be. Here’s what I used to create this page. A new favorite is Southern Girl Designs (Tiffany Goff Smith) new washi tape which can be found HERE. Love mine!!! Can you spot it?…

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I’m Cheryl Waters and I’m grateful you’re here. I want Artsy Findings to be a place you can learn something new, feel comfortable to share life, be inspired to create, and to make warm connection. So let’s get started.

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