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Art, Art Journaling, Cards, Creative, Gel Press Creations, Life, Mixed Media, Thoughts

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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Art, Art Journaling, Creative, Faith, Handcrafted Journals, Life, Mixed Media, Thoughts

Purpose – An Art Journal Spread

July 7, 2021 /

Recently I spent some time in my art journal and created this odd but fun spread with dinosaurs. The title that came to me was from a sticker and it says, ‘Found himself in a strange land.’ It just reminded me that sometimes I do find myself in odd places in my life but there is still purpose in those times and circumstances. Maybe those unusual challenging times stretch and grow us, or possibly they make us more grateful. Those strange times and events may be taking place so that we can help someone walk on this journey called life, or maybe in turn, they are encouraging us. I want…

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ICAD What?

July 5, 2021 /

If you’re a crafter and you hop on any social media platforms, you might notice the word ICAD? What in the world is an ICAD? Well, during June and July, a challenge takes place called ‘Index Card a Day.’ That’s what an ICAD is. The challenge? You create on an index card beginning June 1 and ending July 31. That is 61 artful index cards. So I’ve been sharing a few. While on vacation for two weeks in Minnesota, I had very limited supplies but managed to keep up some. It was fun challenging myself to create with just a few supplies. For a lot of my cards I did…

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Art, Art Journaling, Artsy Adventures (Outings, Flea Marketing and More), Crafts, Creative, Handcrafted Journals, Life, Mixed Media, Not So Traditional Scrapbooking

Art Journaling, the Flea Market & an Update

June 27, 2021 /

Life has been busy recently with lots of ups and downs. We traveled to Minnesota where we explored waterfalls, visited dairy farms, cheese stores, a coffee shop in the woods near Duluth, held a memorial for my father in law, spent time with family, spent time at a lake house on Lake Minnetonka, and more. I also managed to get Bronchitis. Upon returning I lost a dear friend to cancer, attended a lovely wedding, and celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. It’s been a little wild. Whew. I don’t know about you all, but I love the adventure of attending a flea market.. Whether to stroll and just view the treasures…

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Art, Art Journaling, Creative, Gel Press Creations, Mixed Media

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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Mixed Media DIY Roll Up

May 14, 2021 /

Creating a mixed media roll up to store art supplies, jewelry or more is easy to personalize. Check out more here. What would you store?

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Art, Art Journaling, Crafts, Creative, Gel Press Creations, Handcrafted Journals, Life, Mixed Media, Sketching

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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An Art Journaling Mom

May 11, 2021 /

Have you ever journaled something so dear to your heart? This is about my daughter's birth. This mixed media handcrafted journal brings such joy as I pour my heart out. What's something you want to journal that is precious to you?

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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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