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Keep Dreaming Art Journaling
Don't give up on your dreams. Keep dreaming, keep moving forward.
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Giving Grace
Extending Grace - I created this mixed media tag as a reminder that we all need to extend more grace.
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Oh that Warm Crackling Campfire
Ode to Ranger and Tim Holtz' new Crackling Campfire distress color. The wonderful orange and red hues are amazing.
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Space Themed Junk Journal using Eileen Hull Dies
I’ve always loved learning about space. You know, the kind of space with stars, moons, suns, and more. My husband and I lived next to the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral for a couple of years. In fact, my daughter was born at Cape Canaveral Hospital. We saw night and day launches and learned so much. It was amazing. What a big wide beautiful universe we live in. It’s mysterious, amazing, and beyond comprehensible. I wanted the theme of my journal to be inspirational, uplifting and to be an encouragement. I wanted the journal to include a message to shoot for the stars, live a brave life, and reach…
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10 Ways to Use Stickles Glitter Gels – #9 and #10
Ranger’s fantastic luminous medium; Stickles Glitter Gel is so versatile. I’ve shared in the past 8 ways and here are the last two for a total of 10 ways to use this amazing medium. Missed some of the ways? Check back on the former blog posts. Without further ado . . . here’s the last two ideas I have for you on how to add some sparkle to your crafting. Use the gel as a paint to brighten up an embellishment, dish or a pot. Use it like paint. It is thick but if you use a painting spatula you can place the Glitter Gel on the item and then…
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10 Ways to Add Sparkle Using Stickle’s Glitter Gel – #7 and #8
Once again, I am sharing at least ten ways to use Ranger’s fantastic luminous medium; Stickles Glitter Gel. Looking for other ways, check out prior blog posts. So many ways to use this versatile medium, Stickle’s Glitter Gel. The 7th way you can create a lovely interest on your pages with Stickle’s Glitter Gel is by using it around a mask, like you would paint. It provides a unique contrast. The 8th way you can use the gel is to lay a layer of acrylic spray or Tim Holtz Distress Ink Spray onto an embellishment. Let it dry and then add a coat of your favorite Stickle’s Glitter Gel on…
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10 Ways to Add Sparkle Using Stickle’s Glitter Gel – #6
Once again, I am sharing at least ten ways to use Ranger’s fantastic luminous medium; Stickles Glitter Gel. You can purchase your Stickle’s Glitter Gel by Ranger at A Cherry On Top, HERE. A fun and easy way to add sparkle to page or project is to use the glitter gel as a background or accent on a mixed media project. Below I added the gel first and let it dry thoroughly. Then I layered paper, gesso, and other elements. The shimmer really adds an amazing touch to any project. On the following page spread I used; Ranger’s Stickle Gel – Supernova Tim Holtz Ideology Paper Dolls Tim Holtz Mini…
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10 Ways to Add Sparkle Using Stickle’s Glitter Gel – #5
Again, I am sharing at least ten ways to use Ranger’s new fantastic luminous medium; Stickles Glitter Gel. Reminder that if you are local, you can pick Ranger’s Stickle Glitter Gel curbside by placing an order at Stamp Fever in Orange, California. Linda is a wonderful gal with a lovely shop. She’s happy to help with your creative endeavors. If you’ve missed past four ways to use this fun medium, feel free to check them out on past blog posts. A fun and easy way to add sparkle to page or project is to give the entire page a coat of Stickles Glitter Gel, but wait . . . then…
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Artsy Findings E-Magazine – Issue One
Artsy Findings E-magazine is a gift and free offering from me to you. We are currently living in an odd time, and living a new normal. One thing I do know, I’ve seen a lot of creativity come out of this pandemic. My goal of this gift is to provide you a little artistic respite, creative inspiration and joy. It’s focused on art, connection and life. I look forward to growing this free publication, and hope to include some other artists interviews and content. I plan to share ways to create and get the most of your tools, share inspiration, tutorials, and more. Without further ado, feel free to read…
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10 Ways to Add Sparkle Using Stickles Glitter Gel – #4
Again, I am sharing at least ten ways to use Ranger’s new fantastic luminous medium; Stickles Glitter Gel. Reminder that if you are local, you can pick Ranger’s Stickle Glitter Gel curbside by placing an order at Stamp Fever in Orange, California. Linda is a wonderful gal with a lovely shop. She’s happy to help with your creative endeavors. If you’ve missed past posts, feel free to check them out on past blog posts. Since Stickles Glitter Gel is a Ranger medium, it got me thinking about Ranger and Tim Holtz Distress Inks. I thought, what would happen if you added a little Distress Ink (or Distress Oxide Ink) to…
