Windows to the World Art Journal Process

Take some time to just look out the nearest window. No matter what the view, take in the colors.  A winter window is often filled with grays and bright clear blues.  The spring is an array of colors including purples and yellows.  A summer window often hold warm sunsets with shades of orange and red.Continue reading “Windows to the World Art Journal Process”

“Here We Grow” Art Journal Process

(The Arteza supplies used on this art journal page were sent to me by Arteza to review.  My opinions are my own!) Somehow, a late night swatching session turned into a late night art journaling session recently, so I decided to flip on the camera and record it!  I recently received a 60 color gouacheContinue reading ““Here We Grow” Art Journal Process”

Picky about Printables

When I first started seriously scrapbooking in college, I never really understood why people would use printables.  Printers in my college days did not print with the same quality that they do now, and I never understood why I would want to use a cheaply printed paper image in my crafting.  Fast forward to today,Continue reading “Picky about Printables”

Words Matter Art Journal Process

The beginning of a new year (and a new blog!) has me taking a second look at some of the craft items I keep in my crafty space.  Not that I am going all “Marie Kondo” on my craft space, but I realize that the quantity of some items keeps me from really finding whatContinue reading “Words Matter Art Journal Process”

Look on the Bright Side

Any other parent out there secretly cringe when a snow day is announced?  Especially a snow day when there isn’t any actual snow?  Don’t get me wrong, I love snow.  And, I love my kids.  But, this has been a crazy week with schedules interrupted over and over again by school closings and delays.  FridaysContinue reading “Look on the Bright Side”