Category Archives: painting

5 Reasons I Love Catalyst Blades

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Carolyn

  Just playing around with my new Catalyst blades on scrap cardboard.  No pressure. Just random marks.  Maybe it will end up in an art journal? No idea where it would end up. I came back later that night and … Continue reading →

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A Gelli Plate Valentine

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Carolyn

It’s love, Gelli Plate style!  The cute little heart shaped candy boxes from last year were given a new life with paint and the Gelli for this month’s A Colorful Gelli Print Party.  The February link party will be open … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Clean Windows or my Gelli Plate

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Carolyn

It’s day 6 of the party and I am not cleaning for it!  I don’t like to clean. I really don’t like to clean.  Just ask my long suffering teens who have to do dishes and sweep and do laundry!  … Continue reading →

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A Tale of 3 Canvases

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Carolyn

It’s day 4 of the party!  So glad you are here!  I’ve been asked what kind of paper I use and it is whatever I have.  In these videos it has been cheap cards stock from the office supply store.  … Continue reading →

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Loving the Leftovers!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Carolyn

Let’s kick off 2013 with lots of inspiration and color!   This is day one of a week long celebration of the Gelli Plate Santa delivered.  A 12×14 jumbo Gelli Plate under my tree and I am like a 5 year … Continue reading →

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Sprout Wings and Fly

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Carolyn

I was stuck in my head.  When I am in my head it means I judge harshly.  I criticize unrelentingly.  I try to make it perfect the first time.  Do you ever do that?  Not a surprise that when I … Continue reading →

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Show the World Your Magic

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Carolyn

Buckle up because the Stencil Test Drive is here!  The Hebrew Calligraphy with Hamsa Stencil is first up!               This is just the first of many wonderful blog hops between now and June celebrating … Continue reading →

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