Category Archives: Art Journaling

Any Road

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Carolyn

This started as a way to loosen up and get the gremlins out of my head.  It wasn’t until I was sewing on the quote that realized how true it was…I just wanted that cranky gremlin in my head to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Journaling, Crafters Workshop, Julie Balzer, Mixed Media, stencils, Step by step | 42 Comments

The Garden of my Dreams!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Carolyn

It’s spring and this is the garden of my dreams!  Playing around in my art journal had me “planting” Julie Balzer’s Corn Flowers while Sally Carly by Dina Wakely marveled a the amazing colors of Dylusions inks!  Of course every … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Journaling, Crafters Workshop, Dina Wakley, Julie Balzer, Mixed Media, stencils, Tutorial, video | 43 Comments

I Went To Visit My Muse

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Carolyn

I always invite my muse to come into my studio so I thought it was only reasonable that I pay her a visit over spring break a few weeks back.  Where does she live?  In Turks and Caicos.  How do … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Journaling, Artist Cellar, Crafters Workshop, Mixed Media, Step by step | 30 Comments

I Dare You!

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Carolyn

Sifting through a drawer I bumped into my bingo cards. My precious, must save, can’t bear to use, bingo cards.  The words on 1 really caught my attention- 12 different ways to win on every card. Just like life, there … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Journaling, Mixed Media, Pan Pastels, rubber stamping, Step by step | 32 Comments

Embrace the Rain Test Drive

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Carolyn

  It is time for another stencil test drive!  What are we driving today? The magnificent Embrace the Rain stencil by Jessica Sporn.  Love that Jessica created figures that have the feeling of movement!  Be sure stop by the other … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Journaling, Gelli Plate, Mixed Media, StencilGirl, stencils | 18 Comments

Windows and Doors Stencil Test Drive

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Carolyn

Jessica Sporn’s  Windows and Doors stencil spoke to me the moment I saw it. I love love love doors and windows- my kids tease me about how I get excited about the shapes of  doors and windows on vacation.  Just … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Journaling, Gelli Plate, Mixed Media, Pan Pastels, StencilGirl, stencils, video | 40 Comments

Love Letter to Venice

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Carolyn

Venice holds a special place in my heart.  It is one of the most romantic and history filled places I have ever traveled to.  It has been several years since I have been there and I am missing Venice. So, … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Journaling, Mixed Media, rubber stamping | 27 Comments