Monthly Archives: February 2012

Friends

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Carolyn

Thanks for stopping by for my celebration of my artist tape article in Somerset Studio’s March/April issue! This is an old yearbook page cut down to fit in my junk journal.  As I looked at the people on the page, … Continue reading →

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Using Artist Tape with Die-Cuts

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Carolyn

Thanks for stopping by as I celebrate my artist tape in the March/April issue of Somerset Studio  This whole week is dedicated to using the artist tape. When I create with my artist tape I often have little bits left … Continue reading →

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Walking on Air

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Carolyn

I have wanted to be in Somerset Studio for a very long time but strangely I haven’t been in it before now. If I didn’t submit any art to them I was never going to be in the magazine.  Rocket … Continue reading →

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Painting Circles Makes Me Happy

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Carolyn

This week I was fortunate to have a dear friend, who has moved so very far away, stop by for a visit.  We were painting and laughing and playing and laughing when she stumbled into the happiest accident- these painty … Continue reading →

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Connect

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Carolyn

Below is a quick 1 minute speedy art journal video.  The pink and green paper was the inspiration for this page.  When I started all I knew was it had to have that paper in it. The word connect was … Continue reading →

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Embracing Failure

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Carolyn

The mailman brought me a box of happiness this week- new stencils from Julie Balzer and Crafter’s Workshop!  I have been using the stencils on tags, canvases, fabric, my kids even learned not to be too still near me or … Continue reading →

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Inviting Fear in for a Diet Coke

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Carolyn

How you ever felt afraid when you are making art?  I do.  The fear of ruining it.  The fear of it not being what I imagined it would be.  The fear of so many things. I am tired of fear.  … Continue reading →

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