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abstract quilling piece

Creating an Abstract Quilling Piece

It's been a while since I've completed a quilling piece.  I'm still working on my Recorded Histories series, but rolling all my paper pieces does take a lot of time. Unless I spend several hours every day rolling paper, I can't finish very…
mixed media canvas

Mixed Media Canvas for Creative Embellishments Nov. Challenge

I hope everyone had a chance to be creative this weekend!  I've been working on some challenges, which is usually something I struggle with, but I think I'm getting better at anticipating when things are happening and finding new opportunities. This…
stitched paper ATC's

Stitched Paper ATC's

I have some fun ATC's for you today!  I had several cards left from my sister's wedding, and I wanted use them in a project.  I grabbed several of them and got to work. I took 2 or 3 and cut them into strips and squares, and added…
scrapbook layout with stitching and tiny metal sentiment charms. My entry for Prima's Nov. BAP challenge.

Scrapbook Layout with Stitching for Prima BAP Challenge

Good morning!  I don't usually participate in challenges, usually because I'm so caught up in whatever I'm doing that I don't even think about doing anything until I find out the challenges are over.  This time, I caught the early train…
why it's important to keep an art journal

Why it's Important to Keep an Art Journal

 I love history.  Old journals, documents, newspapers... they all tell stories that otherwise would be lost and I'm fascinated by them. I suppose it shouldn't come as a surprise that I love keeping journals, especially art journals. Keeping…
Speech Bubbles ink splashes

Speech Bubbles- mixed media quilling art

Man, this piece was so much fun!  I hope you guys don't mind the overload of pictures, because I love every angle of each canvas.  I've also added the video I made of the whole process.  Watching how the ink feathers and spreads when it's…