In my Embroidery group, the Crazy Embroidery Ladies, we get a little kit of things to use up when we’re on summer leave. This summer we got a kit to make a ATC Embroidery. Last year’s “summer embroidery kit ” became a huge wall-hanging that I call The Dixieland Tree. This year I was hoping […]
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Month: July 2010
The Sketchbook Project
I signed up and got my sketchbook a few weeks ago, so it was fun that so many mentioned this project in the comments yesterday. We are so many that already has signed up. It will be fun to follow along with those who post their progress online as I plan on. Well, if you […]
Moleskine – make it your own
The “basic yet classic Large Plain Moleskine notebook” is one of my favorite notebooks to use as a writing journal. A.k.a. my diary. I like the black cover because it is slick and simple, but this time I felt a need for a more colorful cover. So I pimped it, what else is there to […]
I got sunshine in a bag
I’m happy, I’m feeling glad I got sunshine in a bag I’m useless but not for long The future is coming on… Breakfast. The best meal of the day. Related PostsHandmade Mail Art for iHanna A New Time starts Now, at this Present Moment Dear Photo Diary | Easter Eye Candy Painting makes me happy […]
I was featured in a e-zine & the Stockholm app
A computer terminal is not some clunky old television with a typewriter in front of it. It is an interface where the mind and body can connect with the universe and move bits of it about. Douglas Adams Do you read the e-zine The Art Journal Journey? You should, it is really cool. I feel […]
Paint, spray water, scrape
What you need is an old credit card, some acrylic paint, a spray bottle of water, and recycled paper. Then you scrape paint your paper with one coat of colour and spray it with some water. When you scrape away the water after a few seconds you will create the coolest pattern ever! I really […]
Interview about Art Journaling
How long have you been Art Journaling? My answer: I started Art Journaling shortly after starting my blog back in 2004. It was then I entered into the magic new world of online creativity, craft, art and mixed media adventure. I bought Lynne Perrella’s beautiful book Artists’ Journals and Sketchbooks from Amazon and read it […]
Maneki Neko Sketch
Sitting in the shade with my Art Journal and a high glass of iced coffee. Dipping my paintbrush in water and painting with a mostly unused colour (ochre) in my paint box of watercolours. Swirling it around, making pools of water. Related PostsArt Journal Pages where Everything fits Starry Nights and Wintery Scenes I bring […]
Greetings from the Forest Collage
Greetings from the Forest, original art collage. Available. Sold. Another square collage 13×13 centimeters (5×5″). You can feel the smell of warm soil and pine forest, right? Everything is still, not even the breeze wants to air today. Only the invisible chirping birds, high up in the trees are awake, singing their usual happy tune. […]
Video | Travel Journal Flip Through
YAY! My first journal video is edited, uploaded and ready to inspire you to make your own Travel Journal. Or Stay at Home Journal. Or Art Journal. Or… I hope it inspires you. I had so much fun making this journal, this video and the posts about it. :-) Here is my personal take on […]
Travel Journal Cover Story
Sure, you want to travel some day. When you have vacation time, or when you’re older. Well, what are you waiting for? Find a way to take a trip, if not this month, then sometime soon. You may need to sell your car or stop your cable bill and stop eating out to do it, […]
Right now I’m really digging…
Right now I’m really digging the small piles of new stuff that is laying around here. I want to dive in and use them all, as usual, but summer is keeping me outside enjoying the warmth against my skin. Just thought I’d post some photos to remember that I really want to craft something with […]