Flip Flap Flurry...

Say that 3 times fast!

Always got to make art fun.

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Mini 

Flip-Flap Art Journal

This art journal 

is being created from 

reusable mini paint brochures from the hardware store.

Working with a smaller space... can be a challenge, all in itself!

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Once again...

I declared a playful space for me to create.

(love doing this, gets me right in the creative mood)

Painted the brochures with gesso.

Now...

the process begins!

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Over the weekend I will be working on the journal prompts...

I am having such a wonderful time creating these!

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Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration,

motivation,

and a pinch of creativity.

~Bo Bennett

Have a wonderful Saturday!

Friday's Lovely Links

"It's Friday!"

Time to spread the love... link love that is.

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Katie Kendrick

at

http://www.katiekendrick.com

A wonderfully talented artist.

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Katie has just announced  

open enrollment

to her first online class!!

CLICK HERE

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Also

you can now pre-order her

new book

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How exciting is that?!

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Ardith Goodwin

at

One Collage at a Time

http://ardithscollage.blogspot.com

Ardith has some wonderful collage artwork 

posted on her site.

A must see, very inspiring!

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Trudi Sissons

at

http://www.twodressesstudio.blogspot.com

IF YOU HAVN'T ALREADY HEAR...

Trudi is hosting a round up of 

butterflies

as a group project to be mailed off 

to

 The Holocaust Museum.

CLICK HERE

For all the details and join in.

DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 31ST, 2011

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How about

a

Swap?

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Hosted by

LaWendula

http://lawendula.blogspot.com

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Quick

Paper Swap

Starts now!!

Sign up today...

and 

 start collecting fun paper and stuff it in an envelope.

swap date 

August 8th, 2011

Have fun!

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Happy Friday

Artist... Will Travel.

Little Tin Boxes

creating in my studio

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It all starts with an idea...

a spark!

Your imagination soars...

as you collect materials.

Play-time begins!

You've made something creative...

You've made art!

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 And now...

 wish to share it with the world.

On The Go

ARTIST BOX

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Enjoy your Thursday!

Wishcasting Wednesday

What do you wish to nourish?

Click Here

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Me

self-awareness

To be nobody but yourself 

in a world that is doing its best 

to make you just like everybody else...

means to fight the greatest battle there is to fight 

and 

to never stop fighting.

~E.E.Cummings

credit

I wish 

to nourish the deeper aspects of myself.

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To gain a clear understanding about 

what I want

and

why I want it.

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Having clarity will

empower me 

to

consciously 

and 

actively 

make my wants a reality.

credit

Wish away...

positive thinking is very powerful.

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Have a wishful Wednesday!

Tuesday Teasers

It sounds good right...?

Thought I'd throw you all, a few little teasers...

items that excite me, ideas on projects, progress in my garden, and upcoming plans!

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BookBook for iPhone - Twelve South

If you got an iPhone and you adore books...

than this is the case you have been waiting for.

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Back in Spring...

I had talked about planting a small garden, due to our plans on moving.

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We are still moving, just not as fast as planned.

So I am thrilled to say...

"I've got vegetables growing!"

I cannot wait until harvest time!

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Remember the post on Saturday...

CLICK HERE

on those little metal containers 

I purchased at the thrift store?

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I got to thinking...

and then the creating part took over!

I purchased these 

artist palettes 

that go perfect with my idea of creating these into -

THE

On the Go

ARTIST BOX

The exciting part...

I will be putting these up

for sale!!

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Happy Tuesday.

Altered Book Project

 Completed 

altered book project

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mission-

To incorporate the use of

art supplies at hand,

reusable/thrifty items,

and 

recyclable materials. 

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Using corrugated cardboard for the pages...

The journey began by posting weekly

my art journal pages.

Click Here

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Each page has a story to tell, a wishful thought, or 

an inspiring technique applied to it.

I do hope you have enjoyed the process...

had fun following along...

and 

have found your own inspiration along the way!

I really like the 

"CHUNKY"

look of the art journal book.

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Always explored more and stretch your artistic abilities!!

Happy Monday!

Studio Update...

Here are, but a few things going on in the studio...

The

Altered Book Project

Is complete

 and

 ready for me to bind together!

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I purchased a 3-ring cardboard folder

 from the thrift-store for 25 cents.

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Gave it a rough surface. 

(sanded it down with sandpaper)

Applied acrylic paints.

(I'm thinking about adding more texture, design, and patterns to the front cover)

I really like the polka-dotted pattern on the inside!

(I will keep that look for the inside cover)

Now...

for the corrugated cardboard pages, 

I will be creating binging inserts for the pages, out of a verity of materials 

and "artsy" tabs through out the book.

(fun stuff, right!!!) 

I will be posting pictures of the completed project next week!

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Thrift-store 

These metal little containers caught my eye!

Iam really glad I stopped

 and

 took a speak

 to what was inside these metal containers!

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You know what I am thinking here...?

On the Go

ARTIST BOX

These containers can be filled with-

paint 

glue

beads

glitter

buttons

possibilites are endless!

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I am going to paint the outside of the metal containers

and

see where it goes from there...

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Matchbox Swap

Hosted by

The Altered Paper

CLICK HERE

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I partnered up with 

Tee

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Just look at this fantastic 

matchbox

she created!

Loaded with "artsy' goodies too!!

I love it

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Look at this beautiful handmade 

scrabble game piece charm!

D-E-L-I-G-H-T-F-U-L

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Thank you Tee.

Happy Saturday!

Friday's Lovely links

I know...

 you are just as excited as I am!

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Let's get started.

meet

Holy Becker 

of

http://decor8blog.com

Loaded with 

 home decorating ideas, resources, tips

and

 articles featuring other wonderful artists.

Stop by and enjoy!

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Next

is

Geninne Zlatkis

http://blogdelanine.blogspot.com

Geninne is an incredible artist.

Her site is such a pleasure to visit.

from her artwork...

to the beautiful photos her has taken.

She offers an adorable free embroidery pattern

and

a hand carved stamp tutorial.

CLICK HERE

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Jodi Ohl

of

http://sweetrepeats.blogspot.com

Such wonderful talent!

Jodi has some incredible art journal pages.

Take a look for yourself!

CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE

Jodi is also offering an online workshop this summer

Fearless Faux Encaustic Class

(watch the video on her site for details)

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You have hear of...

Diana Trout

author of

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After reviewing the book...

I came to the conclusion,

that this was defiantly a book I wanted to add to my collection.

 Yes... I am waiting for mine through Amazon!

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Diana also has a blog site

http://dianatrout.typepad.com

Her site is amazing!!

Diana creates some absolutely awesome journal pages.

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simply click the tab

My Journal Pages

on her blog.

You are in for a treat!

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How about a swap?

Beth Nicholls

of

http://dowhatyouloveforlife.com

is hosting a swap

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Want to join in the fun...?

CLICK HERE

Better hurry, registration closes 

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

You don't want to miss out on this swap.

It is going to be incredible!

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Have a wonderful Friday!