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Ancient Earth Mini-Journals – a quick tutorial

I finally completed one of my Ancient Earth Mini-Journals that I started about a week ago. Because the pages are small, it went together very quickly. I named this particular journal "Meditations from the Heart" and attached some small stitched collages to the pages....

Journal Inspiration from Ancient Earth

Inspiration comes in all sorts of different ways, and after dyeing some hand-dyed fabrics the other week, I was inspired to use the fabrics to make some small journals. In keeping with the theme of the fabric collection - Ancient Earth - I used the fabrics together...

Words to Remember: A Stitched Mixed Media Art Journal

It's taken a while but I've finally found the time to finish assembling my quotation journal which I began several months ago. This stitched mixed-media journal features my favorite quotations all bound up together in a beautiful overstuffed journal which I had to tie...

DIY Alcohol Inks

If you work with mixed media or love to make pages in your art journal, then you'll know that alcohol inks are perfect for staining and adding transparent color. I generally use them with stencils and also for adding aged effects and subtle shading effects to both...

The Nature of Things: a Stitched Mixed Media Journal Workshop

I'm always so excited to release a new online workshop sharing fresh and creative techniques for working with fabric and thread, and this stitched mixed media journal workshop is probably one of my favorites. Since I began making stitched mixed media journals earlier...

New in the Printables Store: Spring Blush Printable Journal Kit 5″ x 7″

This kit in designed using florals in shades of soft pink which brings to mind springtime flowers. The white backgrounds that are deeply distressed to create a vivid contrast. This kit would make beautiful journal pages reminiscent of times gone by - something that...

New in the Printables Store: Traveler’s Notebook Inserts – Wabi Sabi Style

Add a little wabi sabi style to your traveler's notebook with my new range of printables. Designer Insert Covers Designer Insert Pages Designer Pocket Folder Journal Cards Set #1 Journal Cards Set #1

Take a peek at my new Creative Artistry Notebook Cover

I've become a regular user of journals over the years and I love using the traveler's notebook size for carrying around every day and jotting down creative ideas, or sketching when I'm out and about. I also like that I can combine different types of papers and...

The Nature of Things #2 – another Stitched Mixed Media Journal

For the last several months I've been enjoying making journal pages every day as part of my daily artistic practice, and I've finally managed to finish assembling my second nature journal which I began during February. I completed assembly of the first journal last...

How to Make a Quick and Easy Traveler’s Notebook Cover

Several years ago I began using a traveler's notebook. When I first bought it, I wasn't sure if I'd like it or not, but over time I've grown to love it! I particularly love the idea of being able to use several different styles of notebooks such as a writing notebook,...

Words to Live By

This week I'm continuing my year-long journey of making daily art and today marks day 87. With the month of March ending in several days, I'm almost finished with the pages for my quotation journal. I've really enjoyed making these particular journal pages and can't...

The Energy of Words

This week I'm continuing my year-long journey of making daily art and today marks day 80. This month I'm making a quote journal and after three weeks of focusing on positive and uplifting words each and every day, I can tell you that even on days when life feels...