Category Archives: Art Journal

Make Madness 2018 – Day 12 | Mini Lined Envelopes

Posted on March 12, 2018 by gracieed

Today I wanted to make something using the paper I dyed on Day 7 of Make Madness 2018. So I grabbed my We R Memory Keepers Envelope Maker and made several mini envelopes.  So much fun. I love to line … Continue reading →

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Make Madness 2018 – Day 7 | Kool Aid Dyed Polka Dot paper

Posted on March 7, 2018 by gracieed

Nothing makes me happier creating beautiful papers with color and shimmer.  If it sparkles and shimmers then I’m sold.  Back in December I discovered a Youtube video by Hermelinda Z. Aguilar where she demonstrated how to dye paper with Kool … Continue reading →

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Quest 47 begins today.

Posted on November 24, 2015 by gracieed

I turn 47 today and you know what that means.  QUEST 47! To Review and warning – this is a bit of a long read:  This idea began over a year ago when I was reading a blog where the … Continue reading →

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Checking in…

Posted on August 12, 2015 by gracieed

Hi there.  Remember me?  I know it’s been ages (June!) since my last crafty post (I promise I’ll be back), but I’ve had a very busy summer taking care of dogs (my other passion, next to crafts). AND while I … Continue reading →

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Summer Challenges

Posted on June 4, 2015 by gracieed

I’m a sucker for challenges and lists with things to accomplish and conquer.  I don’t always complete the challenges (or lists of things), but I love to dive in the proverbial deep end and give it my best shot. Since … Continue reading →

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Day 22 {Make Madness} – Part 2 – Carving Stamps

Posted on March 22, 2015 by gracieed

  Day 22 of Make Madness – Carving Stamps   I first have to say that this book, Carve Stamp Play is excellent.  Julie does a wonderful job of describing all aspects of stamp carving from what materials to purchase, … Continue reading →

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Day 22 {Make Madness} – Carving Stamps

Posted on March 22, 2015 by gracieed

  Day 22 of Make Madness – Carving Stamps   Today I’m going to try to carve my own stamps.  I’ve followed Julie Fei-Fan Balzer of Balzer Designs for many years and when she produced her own book on stamp … Continue reading →

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Day 12 {Make Madness} – Part 2 – Watercolor Chart

Posted on March 12, 2015 by gracieed

  Day 12 – Watercolor Chart   On a trip to England years ago, I came across a television show whose host went from town to town sketching the sights and then watercoloring the image.  At the end of each … Continue reading →

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Day 12 {Make Madness} – Watercolor Chart

Posted on March 12, 2015 by gracieed

  Day 12 of Make Madness – Watercolor Chart   Of all the painting mediums, I love watercolor the best.  And more than that – I love color.  While I can’t watercolor, I do use watercolors with my card making … Continue reading →

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Day 10 {Make Madness} – Part 2 – Doodles

Posted on March 10, 2015 by gracieed

  Day 10 – Doodles   Well today’s project was incredibly relaxing.  I highly recommend it.   I started in the corner of a blank sheet of paper with a black PITT artist pen.   I looked through some of the … Continue reading →

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