I have two new Gelato Techniques and holiday craft projects for you folks today. Both posts are up at the Faber-Castell website My Sumi Smoosh technique using Gelatos got an Italian makeover. You'll want to make a stack of pretty papers using this simple technique. Use your papers for bookbinding,... Read more →
12/21/2017
12/14/2017
My Favorite Art Supplies: Bookbinding
What do you need to bind books? It's a question I get a lot and today, I'm putting out the answer here and on YouTube. Bookbinding has come back to life over the last 30-ish years. So many book lovers are drawn to it. The field has grown from a... Read more →
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12/13/2017
Another Day
Boy have I been sick. Cold, sinus infection, cough. Jon's got it too now but has a stronger constitution than I. I started taking Elderberry and keeping my fingers cross that together with the antibiotic I'm on my feet by the weekend. ************** I have a video coming tomorrow -... Read more →
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12/07/2017
Book Reviews: Empowering Books for Mixed Media Artists
In today's video, I have a few books for you to consider, including Nathalie Kalbach's new book Artful Adventures in Mixed Media. (Love) All of these books have something in common: reading them will help you to discover that art is based on craft. Craft is something we can all... Read more →
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12/05/2017
My Favorite Art Supplies: Stamp Carving
Failure to Launch: LOL. Last week was a bust. A virus turned into a migraine and there weren't nothin' happenin' then. Slowly pulling out of it ... BTW: Open Studio is this Saturday, 12/9 11a-3p. Email me to RSVP and get directions. Donation only. Bring a lunch or we'll get... Read more →
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11/30/2017
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Hey, I'm in bed with a cold. Feeling just dreadful. I keep trying to get my regular post together but it's not happening (maybe tomorrow). In the meantime ... One year, my family revised the words to The Most Wonderful Time of the Year and I hope you get a... Read more →
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11/27/2017
Creative Jump Start 2018, Cyber Monday Special Pricing
I'm excited to announce that I'll be participating as an artist in Creative JumpStart (CJS) 2018, run for the 7th time by Nathalie Kalbach. If you're not familiar with CJS, it's a one-of-a-kind online event to kick your creativity into high gear in January 2018. Learn techniques, discover new materials,... Read more →
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11/23/2017
My Favorite Art Supplies: Paper
Paper is a huge topic and it's my main addiction. I've pulled this post together after many requests. This is a comprehensive post designed to take some of the mystery out of paper purchases. I hope it gives you confidence on purchasing paper for your bookbinding, art and craft projects.... Read more →
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11/22/2017
Art Supplies Sales 2017
Holiday Season Sales CREATIVE JUMPSTART ON SALE FOR $40 THROUGH 12/22 I'll update this page as sales come up and link to it in the sidebar. Joggles is back to their normal 18% off storewide and 50% off of shipping on $50 +. Top notch supplies, prices and service. Check... Read more →
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11/21/2017
My Favorite Art Supplies: Gelli Arts Printing
Today I kick off a series of My Favorite Art Supplies with Gelli Arts. They are offering free shipping for the holidays. Lou Ann and Joan are the best. I love their products and they've introduce monoprinting to so many of us. I had a student (Tony, you know who... Read more →
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