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Letting go mixed media birds nest 4-7-24

Letting go mixed media birds nest 4-7-24

It had been a stormy day and with lots of wind. Once the weather settled down, I went out to the backyard to straighten up chairs that had toppled over and I found a treasure. A birds nest had fallen to the ground with all it's magic and bits of life, twigs, thread,...

Letting go mixed media birds nest 4-7-24

It had been a stormy day and with lots of wind. Once the weather settled down, I went out to the backyard to straighten up chairs that had toppled over and I found a treasure. A birds nest had fallen to the ground with all it's magic and bits of life, twigs, thread,...

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I did this mixed media floral a little afraid 1-14-24

I did this mixed media floral a little afraid 1-14-24

Today's project is about letting go of fear. I showed up to create this feeling unsure and inadequate. Last week I shared when I was doing my journal flip through that I hadn't created florals in a while and that I needed some practice. I know what and how I want to...

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My word for the year, new journal and flip through of 2023 1-7-23

My word for the year, new journal and flip through of 2023 1-7-23

Today, I'm doing a flip through of my 2023 journal. I share my thoughts about how my creating has shifted during my year of curiosity and that if something doesn't serve you anymore, you have permission to let it go. I also make a new journal with you and create this...

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The last page of my journal and the cover 12-31-23

The last page of my journal and the cover 12-31-23

This week I'm wrapping up my year long journal. And a year of curiosity. Today I do the cover and the last page. My last page is always a recap of the year and what growth has happened in these pages. The healing, the hope, the challenges. Each page is a document of...

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Taking time to remember art journal 12-24-23

Taking time to remember art journal 12-24-23

On this Christmas eve, I wanted to take some time to remember what's important. So many things get overlooked during the holiday season. And no matter how you celebrate, it's always a good idea to pause for a moment and remember what's important. For me family,...

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