The Grunge Factor and the Journey of creativity 5-4-25

by Shawn | May 4, 2025 | abstract, art journal, collage pak, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

Today we get grungy…. Once a month for my Sunday inspiration videos.. I want to share simple techniques to get a grungy, aged look for any project. “The Grunge Factor”! This was a simple journal page with a yummy outcome and one of the easiest ways...

Daring greatly brave and afraid 7-2-23

by Shawn | July 2, 2023 | abstract, collage pak, floral, mixed Media, original art, sunday inspiration

In today’s project we did a lot of layering… the best kind of layers… with papers and paint and then sanded them down. Oh, it was so much fun! My inspiration this week is an unknown artist…. ME! While I was preparing content for the membership,...

Honoring my story and writing a new one 6-11-23

by Shawn | June 11, 2023 | abstract, collage pak, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

This week I found myself so inspired by my newest Bella Grace magazine that I got in the mail. I don’t always have to time to get to it, because I want the time that I walk through the pages to be cozy and like a little vacation from life. So this week I was...

Trust your journey 3-26-23

by Shawn | March 26, 2023 | art journal, collage pak, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration

Today I did a little traveling… Inspired by another book by Sibella Court, “Nomad”. In her book, she traveled for a year and documented the styles, colors, influences and stories of each area. I love the layout of this book. It reminds me of my days...

Painting big with a grateful heart 10-30-22

by Shawn | October 30, 2022 | abstract, collage pak, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

I’ve wanted to do this piece for a while and will probably do a series of these. It has all my favorite things–collage, stenciling, layers, and yummy colors! And one of the most incredible things about our creative process is the chance to take the time in...

Feeling some fun October vibes 10-2-22

by Shawn | October 2, 2022 | art journal, collage pak, fall, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

I had some fun this week and jumped into October and played. Fall is one of my favorite seasons. The colors, the crisp air, the change of season. I also gave myself permission to just play this week. I’ll have some fun fall projects to share with you throughout...