July 14th, 2008
At the request of several readers I have decided to share about my swirlie crayons today. Although, I did think they were a Crayola brand crayon, I discovered, on actually looking at them, that the brand was Colorific, which is by Sanford. I couldn’t find the exact crayons online, probably because they don’t sell them […]
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July 12th, 2008
Here are some more artsy links to keep you creating this week:
Christmas in July? from Tangled Thread.
Frugal or “Green” Quilting Tips from Quilting & Patchwork.
How to Make Mint Matchbook Party Favors from The Artful Crafter.
Results: What’s the best thing you’ve made so far this summer? from Layers Upon Layers.
Making and breaking and making again- A […]
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July 11th, 2008
Today is Friday and that means it’s Freaky Friday. If you need to know more about this journal writing challenge please read the First Freaky Friday entry.
The cost of living is constantly rising. For some this isn’t so bad, for others this is terrible. I think many of us would be surprised just how dependant […]
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July 10th, 2008
Since I’ve started creating visual journal entries I’ve come to really like certain supplies. There’s the trusty glue stick. I’ve been wearing my new one out. I also love how portable my swirlie crayons are. I only need to carry one at a time, really, though the gorgeous mix of colours is very tempting. I […]
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July 9th, 2008
I finally finished with my old lined journal yesterday. The last few pages came up a lot quicker than usual because the little guy kept asking to use my swirlie crayons. I let him use the pages at the back of my journal. I suppose it’s good, because I also have some of his artwork […]
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July 8th, 2008
Thanks to the great prompt generator over at Creativity Portal here’s another journal writing prompt to get you writing. Write a list of the 10 most important things in your relationship. Really think about this. Try to hone in on what is important to you, not just to your relationship. If ten is too many […]
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July 7th, 2008
I feel a bit mean not getting this news out earlier, so I’m sorry. That’s what happens when I get really busy. I tend to just scan my emails and do miss things that way. Anyway, hopefully it’s not too late to sign up for Zura’s Creative Clown Fun Art Journal e-Course, which began June […]
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July 6th, 2008
Here are some more excellent links to keep you creating this week:
“A Blast from the Past” Includes Pioneer & Patriotic Quilt Designs from Quilting & Patchwork.
Barbara Brabec and Me: Helping Crafters to Be from The Artful Crafter.
Crocheted Friendship Finger Puppets from Hankering for Yarn.
Our trip to Italy…part two, Venice from Layers Upon Layers.
Men’s Homemade Birthday […]
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July 5th, 2008
Although today isn’t actually Friday, as I couldn’t access my blog, we’ll pretend it is and play Freaky Friday anyway. If you need to know more about this journal writing challenge please read the First Freaky Friday entry.
I know many of us dream of receiving certain awards. There are endless awards and accolades depending on […]
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July 5th, 2008
I was really surprised to learn that Zura of Creative Clown forwarded this Arte y Pico Award onto me. Yet, it pleases me no end to think she finds my blog inspiring. My main hope with this blog is to get people writing/creating journals they will use and benefit from, so I accept the award […]
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