See my ice dyeing article in the Aug/Sept issue of Quilting Arts.
Category Archives: crafts
Stencil Making
I have really enjoyed working with stencils lately that I thought I’d try making my own. But before I tell you about that, I wanted to share what we did Sunday. Hubby and I drove over to New Harmony (Indiana) … Continue reading
Block printing with Stephanie Osborne
Today’s “Telling Your Story” column in the Evansville Courier & Press is about Stephanie’s journey to and with block printing. You can see her story which includes how to carve your own stamps HERE. I absolutely love trees so I … Continue reading
Christmas Idea #2 – Quick and Easy Journal
This is one of the quickest art journals I’ve ever made. I could see this made with Christmas colors with pictures of the recipient. It could be given without painting – just blank – for an art journal friend to … Continue reading
Posted in acrylic paints, art journals, crafts, paper, tutorials
Tagged art journals, crafts, homemade gifts, paper crafts
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Christmas Idea #1 – Kitty toys
Last year I made cat toys for my friends with kitties. Our cats loved them so much that I thought I’d again make some for gifts. Before I start the tutorial I want to show you the quality control inspector. … Continue reading
Posted in crafts, fabric, Sewing, tutorials
Tagged cat toy tutorial, catnip, catnip toy, cats, craft tutorial, crafts
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Sunday ATCs
In the last session of my Fearless Art Journaling class, Teresa from the library gave everyone a cute envelope of blank atc cards to continue the art journey. She’s holding a holiday tea in December at East Branch for those … Continue reading
Art Quilts with Terry Mominee
This week’s interview for my “Telling Your Story” column in The Evansville Courier & Press is about Terry Mominee, a stained glass designer and business owner, who also makes beautiful art quilts. See her story HERE. Here is one of … Continue reading
Posted in crafts, fabric, quilting, telling your story
Tagged art quilts, dye magnets, quilting, Shout Color Catchers, telling your story, Terry Mominee
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Last Class Session
Well, Wednesday afternoon wrapped up my five-week “Fearless Art Journaling” at the East Branch Library. We had such a fun time. The last session was using stamps for our lettering and then making them our own. We just didn’t have … Continue reading
Posted in art journal teaching, art journals, crafts
Tagged Art Camp for Women, art journaling, art journaling classes, art journals, lettering
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Image Transfer Frenzy
Last week’s Fearless Art Journaling class was all about transferring images to our journals and our paint cloth. We started with four laser printed images. To transfer, the images must be printed on either a laser printer or a copy … Continue reading
Last Sunday in October
Yesterday was a busy day. So much still needs to be tended to outside, but I’ve not been feeling quite myself so I stayed inside and took care of some of inside chores. First on the agenda was to wash … Continue reading
Posted in art journal teaching, Cleaning, Cooking, Organization, Ramblings
Tagged art journaling class, cats, freezer organizing, organizing
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Fearless Art Journaling Class
I’m teaching my very first art journaling class at our local library. I’ve developed this class from all of my playing in my art journals over the past two years. I know how much fun I’ve had that I just … Continue reading
