Happy Friday to all you lovelies out there! Here in the rolling hills of Tuscany, the weather has been scary with high winds making everything creak and fly around madly outside. It was sunny for two minutes then a massive downpour started with majorly strong winds. I’m already a homebody, but these days make … See the full post »
I work a lot on the computer designing layouts and illustrating graphic art prints, so my creative workspace can usually be described as a messy computer desktop. I decided to share a snapshot today of my desktop while working…
The design you see is one of the kitchen prints I’m working on and adding to … See the full post »
Hello lovelies – Happy Wednesday! Thank you so much to everyone who entered my journal giveaway, I am so surprised and honored by the volume of responses. I hope the winners will enjoy using their new journal sketchbooks…
Congratulations to Emily and Jen C.! You’ll each get one of the journals at random (more suspense!) … See the full post »
Hi folks! Today is the last day to enter my journal sketchbook giveaway, so just wanted to post this reminder. Just leave a comment on that post and tomorrow I will be closing comments and randomly choosing winners to announce. Good luck to all!
I wanted to share a little crazy little photo I took, … See the full post »
Yay! I am participating in sfgirlbybay’s blog it forward and it’s my turn to share a bit about what inspires my art, craft and musings. Thank you to tiny-ass apartment for passing the torch to me.
I am originally from Los Angeles, a total SoCal valley girl for the first 20+ years of my life. … See the full post »
This week I’ve been experimenting with different ways of creating. Although I’ve been busy with work, I’ve found ways to be creative even with regular chores to bring fun into all aspects of my life. Sometimes I think a lot has to do with your state of mind…I can decide to be miserable because … See the full post »
Happy Thursday to everyone! I have been super busy with work, especially today. However, my mind has already been spinning with ideas on how to use my newly acquired leather and paper. Oooo…
A roll of lovely black leather, made to become purses but these are the scraps – a roll of old fashioned paper … See the full post »
Hello dearies!
Since I have no purpose for the journals I made I thought I would give them away to my lovely blog readers. Anyone need a journal sketchbook for some art making? I used materials I have lying around the house, so there might be wear and tear on the corners, but otherwise all … See the full post »
Hello everyone! I wanted to share some progress in my journal making and bookbinding adventures…namely, some mistakes and major boo boos! I was able to finish two journals, but learning a lot along the way.
First, I made this shabby chic journal, pattern paper from scrapbooking to make the covers with some heavier weight cream … See the full post »
When I first started getting into the blogging and exploring the art/craft community online I found the work of Laura Berger and have been following her blog ever since. I really admire her illustration and painting style…it has a digital graphic feel, but done by hand and has that handdrawn cozy feel to it … See the full post »
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