Figments of my Imagination

Today's Lesson From The Art Room: Get Lost In The Details For the past few days I have found myself getting into a trance-like state while adding lots of small details to the art pieces that ...

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Happy 2020 to you!!!! It has been a long time since I have posted to my blog and a lot has transpired in that time. One of the most significant shifts for me has been to finally grant myself some...

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I have created another blog for my raps/poems (www.mjoyrap.blogspot.com), but I will likely continue to post most of them here as well. Thank you for being a part of this creative journey with me...

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An original rap/poem I wrote about not buying into the myths that are designed to keep you from moving forward and being yourself!  Caution:  some profanity used during this rap.

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  This is another original rap/poem that I wrote.  Feel free to take a listen...and, if you are inspired to do so, please subscribe to my YouTube channel!  I'm trying to reach 100 subscriber...

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This is another of my raps/poems.  This one is about allowing yourself to be fully you even though vulnerability can be frightening.  Enjoy! :)

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I wanted to share another rap/poem that I wrote and recorded.  My creativity seems to be taking me in all sorts of directions these days!  I wanted to share that journey with you.  Thank you f...

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Halloween is almost here and it's time to put together some cute treat holders for gift giving!  I have a tradition of having people over every year to stamp for Halloween.  This year I order...

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I wanted to share this rap that I wrote as I continue to try to process the recent shooting in Las Vegas. Maybe it will help you process it as well.

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Wood Crate Creations– September Bonus Project!*  – Christy Fulk Rustic is in, and these projects fit into the rustic-theme perfectly! This tutorial teaches how to make three different pr...

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Creating Pretty Cards – Card Sketch #75! Don't forget to play along!!!!  Each month in addition to the great 3D projects that Craft Project Central has for you, they also host a monthly...

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Desktop Card Organizer & Notepad Holder! – Stephanie Purvis As crafters we all probably make a ton of cards. But when it comes to sending out those cards, sometimes we don’t get them out ...

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Colorful Seasons Card Set & Gift Box!  – Monika Davis Is your craft room getting full of too many stamp and die sets? Do you find you don’t get enough use out of your products? Here is a...

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Bike Ride Note Card Set!  – Jennifer Sootkoos Create a fun and whimsical notecard gift set using the Bike Ride Bundle. You will learn how to create four unique note cards using the Bike Ri...

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Painted Harvest Home Décor! – Buffy Cooper Fall is here, and Stampin’ Up!® has some amazing products to help you create beautiful autumn cards, home décor items, gift packaging and mor...

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  Creating Pretty Cards – Card Sketch #75! Each month in addition to the great 3D projects that Craft Project Central has for you, they also host a monthly card challenge – Creating...

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Coffee Break Gift Ensemble! – Liz Miller Some people firmly believe that coffee is life and whether that's you or not, you certainly know someone who feels that way.  With this tutorial, ...

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I feel like I need a place to post my artwork - and only my art work  A place where I can experiment and play.  So I have started another blog www.michellejoywecksler.blogspot.com .  Right now...

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Flower Shop Notebook Set– July Bonus Project!*  – Monika Davis Do you like taking notes or doodling? Do you like giving handmade gifts? Than this is a project for you! Make this cool not...

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Stamped & Glazed Canvases & Cards Stamping supplies and art supplies can be married together to create some beautiful and original pieces of art!  Let’s get your art flowing in my July tuto...

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So Many Shells Summer Ensemble by Beth Rush Summer is here and many think of time spent on family vacations or just relaxing at the beach.  These projects are meant to evoke the feeling of t...

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Christmas in July by Karen Hallam If you want to get a head start on some Christmas projects this summer, here is an adorable boxed set of cards and tags that you can make up for someone spec...

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I attended a wonderful workshop at the Art Students League of Denver that was a part of the Visiting Artist Series.  The workshop was led by artist Xochi Solis who currently has work on exh...

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Butterfly Frame & Card by Sue Lehrer Do you ever worry about giving someone a handmade gift because it may not match the colors in their home or office? Well, worry no more. This 12” x 12�...

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At the Cherry Creek Arts Festival this weekend they had an interactive exhibit.  A box filled with word blocks and an invitation to create poetry on the street with the blocks.  This is the p...

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