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HOW TO Button Bookmarks
Today’s tutorial is on making bookmark clips decorated with vintage buttons. I love these kind of bookmarks because they don’t slip out of place, and you can use several of them as markers for places...
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Bardo’s Chest Has Settled In
Finally got Bardo’s Art Chest moved into my studio and organized my paints into it. If you missed the history behind this piece, check out my post here. I know my paints are different than the ones...
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Tagged!
Decorating tags is a quick and easy project that gives you the satisfaction of completion in a short amount of time. I wanted to have some tags on hand to use in my art journal, so painted up six...
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Global Change
“Remind yourself every day that you are here on earth for a reason. You have talents and qualities that can bring goodness to others. A kind smile, a good word, a loving gesture – simple things that...
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Diaper Bag from Vintage Materials
I recently made an “owlish” diaper bag for my daughter as a baby shower gift. It is made from a vintage golden nubby bedspread, vintage orange/brown corduroy, vintage crochet table runner, and...
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Memories
Camera assemblage doll featured in Winter 2014 Somerset Studio Gallery When a batch of vintage cameras that I purchased included a non working vintage camera, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with...
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How to make Fabric Art Journals
Whether you call them smash books, sketchbooks, or art journals, they are here to stay. While the real treasure lies inside, I do like for the outside to be something special too. I created these...
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Circus Blocks
Every since doing a circus themed button design for my hometown’s 2013 Fall Festival, I have been thinking circus. So when Somerset Studio issued a circus challenge, I jumped at the opportunity to...
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Office Accessories Repurposed Style
Since I spend quite a bit of my work day in my office instead of in my studio, I decided it could use some revamping…both in function and eye appeal. I love vintage, and repurposing, and I need...
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Wheeled Coke Crate Organizer
I am really enjoying my rolling vintage Coke Crate organizer sitting on top of my new work island in my studio these days. I have a small glass sitting in each bottle slot to hold all kinds of pens,...
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Montana Journal – the final days
The journey continues….from Yellowstone we swung down through the majestic Grand Tetons. Again, I found vintage look postcards in a gift shop and added them to my vintage and worn ledger that I was...
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Smash Book Kit
Yesterday I told you all about my new Art Journal Kits. Today, I would like to introduce my Smash Book Kit. My smash books, made from vintage Reader’s Digest Condensed books and filled with found...
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Studio Spots
It’s been quite some time since I updated you on my studio redo. It has come along nicely, and though there are still many things I need to do, it has become a quite nice and functional space. Here...
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Painted Vintage Photos
I love painting up old photos for the holidays! I look at each photo for a bit, and think about the hidden personality behind the serious faces, and try to bring that out in the painted accents....
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The Red Barn Outdoor Market
Every April and September I am sure to save a spot on my calendar for The Red Barn Outdoor Market. I have had a booth at this show since their very first one, back when there were maybe 40 vendors....
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Window with a View
Thanks to one of my “scouting” friends (those who keep their eyes out for treasures for me), I recently acquired some old windows. I was thrilled to get them because I have been hunting for four paned...
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Market Day
Every Thursday evening, a nearby small town has the Arlington Farm and Art Market. It is chock full of local flavor and small town fun. It is much more laid back than any other show I do, actually...
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Vintage Camper Redo
Those of you who have followed me for awhile may remember that quite awhile back we purchased a vintage 50s era camper. It was definitely a fixer upper, the first order of business the gaping hole in...
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Island Beauty
Starting with a cabinet door, and an vintage 1954 map of the West Indies, I set out to create a piece that has been on my mind for several months. I love this old map, and decided to embrace the folds...
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Artwork Throwback
Sharing an “old” piece from a few years ago. Still a happy little favorite, and just now making the 5 x 7 original available, matted and ready to frame. Still available as a note card as well.
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