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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Fun Finds: Two Collage Books

I found two new collage books that I thought were pretty cool! If you know me, you might know that…

  • April 29, 2020
  • 3 Comments
  • art journaling, book review, collage
Close-up of green plant shoots emerging from the ground in a garden with houses and trees in the background.

Nature Journaling- Distance Learning Activities

Like most of you, our in-person classes have been changed to distance learning and we need to come up with…

  • April 9, 2020
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, art journaling, distance learning, drawing
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My Favorite Art Journaling Supplies

I thought I would share with you some of my favorite art journaling supplies. These are supplies I use for…

  • April 1, 2020
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, art journaling, personal artwork
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Art Journaling Workshop at the NAEA Conference

Good news! My proposal to lead a hands-on workshop at the National Art Education Association convention was accepted. The convention…

  • October 7, 2019
  • 2 Comments
  • art journaling, NAEA conference, professional development
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100 Positive Mindset Affirmations and Quotes for Kids

My students are making kindness bookmarks now when they have free time. These are some positive mindset affirmations and mantras…

  • January 30, 2019
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, art journaling, character education
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Create a Summer Art Journal

Isn’t this graphic the cutest?!  I am part of an Art Ed Blogger’s Network which is a collective of writers…

  • June 12, 2018
  • all grades, Art Ed Blogger's Network, art journaling, art teacher tips, art teaching, summer
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Pipsticks Envelope Opening: Sticker Subscription

You may have heard me mention Pipsticks before.  I love stickers.  One of my dreams is to own a toy/craft/art…

  • April 4, 2018
  • art journaling
Creating a colorful abstract watercolor painting with flowers, geometric shapes, and the word "shine" at the top, this artwork makes clever use of white space.

Creating White Space with Watercolor Resist Pens

Today I’m going to share with a fun technique for older kids or your own personal art journaling  I picked…

  • December 31, 2017
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  • abstract, art journaling, painting, personal artwork, watercolor
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