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Text "Art is Basic" in a purple watercolor style with paint splatters.

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Colorful, artistic journals and sketchbooks stacked against a dark background.

Stack of Art Journals

I gathered up all of the art journals and sketchbooks I could find in my house (I’m sure there’s more,…

  • July 19, 2013
  • art journaling, personal artwork
Cover of Pages magazine featuring art journals, a red crab painting, and an article about creative book and art journaling projects.

Cloth Paper Scissors article

I am honored to have an article published in the Summer 2013 edition of Cloth Paper Scissors PAGES magazine.  It…

  • July 1, 2013
  • 3 Comments
  • art journaling, published
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21 Secrets Online Workshop and a Link Round-Up

As art teachers our hands are covered in glue and paint all day.  We are on the go and juggling…

  • April 26, 2013
  • 4 Comments
  • art journaling, personal artwork
Open spiral sketchbook with colorful collage art, including abstract designs, text, and a woman's drawing.

Art Journaling Exposed 2

I am very honored to share with you that I have an article in the Art Journaling Exposed 2 downloadable…

  • April 25, 2013
  • art journaling, personal artwork, published
Colorful, artistic text saying "We love HIM because He first loved us" with decorative elements and patterns, perfect for celebrating Easter.

Happy Easter!

  • March 29, 2013
  • art journaling, personal artwork
Daria's drawing on paper next to a colorful sketchbook on a table with markers and a red jacket in the background.

Daria’s in my art journal

This is what happens every time I try to take out my art journal when Daria is awake!  LOL. She…

  • March 2, 2013
  • art journaling, baby, preschool
Colorful, whimsical design with the quote "Live in the sunshine & embrace today," surrounded by flowers and patterns.

Celebrating 2012– Highlights of My Year

I read Carin’s post today about her creative achievements of 2012 and it got me thinking “what would be on…

  • December 31, 2012
  • 3 Comments
  • art journaling, art show, mixed media, published
Grid design featuring a multi-colored diamond pattern with cut-out letters scattered on top.

Grid Design for Sketchbook Cover

The 3rd/4th grade class used a grid format to design their sketchbook cover.  I am loving using grids in my…

  • September 13, 2012
  • 1 Comment
  • art journaling, fourth grade, sketchbook assignments, third grade
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