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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
Colorful collage featuring a red parrot, flowers, text, and various shapes on a vibrant multicolored background. Part of the 21 Secrets Online Workshop.

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
Magazine cover of "Featuring Magazine," Issue #2, about art journaling, mixed media, and more with images of artworks displayed.

Issue #2 of Featuring Magazine is ready for pre-order

The 2nd issue of Featuring Magazine is going to the printers.  It is ready for pre-order! I am part of…

  • September 15, 2012
  • art journaling, mixed media
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Display of end-of-year memory books and zine templates for students; features accordion books, illustrated art reflection pages titled "My School Year" and "My Year in Art," plus a beginner guide on how to make a zine.
Colorful paper 3D flower garden craft displayed upright, with assorted hand-crafted flowers and green stems, advertised as a fun, low-prep classroom project.
A promotional image for yearlong art choice boards, featuring sample boards for August, September, October, February, and December; includes text highlighting 12+ months of activities.

Free Sub Tub Guide

A colorful flyer titled "Ten Easy Art Activities for Subs" features images of art supplies, a worksheet about creating an “Art Sub Tub,” and highlights free art sub plans perfect for substitute teachers.

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A checklist of art class supplies is displayed on a clipboard next to various colorful art materials like scissors, markers, and paper—perfect for any elementary art classroom.
Stack of children’s books focused on art projects, with text promoting over 150 book suggestions and a printable checklist, from the website www.artisbasic.com.
Art centers for early finishers display with colorful hexagonal pieces, origami books, and bricks in a basket.
A collection of colorful elementary art sub plans and project sheets arranged on a purple background with the text “Elementary Art Sub Plans—Easy & Mess-Free.”.
A collection of colorful elementary art sub plans and project sheets arranged on a purple background with the text “Elementary Art Sub Plans—Easy & Mess-Free.”.

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