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Halloween treat bags

It does not seem as if it has been a year already since the last time I was preparing Halloween treat bags to give away ...
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Halloween cards, Halloween décor, Stenciling, handpainted, pumpkins, jack-o-lanern, handmade cards, celebrations, crafts projects,rubberstamping,

Halloween Cards

Fall is here and it is time for some Halloween cards.  My favorite seasons fall and winter are almost here.  Well, fall is here and ...
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Sumi-e, crafts projects, miniature painting, Handpainted designs, watercolor, Art blog, Art projects, Blogger, Handmade, dragonfly, California poppies,

Matchbook notepads

I am back to painting very small images (2×2) for these matchbook notepads. For me, the challenge with smaller paintings is in the shading and ...
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Handmade notebook, Art blog, Art projects, Handmade, collage, crafts projects, rubberstamping, Recycle, upcycle, vintage

Handmade notebook

This handmade notebook project is great for upcycling your paper stash.  And, they make very nice little gifts on a budget. The covers can be ...
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Book addict, book quotes, bookish life. books, love to read, read a book day

Read a Book Day

In recognition of ‘Read a book’ day this week, I am sharing my thoughts about a couple of quotes that spoke to me from these ...
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Back to school, Bookmark, bookmarkers, Art blog, Art projects, hand painted, Love books, love to read, bookmarks, Book addict, book quotes, bookish life, sumie painting, watercolor,

Back to school

It is the back to school time of year already.  This is the first year in a very long time that I do not have ...
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Bookmark, bookmarkers, Art blog, Art projects, hand painted, Love books, love to read, bookmarks, Book addict, book quotes, bookish life, sumie painting, watercolor,

Translucent bookmarks

In looking back on past posts I found these translucent bookmarks are missing the verbiage!  I did have my site crash about a year ago ...
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Napkin collage, Handmade, Artblog, Art projects, Journal, art journal, crafts projects, upcycle, recycle, collage, decoupage

Napkin Collage

I enjoy making napkin collage projects.  Napkins and tissues make wonderful collages because they are light weight and very easy to adhere to multiple surfaces. ...
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Upcycle, recycle, hand painted tiles, handmade magnets, home décor, quick crafts, easy crafts, wood cutouts, crafts projects, painted hearts, hand lettering,

Hand Painted Magnets

I am working on a variety of hand painted magnets to include in some of my greeting cards as an added surprise. These small tiles ...
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Wedding Prep

It has been a busy time of wedding prep.  It is the type of event that snuck up on us even though we have been ...
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Graduation, sdsu, celebrate, family, give thanks, celebration, thankfulness, University, family time, friendship

Graduation

Graduation time is here! We have a couple of graduations only a few weeks apart.  One from high school, one from university.  This is a ...
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Book addict, book quotes, bookish life, Love books, love to read, book quotes, reading journal,

Reading Journal

My reading journal for 2023 is set up and in use. Reading is my nighttime ritual.  I do not set a reading goal by number ...
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