Tag: Art
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Happy Thanksgiving!

We’re celebrating Thanksgiving here in Canada, so just a short post today. I’m thankful for all of you! Returning to the blog after such a long absence has been fulfilling and inspiring because you lovely folks keep reading the content I post. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Here’s a free colouring…
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Outdoor Market Essentials

I attended my first outdoor market towards the middle of September, and it was awesome. Though I’m pretty introverted, I really enjoy connecting with people at these events! Even if I need a few days of silence to re-centre afterwards. 𤣠Additionally, I’m thankful to more experienced vendors for sharing their wisdom. As a rookie,…
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Free Crafty Cross-Stitch Pattern

It’s been years since the last time I cross-stitched something, but it feels right to return to this craft now that I’m so deeply in love with crochet. Fibre art for the win! But before we talk about cross-stitch, back story. Kayla’s outgrown her old bedroom. She’s always been in the smaller bedroomāone closer to…
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Artist VS the Machine

I’ve spent my life pursuing art and writing, learning about art and writing, and creating art and writing. Except for a few years working as a personal assistant, every cent I’ve earned as an adult can be attributed to my skills as an artist or writer. But we recently entered the age of AI-generated art…
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Crafting with Polymer Clay – Additional Tools (Part 2)

I’m so excited to continue this little miniseries with you today! We’re going to talk about the additional tools you could use in polymer clay craft. Some of these are things you probably already own, but others are inexpensive purchases that will streamline the creative process. And though I included some of these items with…
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Let’s Make – Resin Leaf Charms

My husband is an avid woodworker. He’s always either working on a project or watching woodworking videos on YouTube. This, of course, means I’m also watching, if only from the corner of my eye. And now I find myself obsessed with wood-and-resin furniture. Thanks, Black Forest Wood Co. š I can’t be trusted around power…
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Inexpensive Market Displays

Many of us picked up new hobbies during the pandemic, and our homes are chock-full of the cool stuff we’ve been making. So, it’s no surprise that home-based businesses are everywhere, and the call to support small is trending. My social feeds are buzzing with inspirational stories, tips, and ideas for creators who want to…
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My First Experience with a Silicone Clay Mould

I’ve had a few of these on my wish list for quite some time, so I’m stoked to have received a silicone mould (mold in the US) as a part of my birthday haul. On that note, my husband had the really awesome idea to bring me to Michaels and let me pick out all…
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Check out my Art

My site tagline says ‘author, blogger, artist,’ but Iām notorious for neglecting the artist part. We’re going to remedy that today! During my stint on Patreon, I illustrated various sticker sheets and other printables, including bohemian landscapes, yummy beverages, mermaids, and more. Sadly, my illustrations became dusty after my Patreon page ceased to exist. But…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Acrylics, Gouache, and Watercolours

We’re going back to basics today! I’m really excited about this post because I’d love to share the joy of painting with everyone. Did I sound super Bob Ross there? Booyah! Anyway, most of my artist friends, family, and acquaintances are typically familiar with acrylics and watercolours, but very few have experience with gouache. This…
