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So I've been experimenting with image transfers lately as you saw <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/2017/05/packing-tape-image-transfers.html">here</a>. It's a really cool way to add detail to <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/search/label/painting">paintings</a>, <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/search/label/art%20journaling">journals</a> and more. I think they also add cool texture and finishes to pieces :)<br />
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Plus, they are so simple to do. There are several different ways to do image transfers, but I like ones that are easy with supplies I already have on hand ;) And I present, nail polish remover transfers!<br />
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You must you an ink jet copy image, NOT a laser print image. I chose this sweet, beach-y image :)</div>
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As for the polish remover, it must contain acetone for this project to work. Check the ingredients label on the back if unsure about your own polish remover. I picked up this at the Dollar Tree.</div>
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With a dampened cotton ball, rub the remover evenly across the back of the image.Hold tight to make sure your image doesn't move around on ya ;)</div>
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Burnish the back to really adhere the ink to the surface of your final paper.</div>
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Gently peel the image off. You can see here where I burnished too much in the middle and not enough around the edges.</div>
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I just rubbed the stuck image paper off with my finger.</div>
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Not bad for a practice piece. It has a cool look to it. Like an old worn out photograph.</div>
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Here are some additional ones I made. I tested the process out of different papers colors and weights.</div>
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So I have thinking about this idea for literally about 10 years. After seeing this in Home Depot, I thought, " that would make a cute planter..?" And guess what? It totally makes CUTE planter!<br />
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So pretty!</div>
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This is an aluminum chimney cap I snagged at Home Depot for about $10. <span style="text-align: start;">I then picked up two 6-packs of pink, shade-loving impatiens </span><span style="text-align: start;">and voila'!</span></div>
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So I thing my few readers out there know <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/search/label/art%20journaling">I love to create art journals</a> :) And do you know what? It's a great creative booster for artists and they are fun to fill up with doodles and scribbles ;)<br />
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So I made yet another quick journal and bound this one with red embroidery cord :) I'm really pleased with the way it turned out :)<br />
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For this project, I chose acid free, 98 lb paper as it would hold up to paints but is also thin enough to punch the embroidery needle through the paper. I picked up this paper at Walmart, but it's available at Hobby Lobby as well as <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Canson-Mix-Media-Side-Wire/dp/B002NQ5P36/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495061598&sr=8-1&keywords=canson+mixed+media+11+x+14">Amazon</a>. However, you could use a heavy weight water color paper or even regular office paper with yarn if this is a project with the kiddo's.</div>
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First, I cut two sheets of the media paper into three equal pieces, short ways. Use a ruler and/or pencil if needed.<br />
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Although yellow paint is pictured above, I wanted to start with some "palette smashes" for inner content of my journal. I then took left over paint from a palette (which is a magazine page)...</div>
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And I "smashed" the journal pages into the paint and let dry :)</div>
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You get some beautiful mixtures of colors, shapes, movement..even texture with ripples of paint.</div>
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Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07459052300765600496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8340409625439607797.post-51209974995820104422017-05-17T09:00:00.000-05:002017-05-17T09:00:17.133-05:00Quick DIY Succulent Mother's GiftHello.<br />
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For my sweet mother in law (who is one of the sweetest people I have ever met - I am truly fortunate) I wanted an especially sweet Mother's Day gift.<br />
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I had found this super cute rooster coffee mug from a local thrift store that perfectly with her decor, a few months ago, and I had planned on making a candle for her - but alas, I could not find my candles making supplies!!! What? Yeah, I must be that dis-organized...<br />
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I decided on succulent instead :) A good friend of mine has been creating some super cute arrangements lately and I figured....PERFECT!<br />
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I snagged an beautiful aloe plant from Walmart for about $5 and score....perfect for the mug I had on hand. No soil required ;) How about that??<br />
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This was really <i>THE </i>perfect fit :) It will go great with her kitchen decor and she loves to garden ;)</div>
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So I recently cane across an <a href="https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/image-transfers">online class that taught several different modes of image transfer</a>!<br />
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I used to think that image transfer was a lengthy and pricey process, requiring several ingredients that I did not already have on hand.<br />
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However, that is not the case! I was very exited to learn I can make some gorgeous and very detailed image transfers using only clear packing tape!!!<br />
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Now this works best with laser print printers and magazine cut outs. Ink jet printers may present a problem ;)<br />
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So I stuck with the two recommended types. And I will tell you.... this process captures color BEAUTIFULLY! And it is so easy :) you'll be dying to try this DIY project!<br />
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I started with a palette smash little canvass but paper works well too ;)</div>
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First, select an image. I chose to print a black and white image from the web. Again, magazines work really well for this project.</div>
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Place and adhere a strip of clear packing tape over the image.</div>
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Burnish well with a spoon or bone folder. In this case, I used a sharpie cap. Worked just fine ;)</div>
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This will really work the ink into the tape and ensure a solid image transfer.</div>
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I couldn't get pictures of this next step, but place the tape-covered image in the bowl of warm water and gently rub the paper away with you thumbs. It sluffs off easily and you should have no trouble in this step. What you'll have left is the piece pf tape with the image - clear as day :)</div>
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Once dry, the tape will still be somewhat sticky, but adhering with the glue stick (or adding a layer on Modge Podge) will keep your transfer in place :)</div>
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This process works very well with black and white images as well as color! I had no trouble filling this small practice canvass :) You'll see I made an additional transfer of a magazine page with a water pattern on it :)</div>
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I had a baby shower for a sweet little baby girl this weekend for a neighbor :) I love baby showers and I love baby shower gift giving! I use coupons, so I was able to score a small stock of diapers, wipes, rice cereal and stage 1 baby food for her :)<br />
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Being a mother myself, you ALWAYS NEED more of the essentials :) But its fun to get the cute stuff too.<br />
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I decided to make her some cute art for her baby nursery ;) At the Dollar Tree, I saw some gorgeous wrapping papers with lovely floral prints and I snagged several.<br />
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Various wrapping papers</div>
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Time for a tasty crock pot recipe that s super easy and you probably have all the ingredients on hand! A super yummy chicken thigh and rice casserole :) Easy to put together quickly before you leave the house and you return with the generous aroma of deliciousness!<br />
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Just a quick note: I generally will buy meats from the market on "managers special". They are usually large packaged items, like 12 pack of drum sticks, etc. Now, my family can't eat 12 drum sticks in one dinner so I divide the package into 2 - 3 dinners and then freeze ;) A good tip I'm sure many of you already practice.<br />
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In this case, I had some left over chicken thighs :) Talk about YUM! Savory dark chicken meat coupled with this recipe - you'll think Thanksgiving arrived early :)<br />
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3-4 chicken thighs (or 1-2 breasts)</div>
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1 medium onion</div>
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When dinner time came around, we were all so hungry, I didn't even get a picture of the finished dish! A great side for this meal? How about some saute'd cabbage? Super simple too.</div>
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Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07459052300765600496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8340409625439607797.post-16068925381302788472017-05-10T09:00:00.000-05:002017-05-10T09:00:02.234-05:00Trip to Hollywood!Hello.<br />
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I had the recent fortunate opportunity to travel to Los Angeles for work :) I was super excited about the chance to visit California again. I had been only once before, with my mother and grandmother, when I was about 14. We did the whole experience then - Disneyland, Universal Studios, Rodeo Drive.... it was fun :)<br />
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However, timing was odd in that my boss asked me to fly out THE VERY DAY <i>after </i>wisdom teeth removal surgery. *note: It absolutely was not mandatory and I didn't have go if I didn't want to.<br />
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But I'm a really tough girl ;) and honestly, I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to visit California again!! So I went for it - day after mouth surgery and all. To tell you the truth, it was not bad at all.<br />
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First off, a view from the flight out! I love clouds and could photograph them forever.</div>
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I got my boys some toy Oscar statues! Bought some Star Wars promotional prints for my husband for his collection.</div>
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I generally do not wear jewelry other than my wedding ring, nose stud and ear plugs. But this pretty thing caught my eye and I had to have it!</div>
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Two major "must see" sights I wanted was <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_Sign">the Hollywood sign</a> (of course)</div>
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It's facade has changed a bit from the movie after 27 years ;)</div>
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My last day in town included a lovely brunch with all the mimosa's I wanted :)</div>
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I'm also loving this super easy DIY storage cube tutorial by <a href="http://www.justmeasuringup.com/blog/customized-storage-bins/#comment-6260">Just Measuring Up</a>!</div>
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I love blue berries so I'm definitely going to have to try this blue berry buckle crumble cake from <a href="http://brooklynfarmgirl.com/2017/04/27/blueberry-buckle-crumble-cake/#comment-1278068">Brooklyn Farm Girl</a> :)</div>
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Lastly, I'm digging this room re-do at <a href="http://playdatesparties.com/2017/05/master-bedroom-renovation-week-5.html">From Play-dates to Parties</a> ;)</div>
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Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07459052300765600496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8340409625439607797.post-63752749275903624802017-05-08T09:00:00.000-05:002017-05-08T09:00:00.536-05:00Trip to The Hamptons, New YorkHello.<br />
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So I had a company retreat not too long ago! One of the more pleasant reasons I haven't posted as much as I'd like :) Another pleasant reason is my recent trip to Los Angeles; post coming soon ;)<br />
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Such a beautiful place with some of the most lovely homes! And the BEACH! Just gorgeous:)<br />
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Here's what I was up to while way up north! </div>
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Gazing at dreamy homes right off the beach.</div>
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Munching on yummy food and wine while tossing across ideas!</div>
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See my journal in the bottom left? It says whistle while you work! LOL</div>
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I even hosting a "Paint and Sip" team building exercise. I guided my colleagues in a recreation of Edvard Munch's "The Scream". Guess which is mine?</div>
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Oh I'm silly like this..LOL! Decided a Pop Doll nun was much more fun ;)</div>
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A quick exertion to the beach took place, where I lifted some sea rocks and gorgeous sea shells for my already massive collection! These are just a few ;)</div>
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I got searched at security due to the suspicious objects showing up on X-ray. </div>
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Knock yourself out security man! I'm just the chick that collects sea shells.</div>
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Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07459052300765600496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8340409625439607797.post-62535501256802046182017-05-06T09:00:00.000-05:002017-05-06T09:00:05.158-05:00DIY All-Natural Lotions and Salt ScrubHello.<br />
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A good friend has been ill :( so in addition to several meals for her and her family, I decided to make her some all-natural lotions and a salt scrub using essential oils. I've used essential oils before <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/2017/03/diy-makeup-remover-pads.html">here</a>. In addition, I've made sugar scrubs, fever reducers, and mixes for colic.<br />
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I love essential oils for so many reasons. One of the top reasons is they just plain do the trick with several medical conditions. I've used essential oils in my home, with my family, from headaches or cuts all the way to <a href="https://psychcentral.com/disorders/anxiety/">anxiety</a> and <a href="http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/skin-disorders/bacterial-skin-infections/cellulitis">Bacterial Cellulitis</a>.<br />
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So whenever a baby shower comes up, or there is an illness in the family, I ALWAYS whip up some essential love :)<br />
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Here are the essential oils I used in today's recipes. Most of these are from Young Living, but I actually buy essential oils from the drug store as well. They work just as well and are less expensive. I will also have links below for these oil blends on Amazon ;)</div>
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Stress Away is just that. An essential oil blend that provides a general calming effect. It also helps with anxiety, ADD, and ADHD. Find the same blend <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stress-Relief-Blend-Therapeutic-Essential/dp/B00QXVNRGY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494042515&sr=8-1&keywords=stress%2Baway%2Bessential%2Boil&th=1">here</a>.</div>
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Lavender is a great, go-to oil. I'll put it on the kids scraps and blisters. Also very calming. You can find it is most drug stores or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Majestic-Pure-Lavender-Essential-Therapeutic/dp/B00TSTZQEY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494042937&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=lavender+essential+oil&psc=1">here</a>.</div>
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I love Joy! I use it in my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Aickar-Essential-Ultrasonic-Aromatherapy-Humidifier/dp/B01CVHKG94/ref=sr_1_34_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1494043252&sr=1-34&keywords=Family+essential+oil">air diffuser</a> all the time. I usually pair it with lemon or orange for a happy and uplifting scent :) Find a similar blend <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Edens-Garden-Comparable-Elevation/dp/B008B9PVJC/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1494043049&sr=1-2&keywords=joy%2Bessential%2Boil&th=1">here</a>.</div>
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Same with Purification. A cleansing scent and it's good for your skin. Find a similar blend <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Purification-Essential-Aromatherapy-Cleansing-Environment/dp/B019S5JIXM/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1494043195&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=purification+essential+oil&psc=1">here</a>.</div>
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I've done some research and have not found a similar blend for Young Living's Family oil blend. However, any blend that promotes uplifting moods, acceptance and is anti-negative thought would work just fine :) See the three previous oils! LOL</div>
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Thrive is a blend that I picked up at CVS drug store (among others). It is a great cleansing oil with a pleasant lemon-y fresh scent. Good for skin, for purifying the air and for teas. You can find it <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Earthly-Elements-Aromatherapy-Essential/dp/B01GWI1SPY/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1494044037&sr=1-1&keywords=Thrive+essential+oil+blend">here</a>.</div>
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So on the recipes! Here is what you need to get started:</div>
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Essential oils of your preference</div>
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Metal tins (I got mine at the Dollar Tree. You could also use glass jars)</div>
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All-Natural grapeseed oil</div>
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epsom salt (for salt scrub. Also from Dollar Tree)</div>
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**Glass of wine is totally optional ;)</div>
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I used about two tablespoons of coconut oil per small tin. I then mixed about 3-5 drops of each oil I wanted and stirred well. Then spooned into the tin ;) Easy as that!</div>
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I made two different lotions. </div>
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1. Calming - using Stress Away and Lavender</div>
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2. Uplifting - using Joy and Family</div>
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Salt Scrub:</div>
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Place in bowl and add a little grapeseed oil (great for skin).</div>
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Then add about 4-6 drops of your preferred essential oil. I chose Thrive and Purification.</div>
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Once all in the tins, I added sweet little heart labels in different colored papers :)</div>
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I hope she enjoys them and they add in her recovery.</div>
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I will be linking to <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/p/fun-linky-parties.html">these awesome parties</a>!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px;">Today is Support Your Fellow Crafter Monday - 7th edition! Some lovely bloggers linked up last week with some super cute and easy DIY's and I'm happy to share some of their projects :)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px;">First up is this awesome comprehensive list of fun and kid-approved summer activities from <a href="http://playdatesparties.com/2016/06/100-kid-approved-summer-activities-2.html">Play Dates to Parties</a>!</span></div>
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Yes I'm sure some of my few readers might have noticed my absence this past week. Well I'll tell ya, it has one heck of a week to say the least!<br />
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In addition to my Dallas art show, I also had a company retreat to The Hamptons in New York, wisdom teeth removal surgery, and then off to Los Angeles to assist with another show :)<br />
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Aside from the surgery, which totally and completely sucked, I got in some cool traveling, which I'll tell you all about in future posts...so stay tuned!<br />
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Today, I wanted to share a new painting that I think I have finally finished. Like pretty much every <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/2017/04/newest-mixed-media-painting.html">mixed media painting</a> I do, I complete it in stages. This pretty thing has been sitting in the studio for about 3 months.</div>
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I decided to use some very stark, bold colors in this painting, like black, red and teal. I then brought in softer colors, even pastels, to calm the boldness a little without losing that "demanding" look I wanted.</div>
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I also played a little more with mixed media in this piece. In addition to marker, ink pen, pencil and oil pastel, I brought in slivers of reflective duct tape as seen here.</div>
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I love using various organic shapes within my pieces; scallop or "U" shapes, continuing circles, as well as shapes that resemble a cell or something one might see under a microscope.</div>
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It's really satisfying to see how one mark, shape, line or color can interpret the direction of a painting. I hope you enjoy making art yourselves! And perhaps comment with a picture of your own!</div>
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I greatly apologize for my absence this past week. In addition to my art show in Dallas, I flew to NYC for a company retreat and then to LA to assist with another art show.<br />
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All that in addition to having all four of my wisdom teeth removed :( So needless to say, I've had to catch up on much needed rest and re-cooperation.<br />
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I know I am a day late for Support Your Fellow Crafter Linky Party. Again, my greatest apologies :( I intend on posting the new party tomorrow, Tuesday the 2nd.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">First up,it this totally amazing DIY melted bead bowl from <a href="http://dazzlewhilefrazzled.com/mothers-day-diy-melted-bead-bowl/">Dazzle While Frazzled</a>!</span></div>
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So in recently finding some adorable <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/2017/04/dollar-tree-haul.html">Coloring Journals</a> at the Dollar Tree, I thought I'd share a post that stems from creative journaling, mainly focusing on the visual creative, and into the realm of <a href="http://www.writerstreasure.com/creative-writing-101/">creative writing</a>!<br />
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Now I have never been much of a writer... any journals I have ever started end up having doodles in them.... It's in my blood I guess LOL!</div>
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First thing is to find a great journal or stack of paper - or heck.. even the computer! It all works the same. I prefer a bound journal, cuz it just feels good to me ;)</div>
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Writing can be just thoughts to paper, short stories, poetry (whether it rhymes or not) - I've dabbled in it all.</div>
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Here are some <a href="http://thinkwritten.com/365-creative-writing-prompts/">fabulous writing prompts for an entire year</a>! 365 daily writing prompts :) Some of them may seem a little rudimentary but they are designed to force thoughts to page. This will def be on my to do list.</div>
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Now while we can all agree that there are <a href="http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poems/other/">several types of poetry</a>, my favorite is the laziest :)</div>
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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_verse">FREE VERSE</a>! </div>
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Free verse is exactly as it sounds - free from rule, rhyme, count, and all that ABBAA nonsense. It's the abstract painting of poetry :) </div>
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Of the most celebrated poets of all time, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Whitman">Walt Whitman</a> was most honorably titled the father of free verse. And if you haven't acquainted yourself with his work, please do so. Thanks Walt ;)</div>
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Now let's explore <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_story">short stories</a>!</div>
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Short stories are novels in a hurry...That's my kinda writing! LOL I tried a novel once and got bored almost instantly. It's just such a huge commitment for me.</div>
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However, short stories are.. haha, another story. I'm teaming with them and they stem directly from my dreams 99.9% of the time. ( I've always had extremely vivid dreams)</div>
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Check out <a href="http://graemeshimmin.com/how-to-start-a-story/">this comprehensive</a> on starting your own short story!</div>
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My own personal writing tips? Here are some of my go to's:</div>
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1. copy down the lyrics to a song</div>
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2. quick words (start with one word and then copy related words that associate with that word. eg; BIRD. flight. float. sky. freedom. </div>
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3. short 2-3 sentence thoughts. eg: I saw a man today begging for change. What led to this moment for him? Has he retreated into himself with no return?</div>
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4. write about a dream</div>
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5. copy a random conversation down - either your own or one you overheard</div>
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6. write about a world mystery. eg; What really happened at Roswell?</div>
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xoxo</div>
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I will be linking up to <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/p/fun-linky-parties.html">these awesome parties</a>!</div>
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Once again adding to my <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/search/label/art%20journaling">creative journal collection</a> :) Well what can I say? I'm heading to New York this weekend for a company retreat and I direct art shows for a living...being creative will be a given.<br />
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And I would like to journal about my first experience to the big apple ;) I decided on a smaller sized, accordion journal for easy traveling. This was a good one because I was able to use paper I already had on hand.<br />
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Up-cycled, recycled and cute as a button. Let's get started!</div>
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Here is what you'll need for your journal:</div>
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a scrap piece of poster board</div>
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Let's talk paper for a sec. You could really use any paper or regular copy/printer paper. However, I wanted thick white paper that will hold up to paint.</div>
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This is the brand I used - available on Amazon.com <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Neenah-Premium-Cardstock-Brightness-91904/dp/B00006IDRW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1492639033&sr=8-2&keywords=neenah+cardstock">here</a>.</div>
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First I've taken my scrap piece of black poster board (about 7.5 inches long) and marked the center point length ways. *Honestly, I think this was a piece of backer board from a frame I bought* I never throw papers away!</div>
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You'll then mark 1/8 inch on either side of the center mark. This will be the spine of our journal.</div>
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Then, using the straight edge of the ruler, bend/fold over each side to create the spine.</div>
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Now you're ready to make the inside accordion of your creative journal. Taking a piece of the card stock, eyeball about 1/8 inch from the edges of the cover.</div>
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Once measured, mark with a pencil and cut the card stock length ways at your measurement.</div>
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Then cut the second sheet of card stock likewise.</div>
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Then using the ruler, bend a small 1/4 inch section on the ends of both card stock pieces.</div>
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Then, using the glue stick, apply glue liberally and sandwich both "grooves together" making a "V" shape with the card stock.</div>
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Once dry, you can use this "mid-point V" to gauge your accordion folds. Just a simple "over/under"fold.</div>
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Lastly, I had a sweet little watercolor doodle that I've been hanging onto and thought it would make a pretty front cover :)</div>
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I added a fun striped binder clip and all done! Ready for a New York adventure!</div>
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Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07459052300765600496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8340409625439607797.post-51417564656826896772017-04-19T09:00:00.000-05:002017-04-19T09:00:10.295-05:00DIY Cat CaveHello.<br />
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I think I've mentioned before that I tend to <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/search/label/pets">spoil my cats</a> :) I'm always thinking of new toys for them and giving the occasional canned food as a treat.<br />
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Here's Oliver looking all majestic in the studio ;)</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Today I got a package from Amazon and it came in a pretty big box. And I'm thinking.... what can I do with that? Bingo. Cat cave!</span></div>
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utility<span style="text-align: start;"> knife</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">white cotton rope ( I had some left over from <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/2017/03/macrame-key-chain.html">this project</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">left over carpet piece (I had a piece left over from <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/2017/03/diy-cat-tree.html">my cat tree</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I will be linking up to <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/p/fun-linky-parties.html">these awesome parties</a>!</span></div>
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Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07459052300765600496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8340409625439607797.post-57033402901503687552017-04-18T09:00:00.000-05:002017-04-18T09:00:00.761-05:00Dollar Tree Haul!Hello.<br />
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Well, we all know I am a big fan of the Dollar Tree...well maybe if I have one or two readers out there LOL. Are you out there??<br />
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Joking aside, I love the <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/search/label/Dollar%20Tree">Dollar Tree</a> because it provides economical ways for me to explore my <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/search/label/mixed%20media">mixed media</a> tendencies and come up with more fun ways to create entries in <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/search/label/art%20journaling">my creative journals</a>.<br />
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Let take a look at what I scored:</div>
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The first thing I was excited to see in the Crafts section was some decorative/craft papers pads. I tend to do a lot of collage work in my journals, so I picked up several of these.</div>
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I hope you all are doing well this Monday :) And since I have to wait on Support Your Fellow Crafter for a little bit, I thought I'd share some recent photography experiences I had the pleasure of having :)<br />
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I had the privilege to accompany both children on their spring field trip this year and decided it was time to bust out the vintage film photography cameras :) My oldest child was visiting <a href="http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ray-roberts-lake">Lake Ray Roberts</a> State Park, just north of Sanger Texas for a day of hiking, pond life exploration, fishing and wild animal education! It was so much fun! Not just for my kid, but for me!<br />
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My second child has a trip to our very own, <a href="http://www.dallasarboretum.org/">Dallas Arboretum</a>. Truly a beautiful and amazing place with the most gorgeous flowers and plants I have ever seen! They have a very involved children's garden :)<br />
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I decided to take my SX-70 Polaroid Land camera on both and managed to score some amazing shots.<br />
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Note: even though the film may be brand new, photographs from a vintage camera ALWAYS have that beautiful old times feel and the patinas are to die for!</div>
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Check out some of my shots from our hiking trip. All black and white sx70 instant film from 1960s vintage Poleriod land camera:</div>
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Bones always tend to create interesting and captivating photographs. The rawness and texture of the subject matter lends for very moving photographs.</div>
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I only managed to get a few great Poleriod photographs at the Arboretum due to the weather being overcast :( But I did have a few that I was really proud of!</div>
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This one by far was my most impressive exposure. These flowers are so delicate looking and the patina provided by the camera aged this photograph by years! Also the focus of this particular camera is astounding :)</div>
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Though this last one is out of focus (due to my sons jumping on my back) I adored how it came out! Life is almost never in focus - you enter each day blind and you never know what is just over the bridge ;)</div>
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I was hoping to have some shots from my vintage Minolta 35 mm, but alas...the battery died :(</div>
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Comment below with your beautiful pictures! I would very much love to see them.</div>
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I will linking up to <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/p/fun-linky-parties.html">these awesome parties</a>!</div>
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Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07459052300765600496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8340409625439607797.post-1331224001556737182017-04-17T18:16:00.003-05:002017-04-17T18:40:14.055-05:00Support Your Fellow Crafter on temporary hold! Hello.<br />
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As you may have noticed, there was no new linky party to link up to today! Not to worry! My free trial had run its course and I have now paid up for the year. However, it takes a little time to update systems and get all your ducks in a row.<br />
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Support Your Fellow Crafter will be up and running shortly with new features and another great opportunity to share your talents!<br />
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Stay tuned!<br />
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xoxo<br />
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Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07459052300765600496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8340409625439607797.post-28146851967087981972017-04-13T09:00:00.000-05:002017-04-13T09:00:08.315-05:00Art Journaling from a Thrifted BookHello.<br />
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So I came across a lovely online <a href="https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/creative-boot-camp-6-exercises-to-spark-creative-discovery/creative-boot-camp-get-messy-sketchbook">art journaling class that included a thrifted book</a>! I was so intrigued!<br />
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The idea is that the book already contains text, imagery, binding and a hard cover...sounds like my kind of project for sure ;) I immediately went to my book shelve as I knew I had the perfect book to start out on my newest creative journal :)<br />
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As luck would have it, I had purchased this vintage indoor gardening book months ago. I saw it and was just drawn to it. I'm glad I didn't disregard it as a frivolous purchase :)<br />
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It has some beautiful imagery - not to mention that old book smell. It's perfect!<br />
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It had a dust jacket cover, but I decided to omit that from the journal itself and use this paper for collage purposes later on.</div>
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So now I have a beautiful hard-bound book to work with.</div>
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Next using regular craft paint, from Walmart or Michael's, I added some color to the pages of the thrifted book.</div>
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I also collaged several magazine pieces and various paper materiel onto the pages. Whatever struck my artistic fancy!</div>
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Materials used were:</div>
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magazine pictures</div>
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dust jacket material</div>
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brochures clippings</div>
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oil pastel</div>
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markers</div>
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colored paper</div>
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I also used various items to create a painted pattern, such as bubble wrap or the eraser end of a pencil.</div>
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I also enjoyed cutting out letters from magazines to create text in a random note style.</div>
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I used several paper sources for collage material, to include:</div>
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Past plane tickets</div>
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mailers</div>
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packing materials</div>
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washi tape</div>
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I am particularly drawn to SKU numbers and bar-codes :)</div>
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So much at your finger tips! Any paper material can be recycled to create art in your art journal. I hope to see what you all journal about and create!</div>
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Enjoy.</div>
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xoxo</div>
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I will be linking to <a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/p/fun-linky-parties.html">these awesome parties</a>!<br />
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