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Texture of the Week: A Ball of Thread Scraps

Texture of the Week: A Ball of Thread Scraps

I love using thread or yarn on my gel plate. These long, thin strings are one of very few non-botanical textures that create interesting silhouettes, but also leave a fantastic...

Texture of the Week: A Ball of Thread Scraps

I love using thread or yarn on my gel plate. These long, thin strings are one of very few non-botanical textures that create interesting silhouettes, but also leave a fantastic...

Texture of the Week: Roky Puzzle pieces + Bingo Cards

Texture of the Week: Roky Puzzle pieces + Bingo...

My brother is always one for creative gifts. Over the years, he has purchased a few Rokr wooden puzzles for my son.   The first one was a marble maze when...

Texture of the Week: Roky Puzzle pieces + Bingo...

My brother is always one for creative gifts. Over the years, he has purchased a few Rokr wooden puzzles for my son.   The first one was a marble maze when...

Texture of the Week: Paint "Boogers"

Texture of the Week: Paint "Boogers"

First off, I want to say that I know paint "boogers" is not the nicest term and there may be better ways to describe this texture. But, as I noted...

Texture of the Week: Paint "Boogers"

First off, I want to say that I know paint "boogers" is not the nicest term and there may be better ways to describe this texture. But, as I noted...

Texture of the Week: Honesty Seed Pods

Texture of the Week: Honesty Seed Pods

Towards the end of 2023, I started a series of Instagram reels focusing on various stamping or mark-making tools for the gel plate. I released a new reel each Friday...

Texture of the Week: Honesty Seed Pods

Towards the end of 2023, I started a series of Instagram reels focusing on various stamping or mark-making tools for the gel plate. I released a new reel each Friday...

The meaning behind the stacks

The meaning behind the stacks

My kids are back in school after a few months of summer fun and family time. Near the end of July, I was having trouble keeping up with my normal...

The meaning behind the stacks

My kids are back in school after a few months of summer fun and family time. Near the end of July, I was having trouble keeping up with my normal...

Art on the Road

Art on the Road

I enjoy summer, especially in the Pacific Northwest. We have beautiful weather and longer days, which means more time to find rocks at the beach! But the challenging thing for...

Art on the Road

I enjoy summer, especially in the Pacific Northwest. We have beautiful weather and longer days, which means more time to find rocks at the beach! But the challenging thing for...