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If you love Julie Nutting Doll Stamps, this post is for you. I haven't used mine in a while and enjoyed dressing them up for New Year's Eve with watercolors, acrylic paint markers and GLITTER. Although these dolls can be used on a card, I created this tutorial in my art journal. Click on this picture to see what they were saying, Check out this video tutorial. Click the link HERE . The stamps I used were Jayla, Kelly, Willow and Nora. In the video, I shared how I painted their outfits and added chucky glitter on two of them. So fun! Also, I added speech to each girl with her special message.  If you want to see more Julie Nutting inspiration, check out my Christmas post and how I dressed them up with patterned paper.  Click Here Also, I have a YouTube playlist with tutorials you might like. Here is one of the most popular. Click the link HERE. I hope you are inspired to get your doll stamps out and dress them in new outfits for 2026. Have a great day!

Happy New Year!!! I hope the year is getting off to a nice start for you. I just found out about this free card event called. "Create with Your Cardmaking Stash Summit" hosted by Justine Hovey. It is an online three day event January 29-31, 2026 . VIP upgrade is available. Registration is open now. Also, Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:00 pm (EST), Justine will do a LIVE masterclass. According the website, there will be numerous presenters teaching various classes as well as a Facebook group. Also, I read there will be a "Craft Live and Take Action" time with some of the presenters. They said over 20,000 registered last year so it must be a great event. Here is a look at the schedule. Day 1- Use Up That Paper For Amazing Cards- 10 Classes Day 2- From Beginner Cards To Intermediate- 11 Classes Day 3- Double Your Cards For Twice The Fun - 11 Classes I hope you are able to attend and get some of your stash used up and turned into beautiful cards.  For more informatio...

Happy Holidays! I hope you all had a very merry Christmas. Today's blog post is all about Julie Nutting Doll Stamps. I have six of them and decided to dress them up for Christmas. In this post, you will learn quick and easy ways to create their outfits, skin color and hair. So cute! These would make pretty slimline greeting cards or use them in a mini album. Take a look. (Click on the picture for a larger view.) Visit my YouTube channel for similar tutorials. Link below. Nora (left) was the easiest. I just used makers for her hair and shoes. Then, patterned paper for her coat. Jayla is all dressed with pearl earrings, patterned paper coat and brown markers for her skin and hair. Also, I used a red glitter gel pen for shoes. Phoebe was created with a brown marker for skin and a black marker for hair. Then, pearls for the necklace. The dress was red cardstock and candy patterned papers. Jessi is all dolled up with a patterned paper coat with green gems as buttons. Then, I used a pink...

Happy Holidays! Need some art journal inspiration? Check out my new watercolor hair tutorial. Creating this journal page was a fun and relaxing way to spend a rainy afternoon. In this video, you will learn how to make dimensional, curly brown hair. Also, you will see how I finished her features. The final look turned out so amazing. I hope you are inspired to try it or just enjoy watching the process. Video Link HERE Here are a few pictures showing how this page developed.  This process was very soothing and relaxing. I hope you can feel the chill vibes, too. Recently, I had a lightbulb moment about why I love painting hair. One of the reasons is because it is so meditative, relaxing and mindful. Creating curly hair is especially calming. So, I would encourage you to try drawing and/or painting lots of BIG HAPPY CURLS. Curls are our zentangles! LOL! If you need more art journal resources, check out "Art & Art Journaling"  here on Inspired Me 411.  Thanks for visiting ...

Merry Christmas! A few days ago, I wanted to make some art for my home. Since, I have been doing a lot of watercolor   art journaling pages  and  YouTube videos ,  I thought I would use that style for this painting. In addition to watercolors, I used my acrylic paint markers for the ornaments and headpiece. Then, I used red glitter on her top. This "celebrate" girl is encouraging us to celebrate the birth of Christ and think about all the good He offers us. If you need comfort and peace this season, He is here for us. Also, she is inspiring us to celebrate ourselves and all the big and small things we did throughout the year. Give yourself the gift of appreciation. You are doing a great job, really! I am wishing you all a wonderful Christmas! We hope this art and message fills your home and heart with comfort and joy. God bless!

What to learn how to make curly hair with watercolor? Well, you will like my new YouTube tutorial. In this beginner friendly video, I shared how to make these fluffy black curls for this art journal style page. Also, in the tutorial you will see how I finished her face and added glitter to her top. I just love the way she turned out in this celebratory look. She is ready for Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve parties. Check out the video, subscribe and give this video a "thumbs up". Thank you!  Link Here Painting hair is such a relaxing process. You just go with the flow and have fun. I hope you will give it a try.  If you want to know what "Art Journaling" is, check out this blog post. HERE Also for more information, visit  "Art & Art Journaling" page here on Inspired Me 411. Thanks for visiting today and happy holidays!