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VIDEO: Flipping Through 14 Scrapbook Pages

As I look back on 2023, I was glad to see I made 14 scrapbook layouts. Some months ago, I knew I wanted to make a "flip through" YouTube video sharing these pages. When I counted the pages last week, I was happily surprised to see I had more than I thought. Take a look and I hope you enjoy seeing these creations. Here are a few of my favorites. Thanks for stopping by!
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NEW ART & VIDEO: Glitter & Glamour Collection

Happy New Year everyone!  I am excited to invite you all to check out my new 2023 art collection and video called, "Glitter & Glamour." This virtual art show features 21 paintings I made inspired by the annual couture "Fashion Week" shows I saw online. In this video, you will see a fashion show styled presentation featuring my "Sassy Stencil Girls" and the "Inspired Models." They are wearing outfits that reflect joy, celebration, confidence and hope.  I had a ball creating these models. Take a look! Also, if you want to see how this art was made, check out these two "behind the scenes" videos. This art was so fun to make and soothing, too. I hope you are inspired by this art and thanks for stopping by! Wishing you a wonderful 2024!

New Traveler's Notebook Pages

Happy Summer! I hope you and your families are having a fun time. After months of taking a papercrafting break, I decided to pick up my Traveler's Notebook journal. This year has been tough for me.  I found that this type of journaling  helped me through some challenging days. Have you ever tried it? Whether you are traveling or just staying home, a Traveler's Notebook journal is a relaxing and fun way to express your feelings and document your experiences.  To get started, I got  Jen Hadfield "Peaceful Heart" collection from JOANN . These papers, stickers and die cuts are so beautiful and just right for my recent moods. Take a look! Need any journal ideas? Here is a video I made showing 20 pages of my last journal.  Kelly's Flip Thru YT Video  I hope you are inspired to try this type of journaling if you have never tried. Thanks for stopping by and have a nice day.

Embroidery Kits & Fun

 I have tried so many crafts over the years and now I am adding embroidery to my resume. Have you tried it before? Last year, I watched so many virtual craft classes and was inspired with all sorts of crafts. One of the classes I took was cross stitch with the Stitch People . I loved watching the instructor create her design with such joy. I wanted to try an easier beginning version so I ran across embroidery stitching on Amazon. They had lots of low cost starter kits. I bought one and was surprised how relaxing it was once I got the hang of it. Here is the link to my first kit.  3 Pack Embroidery Kit I love these kits because it includes everything you need and detailed instructions. Plus, I love that the design was lightly printed on the canvas so you didn't have to figure out where to put the stitches.  Didn't I do a fantastic job? LOL! These were so fun to create and a stress reliever, too. Whoever thinks hand crafts don't improve your well being needs to try embroidery

Puzzle Fever

Do you like to play with jigsaw puzzles? I love them! I know many people did puzzles during the pandemic to relax while at home. In fact on Facebook, Oprah Winfrey posted about playing a puzzle with partner Stedman Graham in the early days of quarantine May 2020.  Last Fall 2021, my grief and depression flared up. I needed to take a break from some of my regular creative activities and was looking for some alternatives. I remembered I got a puzzle  a while back as a gift and dived into it. Boy, this was perfect medicine!  It was a fun diversion to help take my mind off the things. I worked on it regularly and it melted the stress away as my mind focused on the pieces and how they fit together. I felt so accomplished when I finished it. 500 piece dramatic seascape puzzle  After having such a joyful experience, I went to Amazon to find and order more. Galison 500 piece puzzles are my favorites with their sweet little scenes. The pieces are firm and fit great together. Here is the link. 

NEW Video: Kelly's 1st Art Gallery Showing

Happy Sunday! The last few weeks have been filled with excitement and pride. My art has been on display at the Stay Gallery for their group art show and what a joy it's been. In this blog post, I am sharing with you a video I created that captures my art show experience. I hope you will enjoy watching it and be inspired. Also, if you interested in buying this art "Field of Rest" visit our art store.  Shop Here My 1st Art Gallery Showing Video Yesterday, I visited the gallery and it is so cool to see their poster with my name on it. Amazing! Thanks for stopping by today and hope you have a good rest of your day.

YouTube Videos- 3 Fun Projects

Hi everyone! Need more craft inspiration? Well, check out some of my creative video tutorials from the last few months on my YouTube channel. First, here is a butterfly scrapbook layout. I just loved fussy cutting all the butterflies for arranging them. So pretty! Video Link Here Next, is a slimline card and envelope tutorial. I bought the die set from Amazon and this set was fun to make. Check it out! Video Link Here Finally, here is a 20 page flip thru video showing my Traveler's Notebook. If you don't do journals, maybe these pages will inspire your scrapbook layouts. Video Link Here I hope you were inspired to try one of these projects or all three. Thanks for stopping by and have a nice day!