oh hey there, welcome to the empire!

I am currently “beautifying” the blog and some of the older posts are switched off while they are being updated. So there’s a lot less to see at the moment but normal service will be resumed shortly 🙂 The blog was established in 2005 (yay it’s our 14th birthday!) so there is a bit of editing to be done as things have changed over the years.  Meanwhile enjoy the latest arty adventures!

#party gee that sounds swell birthday card
#Party – Gee That Sounds Swell Birthday Card – Mixed Media Masculine Card
August 17, 2019

art challenges/prompts

altenew sketch challenge winner
WINNER Altenew Sketch Scrapbook Challenge #15 – Sunshine After The Rain Canvas
July 13, 2019
mail art from Paperiliitin
In The Mail – Lovely Mail Art Received From Paperiliitin Finland – Snail Mail Forever!
July 12, 2019
écritoire writing case for mail art challenge
Écritoire Writing Case (Box in this case) – Art Daily Cafe Mood Board June 2019 – Mail Art
July 7, 2019

mixing of mediums - read all about my latest mixed media project below...

handmade journals
Cosmos Journal Set – Mixed Media Books Using Eileen Hull Passport Book Die
August 13, 2019

Once I had started making the Treasure Box from this post, I was already thinking about what I was going to put inside it as part of the gift I was making for my friend, so I decided to try [...]

follow my aecp journey - latest projects and classes

altenew academy classes
Altenew Academy Classes – Just Registered For These Classes

I received my $30 voucher for winning the Altenew Sketch Challenge #15 a few weeks [...]

03
Aug
My Journey on the Altenew Educator Certification Program Starts Today

I’ve talked a lot about online classes, and the Altenew Academy classes in particular.  You [...]

08
Jul
lily and glazing chart altenew 36 watercolor pan set
Having a Crafty Weekend – Glazing Chart for Altenew Watercolour Pan Set

We have a long weekend thanks to the Bank Holiday on Monday so I decided [...]

03
May

what's new on the blog

#party gee that sounds swell birthday card
#Party – Gee That Sounds Swell Birthday Card – Mixed Media Masculine Card
August 17, 2019

Hey there, I’m back with yet another August birthday card – I told you August [...]

tiny houses bigz die
Tiny Funky Floral Houses – Birthday Gift Idea Using Tim Holtz Tiny Houses Bigz Die
August 17, 2019

Wow I am so on a making roll this month, with all these birthdays I [...]

mixed media notecard pack gift idea
Watercolour Stamped Mixed Media Notecards – Gift Ideas
August 17, 2019

Back again, this time with the third element for my gift package for my lovely [...]

blue flower hummingbird 3d
Hummingbird 3D Happy Birthday Card – Mixed Media, Handmade Flower
August 16, 2019

Hey crafty friends! I have yet another birthday card to share today, this time the [...]

handmade journals
Cosmos Journal Set – Mixed Media Books Using Eileen Hull Passport Book Die
August 13, 2019

Once I had started making the Treasure Box from this post, I was already thinking [...]

happy you day treasure box
Happy You Day Floral Treasure Box – Mixed Media Box Using Eileen Hull Treasure Box Die
August 12, 2019

It’s such a busy month and I have another birthday gift made and ready to [...]

Cosmos Treasure Box
Cosmos Treasure Box – Mixed Media Box Using Eileen Hull Treasure Box Die
August 11, 2019

As I mentioned yesterday in this post, I had made the card to co-ordinate with [...]

wish dream create magic birthday card
Wish Dream Create Magic Birthday Card – Mixed Media Background and Diecut Letters
August 10, 2019

Hey crafty friends! I have a very different looking birthday card this time.  August is [...]

get lost in the wildflowers art journal spread
Get Lost in the Wildflowers – Art Journal Spread
August 3, 2019

A quicker art journal spread came together super fast – much faster than my usual [...]

seamstress alterations art journal spread
The Seamstress – Alterations – Art Journal Spread
August 2, 2019

I am working on a couple of art journal spreads so I thought I would [...]

art journal spread
Your Story Matters Steampunk Art Journal Spread
August 1, 2019

Hi Crafty Friends!  I have another art journal spread to share today. This one is [...]

underwater mixed media canvas
WIP Underwater Mixed Media Canvas
July 31, 2019

Hi Friends!  I have another WIP to talk about today. The Canvas – WIP   [...]

happy day pink easel card
Happy Day Card – Mixed Media Background and Handmade Flowers
July 30, 2019

Hey crafty friends! I have a very bright pink and happy card to share today. [...]

the beauty of becoming art journal spread
Enjoy The Beauty of Becoming Art Journal Spread
July 30, 2019

I am working on a couple of art journal spreads so I thought I would [...]

mindful moments mixed media card
Namaste Mindfulness Card – Mixed Media Background and Heat Embossing
July 30, 2019

I have another card to share today. This one currently has no intended recipient but [...]

tattered florals diecut flowers
Handmade Paper Flowers Using Tattered Florals and Cardstock
July 29, 2019

I know what you’re thinking – how many WIP projects can one person have going [...]

mixed media cards
Wish Card – Mixed Media Background and Handmade Flowers
July 29, 2019

Another card to share and this one currently has no home to go to as [...]

art journal spread
Remember You Are Enough Art Journal Spread
July 28, 2019

Hi Friends!  I have another art journal spread to share today. This one is using [...]

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