
I thought I’d share a ZIA doodle today that’s in my small smash book. I bought it originally for a smash album but it’s turned into a doodle fest from the covers in. Because it’s lazy sunday, I’m going to apologize and end with that little share! Its time to plug in a movie and […]

In these tutorials, Teesha takes you letter by letter through her lettering. I love the way she mixes and matches in some areas on the fonts and weights and not in others, it really gives it a mixed feel that typically fits my every day! Part I Part II ijourney1018 {@} gmail {dot} com […]

Ginger over at GingerSnapCrafts has this adorable tutorial on making blocks! With a little paint, a little elbow grease, and a lot of different fonts you can have an ever-changing message anywhere in your home. All four sides of the block have a letter so the message can be changed as often as you like! […]
Today is my beautiful daughter’s 6th birthday! So when I chose the tutorial for today, of course it featured a beautiful little girl as well! Kal over @ [i]lovelife is amazing and funny and a great read whether you try the techniques or not! This tutorial one caught my eye because it’s a great way […]

In this video, Teesha shows you how to make her amazing 16 page video out of one piece of paper! And no it’s not a tiny little book either lol. Do take the time to watch! ijourney1018 {@} gmail {dot} com meandmyinkpen {@} gmail {dot} com About Me : Buy Me Coffee! : Get […]

Art Journaling Tutorial Thaneeya over at Art-Is-Fun.Com has some wonderful lessons on sketching and drawing. This tutorial is perhaps one of my favorite because it blends right into an art journal or smash journal. If you like this lesson, be sure to check out her others too! View Sketchbook Assignment Tutorial Here ijourney1018 {@} […]

My first roll of washi tape was a shoulder-shrugging-whattheheck purchase. It looked cool and I could see it being useful in place of glue in some areas. Some ha.. did I say some? I love it!! It’s fun and funky and adds a pop of color in the odd place! Unfortunately, the one roll (while […]

Mixed Media Mondays Tutorial Judy leads you from point A to Z in this tutorial. She shows you step by step how she achieved each step with photos too! There’s bubbled paint, crazy solvent reactions on paper, modelling paste, and more! View Citra Collage Tutorial Here ijourney1018 {@} gmail {dot} com meandmyinkpen {@} gmail […]

This free template is just that, a template. There are no bells and whistles. I just threw together some shapes for Kaitlynn to color and then cut out and assemble into a castle because she LOVES castles. I printed to regular paper and then traced (right on top of the template) onto cardboard. This left […]

About a year or so ago, I came across Zentangles. It is a form of doodling and I adore it. It takes a lot of concentration (for me) and therefore, is very calming. Who needs a therapist if you can doodle, right? RIGHT!! So needless to say, I tangle here and there for my own […]

Mixed Media Mondays Tutorial Another great tutorial from Debra over at LittleBlackKitty.. This one is enough to make you slap your forehead with despair over all those tossed paper towels over time! I even throw Kaitlynn’s away! Maybe I won’t anymore lol View the Dyed Paper Towel Tutorial Here Update 9/28/2012 So I kept my […]

Mixed Media Mondays Tutorial Debra over at LittleBlackKitty shows you how to easily create a stencil of yourself or any photo. I can’t wait to make one of these with Kaitlynn! This stencil tutorial will make a great addition to the scrapbooking world.. who needs a photo? Just stencil someone in! View Self Portrait Stencil […]

Caatje takes you on a journey through an art journal. It’s a process, a task, a joy, a way of thinking that involves the entire book. The styles do not have to be the same to get a good idea on what this is all about and pick up some great techniques or ideas to […]

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What a great idea! Going to add this to our art time and see if Kaitlynn can complete one! View Origami Bracelet Tutorial Here ijourney1018 {@} gmail {dot} com meandmyinkpen {@} gmail {dot} com About Me : Buy Me Coffee! : Get My Badge! My Projects : My Artwork Digital Bullet Journal Install Instructions […]
In honor of Perseid’s meteor shower, I thought I’d share a few fun star themed tutorials! I’ve separated them out by materials to make it a bit easier to choose from. Simply click on the image to go directly to the tutorial of each item. Paper Star Tutorials 1. 2. 3. 4. Metal Star Tutorials […]

How adorable! And perfect timing since we’ve spent a fortune on remodelling, I can now decorate for less than $1.00! Love this idea! View Cardboard Family Tree Wall Art Tutorial Here ijourney1018 {@} gmail {dot} com meandmyinkpen {@} gmail {dot} com About Me : Buy Me Coffee! : Get My Badge! My Projects : […]

These little jars are adorable! I’m personally liking them without the twine around the top and can’t wait to give it a go! View Upcycled Pickle Jar Tutorial Here ijourney1018 {@} gmail {dot} com meandmyinkpen {@} gmail {dot} com About Me : Buy Me Coffee! : Get My Badge! My Projects : My Artwork […]


