
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 […]

[adsense] With the house at a point that we can begin decorating, I seem to be focusing more and more on furniture these days. I adore the style of this desk and I have a feeling this will be turning into a buffet for under the window in the dining room! View $55 Fancy X […]

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 […]

[adsense] Amazing! I’m a super huge fan of recycled jewelry and using washers is nothing new for me.. However, the paper and stamping and beading.. I LOVE!! Super glad to have stumbled onto this tutorial and can’t wait to give it a go! View Washer Pendants Tutorial Here ijourney1018 {@} gmail {dot} com meandmyinkpen […]

Funky Junk LOVE! These shades are SO incredibly easy! View Coffee Sack Shades 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 My Shop On Etsy My Shop On Society6 Usage […]

This beauty is done at home with a laser printer! Just amazing what people can do with so little! View Birds In A Nest Fabric Printing Tutorial Here ijourney1018 {@} gmail {dot} com meandmyinkpen {@} gmail {dot} com About Me : Buy Me Coffee! : Get My Badge! My Projects : My Artwork Digital […]

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 […]
So I follow Funky Junk Interiors pretty heavily.. facebook and blog! Today on facebook I was blown away by this chair! I so need one! Now, I can’t wait to find the right chair and get busy! The tutorial itself comes from Little Place Called Home Sweet Home and it’s brilliantly easy! View Wanna Be […]

An amazing tutorial from Funky Junk Interiors that sent me running for the antique shop in town. I bought two of the old drills complete with bits for only $13.00!! {happy dance here for great deal} I didn’t have time during our busy remodel this summer to make the box, but it’s definitely still on […]
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 […]

Another great effect by Ann that is super cheap to achieve! Not only does she show the effect on wood, but also on fabric and foam board. This means this technique would work on all sorts of interesting objects.. Can’t wait to try it on paper for my art journal! View Crackle Finish With Elmer’s […]

This is an amazing look and it’s SO cheap to achieve! Ann shows us step by step how to make it happen. She’s also on facebook! View 3D Effect With Hot Glue Tutorial Here ijourney1018 {@} gmail {dot} com meandmyinkpen {@} gmail {dot} com About Me : Buy Me Coffee! : Get My Badge! […]

Soooooooooooooooo worth the effort, this look is amazing!! This link is no longer available. (9/2024) 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 My Shop On Etsy My Shop On Society6 Usage […]

I loved the spotlight last month so much, that I decided to do another. These projects are smaller but have just the same wow factor. There are just too many talented women in the world! His & Her Sharpie Mug DIY I see SO many potentials for this.. custom doodle mugs perhaps?!? These are […]


