I save all of the comments that people leave on my blog. And then when I get a free block of time I answer the questions that need answering, and I take a wander through all the blog urls that have been left by the commenters. I usually try to leave a comment on the blogs I visit, though sometimes I get shy and just poke around and leave. Bad form, I know. But it was on such a wander that I discovered all of these awesome ideas:
Sherri P's 52 Lists
A blogger named Sherri, who blogs at "Just Past Midday," is running a year-long art journaling challenge called "52 Lists." I think it's a brilliant idea. Every Monday there is a new list. Topics range from "favorite books" to "things you'd save if your home was on fire" to "bad habits."
I'm already dreaming about some lists I want to make.
Remember, just because it's a year-long challenge doesn't mean you have to start in January or even at the beginning.
Tami's Ink Pad Background
A blogger named Tami B., who blogs at "Dapple Designs," made this stunning card:
I love, love, loved that artful grey background. Well, it turns out that she simply pressed the ink pad to the cardstock. Wow! I love the way it looks and it's so simple and lovely!
Violette's Art Journaling Links
Blogger Violette, blogging at "Violette's Creative Juice," has a great list of art journaling links.
My favorite of the links was to Kelly Brown's basic art journaling handout. It's a lovely resource. Even if you're an experienced art journaler, you'll find something of use in it. Take a peek and download a copy for yourself!
Gio's Covered Moleskines
Gio, blogging at "Scrap in Progress," shares a collection of soft ATCs and then these gorgeous little covered moleskines:
I always have a moleskine in my purse. And I'd much rather have a pretty one like this than the plain old black one I've got lying around! Definitely got to try it!
Natalie's Week in the Life Album
Natalie, who blogs at "Scrap Doctor," has shared some pieces from the most beautiful "Week in the Life" album I've ever seen.
She has used washi tape and doilies throughout and it's just gorgeous!! Definitely take a peek!
Mary's Doodles
For this link I actually followed a hit from my typepad referrers. Mary had listed my blog in her sidebar and someone clicked on it, so I was able to find her blog. She blogs at "Joyful Ploys." I was massively impressed by her doodling…
…and she recommended a book, which I immediately went out to buy (okay, I sat in my pajamas and ordered it through Amazon): Pattern Motifs: A Sourcebook
by Graham Leslie McCallum. Can't wait for it to arrive in the mail! (ETA: It arrived and it's fabulous! I've already used it for several projects!)
Hagit's Post About Embracing Imperfection
Hagit, who blogs at "Crafty Musings by Hagit," has a brilliant post about embracing imperfection. She shows examples of "mistakes" like the one below…
…and talks about what the "mistake" was and why she thinks it's better this way! You know me, I love the idea of embracing imperfection, so this post made me grin from ear to ear!
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So many great ideas out there! Thanks for stopping by!
OMG!!! Today I’m going to walk 3 feet from the ground!!
But you don’t tell us that YOU inspire me every day with your beautiful fabric stuff!
Hope in October to attend a new on-line course from you. There’s any chance?!
OMG!!! Today I’m going to walk 3 feet from the ground!!
But you don’t tell us that YOU inspire me every day with your beautiful fabric stuff!
Hope in October to attend a new on-line course from you. There’s any chance?!
OMG!!! Today I’m going to walk 3 feet from the ground!!
But you don’t tell us that YOU inspire me every day with your beautiful fabric stuff!
Hope in October to attend a new on-line course from you. There’s any chance?!
OMG!!! Today I’m going to walk 3 feet from the ground!!
But you don’t tell us that YOU inspire me every day with your beautiful fabric stuff!
Hope in October to attend a new on-line course from you. There’s any chance?!
Oh wow…I’m going to spend all day online now 🙂 Thanks for all the great links….hehe….
Oh wow…I’m going to spend all day online now 🙂 Thanks for all the great links….hehe….
Oh wow…I’m going to spend all day online now 🙂 Thanks for all the great links….hehe….
Oh wow…I’m going to spend all day online now 🙂 Thanks for all the great links….hehe….
OMG OMG OMG!! This is going on my list of all time great scrappy-moments. The day that Julie Balzer featured my blog amongst a whole lot of super-talented people!!!
And the most incredible thing about it is that I come to you for so much inspiration and you have never failed me 🙂 I’m very sure that if you searched your own name on my blog you would find a tonne of hits!!
Thanks for your very kind comments.
xx
Natalie
OMG OMG OMG!! This is going on my list of all time great scrappy-moments. The day that Julie Balzer featured my blog amongst a whole lot of super-talented people!!!
And the most incredible thing about it is that I come to you for so much inspiration and you have never failed me 🙂 I’m very sure that if you searched your own name on my blog you would find a tonne of hits!!
Thanks for your very kind comments.
xx
Natalie
OMG OMG OMG!! This is going on my list of all time great scrappy-moments. The day that Julie Balzer featured my blog amongst a whole lot of super-talented people!!!
And the most incredible thing about it is that I come to you for so much inspiration and you have never failed me 🙂 I’m very sure that if you searched your own name on my blog you would find a tonne of hits!!
Thanks for your very kind comments.
xx
Natalie
OMG OMG OMG!! This is going on my list of all time great scrappy-moments. The day that Julie Balzer featured my blog amongst a whole lot of super-talented people!!!
And the most incredible thing about it is that I come to you for so much inspiration and you have never failed me 🙂 I’m very sure that if you searched your own name on my blog you would find a tonne of hits!!
Thanks for your very kind comments.
xx
Natalie
WOW!!! Thanks!! :-))
WOW!!! Thanks!! :-))
WOW!!! Thanks!! :-))
WOW!!! Thanks!! :-))
Julie, I just love when you share some of your faves!
Julie, I just love when you share some of your faves!
Julie, I just love when you share some of your faves!
Julie, I just love when you share some of your faves!
Great post Julie – I love that blog with the lists. Great idea I need to try…
Great post Julie – I love that blog with the lists. Great idea I need to try…
Great post Julie – I love that blog with the lists. Great idea I need to try…
Great post Julie – I love that blog with the lists. Great idea I need to try…
OMG!! A bit late here, but on cloud 9 nonetheless! Julie, you’ve made my day/week/month/year! I was wondering why so many more awesome people than usual were visiting — all thanks to you! Can’t wait to see more lists!!
OMG!! A bit late here, but on cloud 9 nonetheless! Julie, you’ve made my day/week/month/year! I was wondering why so many more awesome people than usual were visiting — all thanks to you! Can’t wait to see more lists!!
OMG!! A bit late here, but on cloud 9 nonetheless! Julie, you’ve made my day/week/month/year! I was wondering why so many more awesome people than usual were visiting — all thanks to you! Can’t wait to see more lists!!
OMG!! A bit late here, but on cloud 9 nonetheless! Julie, you’ve made my day/week/month/year! I was wondering why so many more awesome people than usual were visiting — all thanks to you! Can’t wait to see more lists!!