Here is this week's sketch for Pencil Lines:

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And my interpretation:
 
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I am finding myself adding patterned paper along the edges of my layouts more and more often.

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I like the way it adds a little bit of color and texture to the page.

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Hand cut scallops are another current favorite thing to do!

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And lots of hand stitching every where!

Thanks for stopping by!

P.S. The winners from yesterday's giveaway:

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Drop me an e-mail ladies and I'll let you know where you can pick up your goodies!  🙂

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

16 thoughts on “Pencil Lines: Sketch 229

  • I’m also hooked on ‘frames’ around my pages… some pattern papers are hard to use as a whole, but bits and pieces work every time! LOVE the handstitching which adds some dimension!

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  • I’m also hooked on ‘frames’ around my pages… some pattern papers are hard to use as a whole, but bits and pieces work every time! LOVE the handstitching which adds some dimension!

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  • I’m also hooked on ‘frames’ around my pages… some pattern papers are hard to use as a whole, but bits and pieces work every time! LOVE the handstitching which adds some dimension!

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  • I’m also hooked on ‘frames’ around my pages… some pattern papers are hard to use as a whole, but bits and pieces work every time! LOVE the handstitching which adds some dimension!

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  • I just love the way you interpret sketches Julie! YOu can see the inspiration of the sketch, but you really make it your own! Fabulous!

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  • I just love the way you interpret sketches Julie! YOu can see the inspiration of the sketch, but you really make it your own! Fabulous!

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  • I just love the way you interpret sketches Julie! YOu can see the inspiration of the sketch, but you really make it your own! Fabulous!

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  • I just love the way you interpret sketches Julie! YOu can see the inspiration of the sketch, but you really make it your own! Fabulous!

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  • I love it! I really like the way you interpreted it without sticking to the sketch, and I love your stitching and what you did to the upper and lower frame of the page – beautiful!

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  • I love it! I really like the way you interpreted it without sticking to the sketch, and I love your stitching and what you did to the upper and lower frame of the page – beautiful!

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  • I love it! I really like the way you interpreted it without sticking to the sketch, and I love your stitching and what you did to the upper and lower frame of the page – beautiful!

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  • I love it! I really like the way you interpreted it without sticking to the sketch, and I love your stitching and what you did to the upper and lower frame of the page – beautiful!

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  • I am digging your layout! I have been big on hand cut scallops lately myself. Its much more unique looking instead of using a punch and of course a lot more fun

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  • I am digging your layout! I have been big on hand cut scallops lately myself. Its much more unique looking instead of using a punch and of course a lot more fun

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  • I am digging your layout! I have been big on hand cut scallops lately myself. Its much more unique looking instead of using a punch and of course a lot more fun

    Reply
  • I am digging your layout! I have been big on hand cut scallops lately myself. Its much more unique looking instead of using a punch and of course a lot more fun

    Reply

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