The internet is such a wonderful place, full of inspiration.  Here are some links to a few things that are inspiring me right now!

 The Painterly Monotype

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A great little video from Gelli Arts on creating a painterly monoprint.  (Visit the Gelli Arts blog to see the video, the image above is simply a screenshot.)  I adore my Gelli Plate.  I can't stop using it!

Abundance of Ideas

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The quote above is one I took from a lovely post by Karen Grunberg in which she talks about sharing your ideas.  Definitely worth a read.

Frosty Debossing

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A wonderful tutorial from Tammy Tutterow (who writes the most excellent and easy-to-follow tutorials) on creating sparkly debossed images.  Super clever and easy to do!

DIY Picnic Blanket

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This is an adorable video (and a fun project) from Design Love Fest and Scotch Blue Painter's Tape.  Visit the link to see the video – it's quick and super duper cute.  

 Memory in Sticks

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I love this idea from Jennifer Johner's post about her son's room.  The stick bundle (see a close up on her blog) is actually a bundle of sticks her son collected on a recent trip.  She wrapped them with some twine and a tag that has the date and name of the trip.  What a lovely way to decorate with memories.

Instagram Photo Book

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Looking at this super cute Blurb photo book that Liz added hand journaling to, definitely makes me want to make one of my own!  And P.S.: Use this link to make an instagram photo book and save 15%!

Famous Painting Recreated from Magazine Scraps

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Totally amazing collages from artist Vik Muniz, found via Colassal.  I love seeing all the little faces staring out at me!

Hope you enjoyed this little round up of what is inspiring me right now!  Let me know what's inspiring you right now!

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

35 thoughts on “Inspiring Me Right Now

  • Loved, LOVED, the picnic video – perfect way to start my day, light and happy, and clever and attractive. I want to make one! thanx, Julie

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  • Loved, LOVED, the picnic video – perfect way to start my day, light and happy, and clever and attractive. I want to make one! thanx, Julie

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  • Loved, LOVED, the picnic video – perfect way to start my day, light and happy, and clever and attractive. I want to make one! thanx, Julie

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  • Loved, LOVED, the picnic video – perfect way to start my day, light and happy, and clever and attractive. I want to make one! thanx, Julie

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  • Loved, LOVED, the picnic video – perfect way to start my day, light and happy, and clever and attractive. I want to make one! thanx, Julie

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  • Thanks for the morning inspiration, Julie. You always get my creative juices up and running!

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  • Thanks for the morning inspiration, Julie. You always get my creative juices up and running!

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  • Thanks for the morning inspiration, Julie. You always get my creative juices up and running!

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  • Thanks for the morning inspiration, Julie. You always get my creative juices up and running!

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  • Thanks for the morning inspiration, Julie. You always get my creative juices up and running!

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  • YOU inspire us, Julie! thanks for sharing all the ideas.
    You’re the BEST!

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  • YOU inspire us, Julie! thanks for sharing all the ideas.
    You’re the BEST!

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  • YOU inspire us, Julie! thanks for sharing all the ideas.
    You’re the BEST!

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  • YOU inspire us, Julie! thanks for sharing all the ideas.
    You’re the BEST!

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  • YOU inspire us, Julie! thanks for sharing all the ideas.
    You’re the BEST!

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  • Jaw-dropping inspiration today, Julie! I can see that picnic blanket tutorial easily transferred to art journaling! 😉

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  • Jaw-dropping inspiration today, Julie! I can see that picnic blanket tutorial easily transferred to art journaling! 😉

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  • Jaw-dropping inspiration today, Julie! I can see that picnic blanket tutorial easily transferred to art journaling! 😉

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  • Jaw-dropping inspiration today, Julie! I can see that picnic blanket tutorial easily transferred to art journaling! 😉

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  • Jaw-dropping inspiration today, Julie! I can see that picnic blanket tutorial easily transferred to art journaling! 😉

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  • I was so inspired that I have only made through the very first inspiration so far! Thanks so much Julie!

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  • I was so inspired that I have only made through the very first inspiration so far! Thanks so much Julie!

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  • I was so inspired that I have only made through the very first inspiration so far! Thanks so much Julie!

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  • I was so inspired that I have only made through the very first inspiration so far! Thanks so much Julie!

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  • I was so inspired that I have only made through the very first inspiration so far! Thanks so much Julie!

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  • Wat is inspiring me right now? The fact that my computer is working again so I can visit all my friend’s blogs… yeeehaaa!!

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  • Wat is inspiring me right now? The fact that my computer is working again so I can visit all my friend’s blogs… yeeehaaa!!

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  • Wat is inspiring me right now? The fact that my computer is working again so I can visit all my friend’s blogs… yeeehaaa!!

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  • Wat is inspiring me right now? The fact that my computer is working again so I can visit all my friend’s blogs… yeeehaaa!!

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  • Wat is inspiring me right now? The fact that my computer is working again so I can visit all my friend’s blogs… yeeehaaa!!

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