#28Patterns

A New Daily Project: #28Patterns

I'm starting a new daily project in February and I'm so excited that I made two different logos (creativity can't be stopped, you know.)

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I like the top one because it explains the project.  However the minimalist me also really likes the bottom one for its simple graphic appeal.

Which one do you like better and why?

I hope you'll play along!

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.

205 thoughts on “A New Daily Project: #28Patterns

  • Hello Julie. I really want to join in. In fact i have already started yesterday as soon as i got your newsletter 🙂 I will be posting my patterns everyday on my blog. Is there a way to share them other than via instagram?

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  • Hello Julie. I really want to join in. In fact i have already started yesterday as soon as i got your newsletter 🙂 I will be posting my patterns everyday on my blog. Is there a way to share them other than via instagram?

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  • Hello Julie. I really want to join in. In fact i have already started yesterday as soon as i got your newsletter 🙂 I will be posting my patterns everyday on my blog. Is there a way to share them other than via instagram?

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  • Hello Julie. I really want to join in. In fact i have already started yesterday as soon as i got your newsletter 🙂 I will be posting my patterns everyday on my blog. Is there a way to share them other than via instagram?

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  • Hello Julie. I really want to join in. In fact i have already started yesterday as soon as i got your newsletter 🙂 I will be posting my patterns everyday on my blog. Is there a way to share them other than via instagram?

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  • Both are wonderful, but I like the black and white graphic quality.

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  • Both are wonderful, but I like the black and white graphic quality.

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  • Both are wonderful, but I like the black and white graphic quality.

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  • Both are wonderful, but I like the black and white graphic quality.

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  • Both are wonderful, but I like the black and white graphic quality.

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  • I like the black and white graphic. It stands out better

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  • I like the black and white graphic. It stands out better

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  • I like the black and white graphic. It stands out better

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  • I like the black and white graphic. It stands out better

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  • I like the black and white graphic. It stands out better

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  • The one with color! I love the combination of color and pattern play. Can’t wait to see everything you come up with! 🙂

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  • The one with color! I love the combination of color and pattern play. Can’t wait to see everything you come up with! 🙂

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  • The one with color! I love the combination of color and pattern play. Can’t wait to see everything you come up with! 🙂

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  • The one with color! I love the combination of color and pattern play. Can’t wait to see everything you come up with! 🙂

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  • The one with color! I love the combination of color and pattern play. Can’t wait to see everything you come up with! 🙂

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  • What a fun February idea!

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  • What a fun February idea!

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  • What a fun February idea!

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  • What a fun February idea!

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  • What a fun February idea!

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  • I love the color, the b&w pattern with the circle in the middle literally hurts my eyes, like it is moving, very cool, but for me I wouldn’t be able to read the message. Isn’t that weird?!? But that being said, it is a fun group of patterns. Loved your post yesterday … could feel the excitement and your personality pop thru … btw, you look amazing and happy … thanks for all you do, I art journal b/c I stumbled onto your blog a year+ ago … it has become an important part of my life … so very grateful to you Miss Julie!

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  • I love the color, the b&w pattern with the circle in the middle literally hurts my eyes, like it is moving, very cool, but for me I wouldn’t be able to read the message. Isn’t that weird?!? But that being said, it is a fun group of patterns. Loved your post yesterday … could feel the excitement and your personality pop thru … btw, you look amazing and happy … thanks for all you do, I art journal b/c I stumbled onto your blog a year+ ago … it has become an important part of my life … so very grateful to you Miss Julie!

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  • I love the color, the b&w pattern with the circle in the middle literally hurts my eyes, like it is moving, very cool, but for me I wouldn’t be able to read the message. Isn’t that weird?!? But that being said, it is a fun group of patterns. Loved your post yesterday … could feel the excitement and your personality pop thru … btw, you look amazing and happy … thanks for all you do, I art journal b/c I stumbled onto your blog a year+ ago … it has become an important part of my life … so very grateful to you Miss Julie!

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  • I love the color, the b&w pattern with the circle in the middle literally hurts my eyes, like it is moving, very cool, but for me I wouldn’t be able to read the message. Isn’t that weird?!? But that being said, it is a fun group of patterns. Loved your post yesterday … could feel the excitement and your personality pop thru … btw, you look amazing and happy … thanks for all you do, I art journal b/c I stumbled onto your blog a year+ ago … it has become an important part of my life … so very grateful to you Miss Julie!

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  • I love the color, the b&w pattern with the circle in the middle literally hurts my eyes, like it is moving, very cool, but for me I wouldn’t be able to read the message. Isn’t that weird?!? But that being said, it is a fun group of patterns. Loved your post yesterday … could feel the excitement and your personality pop thru … btw, you look amazing and happy … thanks for all you do, I art journal b/c I stumbled onto your blog a year+ ago … it has become an important part of my life … so very grateful to you Miss Julie!

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  • I’m partial to the black and white one, so graphic and bold! Look forward to seeing patterns everyone comes up with.

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  • I’m partial to the black and white one, so graphic and bold! Look forward to seeing patterns everyone comes up with.

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  • I’m partial to the black and white one, so graphic and bold! Look forward to seeing patterns everyone comes up with.

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  • I’m partial to the black and white one, so graphic and bold! Look forward to seeing patterns everyone comes up with.

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  • I’m partial to the black and white one, so graphic and bold! Look forward to seeing patterns everyone comes up with.

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  • I’m currently doing a tangle-a-day so you know I like black and white – but when I look through last year there are almost half of the patterns with color – like when I get bored…so I like them both and will take up the challenge! Thanks for a challenge in this boring indoor weather.

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  • I’m currently doing a tangle-a-day so you know I like black and white – but when I look through last year there are almost half of the patterns with color – like when I get bored…so I like them both and will take up the challenge! Thanks for a challenge in this boring indoor weather.

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  • I’m currently doing a tangle-a-day so you know I like black and white – but when I look through last year there are almost half of the patterns with color – like when I get bored…so I like them both and will take up the challenge! Thanks for a challenge in this boring indoor weather.

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  • I’m currently doing a tangle-a-day so you know I like black and white – but when I look through last year there are almost half of the patterns with color – like when I get bored…so I like them both and will take up the challenge! Thanks for a challenge in this boring indoor weather.

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  • I’m currently doing a tangle-a-day so you know I like black and white – but when I look through last year there are almost half of the patterns with color – like when I get bored…so I like them both and will take up the challenge! Thanks for a challenge in this boring indoor weather.

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  • Given that I’m a self confessed colour pig, I’m all over the first one. That doesn’t mean, however, that I don’t see the beauty in the second!

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  • Given that I’m a self confessed colour pig, I’m all over the first one. That doesn’t mean, however, that I don’t see the beauty in the second!

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  • Given that I’m a self confessed colour pig, I’m all over the first one. That doesn’t mean, however, that I don’t see the beauty in the second!

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  • Given that I’m a self confessed colour pig, I’m all over the first one. That doesn’t mean, however, that I don’t see the beauty in the second!

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  • Given that I’m a self confessed colour pig, I’m all over the first one. That doesn’t mean, however, that I don’t see the beauty in the second!

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  • Black is yummy and graphic but the coloooooorrrr!!!

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  • Black is yummy and graphic but the coloooooorrrr!!!

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  • Black is yummy and graphic but the coloooooorrrr!!!

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  • Black is yummy and graphic but the coloooooorrrr!!!

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  • Black is yummy and graphic but the coloooooorrrr!!!

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  • I love color, so the patterns in color are definitely my favorite. The black and white is cool, though. The second black and white pattern expands and contracts when I scroll past it on my iPad! Weird.

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  • I love color, so the patterns in color are definitely my favorite. The black and white is cool, though. The second black and white pattern expands and contracts when I scroll past it on my iPad! Weird.

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  • I love color, so the patterns in color are definitely my favorite. The black and white is cool, though. The second black and white pattern expands and contracts when I scroll past it on my iPad! Weird.

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  • I love color, so the patterns in color are definitely my favorite. The black and white is cool, though. The second black and white pattern expands and contracts when I scroll past it on my iPad! Weird.

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  • I love color, so the patterns in color are definitely my favorite. The black and white is cool, though. The second black and white pattern expands and contracts when I scroll past it on my iPad! Weird.

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  • Great fun project for Feb. Love both logos. Will be fun to join in.

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  • Great fun project for Feb. Love both logos. Will be fun to join in.

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  • Great fun project for Feb. Love both logos. Will be fun to join in.

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  • Great fun project for Feb. Love both logos. Will be fun to join in.

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  • Great fun project for Feb. Love both logos. Will be fun to join in.

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  • Julie,
    It sounds like fun! A good nudge to focus more on pattern work.
    Tammy

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  • Julie,
    It sounds like fun! A good nudge to focus more on pattern work.
    Tammy

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  • Julie,
    It sounds like fun! A good nudge to focus more on pattern work.
    Tammy

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  • Julie,
    It sounds like fun! A good nudge to focus more on pattern work.
    Tammy

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  • Julie,
    It sounds like fun! A good nudge to focus more on pattern work.
    Tammy

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  • My vote is for the black and white. It pops and makes me excited to get patterning!

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  • My vote is for the black and white. It pops and makes me excited to get patterning!

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  • My vote is for the black and white. It pops and makes me excited to get patterning!

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  • My vote is for the black and white. It pops and makes me excited to get patterning!

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  • My vote is for the black and white. It pops and makes me excited to get patterning!

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  • I love them both equally! Depending on my project would determine which one I was use of course. Obviously the more playful my project,I would use the colored one,etc.Both are very nice. Thank you.

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  • I love them both equally! Depending on my project would determine which one I was use of course. Obviously the more playful my project,I would use the colored one,etc.Both are very nice. Thank you.

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  • I love them both equally! Depending on my project would determine which one I was use of course. Obviously the more playful my project,I would use the colored one,etc.Both are very nice. Thank you.

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  • I love them both equally! Depending on my project would determine which one I was use of course. Obviously the more playful my project,I would use the colored one,etc.Both are very nice. Thank you.

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  • I love them both equally! Depending on my project would determine which one I was use of course. Obviously the more playful my project,I would use the colored one,etc.Both are very nice. Thank you.

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  • I like ’em both! But I would choose the black and white one, and add one spark of red! Black white and red is the most exciting color combination there is!

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  • I like ’em both! But I would choose the black and white one, and add one spark of red! Black white and red is the most exciting color combination there is!

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  • I like ’em both! But I would choose the black and white one, and add one spark of red! Black white and red is the most exciting color combination there is!

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  • I like ’em both! But I would choose the black and white one, and add one spark of red! Black white and red is the most exciting color combination there is!

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  • I like ’em both! But I would choose the black and white one, and add one spark of red! Black white and red is the most exciting color combination there is!

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  • love them both, but always go for the color. Color just makes me happy and smile. The black/white is really cool looking.

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  • love them both, but always go for the color. Color just makes me happy and smile. The black/white is really cool looking.

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  • love them both, but always go for the color. Color just makes me happy and smile. The black/white is really cool looking.

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  • love them both, but always go for the color. Color just makes me happy and smile. The black/white is really cool looking.

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  • love them both, but always go for the color. Color just makes me happy and smile. The black/white is really cool looking.

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  • Well I love color and notice the patterns a lot in the first one BUT the second one grabs my attention more and I love the way it flashes at me when I scroll down. It was yelling at me to begin playing. Fun February!

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  • Well I love color and notice the patterns a lot in the first one BUT the second one grabs my attention more and I love the way it flashes at me when I scroll down. It was yelling at me to begin playing. Fun February!

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  • Well I love color and notice the patterns a lot in the first one BUT the second one grabs my attention more and I love the way it flashes at me when I scroll down. It was yelling at me to begin playing. Fun February!

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  • Well I love color and notice the patterns a lot in the first one BUT the second one grabs my attention more and I love the way it flashes at me when I scroll down. It was yelling at me to begin playing. Fun February!

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  • Well I love color and notice the patterns a lot in the first one BUT the second one grabs my attention more and I love the way it flashes at me when I scroll down. It was yelling at me to begin playing. Fun February!

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  • I love all the colors in the top one. Both get my attention, but the colors pop!

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  • I love all the colors in the top one. Both get my attention, but the colors pop!

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  • I love all the colors in the top one. Both get my attention, but the colors pop!

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  • I love all the colors in the top one. Both get my attention, but the colors pop!

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  • I love all the colors in the top one. Both get my attention, but the colors pop!

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  • The first one because it’s easier to read.

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  • The first one because it’s easier to read.

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  • The first one because it’s easier to read.

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  • The first one because it’s easier to read.

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  • The first one because it’s easier to read.

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  • I prefer the colors -easier to read and brighter!

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  • I prefer the colors -easier to read and brighter!

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  • I prefer the colors -easier to read and brighter!

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  • I prefer the colors -easier to read and brighter!

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  • I prefer the colors -easier to read and brighter!

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  • I like the top one because I love colors,
    happy and bright…

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  • I like the top one because I love colors,
    happy and bright…

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  • I like the top one because I love colors,
    happy and bright…

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  • I like the top one because I love colors,
    happy and bright…

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  • I like the top one because I love colors,
    happy and bright…

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  • Love both.
    The top explains project clearly but the bottom is more artsy and fun. You aren’t getting much help from me…sorry.

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  • Love both.
    The top explains project clearly but the bottom is more artsy and fun. You aren’t getting much help from me…sorry.

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  • Love both.
    The top explains project clearly but the bottom is more artsy and fun. You aren’t getting much help from me…sorry.

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  • Love both.
    The top explains project clearly but the bottom is more artsy and fun. You aren’t getting much help from me…sorry.

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  • Love both.
    The top explains project clearly but the bottom is more artsy and fun. You aren’t getting much help from me…sorry.

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  • I like the too one…..all the vibrant colors make it fun!

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  • I like the too one…..all the vibrant colors make it fun!

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  • I like the too one…..all the vibrant colors make it fun!

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  • I like the too one…..all the vibrant colors make it fun!

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  • I like the too one…..all the vibrant colors make it fun!

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  • It’s not posting a p correctly….but I am typing it correctly…lol

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  • It’s not posting a p correctly….but I am typing it correctly…lol

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  • It’s not posting a p correctly….but I am typing it correctly…lol

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  • It’s not posting a p correctly….but I am typing it correctly…lol

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  • It’s not posting a p correctly….but I am typing it correctly…lol

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  • Black and white is my favorite. Graphic and clean. Love this idea.

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  • Black and white is my favorite. Graphic and clean. Love this idea.

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  • Black and white is my favorite. Graphic and clean. Love this idea.

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  • Black and white is my favorite. Graphic and clean. Love this idea.

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  • Black and white is my favorite. Graphic and clean. Love this idea.

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  • the black and white because of the hand drawn patterns.

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  • the black and white because of the hand drawn patterns.

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  • the black and white because of the hand drawn patterns.

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  • the black and white because of the hand drawn patterns.

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  • the black and white because of the hand drawn patterns.

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  • The color, for sure. This message doesn’t seem to call for minimalism. I just finished your podcast about the stamps and was so inspired by what you all said about a month long practice. I am currently attempting too many things, including art journaling daily. But I hope you keep offering these challenges. So cool.

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  • The color, for sure. This message doesn’t seem to call for minimalism. I just finished your podcast about the stamps and was so inspired by what you all said about a month long practice. I am currently attempting too many things, including art journaling daily. But I hope you keep offering these challenges. So cool.

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  • The color, for sure. This message doesn’t seem to call for minimalism. I just finished your podcast about the stamps and was so inspired by what you all said about a month long practice. I am currently attempting too many things, including art journaling daily. But I hope you keep offering these challenges. So cool.

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  • The color, for sure. This message doesn’t seem to call for minimalism. I just finished your podcast about the stamps and was so inspired by what you all said about a month long practice. I am currently attempting too many things, including art journaling daily. But I hope you keep offering these challenges. So cool.

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  • The color, for sure. This message doesn’t seem to call for minimalism. I just finished your podcast about the stamps and was so inspired by what you all said about a month long practice. I am currently attempting too many things, including art journaling daily. But I hope you keep offering these challenges. So cool.

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  • black and white… can’t be beat!

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  • black and white… can’t be beat!

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  • black and white… can’t be beat!

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  • black and white… can’t be beat!

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  • black and white… can’t be beat!

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  • I really like the colorful one best. Sounds like fun.

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  • I really like the colorful one best. Sounds like fun.

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  • I really like the colorful one best. Sounds like fun.

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  • I really like the colorful one best. Sounds like fun.

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  • I really like the colorful one best. Sounds like fun.

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  • I like the top one best, the combination of colours/patterns appeals to me and the title is clustered on one side with the contrasting black of the explanation on the other side.

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  • I like the top one best, the combination of colours/patterns appeals to me and the title is clustered on one side with the contrasting black of the explanation on the other side.

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  • I like the top one best, the combination of colours/patterns appeals to me and the title is clustered on one side with the contrasting black of the explanation on the other side.

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  • I like the top one best, the combination of colours/patterns appeals to me and the title is clustered on one side with the contrasting black of the explanation on the other side.

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  • I like the top one best, the combination of colours/patterns appeals to me and the title is clustered on one side with the contrasting black of the explanation on the other side.

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  • Thank you for the reply Julie.I don’t have an instagram account and i am not good at technology to find something as good. (I have a Blackberry :P) Anyway, here is my way of joining: I will post my patterns everyday on my blog and each Friday i will make a mosaic of them and share with Art Journal Everyday. The patterns are in my art journal so no cheating 🙂 Thank you for the challenge. I am sure it will be as fun as carve december 🙂

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  • Thank you for the reply Julie.I don’t have an instagram account and i am not good at technology to find something as good. (I have a Blackberry :P) Anyway, here is my way of joining: I will post my patterns everyday on my blog and each Friday i will make a mosaic of them and share with Art Journal Everyday. The patterns are in my art journal so no cheating 🙂 Thank you for the challenge. I am sure it will be as fun as carve december 🙂

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  • Thank you for the reply Julie.I don’t have an instagram account and i am not good at technology to find something as good. (I have a Blackberry :P) Anyway, here is my way of joining: I will post my patterns everyday on my blog and each Friday i will make a mosaic of them and share with Art Journal Everyday. The patterns are in my art journal so no cheating 🙂 Thank you for the challenge. I am sure it will be as fun as carve december 🙂

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  • Thank you for the reply Julie.I don’t have an instagram account and i am not good at technology to find something as good. (I have a Blackberry :P) Anyway, here is my way of joining: I will post my patterns everyday on my blog and each Friday i will make a mosaic of them and share with Art Journal Everyday. The patterns are in my art journal so no cheating 🙂 Thank you for the challenge. I am sure it will be as fun as carve december 🙂

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  • Thank you for the reply Julie.I don’t have an instagram account and i am not good at technology to find something as good. (I have a Blackberry :P) Anyway, here is my way of joining: I will post my patterns everyday on my blog and each Friday i will make a mosaic of them and share with Art Journal Everyday. The patterns are in my art journal so no cheating 🙂 Thank you for the challenge. I am sure it will be as fun as carve december 🙂

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  • love the colour, because i love patterned paper!!!!

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  • love the colour, because i love patterned paper!!!!

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  • love the colour, because i love patterned paper!!!!

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  • love the colour, because i love patterned paper!!!!

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  • love the colour, because i love patterned paper!!!!

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  • Color, please. Love this challenge; just what I need in February.

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  • Color, please. Love this challenge; just what I need in February.

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  • Color, please. Love this challenge; just what I need in February.

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  • Color, please. Love this challenge; just what I need in February.

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  • Color, please. Love this challenge; just what I need in February.

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  • The colored pattern caught my eye first. I like bright! Love the challenge.

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  • The colored pattern caught my eye first. I like bright! Love the challenge.

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  • The colored pattern caught my eye first. I like bright! Love the challenge.

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  • The colored pattern caught my eye first. I like bright! Love the challenge.

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  • The colored pattern caught my eye first. I like bright! Love the challenge.

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