My current #PrintInktober project is to use my Art Foamies Bauhaus Set

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…for all 31 of my prints.  I've set some parameters for myself, such as:

  • I don't have to use all the Bauhaus stamps in every print.
  • I can use other stamps/stencils in the prints.
  • I will use 9×12 paper for all the prints.
  • I will use acrylic paint for all of the prints.
  • I will put all of the prints up for sale.
  • I'm not using any prompts for my prints.
  • I will share a process video for every single print on instagram.

Here are days 9-15:

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Something that has saddened me in this process is that instagram has very recently changed how hashtags work.  You used to be able to see "most recent" under every hashtag. This made instagram based challenges fun and easy to follow along with.  You could see everyone's contributions, even if you didn't know them.  Now instagram only shows the most popular posts under each hashtag. This essentially eliminates the community aspect of these online challenges.  I know it sounds silly, but that was always such a source of joy for me. I'm really mourning the loss.  In fact, I'm seriously considering whether to do #CarveDecember this year.  It doesn't seem fun or exciting to participate in a challenge where only a few people's work gets seen.  How do you make new connections?  New friends?  I'm just so sad about the whole thing.

I'm feeling depressed, but I appreciate you stopping by and reading this.

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.

63 thoughts on “PrintInktober 2023: Days 9-15

  • Julie, I am sad for your sadness. Hope something comes along to help you feel better.

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  • Julie, I am sad for your sadness. Hope something comes along to help you feel better.

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  • Julie, I am sad for your sadness. Hope something comes along to help you feel better.

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  • Julie, I am sad for your sadness. Hope something comes along to help you feel better.

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  • Julie, I am sad for your sadness. Hope something comes along to help you feel better.

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  • Julie, I am sad for your sadness. Hope something comes along to help you feel better.

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  • Julie, I am sad for your sadness. Hope something comes along to help you feel better.

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  • I also found the Instagram change so disappointing! I noticed it in June when the Index-card-a-day challenge started. In the past, seeing other people’s work was the best part. I still tried to see as much during the challenge as I could. If you search the hashtag, tap “filter” and toggle from “Top Posts” to “Recent Top Posts” you will see many more of the current challenge post, with all variety of “like” counts (so it didn’t really seem like “top” mattered) but not necessarily 100% of the posts. Don’t know why they had to make this change.

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  • I also found the Instagram change so disappointing! I noticed it in June when the Index-card-a-day challenge started. In the past, seeing other people’s work was the best part. I still tried to see as much during the challenge as I could. If you search the hashtag, tap “filter” and toggle from “Top Posts” to “Recent Top Posts” you will see many more of the current challenge post, with all variety of “like” counts (so it didn’t really seem like “top” mattered) but not necessarily 100% of the posts. Don’t know why they had to make this change.

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  • I also found the Instagram change so disappointing! I noticed it in June when the Index-card-a-day challenge started. In the past, seeing other people’s work was the best part. I still tried to see as much during the challenge as I could. If you search the hashtag, tap “filter” and toggle from “Top Posts” to “Recent Top Posts” you will see many more of the current challenge post, with all variety of “like” counts (so it didn’t really seem like “top” mattered) but not necessarily 100% of the posts. Don’t know why they had to make this change.

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  • I also found the Instagram change so disappointing! I noticed it in June when the Index-card-a-day challenge started. In the past, seeing other people’s work was the best part. I still tried to see as much during the challenge as I could. If you search the hashtag, tap “filter” and toggle from “Top Posts” to “Recent Top Posts” you will see many more of the current challenge post, with all variety of “like” counts (so it didn’t really seem like “top” mattered) but not necessarily 100% of the posts. Don’t know why they had to make this change.

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  • I also found the Instagram change so disappointing! I noticed it in June when the Index-card-a-day challenge started. In the past, seeing other people’s work was the best part. I still tried to see as much during the challenge as I could. If you search the hashtag, tap “filter” and toggle from “Top Posts” to “Recent Top Posts” you will see many more of the current challenge post, with all variety of “like” counts (so it didn’t really seem like “top” mattered) but not necessarily 100% of the posts. Don’t know why they had to make this change.

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  • I also found the Instagram change so disappointing! I noticed it in June when the Index-card-a-day challenge started. In the past, seeing other people’s work was the best part. I still tried to see as much during the challenge as I could. If you search the hashtag, tap “filter” and toggle from “Top Posts” to “Recent Top Posts” you will see many more of the current challenge post, with all variety of “like” counts (so it didn’t really seem like “top” mattered) but not necessarily 100% of the posts. Don’t know why they had to make this change.

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  • I also found the Instagram change so disappointing! I noticed it in June when the Index-card-a-day challenge started. In the past, seeing other people’s work was the best part. I still tried to see as much during the challenge as I could. If you search the hashtag, tap “filter” and toggle from “Top Posts” to “Recent Top Posts” you will see many more of the current challenge post, with all variety of “like” counts (so it didn’t really seem like “top” mattered) but not necessarily 100% of the posts. Don’t know why they had to make this change.

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  • can people post on your classroom platform instead of IG? And I would think that there is a financial incentive to IG changing something

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  • can people post on your classroom platform instead of IG? And I would think that there is a financial incentive to IG changing something

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  • can people post on your classroom platform instead of IG? And I would think that there is a financial incentive to IG changing something

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  • can people post on your classroom platform instead of IG? And I would think that there is a financial incentive to IG changing something

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  • can people post on your classroom platform instead of IG? And I would think that there is a financial incentive to IG changing something

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  • can people post on your classroom platform instead of IG? And I would think that there is a financial incentive to IG changing something

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  • can people post on your classroom platform instead of IG? And I would think that there is a financial incentive to IG changing something

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  • I’m saddened by it too.

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  • I’m saddened by it too.

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  • I’m saddened by it too.

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  • I’m saddened by it too.

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  • I’m saddened by it too.

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  • I’m saddened by it too.

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  • I’m saddened by it too.

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  • I noticed this, too. I couldn’t figure out if I was even in the right place. I used to love going to the hashtag to see what everyone was doing.

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  • I noticed this, too. I couldn’t figure out if I was even in the right place. I used to love going to the hashtag to see what everyone was doing.

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  • I noticed this, too. I couldn’t figure out if I was even in the right place. I used to love going to the hashtag to see what everyone was doing.

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  • I noticed this, too. I couldn’t figure out if I was even in the right place. I used to love going to the hashtag to see what everyone was doing.

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  • I noticed this, too. I couldn’t figure out if I was even in the right place. I used to love going to the hashtag to see what everyone was doing.

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  • I noticed this, too. I couldn’t figure out if I was even in the right place. I used to love going to the hashtag to see what everyone was doing.

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  • I noticed this, too. I couldn’t figure out if I was even in the right place. I used to love going to the hashtag to see what everyone was doing.

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  • What!? I didn’t know about this change. That is very sad. What is the alternative?? We can’t just not do Carve December! I remember when there was a glitch or something about politics that delayed the hashtag viewing and that time period was so frustrating. Would Pinterest be an option? I know not everyone is familiar, but it’s not that dissimilar.

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  • What!? I didn’t know about this change. That is very sad. What is the alternative?? We can’t just not do Carve December! I remember when there was a glitch or something about politics that delayed the hashtag viewing and that time period was so frustrating. Would Pinterest be an option? I know not everyone is familiar, but it’s not that dissimilar.

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  • What!? I didn’t know about this change. That is very sad. What is the alternative?? We can’t just not do Carve December! I remember when there was a glitch or something about politics that delayed the hashtag viewing and that time period was so frustrating. Would Pinterest be an option? I know not everyone is familiar, but it’s not that dissimilar.

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  • What!? I didn’t know about this change. That is very sad. What is the alternative?? We can’t just not do Carve December! I remember when there was a glitch or something about politics that delayed the hashtag viewing and that time period was so frustrating. Would Pinterest be an option? I know not everyone is familiar, but it’s not that dissimilar.

    Reply
  • What!? I didn’t know about this change. That is very sad. What is the alternative?? We can’t just not do Carve December! I remember when there was a glitch or something about politics that delayed the hashtag viewing and that time period was so frustrating. Would Pinterest be an option? I know not everyone is familiar, but it’s not that dissimilar.

    Reply
  • What!? I didn’t know about this change. That is very sad. What is the alternative?? We can’t just not do Carve December! I remember when there was a glitch or something about politics that delayed the hashtag viewing and that time period was so frustrating. Would Pinterest be an option? I know not everyone is familiar, but it’s not that dissimilar.

    Reply
  • What!? I didn’t know about this change. That is very sad. What is the alternative?? We can’t just not do Carve December! I remember when there was a glitch or something about politics that delayed the hashtag viewing and that time period was so frustrating. Would Pinterest be an option? I know not everyone is familiar, but it’s not that dissimilar.

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  • I hope you do decide to participate in Carve December. For privacy reasons, I am not on any social media.

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  • I hope you do decide to participate in Carve December. For privacy reasons, I am not on any social media.

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  • I hope you do decide to participate in Carve December. For privacy reasons, I am not on any social media.

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  • I hope you do decide to participate in Carve December. For privacy reasons, I am not on any social media.

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  • I hope you do decide to participate in Carve December. For privacy reasons, I am not on any social media.

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  • I hope you do decide to participate in Carve December. For privacy reasons, I am not on any social media.

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  • I hope you do decide to participate in Carve December. For privacy reasons, I am not on any social media.

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