I have a bunch of things that I want to share with you today, but they don't really fit together, so thusly, the randomness of this post.
Art Journal Every Day: December kits are now shipping from Cocoa Daisy. I love seeing all the tweets and instagrams from when people's kits arrive! Here's another look at the stamp set that I designed for the kit:
And some really nice comments have been posted in the online classroom:
"Great job walking through the box with us. I have to say that I really do feel like your heart is absolutely in every video/online class you put together. So much information in the first video about the products you picked or put together. Love everything!" — Laurie
"I really enjoyed this video. I love listening to your thought process and particularly enjoy your "Fly by the seat of your pants" attitude! I'm going to prep some pages today and try to get out of my own way. (I have a tendency to critique my pages rather then "go with the flow"). Like you have said so many times your videos and on your blog, "ruin the page, then fix it". Thank you for the inspiration!" — Marci
"just received my box and am thrilled — cant wait to get started — the video is great — I love the extra ideas about saving some of the wrappings — I am thrilled to get the marks all pencil — these are impossible to find in the store — thanks julie — I love your down to earth easy way of explaining things –" — Joanne
There are just a few kits left! Get them before they're gone forever! ETA: Kits are now SOLD OUT! Thanks!
This two-minute video on creativity and time is wonderful:
(I found it via the Elvie Studio blog.) And it explains why the last few seasons of Project Runway have been so boring.
I'm working on some new online classes!
I'm not quite ready to spill the beans, but 2013 is going to be packed with awesome online classes…um, like maybe a new mini class every single month!!! Am I an insane person or what?!
Instagram has *finally* developed web profiles! Here's mine:
You can find it at instagram.com/balzerdesigns. As you can see, my instagram pics are mostly art projects-in-process, food, NYC life, and silly photos of me.
I have got to try this cool watercolor and pen face technique from Art Trader Magazine:
I found the tutorial via Zorana's blog. It looks like a ton of fun and I can't wait to give it a try!
So, that's a wrap-up of the randomness around here. What's up in your neck of the woods?
Hi Julie,
I love these kinda posts, they are always fun to read and post!! How exciting to have monthly classes by you, please share details SOON!! So happy everyone is loving your new kit, would buy one for sure if I had the money. Great stuff you shared today, THANKS!!
Around here we have a birthday coming for my 10yrold…. the sun is going to come out again today YIPPEEE….getting ready for my favorite holiday THANKSGIVING… just these 3 things alone will keep me happy for the month!!
Have a great day!!
Hi Julie,
I love these kinda posts, they are always fun to read and post!! How exciting to have monthly classes by you, please share details SOON!! So happy everyone is loving your new kit, would buy one for sure if I had the money. Great stuff you shared today, THANKS!!
Around here we have a birthday coming for my 10yrold…. the sun is going to come out again today YIPPEEE….getting ready for my favorite holiday THANKSGIVING… just these 3 things alone will keep me happy for the month!!
Have a great day!!
Hi Julie,
I love these kinda posts, they are always fun to read and post!! How exciting to have monthly classes by you, please share details SOON!! So happy everyone is loving your new kit, would buy one for sure if I had the money. Great stuff you shared today, THANKS!!
Around here we have a birthday coming for my 10yrold…. the sun is going to come out again today YIPPEEE….getting ready for my favorite holiday THANKSGIVING… just these 3 things alone will keep me happy for the month!!
Have a great day!!
Hi Julie,
I love these kinda posts, they are always fun to read and post!! How exciting to have monthly classes by you, please share details SOON!! So happy everyone is loving your new kit, would buy one for sure if I had the money. Great stuff you shared today, THANKS!!
Around here we have a birthday coming for my 10yrold…. the sun is going to come out again today YIPPEEE….getting ready for my favorite holiday THANKSGIVING… just these 3 things alone will keep me happy for the month!!
Have a great day!!
Hi Julie,
I love these kinda posts, they are always fun to read and post!! How exciting to have monthly classes by you, please share details SOON!! So happy everyone is loving your new kit, would buy one for sure if I had the money. Great stuff you shared today, THANKS!!
Around here we have a birthday coming for my 10yrold…. the sun is going to come out again today YIPPEEE….getting ready for my favorite holiday THANKSGIVING… just these 3 things alone will keep me happy for the month!!
Have a great day!!
Awesome video! And I am soooo excited about new classes for 2013. I am giving myself permission to try tons of new things in 2013 – in fact it will be mandatory! Thanks to you for the inspiration!
Awesome video! And I am soooo excited about new classes for 2013. I am giving myself permission to try tons of new things in 2013 – in fact it will be mandatory! Thanks to you for the inspiration!
Awesome video! And I am soooo excited about new classes for 2013. I am giving myself permission to try tons of new things in 2013 – in fact it will be mandatory! Thanks to you for the inspiration!
Awesome video! And I am soooo excited about new classes for 2013. I am giving myself permission to try tons of new things in 2013 – in fact it will be mandatory! Thanks to you for the inspiration!
Awesome video! And I am soooo excited about new classes for 2013. I am giving myself permission to try tons of new things in 2013 – in fact it will be mandatory! Thanks to you for the inspiration!
Hi- I got my kit yesterday but don’t know how to access the class! I’m afraid I must have thrown away instructions, if they were in the box. Can someone help, poor crazy Goober me?
Hi- I got my kit yesterday but don’t know how to access the class! I’m afraid I must have thrown away instructions, if they were in the box. Can someone help, poor crazy Goober me?
Hi- I got my kit yesterday but don’t know how to access the class! I’m afraid I must have thrown away instructions, if they were in the box. Can someone help, poor crazy Goober me?
Hi- I got my kit yesterday but don’t know how to access the class! I’m afraid I must have thrown away instructions, if they were in the box. Can someone help, poor crazy Goober me?
Hi- I got my kit yesterday but don’t know how to access the class! I’m afraid I must have thrown away instructions, if they were in the box. Can someone help, poor crazy Goober me?
I am so excited to have my kit! Thanks Julie!
I am so excited to have my kit! Thanks Julie!
I am so excited to have my kit! Thanks Julie!
I am so excited to have my kit! Thanks Julie!
I am so excited to have my kit! Thanks Julie!
Wow, Julie!!!! That video was amazing! I work with kids And love how free they are to just art! They have inspired me repeatedly, to do the same! Would you mind greatly if I mentioned you and your video in my blog? I’d be sure to give the proper credits! I always do!
Also: Yes, you are insane, BUT I love YOU!!! I can’t wait for your new classes! Everything Julie is always quality and fun and inspiration!!!!!
Wow, Julie!!!! That video was amazing! I work with kids And love how free they are to just art! They have inspired me repeatedly, to do the same! Would you mind greatly if I mentioned you and your video in my blog? I’d be sure to give the proper credits! I always do!
Also: Yes, you are insane, BUT I love YOU!!! I can’t wait for your new classes! Everything Julie is always quality and fun and inspiration!!!!!
Wow, Julie!!!! That video was amazing! I work with kids And love how free they are to just art! They have inspired me repeatedly, to do the same! Would you mind greatly if I mentioned you and your video in my blog? I’d be sure to give the proper credits! I always do!
Also: Yes, you are insane, BUT I love YOU!!! I can’t wait for your new classes! Everything Julie is always quality and fun and inspiration!!!!!
Wow, Julie!!!! That video was amazing! I work with kids And love how free they are to just art! They have inspired me repeatedly, to do the same! Would you mind greatly if I mentioned you and your video in my blog? I’d be sure to give the proper credits! I always do!
Also: Yes, you are insane, BUT I love YOU!!! I can’t wait for your new classes! Everything Julie is always quality and fun and inspiration!!!!!
Wow, Julie!!!! That video was amazing! I work with kids And love how free they are to just art! They have inspired me repeatedly, to do the same! Would you mind greatly if I mentioned you and your video in my blog? I’d be sure to give the proper credits! I always do!
Also: Yes, you are insane, BUT I love YOU!!! I can’t wait for your new classes! Everything Julie is always quality and fun and inspiration!!!!!
I’m working on getting cards/bags ready to sell at our market and that video was just what I needed right now. Thanks. I don’t mind having less to sell if it means I am still playing and creating.
I’m working on getting cards/bags ready to sell at our market and that video was just what I needed right now. Thanks. I don’t mind having less to sell if it means I am still playing and creating.
I’m working on getting cards/bags ready to sell at our market and that video was just what I needed right now. Thanks. I don’t mind having less to sell if it means I am still playing and creating.
I’m working on getting cards/bags ready to sell at our market and that video was just what I needed right now. Thanks. I don’t mind having less to sell if it means I am still playing and creating.
I’m working on getting cards/bags ready to sell at our market and that video was just what I needed right now. Thanks. I don’t mind having less to sell if it means I am still playing and creating.
julie — I love your daily blog posts — always fun and inspirational — I was excited to see my name in print lol — am looking forward to 2013 online classes — would love to meet you in person someday — I was born in brooklyn and grew up in queens — the video was great — wonderful video — great to see the creativity of young uninhibited artists — thanks again — love the kit, but have not had time to do anything yet — have watched videos — life is busy right now —
julie — I love your daily blog posts — always fun and inspirational — I was excited to see my name in print lol — am looking forward to 2013 online classes — would love to meet you in person someday — I was born in brooklyn and grew up in queens — the video was great — wonderful video — great to see the creativity of young uninhibited artists — thanks again — love the kit, but have not had time to do anything yet — have watched videos — life is busy right now —
julie — I love your daily blog posts — always fun and inspirational — I was excited to see my name in print lol — am looking forward to 2013 online classes — would love to meet you in person someday — I was born in brooklyn and grew up in queens — the video was great — wonderful video — great to see the creativity of young uninhibited artists — thanks again — love the kit, but have not had time to do anything yet — have watched videos — life is busy right now —
julie — I love your daily blog posts — always fun and inspirational — I was excited to see my name in print lol — am looking forward to 2013 online classes — would love to meet you in person someday — I was born in brooklyn and grew up in queens — the video was great — wonderful video — great to see the creativity of young uninhibited artists — thanks again — love the kit, but have not had time to do anything yet — have watched videos — life is busy right now —
julie — I love your daily blog posts — always fun and inspirational — I was excited to see my name in print lol — am looking forward to 2013 online classes — would love to meet you in person someday — I was born in brooklyn and grew up in queens — the video was great — wonderful video — great to see the creativity of young uninhibited artists — thanks again — love the kit, but have not had time to do anything yet — have watched videos — life is busy right now —
awesome video – thanks for bringing us so much information, opportunity, ideas, instructions – i could go on and on. Just thank you!
awesome video – thanks for bringing us so much information, opportunity, ideas, instructions – i could go on and on. Just thank you!
awesome video – thanks for bringing us so much information, opportunity, ideas, instructions – i could go on and on. Just thank you!
awesome video – thanks for bringing us so much information, opportunity, ideas, instructions – i could go on and on. Just thank you!
awesome video – thanks for bringing us so much information, opportunity, ideas, instructions – i could go on and on. Just thank you!
Youll need to contact Cocoa Daisy to get access to the class:Â http://www.cocoadaisy.com/store/contact_us.html
Youll need to contact Cocoa Daisy to get access to the class:Â http://www.cocoadaisy.com/store/contact_us.html
Youll need to contact Cocoa Daisy to get access to the class:Â http://www.cocoadaisy.com/store/contact_us.html
Youll need to contact Cocoa Daisy to get access to the class:Â http://www.cocoadaisy.com/store/contact_us.html
Youll need to contact Cocoa Daisy to get access to the class:Â http://www.cocoadaisy.com/store/contact_us.html
More online classes and mini classes – YAY!!!! Thanks for all of your random wonderfulness.
More online classes and mini classes – YAY!!!! Thanks for all of your random wonderfulness.
More online classes and mini classes – YAY!!!! Thanks for all of your random wonderfulness.
More online classes and mini classes – YAY!!!! Thanks for all of your random wonderfulness.
More online classes and mini classes – YAY!!!! Thanks for all of your random wonderfulness.
Packed blog today — thanks for the randomness! You used my Quote <3 !!! Now to the thought screaming in my brain -- New classes, Julie is doing more classes, one per month, classes YAY!!!!! My random thoughts. I don't blog!
Packed blog today — thanks for the randomness! You used my Quote <3 !!! Now to the thought screaming in my brain -- New classes, Julie is doing more classes, one per month, classes YAY!!!!! My random thoughts. I don't blog!
Packed blog today — thanks for the randomness! You used my Quote <3 !!! Now to the thought screaming in my brain -- New classes, Julie is doing more classes, one per month, classes YAY!!!!! My random thoughts. I don't blog!
Packed blog today — thanks for the randomness! You used my Quote <3 !!! Now to the thought screaming in my brain -- New classes, Julie is doing more classes, one per month, classes YAY!!!!! My random thoughts. I don't blog!
Packed blog today — thanks for the randomness! You used my Quote <3 !!! Now to the thought screaming in my brain -- New classes, Julie is doing more classes, one per month, classes YAY!!!!! My random thoughts. I don't blog!
I love randomness. Life is random. Thoughts are random. It’s rare that you spend your whole day thinking about one single subject, right?
And what is happening with me? Well,my house has been invaded by mice, so my thoughts are about scheming plans to get rid of them. Bummer.
I can’t wait for your mini-classes!
I love randomness. Life is random. Thoughts are random. It’s rare that you spend your whole day thinking about one single subject, right?
And what is happening with me? Well,my house has been invaded by mice, so my thoughts are about scheming plans to get rid of them. Bummer.
I can’t wait for your mini-classes!
I love randomness. Life is random. Thoughts are random. It’s rare that you spend your whole day thinking about one single subject, right?
And what is happening with me? Well,my house has been invaded by mice, so my thoughts are about scheming plans to get rid of them. Bummer.
I can’t wait for your mini-classes!
I love randomness. Life is random. Thoughts are random. It’s rare that you spend your whole day thinking about one single subject, right?
And what is happening with me? Well,my house has been invaded by mice, so my thoughts are about scheming plans to get rid of them. Bummer.
I can’t wait for your mini-classes!
I love randomness. Life is random. Thoughts are random. It’s rare that you spend your whole day thinking about one single subject, right?
And what is happening with me? Well,my house has been invaded by mice, so my thoughts are about scheming plans to get rid of them. Bummer.
I can’t wait for your mini-classes!
About an inch of snow is up here. LOL
Looks like a good day to play with inks and stencils.
I so enjoy your random posts.
About an inch of snow is up here. LOL
Looks like a good day to play with inks and stencils.
I so enjoy your random posts.
About an inch of snow is up here. LOL
Looks like a good day to play with inks and stencils.
I so enjoy your random posts.
About an inch of snow is up here. LOL
Looks like a good day to play with inks and stencils.
I so enjoy your random posts.
About an inch of snow is up here. LOL
Looks like a good day to play with inks and stencils.
I so enjoy your random posts.
Great collection of randomness! And that video–brought tears! Thank you for sharing it!
Great collection of randomness! And that video–brought tears! Thank you for sharing it!
Great collection of randomness! And that video–brought tears! Thank you for sharing it!
Great collection of randomness! And that video–brought tears! Thank you for sharing it!
Great collection of randomness! And that video–brought tears! Thank you for sharing it!
Great collection of randomness! And that video–brought tears! Thank you for sharing it!
Great collection of randomness! And that video–brought tears! Thank you for sharing it!
Great collection of randomness! And that video–brought tears! Thank you for sharing it!
Great collection of randomness! And that video–brought tears! Thank you for sharing it!
Great collection of randomness! And that video–brought tears! Thank you for sharing it!
great round up Julie. Thanks for sharing.
great round up Julie. Thanks for sharing.
great round up Julie. Thanks for sharing.
great round up Julie. Thanks for sharing.
great round up Julie. Thanks for sharing.
You are always informative and inspiring. The video is quite a revelation.
You are always informative and inspiring. The video is quite a revelation.
You are always informative and inspiring. The video is quite a revelation.
You are always informative and inspiring. The video is quite a revelation.
You are always informative and inspiring. The video is quite a revelation.
LOVE the video!! Thanks for sharing it!
LOVE the video!! Thanks for sharing it!
LOVE the video!! Thanks for sharing it!
LOVE the video!! Thanks for sharing it!
LOVE the video!! Thanks for sharing it!
Seeing as how I cannot find one art journal class in my town–I would take an online class with you in a second. Maybe ten seconds. Maybe ten minutes!! Can’t wait to see what you might offer! Crafty hugs! –Sandy Leigh
Seeing as how I cannot find one art journal class in my town–I would take an online class with you in a second. Maybe ten seconds. Maybe ten minutes!! Can’t wait to see what you might offer! Crafty hugs! –Sandy Leigh
Seeing as how I cannot find one art journal class in my town–I would take an online class with you in a second. Maybe ten seconds. Maybe ten minutes!! Can’t wait to see what you might offer! Crafty hugs! –Sandy Leigh
Seeing as how I cannot find one art journal class in my town–I would take an online class with you in a second. Maybe ten seconds. Maybe ten minutes!! Can’t wait to see what you might offer! Crafty hugs! –Sandy Leigh
Seeing as how I cannot find one art journal class in my town–I would take an online class with you in a second. Maybe ten seconds. Maybe ten minutes!! Can’t wait to see what you might offer! Crafty hugs! –Sandy Leigh
dear julie, i adore that creativity video. it’s so true. i wish everyone could watch it. i like the watercolor faces idea too. hooray for sharing! 🙂
dear julie, i adore that creativity video. it’s so true. i wish everyone could watch it. i like the watercolor faces idea too. hooray for sharing! 🙂
dear julie, i adore that creativity video. it’s so true. i wish everyone could watch it. i like the watercolor faces idea too. hooray for sharing! 🙂
dear julie, i adore that creativity video. it’s so true. i wish everyone could watch it. i like the watercolor faces idea too. hooray for sharing! 🙂
dear julie, i adore that creativity video. it’s so true. i wish everyone could watch it. i like the watercolor faces idea too. hooray for sharing! 🙂
I liked the creativity video a lot. So I went to my local Target to get a few things. While looking for my brand of toilet paper, I noticed a brand that didn’t use the cardboard tube!? Oh no! Hopefully all the other companies won’t follow suit. What will us artists use to stamp circles?!! That’s one if my random thoughts!
I liked the creativity video a lot. So I went to my local Target to get a few things. While looking for my brand of toilet paper, I noticed a brand that didn’t use the cardboard tube!? Oh no! Hopefully all the other companies won’t follow suit. What will us artists use to stamp circles?!! That’s one if my random thoughts!
I liked the creativity video a lot. So I went to my local Target to get a few things. While looking for my brand of toilet paper, I noticed a brand that didn’t use the cardboard tube!? Oh no! Hopefully all the other companies won’t follow suit. What will us artists use to stamp circles?!! That’s one if my random thoughts!
I liked the creativity video a lot. So I went to my local Target to get a few things. While looking for my brand of toilet paper, I noticed a brand that didn’t use the cardboard tube!? Oh no! Hopefully all the other companies won’t follow suit. What will us artists use to stamp circles?!! That’s one if my random thoughts!
I liked the creativity video a lot. So I went to my local Target to get a few things. While looking for my brand of toilet paper, I noticed a brand that didn’t use the cardboard tube!? Oh no! Hopefully all the other companies won’t follow suit. What will us artists use to stamp circles?!! That’s one if my random thoughts!
I really enjoyed that video & loved what those young artist created too. Thanks for sharing it.
I really enjoyed that video & loved what those young artist created too. Thanks for sharing it.
I really enjoyed that video & loved what those young artist created too. Thanks for sharing it.
I really enjoyed that video & loved what those young artist created too. Thanks for sharing it.
I really enjoyed that video & loved what those young artist created too. Thanks for sharing it.
In between making Christmas cards, I have been playing with my kit! Enjoyed the videos for the kit, your freedom from being precise and perfect attitude has helped me with trying different techniques. I have 3 downloaded classes and can’t wait for 2013 for new ones.
In between making Christmas cards, I have been playing with my kit! Enjoyed the videos for the kit, your freedom from being precise and perfect attitude has helped me with trying different techniques. I have 3 downloaded classes and can’t wait for 2013 for new ones.
In between making Christmas cards, I have been playing with my kit! Enjoyed the videos for the kit, your freedom from being precise and perfect attitude has helped me with trying different techniques. I have 3 downloaded classes and can’t wait for 2013 for new ones.
In between making Christmas cards, I have been playing with my kit! Enjoyed the videos for the kit, your freedom from being precise and perfect attitude has helped me with trying different techniques. I have 3 downloaded classes and can’t wait for 2013 for new ones.
In between making Christmas cards, I have been playing with my kit! Enjoyed the videos for the kit, your freedom from being precise and perfect attitude has helped me with trying different techniques. I have 3 downloaded classes and can’t wait for 2013 for new ones.
I just love the video! It made me laugh out loud. Those amazing kids were so creative and innovative. I just received my kit in the mail yesterday and I am so looking forward to the class and using all these goodies too, especially the gelatos and stencil! Thanks for your inspiration everyday 🙂 Susan
I just love the video! It made me laugh out loud. Those amazing kids were so creative and innovative. I just received my kit in the mail yesterday and I am so looking forward to the class and using all these goodies too, especially the gelatos and stencil! Thanks for your inspiration everyday 🙂 Susan
I just love the video! It made me laugh out loud. Those amazing kids were so creative and innovative. I just received my kit in the mail yesterday and I am so looking forward to the class and using all these goodies too, especially the gelatos and stencil! Thanks for your inspiration everyday 🙂 Susan
I just love the video! It made me laugh out loud. Those amazing kids were so creative and innovative. I just received my kit in the mail yesterday and I am so looking forward to the class and using all these goodies too, especially the gelatos and stencil! Thanks for your inspiration everyday 🙂 Susan
I just love the video! It made me laugh out loud. Those amazing kids were so creative and innovative. I just received my kit in the mail yesterday and I am so looking forward to the class and using all these goodies too, especially the gelatos and stencil! Thanks for your inspiration everyday 🙂 Susan
I am SOOO glad I ordered your kit when I did, Julie. I couldn’t wait for it to arrive to watch the videos. Checking the mail box daily! Can’t wait for your new classes! Hope you and yours are doing okay back east.
From a fan on the west coast of British Columbia.
Deb 😀
I am SOOO glad I ordered your kit when I did, Julie. I couldn’t wait for it to arrive to watch the videos. Checking the mail box daily! Can’t wait for your new classes! Hope you and yours are doing okay back east.
From a fan on the west coast of British Columbia.
Deb 😀
I am SOOO glad I ordered your kit when I did, Julie. I couldn’t wait for it to arrive to watch the videos. Checking the mail box daily! Can’t wait for your new classes! Hope you and yours are doing okay back east.
From a fan on the west coast of British Columbia.
Deb 😀
I am SOOO glad I ordered your kit when I did, Julie. I couldn’t wait for it to arrive to watch the videos. Checking the mail box daily! Can’t wait for your new classes! Hope you and yours are doing okay back east.
From a fan on the west coast of British Columbia.
Deb 😀
I am SOOO glad I ordered your kit when I did, Julie. I couldn’t wait for it to arrive to watch the videos. Checking the mail box daily! Can’t wait for your new classes! Hope you and yours are doing okay back east.
From a fan on the west coast of British Columbia.
Deb 😀