I'm still unpacking here at the new place. It just goes on and on, doesn't it? In the meantime, I thought I'd pop in with a few photos of the old apartment being packed up! There were no chairs at a certain point in the packing, so I found my way onto the kitchen counter. And then it was all gone.... Definitely a bittersweet experience to walk around that empty apartment. That apartment was my home for the last five years. I lived in that building for eleven years, and New York City for sixteen. New adventures are ahead! Hope... Read more →

If you're new to Art Journal Every Day, there is a short introduction here. All of the previous posts can be found archived here. There is a flickr group for sharing right here. Remember, it's just ten minutes of nourishing your creative self every day! No need to finish anything or even like it. If you've done some art journaling this week and you've blogged about it, or put it on flickr, please leave a link in the linky list at the end of this post. Thanks! I have just returned from a lovely trip to Bali where I got... Read more →

Last chance to save 60% (code good through midnight EST) on True Scrap 7. I'll be teaching lots of techniques for scrapbooking that also work in your art journal! Use the discount code "DIRTY" and save $120!!! Here's a peek at what we'll be making in class: And now onto today's post: I'm delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast! If you do not see the podcast player above, please click on this link. You can listen to a podcast anywhere and at any time. It is a recording that is available to you whenever... Read more →

Hey! I'm still not really unpacked, but I'm popping in with a few posts this week, plus more guests, and then next week will be the same. Hopefully I'll be unpacked by then! Also: Join me today (Wednesday, October 14) at 3pm EST for a FREE online scrapbooking class. I'll be chatting via live video, so bring your questions! I'll be ready to answer them! Click HERE for more info. Now onto today's post... I've got a super cute project for you just in time for Halloween! Watch the video for the how-to (and to check out my fancy Halloween... Read more →

Hi, it's Amy Tangerine here! I had the pleasure of spending some time with Julie several months ago when we were shooting for Scrapbook Soup. Although it was a jam packed day for Julie shooting many segments with many guests, I had a bit of down time. Julie had piles of supplies and projects and it was inspiring just being around it. You know that feeling/energy that you feel around amazingly talented people who just exude creativity? It's hard to describe in words, but for those of you who have attended in-person art or paper craft classes, you may know... Read more →

Hi! Wilna Furstenberg here and I am so happy to be doing a guest post for Julie today! I want to share with you a quick and simple way to make some mixed media gift wrap and we will be working mostly with ink pads to eliminate the paper buckling. Steps 1-4 You can see I am using a white roll of paper and I cut the piece big enough to wrap the gift and taped it to my table to keep it open. Next I used an assortment of ink pad colors to “paint” the white paper with. Then... Read more →

If you're new to Art Journal Every Day, there is a short introduction here. All of the previous posts can be found archived here. There is a flickr group for sharing right here. Remember, it's just ten minutes of nourishing your creative self every day! No need to finish anything or even like it. If you've done some art journaling this week and you've blogged about it, or put it on flickr, please leave a link in the linky list at the end of this post. Thanks! Evidence shows that art journaling and other acts of creativity increase human happiness.... Read more →

When it comes to creating cards, I’m a big fan of basic designs with powerful color to let my favorite stamp designs shine. This new stamp set from Julie has me so happy – such powerful lines combined with the chance to do some super fun coloring! I’ve had a blast coloring this floral design and combining with my new favorite Balzer Designs stencil too. I’m happy to be here sharing with you today, and I hope you enjoy this video tutorial. May Flaum is a lifelong crafter that makes her home with her two daughters and husband in California.... Read more →

How to Create a Gratitude Journal guest blog post by Miriam Schulman As a special treat, I'm going to share art journal techniques in a a video tutorial to make a two page art journal spread using many awesome Balzer Design products. Why Express Gratitude Grateful people are happy people. It impossible to be grateful and unhappy at the same time. Focus on what you want As Jack Canfield, author of the Chicken Soup series and Success Principles says, "When you are in a state of appreciation and gratitude, you are in a state of abundance. You are appreciating what... Read more →

Hi everyone! Kathy, Crafty Chica here! I’m so thrilled to be stepping in for a guest post on Julie’s fabulous blog! My post is about a recent experience I had, where I had to just let the “feed dogs” of life guide me through to the other side. Early last summer I was invited to submit a piece of art for a show called Chicano State of Mind at the Mesa Arts Center. I knew it was a big deal because the show was going to kick off a 10-year birthday party for the Center AND it was going to... Read more →