Here is the my 100 day project - Days 25-32. These 8 days all started with a stencil and watercolor paint. Some are finished with a permanent black drawing pen.

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The 100 Day Project - Days 17-24

Here is the my 100 day project - Days 17-24. The first four days are inspired by Celtic art in my Keys to Drawing Celtic Knots & Illumination course. This time done using pen and watercolors. I love how this daily art process reflects life!

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The 100 Day Project - Days 9-16

Here is the my 100 day project - Days 9-16. I keep learning new things… and going new places definitely effects my daily visual entries.

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How to make a simple Accordion-Concertina journal

The video in this post shows how I make an easy accordion or concertina journal along with inspirational ways you can use it.

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The 100 Day Project - Days 1-8

Here is my 100 day project so far - Days 1-8. It has gone as expected with a pleasant surprise.

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Word of the year poetry journal

Wonder - word of the year poetry journal finished and flip-through. In this journal made out of watercolor paper, I featured and wrote various types of poetry inspired by my word of the year. Beginning with poetry printed on paper, stenciling with watercolor, finishing with pen and a bit of collage.

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The 100 Day Project - getting ready

I’m getting ready for the 100 day project: #100daysofmyvisualdiary. Even this early in the process, I’ve already learned something.

Art in real life, StencilGirl, Stenciling, Vintage, Art & Faith, the100dayprojectValerie SjodinFebruary 13, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, comfort, Vintage style, the100dayproject, art therapy Comments

The 100 Day Project - a beginning

It’s a good time to jumpstart my creative life and connection with other creatives through a project like The 100 Day Project. Will you join me?

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A NEW Year - Word - Journal - Art in Real Life #12

Getting back into making art, having a word for the year and adding a new twist to a Word of the Year Journal, Vintage style.

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NEW Vintage Book Stencil Collection

NEW Vintage Book Stencil Collection Reveal!

Create the look of old books with these NEW Vintage Book stencils from StencilGirl® Products! Six videos including 5 tutorials to inspire you and show you how one stencil can be used for various sizes and mediums to create that incredible that Vintage look in your art journals and cards.

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A new beginning - at the end of myself

I’m just going to be transparent here. It’s been a hard journey the past few years. After rallying in 2020-2021 I began to lose my hope and vision. This post tells a bit of my journey from desolation back to consolation.

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