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#the100dayproject : 42/100
Posted by Kerry Wills on
my card for today was inspired by a technique i saw on social media, combining distress ink and water to create a watercolor like effect. i received two packages of happy mail in the form of supplies today [#quarantine2020 has definitely increased my online shopping!] and i wanted to use one of the new sets.
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march meet the maker : day 18 : technique/skills
Posted by Kerry Wills on
day 18 : technique/skills
have you ever been around someone who has seen a jackson pollock painting and they've made the statement "i could do that" in response? know what the difference is? they didn't.
they could throw paint on a canvas, but that isn't what jackson did at all. it was all meticulously planned out, but most people only see the final product. he had an arsenal of supplies and knowledge and above all else, he had talent.
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march meet the maker : day 11 : range
Posted by Kerry Wills on
day 11 : range in terms of product range, there's not much i can't do - or am not willing to try. as previously mentioned, i began with scrapbooks and evolved to cards. along the way i've dabbled in wedding invitations, party favors & decor, announcements, chalkboard signs, crocheted scarves & blankets, wooden houses and more. my favorite is still cards. i love to share handmade happiness and i think there's just a true joy with sending & receiving a written note. another favorite element of card making is how detailed they can be! today i decided to share 9 of my...
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march meet the maker : day 10 : authentic space
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day 10 : authentic space
i have this sign framed on the wall right as you walk in/out of the craft castle that reads "creativity is messy and i am very creative" and that should sort of capture the essence of my space.
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march meet the maker : day 9 : rough/mock up
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day 9 : rough/mock up
as much as i love to be a planner, i'm usually not one to thoroughly plan out my cards. usually i'll have an idea as a baseline - whether it is a product or a sentiment i want to use and i'll build around that.
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