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Today I'm going to light up your world.  Or at least show you a fun way to light up your world. I used my ScanNCut to create these very simple (but highly effective) cut paper leaf votives. Rest of directions on her site. Candles, Candle Holders, Design, Ideas, Votive Candle Holders, Votive Holder, Votive Candles, Candles Inside, Candle
Today I'm going to light up your world. Or at least show you a fun way to light up your world. I used my ScanNCut to create these very simple (but highly effective) cut paper leaf votives. Rest of directions on her site.
Like so many others, I was deeply saddened by the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I wouldn't have this house, this business, or this life without her. She fought so that I could sign a mortgage without a man, open a bank account without a man, have a child and work, and so much more. It's a bit long in the face, but I still feel like it communicates a bit of her indomitable spirit. And then I spent some time hand cutting the page around her -- a very meditative process. Meditation, Art, Ruth, New Art, Artwork, Opening A Bank Account, Process, Business, First Art
Like so many others, I was deeply saddened by the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I wouldn't have this house, this business, or this life without her. She fought so that I could sign a mortgage without a man, open a bank account without a man, have a child and work, and so much more. It's a bit long in the face, but I still feel like it communicates a bit of her indomitable spirit. And then I spent some time hand cutting the page around her -- a very meditative process.
If you're interested in learning how to make the art making process easier, consider signing up for my Design Boot Camp Online. What is Design Boot Camp? Design Boot Camp is a five-week-long art workshop that will challenge, inspire, encourage, and educate you! Mixed Media, Fan, Collage, Mixed Media Collage, Artist, Life Art
If you're interested in learning how to make the art making process easier, consider signing up for my Design Boot Camp Online. What is Design Boot Camp? Design Boot Camp is a five-week-long art workshop that will challenge, inspire, encourage, and educate you!
I finally put together the pom pom earring tutorial that I've been promising you! This video shares the basics of how to make a pom pom using the Clover pom pom  maker: And then this video shares how to make the earrings: If you don't want to make pom poms, you can buy them pre-made. These are the little gold bars I used in the video. I think they really elevate the earrings and make them feel super polished. I'm off to try to find my needle nose pliers! Thanks for stopping by! Yarn Pom Pom, Pom Pom Earrings, Pom Pom Maker, How To Make A Pom Pom, Clover Pom Pom Maker, Pom Poms, Yarn, Pom Pom, Needle
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I finally put together the pom pom earring tutorial that I've been promising you! This video shares the basics of how to make a pom pom using the Clover pom pom maker: And then this video shares how to make the earrings: If you don't want to make pom poms, you can buy them pre-made. These are the little gold bars I used in the video. I think they really elevate the earrings and make them feel super polished. I'm off to try to find my needle nose pliers! Thanks for stopping by!
The number one thing I hear from my students is, "Oh, I'm not creative." These are people who make art and love to make art. Everyone is creative. Don't ever forget it. I think what these people lack isn't creativity, it's confidence. Agree or disagree? People, Student, Students, Journal, Creativity
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The number one thing I hear from my students is, "Oh, I'm not creative." These are people who make art and love to make art. Everyone is creative. Don't ever forget it. I think what these people lack isn't creativity, it's confidence. Agree or disagree?
  Balzer Designs: USPS Art Project: Lisa      In This Issue...   USPS Art Project: Lisa   More Recent Articles  I finally tackled my collaboration with Lisa yesterday.  Here is what I created using oil pastels, colored pencils, and a china marker... China, Oil Pastels, Pastel, Texture, Coloured Pencils, Art Techniques, Art Projects
 Balzer Designs: USPS Art Project: Lisa  In This Issue... USPS Art Project: Lisa More Recent Articles I finally tackled my collaboration with Lisa yesterday. Here is what I created using oil pastels, colored pencils, and a china marker...
As you can see, I made two throw pillow covers from the same quilt block pattern.  But even though the pillow covers are both made from the exact some pattern, they look quite different! Quilts, Summer, Pillows, Quilt Blocks, Throw Pillow, Quilt, Quilt Block Pattern, Throw Pillow Covers
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As you can see, I made two throw pillow covers from the same quilt block pattern. But even though the pillow covers are both made from the exact some pattern, they look quite different!
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100 Days of Gelatin Printing: Days 8-14 Printing, Notebook, Prints, 100th Day
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100 Days of Gelatin Printing: Days 8-14
✖️➕🔘 This one has 1 billion layers. I just could not get it to come around. And so I kept going until it finally did. True confession: I started this print yesterday and abandoned it. But I came back to it today and time gave me some perspective so that I was able to finish it! 💪 Remember: it isn’t done until you’re happy. 23/100 #100daysofgelatinprinting... Perspective, Print, Give It To Me, Remember, Yesterday, Come Around, Abandoned
✖️➕🔘 This one has 1 billion layers. I just could not get it to come around. And so I kept going until it finally did. True confession: I started this print yesterday and abandoned it. But I came back to it today and time gave me some perspective so that I was able to finish it! 💪 Remember: it isn’t done until you’re happy. 23/100 #100daysofgelatinprinting...
Today is #internationalquiltingday ✂ and so I thought I'd post this photo of the quilt I made for my little nephew before he was born. You can see the secret message on the back of the quilt: https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/2019/08/modern-baby-quilt.html Modern Baby, Modern, Born, Post, Messages
Today is #internationalquiltingday ✂ and so I thought I'd post this photo of the quilt I made for my little nephew before he was born. You can see the secret message on the back of the quilt: https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/2019/08/modern-baby-quilt.html
Gelli Journal Flowers  Another slow-but-steady page in my Gelli Journal is complete!  Yay! In the few minutes before I fall asleep every night, I think about art projects that I want to make.  The idea of these big flowers came to my half-asleep brain one night and I woke up with intention!  I love all of the little details in this spread. Flowers, Big Flowers, Spread, Steady
Gelli Journal Flowers Another slow-but-steady page in my Gelli Journal is complete! Yay! In the few minutes before I fall asleep every night, I think about art projects that I want to make. The idea of these big flowers came to my half-asleep brain one night and I woke up with intention! I love all of the little details in this spread.
It takes me a lot longer to complete a page in my Gelli Journal these days, but I'm still doing my best to make art every single day.  Here's a recent doodle page... Doodles, Art Journals, Doodle Pages, Pattern
It takes me a lot longer to complete a page in my Gelli Journal these days, but I'm still doing my best to make art every single day. Here's a recent doodle page...
I used the chipboard from the back of a pad of paper and a lot of layers of paint to make this dimensional antique-looking heart. Check out the step-by-step tutorial on my blog today: https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/2020/02/i-heart-surface-design-antiqued-heart.html Heart, Canvas Art, Valentine's Day, Antiques, Gold Paint, Mixed Media Art Canvas
I used the chipboard from the back of a pad of paper and a lot of layers of paint to make this dimensional antique-looking heart. Check out the step-by-step tutorial on my blog today: https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/2020/02/i-heart-surface-design-antiqued-heart.html
When I have a really pretty piece of deli paper that I can't bear to cover up or obscure, I like to find a way to highlight it in my art journal, as you can see in this heart.  The left side (orange) is screenprinted and the right side (white) is stenciled... Screen Printing, Daily Page, Paper, Fun
When I have a really pretty piece of deli paper that I can't bear to cover up or obscure, I like to find a way to highlight it in my art journal, as you can see in this heart. The left side (orange) is screenprinted and the right side (white) is stenciled...
I made three 12x12 gelatin prints, each using one of  my 8 new stencil designs.... Home Décor, Stencil Designs, Gelatin, Stencil, Stencils
I made three 12x12 gelatin prints, each using one of my 8 new stencil designs....
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Foiled Place Cards for Thanksgiving Cards, Thanksgiving, Place Cards, Book Cover, Foil
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Foiled Place Cards for Thanksgiving
So many people commented on the coat I was wearing in my photo yesterday, so I thought I'd show you the whole thing!  I bought a plain white chef's coat and then went to town with paint and stamps.  I'm constantly getting paint on my arms and sleeves, so this is my solution for painting in the winter when I'm wearing long sleeved shirts.  It works just like an apron, but with a bit more coverage! Jumpers, Fabric, How To Wear, Color, Graphic Sweatshirt, Favorite Color
So many people commented on the coat I was wearing in my photo yesterday, so I thought I'd show you the whole thing! I bought a plain white chef's coat and then went to town with paint and stamps. I'm constantly getting paint on my arms and sleeves, so this is my solution for painting in the winter when I'm wearing long sleeved shirts. It works just like an apron, but with a bit more coverage!
Dragged out an older #balzerdesigns stencil for a bit of fun in my art journal.  This one is called "Layered Bloom." Close Up, Bloom
Dragged out an older #balzerdesigns stencil for a bit of fun in my art journal. This one is called "Layered Bloom."
Something new up on my quilt design wall!  I've been playing with improv curves. Quilt Design Wall, Quilting Designs, Wall Design, Wall
Something new up on my quilt design wall! I've been playing with improv curves.
I took a free online class from Juliette Crane and ended up with this super cute mixed media collage owl in my art journal.  I enjoy being inspired by other artist's styles and techniques.  I always take what works for me and my style and leave the rest.  One thing that Juliette and I have in common is a belief that the artwork isn't done until you're happy with it.  You have to keep going until you're satisfied.   𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮, 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮 India, Draw
I took a free online class from Juliette Crane and ended up with this super cute mixed media collage owl in my art journal. I enjoy being inspired by other artist's styles and techniques. I always take what works for me and my style and leave the rest. One thing that Juliette and I have in common is a belief that the artwork isn't done until you're happy with it. You have to keep going until you're satisfied. 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮, 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮
You may recall that I asked for advice on making thank you cards for my baby shower.  I got lots of good advice -- keep it simple, create a postcard instead of a folding card, etc.  Well, I took the advice and these are the cards that I made: Thank You Cards, Crafts, Thank You Notes, Thank You, Card Stock, Postcard, Sentimental
You may recall that I asked for advice on making thank you cards for my baby shower. I got lots of good advice -- keep it simple, create a postcard instead of a folding card, etc. Well, I took the advice and these are the cards that I made:
You may recall that I asked for advice on making thank you cards for my baby shower.  I got lots of good advice -- keep it simple, create a postcard instead of a folding card, etc.  Well, I took the advice and these are the cards that I made: Baby Cards, Baby Shower Thank You Cards, Baby Shower Thank You, Thoughtful Gifts, Personalized Birthday, Birthday Cards
You may recall that I asked for advice on making thank you cards for my baby shower. I got lots of good advice -- keep it simple, create a postcard instead of a folding card, etc. Well, I took the advice and these are the cards that I made: