Splendeur Caisse

I've followed Little Ink's blog Little Raven Ink  for a while now. When I saw this video I knew I wanted to join in. Give it a try, especially if you think you can't draw!   Here are my first attempts:   I'm making more little creatures before I move onto the next video, where you practice coloring them. Yay, see ya!   xo Alicia   

 I've been working on different stitches for binding on art journals I'm making. I spent the weekend cutting and folding junk mail envelopes into signatures. I need to work on the covers but I have plenty of signatures, enough to make about 10 books. I made a protoype using coptic binding. Okay I'm off to go work on some covers. xo Alicia

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source I will soothe you and heal you, I will bring you roses. I too have been covered with thorns. ― Rumi Sketchbook inspiration and an online class . Love this post ! All about the typical day of a teenager in the late 90's. Art Journaling Inspiration via Heart Handmade.     Have a Splendid Weekend!   xo Alicia

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of 14 Days of Love Day 13 Quote Day 14 Self It was a lot of fun taking part in this challenge. I think I'm gonna go look-up old photo challenges so I can challenge myself to take more pictures. xo Alicia

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source ''The less you open your heart to others, the more your heart suffers.'' - Deepak Chopra Art Journal inspiration and a link to a marmalade recipe . Found via Tumblr: Branch handle tote . Very nice. Yes, it's after Valentine's Day but this Love Bird Diorama is too awesome to not enjoy year-round. Girl Crush: Kristen Wiig ! Me too! Sketchbook inspiration . A review for Art Doodle Love . I think I need it. Cute sewing patterns . Five minute art journal tutorial . Have a Splendid Weekend! xo Alicia

These are my sisters' Valentine cards in their first stage. Hope everyone is having a wonderful day! Happy Valentine's Day! xo Alicia

Here are days 7-12, except for day 10. I didn't have a favorite piece of clothing, nothing that jumped out at me anyway. Day 7 Possession: a charm bracelet from my Grandfather  Day 8 Hobby: Crochet is my main hobby.  Day 9 Pet (or animal): I love Shelties and want one again! Day 11 Collection: bracelets Day 12 Movie: Sixteen Candles. Love it, so funny!   I'll share the last two days next week. :) xo Alicia

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source Art journaling inspiration from: Pam Garrison, Inspiration Everywhere   and another . An amazing history of women and tattoos . Free download able print here . DIY Cereal Box Draw Dividers . Another free printable . This Frida Kahlo post. Miss Indie's favorite things . Scathingly Brilliant's favorite things . Little Dear's little paintings funspiration . Cute balloon inspired tattoos. Have a Splendid Weekend! xo Alicia

On  Miss Indie 's 14 Days of Love Photo Challenge . I thought it was a great way to share some of the things that I love. Here are Days 1-6:  Favorite color  Favorite book~ There are too many I love. Current fave: Discovery of Witches  Favorite Music. This is one of my fave songs. Favorite Time: Night Favorite Memory: Barbie that my cool older neighbor gave me. Favorite food: Apples and dark chocolate xo Alicia  

Yay! I finally have a new inspiration board. I'm embarrassed to say that the last board was in place for a little over 2 years. Why? Lack of enthusiasm. I got such a rush of creativity and fun putting this board together. xo Alicia

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source Polka Dot Wrapping Paper . Make it yourself. Pretty Interior Inspiration . How To: No Carve Stamps . Can't wait to try this! So pretty, a link to Nicest Things DIY Napkin Decoupage . A  playlist for a cozy day  from Oh So Lovely. Simple Blythe goals, but really you can apply them to anything crafty or that you collect. 14 Days of Love Instagram Challenge . Check it out! I might just do it. Make it Monday DIY Round-Up from Punk Projects. Inspiration from Little Raven Ink. Art journal inspiration from Inspiration Everywhere , Little Raven Ink  and Willowing . Have a Splendid Weekend! xo Alicia