tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50341855020987112892024-03-13T13:01:36.440-05:00The Creative LifeJust a little slice...of my Creative Life.Keri Salleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14978391983574562082noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034185502098711289.post-55799605189820666262016-02-02T12:27:00.003-06:002016-02-02T12:27:46.753-06:00It's time to take a giant JUMP...are you ready?<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">As many of you know, my One Little Word for 2016 is JUMP: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">One of my first big JUMPS of 2016 was to launch my VERY OWN SITE!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I will be leaving this blog up so that you all can see my old projects and tutorials and have a link on my new site to easily get you back here.</span></div>
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Keri Salleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14978391983574562082noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034185502098711289.post-77810040089623996422016-01-17T08:54:00.000-06:002016-01-17T08:54:34.497-06:00Life is messy....Bible Journal about it.<div style="text-align: center;">
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How are you doing on this beautiful Sunday? Here in Arkansas it's super chilly with a chance for snow. BBBRRRR.</div>
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Today, I am up on The Crafter's Workshop blog with Part 2 of my "How to use a TCW Stencil to make your own stamp."</div>
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Did you miss Part 1?</div>
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You can see the full article here: <a href="http://www.thecraftersworkshop.com/blog/2016/01/making-your-own-stamp-with-tcw-stencils-part-1/">How to Make Your Own Stamp with TCW Stencils</a>.<br />
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I wanted to show the messy life can be with my design, but the scripture is the supports the thought that no matter how messy life gets....with God we can "Leap over walls."</div>
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Here is a closeup of the stamp we carved in Part 1. </div>
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Leave me some love! I would love to see your stamps and your bible journaling pages!</div>
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XOXO,</div>
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Hello Creatives and welcome to 2016!!</div>
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I am so excited for what 2016 holds and I hope you are too.</div>
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If you've hopped by recently you know that I am participating in an art journal workshop called "<a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1464395&cl=247139&c=ib&aff=301748" target="_blank">One Badass Art Journal."</a></div>
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Today I thought I would share a little sneaky peek!</div>
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As you can see...we will be getting COURAGEOUS with color...embracing our inner '80s girl with some serious neon.</div>
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This 16 week class features 15 artist with 16 amazing and diverse classes, plus a bonus class of how to make an art journal.</div>
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For more info and to sign up, head to <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1464395&cl=247139&c=ib&aff=301748%22%20target=%22ejejcsingle" target="_blank">One Badass Art Journal</a> today!</div>
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I can't wait for you to join me on this amazing journey!</div>
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XOXO, </div>
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Keri Salleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14978391983574562082noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034185502098711289.post-47969995802547661422016-01-15T08:55:00.002-06:002016-01-15T08:55:51.021-06:00New Year...New Creative Fun...Introducing Butter Bee Scraps!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Good Morning Creatives!!</div>
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I have been away at the annual Craft and Hobby Association education and trade show and it was an AMAZING time of focusing, learning and being inspired. I will be doing a 2 part recap next week so be on the look out for that!</div>
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Also....we're moving! Well...not physically, but in cyberspace! My new website is being built as we speak and I can't wait to have a new home to share with you.</div>
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While we wait, I have an amazing new (to me) company to introduce you to.</div>
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<a href="https://butterbeescraps.com/" target="_blank">Butterbee Scraps Artistic Treasures</a> contacted me because a mutual friend told her that I was a mixed media person who might be a good match to work with her products. So I headed over to her online store (based out of Canada) and I was blown away by the beautiful filigree metalwork, resin flowers, ribbon and other fun embellishments. It was a no brainer to say "YES...I would LOVE to work with you!"</div>
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For my first project, I wanted to start with something simple.</div>
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This half-done portrait has been sitting on my easel for easily 2+ months and I decided to finish her up for my first project. </div>
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You might be wondering...what is that paper in the background? It's a phonebook! I found an old phonebook stashed in my scrap closet (because don't we all do that?!?) and loved the texture of the paper so I figured why not?</div>
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I used mostly<a href="http://decoart.com/" target="_blank"> DecoArt Craft Acrylics and Fluid Acrylics</a>, with a little Buttercream Acrylics (by Joann's) and Master's Touch (by Hobby Lobby.) The red Polka dot washi is from Little B LLC and my stencil is from The Crafter's Workshop (it's called "Sequin Waste Bit.) I also used some Faber-Castell Pitt Artist pens for shading in the lips and face. </div>
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It's very subtle, but there is journaling caressing her shoulder and it simply says: Be Free and Regret Nothing</div>
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It's a simple motto, but one that I am working on. Regret doesn't change your past...it simply ways you down and keeps you from you true future.</div>
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I hope you will remember that as we go into 2016 and find freedom in every step you take.</div>
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P.S. For more from Monique (owner and amazing designer of Butter Bee Scraps) on this project and more, head on over to her blog: <a href="https://butterbeescraps.com/mixed-media-portrait-canvas-by-keri-sallee/" target="_blank">Butter Bee Scraps</a>. Leave her some LOVE!! </div>
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I hope you have enjoyed your holidays with your families as much as I've enjoyed my time with mine.</div>
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I took some time off of my "extras" on life like blogging and running to concentrate on my family, the holidays and recovering from a running injury, but I'm back so excited to share what's coming up next.</div>
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<b>What is a badass? </b></div>
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When I was asked to join the<a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1464395&cl=247139&c=ib&aff=301748"> BADASS ART JOURNAL </a>by Tiara Smith and team I spent a lot of time thinking about what it meant to be a badass. The more I thought about it the more I realized that there are women in my life or who I admire that are all badasses for different reasons.</div>
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There are creative people like <a href="http://www.marionsmithdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Marion Smith</a>, <a href="http://cherylboglioli.com/" target="_blank">Cheryl Boglioli</a> and <a href="http://www.christytomlinson.typepad.com/" target="_blank"> Christy Tomlinson</a> who have not only decided to embrace their creativity, but have taken it a step farther and actually do it for a LIVING. </div>
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There are <a href="http://www.christinecaine.com/" target="_blank">Christine Caine</a> and her A21 campaign to end modern day slavery all across the world.</div>
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There's my best friend Deana who is just the most giving person in the world and goes above and beyond to support and encourage her scope of influence. </div>
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There are so many AMAZING women who are badasses in so many ways.</div>
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So what does this mean for this class? I want us to focus on what we see as badass-ness in others and what we can do to incorporate those traits into our own lives. </div>
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I'm still putting the finishing touches on my project and video, but here's a little snippet of a recent class I did.</div>
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My style is all things bring and bold.</div>
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How about some neon?</div>
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So be prepared for some BIG, BOLD <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1464395&cl=247139&c=ib&aff=301748" target="_blank">BADASSES</a> during this this 16 week class.</div>
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You'll make 16<a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1464395&cl=247139&c=ib&aff=301748"> BADASS ART JOURNAL</a> pages and one <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1464395&cl=247139&c=ib&aff=301748">BADASS </a>Art Journal all for only $59. That's less than a Starbuck's fancy coffee a week. Totally worth it right? </div>
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My fellow artists and I can't wait to encourage you all to be the best <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1464395&cl=247139&c=ib&aff=301748">BADASS</a> you can be in 2016.</div>
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P.S. PLEASE feel free to share this blog post and please click through it to sign up (as oppose to google searching it.) The links provided is how I get paid for teaching. DOUBLE XOXO! :)</div>
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Hello Creatives...</div>
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It's been crazy hasn't it.</div>
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The hustle and bustle of the season can sometimes be a joy thief can't it?</div>
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Today...I"m up on The Crafter's Workshop blog with an easy art journal that I needed to refresh my busy soul one day.</div>
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Here's a sneak peek: </div>
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I finally bought an actual journaling bible!! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAmj-z2yyAe7W67R3iTnw9Z1-RnPT_iKVbjxuvsmi6aDRAOAnXZKkXh2ynOpBtZ6wkWMelBX2HAjIss5xHJVFlajY7sbs7Fnd9fPeO3gMUEt2jdsxpUPGGw2c-ZGZO5Qz4Gu62REoppY9U/s640/blogger-image--1005573804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAmj-z2yyAe7W67R3iTnw9Z1-RnPT_iKVbjxuvsmi6aDRAOAnXZKkXh2ynOpBtZ6wkWMelBX2HAjIss5xHJVFlajY7sbs7Fnd9fPeO3gMUEt2jdsxpUPGGw2c-ZGZO5Qz4Gu62REoppY9U/s640/blogger-image--1005573804.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For my first entry I thought I would start...where else, but the beginning: Genesis 1:1. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEt3NMiS9tp1bj6nII0kbDyF83Nl40G_qUfFRtf2uSX7LHKWagwwLwb0OEhlyEL3MxGIu2n0T58GCLiZmCOxz4Yy_VwOdLyTjZrD1EQ6OVGIDJGlTthe6SyVzsCekVhSTZRVpeOdpzYgui/s640/blogger-image--501640944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEt3NMiS9tp1bj6nII0kbDyF83Nl40G_qUfFRtf2uSX7LHKWagwwLwb0OEhlyEL3MxGIu2n0T58GCLiZmCOxz4Yy_VwOdLyTjZrD1EQ6OVGIDJGlTthe6SyVzsCekVhSTZRVpeOdpzYgui/s640/blogger-image--501640944.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For those of you that don't know, I actually have a tattoo on my right wrist of this scripture reference: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3j3zMyudSaUotFVercdjVQ443WUgP9CIWdtfC8ewqfH2XPiSKUW_VPNEwzNPMzFfIHG-8vGVdyhnktgb2SrSxpgR8J94Lz0ae3TQ65zW2jObCVG8n2l495TqRbT_dK8B4Vn3PpGSn7RqB/s640/blogger-image--664000335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3j3zMyudSaUotFVercdjVQ443WUgP9CIWdtfC8ewqfH2XPiSKUW_VPNEwzNPMzFfIHG-8vGVdyhnktgb2SrSxpgR8J94Lz0ae3TQ65zW2jObCVG8n2l495TqRbT_dK8B4Vn3PpGSn7RqB/s640/blogger-image--664000335.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For me it's a reminder that the only reason I can do what I do creatively is because he first created me. 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For the first page to always stand as a reminder of why I am journaling in the first place and who I am journaling to. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcxucwMq_hoEOUleniwIhvRKLAOtFXqZyFg3fWW5DY5Tkqf8Rkqy_ZasFFyQCxXZ72pyrrfQZPZpmacyACy43eyx7GEAQduSvGEq5gGpkaD_MBfBJZKdwzFQKtv61HV0-pJJowUu4Tx6Zj/s640/blogger-image-1363117479.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcxucwMq_hoEOUleniwIhvRKLAOtFXqZyFg3fWW5DY5Tkqf8Rkqy_ZasFFyQCxXZ72pyrrfQZPZpmacyACy43eyx7GEAQduSvGEq5gGpkaD_MBfBJZKdwzFQKtv61HV0-pJJowUu4Tx6Zj/s640/blogger-image-1363117479.jpg"></a></div><br></div>I had so much fun with these great Alphas, labels and washi I found at Joann's for only $1 each! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimBA5VxJfmzRMrBa73AQMemLOlpkEYlrdO2CbYx2x_oYLaFY6734hijgFmpiHniWvNttiRJPY7_XNmN_Y7GXrk3BDPRpPHvyUP_eEKyi6Bar6f-ZOS4Y8ZpouHXn0K0FSvnTogcZcSTP2w/s640/blogger-image-463607302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimBA5VxJfmzRMrBa73AQMemLOlpkEYlrdO2CbYx2x_oYLaFY6734hijgFmpiHniWvNttiRJPY7_XNmN_Y7GXrk3BDPRpPHvyUP_eEKyi6Bar6f-ZOS4Y8ZpouHXn0K0FSvnTogcZcSTP2w/s640/blogger-image-463607302.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div> I also used washi from Hobby Lobby, Distress Paints by Tim Holtz, DecoArt Media Misters, stencils from The Crafters Workshop and a black Sharpie. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIv_vvgULr7XyCRxcAn3JqHwNnFELH-uX_FPO4aNKCSRbkqw7NPTzCzNExdvzKAA98aQVsitHg4P9mq2FHOE5ZJvPE5qVIgK-4O-_g5I9BXL9SMM6ShCvKSoi3E4AB4sva3F0TT2virC_2/s640/blogger-image--643245006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIv_vvgULr7XyCRxcAn3JqHwNnFELH-uX_FPO4aNKCSRbkqw7NPTzCzNExdvzKAA98aQVsitHg4P9mq2FHOE5ZJvPE5qVIgK-4O-_g5I9BXL9SMM6ShCvKSoi3E4AB4sva3F0TT2virC_2/s640/blogger-image--643245006.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I hope you enjoyed today's entry!! </div><div><br></div><div>Xoxo, </div><div>Keri </div>Keri Salleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14978391983574562082noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034185502098711289.post-4013436498786094372015-10-28T15:42:00.000-05:002015-10-28T16:01:08.745-05:00DecoArt Mixed Media Haunts Challenge<div style="text-align: center;">
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I am BEYOND excited to share this project with you today!</div>
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As you know, I have been a little (or a lot!) obsessed with Sugar Skulls lately. So when I saw that <a href="http://decoart.com/mixedmediablog/" target="_blank">DecoArt Media</a> was having a design challenge for Halloween, I knew I wanted to stretch myself and do something that is COMPLETELY out of the box for me...a 3-D SUGAR SKULL!</div>
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I searched high and low for the perfect surface and I found this skull at our newly opened <a href="http://www.joann.com/styrofoam-eps-skull-bulk-white/14359061.html#pmax=10&q=skull&prefn1=prod_type&pmin=5&prefv1=Product&start=1" target="_blank">JoAnn Fabric and Craft Store</a>. It is made of Styrofoam and I thought was creepily perfect!</div>
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We became very good friends....</div>
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To make my roses, I used the 6x6 "Cabbage Rose" Stencil from <a href="http://www.thecraftersworkshop.com/The_Crafters_Workshop/Home.html" target="_blank">The Crafter's Workshop</a>. {see the end of the post for a complete supply list!}</div>
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I wanted to keep my pink roses the highlight of this project, so I kept my other details simple with flourishes and dots painted with various DecoArt paints.</div>
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What about you? Have you tried something new? Maybe a product you've been scared of? Maybe taking your art off a canvas or out of a book and trying something fun and 3-D? Or maybe...you must need to START?</div>
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One of my favorite authors, Neil Gaiman, has a quote that I love: </div>
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P.S. Shameless plug....PICK ME ANDY SKINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today I am so excited to share with you a project I recently made for the annual <a href="http://www.savinggracenwa.org/" target="_blank">Saving Grace</a> Mentor/Mentee Retreat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This year's theme is "Soul Deep" and for our creative time we are focusing on Truth Cards and Bible Journaling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you haven't heard about Truth Cards, they are the brainchild of the amazingly talented and loving artist <a href="http://www.melodyross.com/" target="_blank">Melody Ross</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In her own words, Melody says that Truth Cards are: </span></div>
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<em style="color: #333333; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The idea for Truth Cards came as a way to overpower the awful script that sometimes runs in our head, preventing our souls from feeling whole or healed. Truth cards are little messages of love and truth that are written directly to our souls….telling us the TRUTH when we are believing words that are keeping us from believing the love and truth.</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(1) CLOCK: Ecclesiastes 3 states that there is a time and a place for everything under heaven. The clock is to remind me that my timing is not always God's timing and vice versa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(2) BIRD CAGE: Truth is freedom. Finding truth can break the bonds of a broken past and can set you free from the cage of emotions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(3) 7: In the Bible, 7 is a special number...it is the number of completion and wholeness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(4) KEY: Matthew 7:7 says: <span style="background-color: #fdfeff; color: #001320; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. The DOOR can be opened...the KEY is you have to have the faith to KNOCK. </span></span></div>
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Keri Salleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14978391983574562082noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034185502098711289.post-34513688470396747092015-09-09T09:49:00.001-05:002015-09-09T09:49:07.811-05:00Altered Suitcase for kids in Foster Care<div style="text-align: center;">
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Today, I am up on <a href="http://www.thecraftersworkshop.com/The_Crafters_Workshop/Home.html" target="_blank">The Crafter's Workshop</a> blog and sharing an altered suitcase I recently made.</div>
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As you know, I have a HUGE heart for an organization named <a href="http://www.savinggracenwa.org/" target="_blank">Saving Grace</a> and the founder, Becky Shaffer, always comes up with amazing ways to bless others. This year for her birthday she asked if...if leu of presents for herself...if people would purchase a suitcase and a nice fluffy blanket for a child in foster care. </div>
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Here is a sneak peek of my project: </div>
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Keri Salleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14978391983574562082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034185502098711289.post-47366770991659720302015-08-29T11:34:00.001-05:002015-08-29T11:34:05.043-05:00Though She Be Little....<div><br></div><div><br></div>As I sit here typing this, I am sitting in my sister's hospital room. She is quietly snoring in the bed beside my chair, finally able to catch rest for her mind and body after the whirlwind that has been the last 4 days. <div><br></div><div>At 30 weeks pregnant, she went in 4 days ago for a standard pregnancy glucose test. Less than an hour later she was admitted to the Labor and Delivery ward because her blood pressure was so high. Three days of tests and ups and downs happened...until yesterday morning when the doctor, in a God Inspired moment, decided to do an ultrasound. </div><div><br></div><div>That decision saved my nieces life...and possibly my sister's. She had what is know as placenta previa and was bleeding internally. From ultrasound to OR to emergency c-section birth...my niece, Scarlet Rose, was born in less than 15 minutes...10 weeks early, weighing 2lb 9oz and being 15in in length. </div><div><br></div><div>During my 7 hour drive from my home in Arkansas to her's in Missouri, I just kept thinking "She's a fighter." And the Skakespeare quote from <i>A Midsummer Night's Dream </i>stuck with me "Though she be small, she is fierce." </div><div><br></div><div>When I made it to Missouri at 1:15 this morning, it was too late for visiting hours (or too early...depending on how you looked at it) and I had had so much caffeine that I couldn't sleep even if I tried. </div><div><br></div><div>So...I dug out some of the meager art supplies I had brought with me and made something for my sister. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWhDZhvvjXzwOPH3e4CqcNA5cGtscT7GeOhTFa5Nt20LSQB4YEgg8N-ZO_eL6_8g1DnAs5MYHZQGpRAoUbIxV0w1j18n4RXxNnJrnV8tGw-l__4uphina4QVfS-TNG5cqWhDDMT9TeXtWz/s640/blogger-image-235414112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWhDZhvvjXzwOPH3e4CqcNA5cGtscT7GeOhTFa5Nt20LSQB4YEgg8N-ZO_eL6_8g1DnAs5MYHZQGpRAoUbIxV0w1j18n4RXxNnJrnV8tGw-l__4uphina4QVfS-TNG5cqWhDDMT9TeXtWz/s640/blogger-image-235414112.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The scripture across the side is Ephesians 2:10"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works." </div><div><br></div><div>Yes...Scarlet is small, but she was crafted by the very hand of God to do amazing things. </div><div><br></div><div>Here's a few of the steps I used to make this piece: </div><div><br></div><div>(1) I created by background with Tim Holtz Distress Paints </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNS8PX65MkVPWhB3YZl2RVeLyGxXScYnyjKftCmjZJ3kq7tycVflLU6XyTdPkCMjkBrqewzwFQ4UiLAuAFxKc8jggI3w8B6It8WDjUO17ptPMIfUKU_SKg0NmZJZFsGC0QBf-3cBVu0HG/s640/blogger-image--258343896.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I finished the project by adding my paint colors around my journaling and flicking the whole project with black Neocolor, heavily watered down. {sorry...so pic of this step!}</div><div><br></div><div>though she be small...she is fierce. </div><div><br></div><div>She comes from a strong mama...she will be just fine. </div><div><br></div><div>Here is her first photo: </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVDWtjCCN-hX8vZWhxOFkHJKr0zMkc-d7TO7mDMKQ1VtDgTfaoS0AgJQbpyPV3HtIbVW30wMgLk9fQeZEMZOdtd4ZeuWNnF42bi_c94nR8Q6vzuYYvmQa8tvGjrBCd55SwBr8ik5MyrHio/s640/blogger-image--246070917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVDWtjCCN-hX8vZWhxOFkHJKr0zMkc-d7TO7mDMKQ1VtDgTfaoS0AgJQbpyPV3HtIbVW30wMgLk9fQeZEMZOdtd4ZeuWNnF42bi_c94nR8Q6vzuYYvmQa8tvGjrBCd55SwBr8ik5MyrHio/s640/blogger-image--246070917.jpg"></a></div> </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Prayers...good vibes...positive thoughts. She could use the all. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Until next time friends...xoxo. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Keri </div><br></div>Keri Salleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14978391983574562082noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034185502098711289.post-82951697822223943912015-08-19T09:17:00.000-05:002015-08-19T09:17:41.225-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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Did you miss me? I took the summer to just be with my kiddos before they all went off to school again (including my littlest starting kindergarten...how did that happen?!)</div>
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Today, I want to share with you my latest piece for <a href="http://www.thecraftersworkshop.com/The_Crafters_Workshop/Home.html" target="_blank">The Crafter's Workshop</a>.</div>
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Have you heard of Bible Journaling? It is a rising area of art journaling where you actually journal in the margins of your bible. It can be scriptures, thoughts or just drawings. Whatever you feel like.</div>
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Recently, I felt called to spend some more time with some recent sermon notes from my church, <a href="http://www.keypointchurch.com/" target="_blank">Keypoint Church in Bentonville, AR.</a> </div>
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My pastor has been speaking on the name of God and that day he was speaking on the Jehovah Raah (pronounced Ra-Ha) which is "Shepherd,' using Psalm 23 as his text: </div>
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Here is my journaling pages: </div>
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This particular passage came up many times around me before I did this journaling piece. It caused me to think this...I posted this on Facebook around the time I did this: </div>
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Why does Psalm 23 keep popping up? </div>
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Today I was finishing journaling my sermon notes from Pastor Casey's sermon this past Sunday (which I don't normally do.) I had some space at the end and I just asked the question in writing "Why has Psalm 23 appeared to me 3xs in the Last week?" And then I continued to just write as thoughts came... " What am I to learn from this? Why this passage? Do I understand that it's OK to be a sheep and follow a shepherd?" </div>
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There it is. This is why this chapter keeps coming up. </div>
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Yes...I believe in salvation and heaven and hell, but am I actually allowing myself to be LED or am I just going through the motions? I am a very independent person...I've always had to be so the idea of "following" or giving up control or even asking for help is not in my typical nature. </div>
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BUT...why am I fighting the Shepherd when all he had for me is good? Am I holding that tight to my pride and my need to be in control that I would truly give up all the GOOD he has for me just to be able to say "I did it on my own." </div>
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Why am I so scared to be a sheep? Things to ponder.</div>
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It's still something I am pondering. </div>
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I would love to know your thoughts.</div>
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P.S. To learn more about the crafty side of this Bible Journaling project, check out The Crafter's Workshop Blog: <a href="http://www.thecraftersworkshop.com/blog/2015/08/bible-journaling-with-stencils/" target="_blank">Bible Journaling with Stencils </a></div>
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Keri Salleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14978391983574562082noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034185502098711289.post-41432667943745269122015-06-15T13:44:00.000-05:002015-06-15T13:44:09.227-05:00Farewell to Graphic 45!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I have had an AMAZING year being part of the Graphic 45 Design Team over the last year.</div>
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However...all good things come to an end. </div>
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Check out my Farewell Post on the Graphic 45 Blog!!</div>
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<a href="http://g45papers.typepad.com/graphic45/2015/06/a-fond-farewell-to-keri-sallee.html" target="_blank">Fond Farewell to Keri Sallee</a></div>
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You can also find a Snapguide for a this quick and easy gift project: </div>
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Today, I am up on <a href="http://www.thecraftersworkshop.com/The_Crafters_Workshop/Home.html" target="_blank">The Crafter's Workshop</a> blog with a project that is very special to me.</div>
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Recently, there has been a worship song that has spoken to me greatly. Have you ever had that happen? The words of a song (worship song or otherwise) just roles around in your head and not just because it has a catchy hook or great beat, but because the WORDS say something more than merely pen on paper can describe.</div>
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Here is a beautiful version of it sung by one of my worship SHE-ros, Darlene Zschech.</div>
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I wanted to share a little of the faith-based thoughts behind the art.</div>
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(1) The words I chose are from the bridge of the song "From my heart to the heavens, Jesus be the Center." The word JESUS is placed directly in the center of the heart AND the canvas, reinforcing the idea of Jesus being the center. </div>
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(2) The rays radiate out of the word JESUS showcasing the love of Christ that should be radiating from OUR hearts if JESUS is truly the center.</div>
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(3) The heart is at the center of the canvas and instead of cutting out a perfect heart with my die-cut machine, I chose to cut one out by hand, showing how it's NOT about having a perfect heart...it's about Christ being the enter of our IMPERFECT heart.</div>
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(1) The colors of paint here chosen very specially: </div>
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My background is a light wash of blues and greens and whites symbolizing water and earth and the physical plain on which we live.</div>
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The colors that my heart rests on purple, blue, red and white. Each has deeply symbolic Biblical meaning: </div>
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BLUE: Is associated with coverings (like in the Tabernacle of the OT) and other heavenly coverings. This is symbolic of Christ being the covering and protection of our heart. It is also associated with water and used in conduction with the Holy Spirit.</div>
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RED: Is associated with 2 things: SIN and Christ's payment of sin by his BLOOD. I wanted to use it because both are so important in a life of faith. SIN lives in the world because we are humans in a fallen world, but we are not a slave to SIN (Romans 6:18) because of the BLOOD of Christ.</div>
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PURPLE: Like blue, purple is associated with coverings...more specifically used in association with robes of righteousness. Job 29:14 says "I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; My justice was like a robe and a turban." </div>
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WHITE: White is most easily associated with purity, but it is also used heavily in the book of Revelation as a symbol victory in the end. The champion in revelation comes on a white horse (Revelatin 6:2, 19:11), while the heavenly armies come "clothed in fine linen, white and clean..following Him on white horses." </div>
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All throughout the background there words hidden with the painting. Psalm 119:11 says "I have hidden your word in my heart..." </div>
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(3) Sparks of HOPE within the chaos and never-ending love.</div>
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All throughout out the piece, I used a "tiny circle" stencil with silver texture paste. To me this shows the little sparks of hope that are always peaking throughout the chaos of our lives or in this case, the chaos that some people see as the background of my painting. The same goes for the sparks of yellow...hope in the midst of the chaos.</div>
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You'll also see numerous circles...some are broken...like some relationships...but one is completely whole, symbolizing the relationship with Christ that will never be broken. </div>
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I hope you will take time to look at my painting with new eyes and maybe you will even discover something within it that speaks to you in a new and different way.</div>
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For more information on the "creative" side and more pictures of this painting, check out The Crafter's Workshop Blog: </div>
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<a href="http://www.thecraftersworkshop.com/" target="_blank">Expressing Your Faith through Mixed Media</a></div>
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Until next time creatives, </div>
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XOXO,</div>
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Keri Salleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14978391983574562082noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034185502098711289.post-55026096311093937732015-05-17T21:58:00.000-05:002015-05-20T11:14:10.136-05:00CHA Paper Arts+ Blog Hop<div style="text-align: center;">
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Today, I am SUPER excited to bring you something a little different.</div>
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A few weeks ago I was asked by the Designer Council for CHA (The Craft and Hobby Association) to participate in a HUGE blog hop with some fellow designers and companies. </div>
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Of course I said yes!!<br />
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AND then I found out...it gets even COOLER! You have a chance to win a serious prize just by "hopping" along! {more info on that in a bit!}<br />
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For my project, I got to work with a great company called <a href="http://www.artimpressions.com/" target="_blank">Art Impressions</a>. They make adorable stamps and coordinating dies and are always coming out with something to "shake" things up!<br />
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One of their new and innovative products is what they call their "spinners." This brilliant product allows you to add fun movement to you cards and projects.<br />
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When they were first introduced, Kate Swanson from Art Impressions made this little video for Scrapbook Expo.<br />
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Being more of an altered art person, I wanted to take their spinners out of a card setting and into something more 3-D, so I decided to use a black <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/products/graphic-45-staples-category/window-shadow-box-black" target="_blank">Graphic 45 Window Shadow Box</a> to make my project fun and interactive. </div>
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I was able to use the "Frosting Spinner" Stamp and coordinating Die, so I wanted to do something fun and bright to match my cute little mouse.</div>
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He was stamped on watercolor paper using Ranger's Archival Ink in Black, colored with <a href="http://www.fabercastell.com/design-memory-craft-us" target="_blank">Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pens</a> and cut by lining up the die with my stamped image and running it through my <a href="http://www.sizzix.com/shop/bigshot" target="_blank">Sizzix Big Shot</a>. SUPER EASY!!</div>
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Here is him facing forward: </div>
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And here he is when you spin him around: </div>
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I made a quick little video just to show the interactive features of my project: </div>
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Art Impressions also sent me their "Cupcake BFF" stamp, so I knew she had to be my little mouse's best friend at his party: </div>
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She was stamped on Watercolor paper, colored with <a href="http://www.fabercastell.com/design-memory-craft-us" target="_blank">Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pens</a> and hand cut out.</div>
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Want see more? Here are a few close-ups!!</div>
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<a href="http://www.cartabellapaper.com/collections_celebration.html" target="_blank">Carta Bella's "It's a Celebration"</a> was a PERFECT collection to host a party for my little cupcake mouse!</div>
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Keri Salleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14978391983574562082noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034185502098711289.post-781276565207754152015-05-05T11:32:00.000-05:002015-05-05T11:32:07.718-05:00Art Journaling with The Crafter's Workshop! <div style="text-align: center;">
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Today, I am sharing an Art Journal Piece on The Crafter's Workshop blog where I use 3 stencils from 3 different designers to make one harmonious piece!</div>
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Here's a sneaky peaky!</div>
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Keri Salleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14978391983574562082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034185502098711289.post-84844894836449365312015-04-27T05:00:00.000-05:002015-04-27T05:00:07.703-05:00What's been going on at Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft (C) ?Playing a little catch up again!<br />
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I'm not sure if I announced it here, but I was accepted as a Guest Designer for Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft (C)---YAY!<br />
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My first was on February 15th and featured an art journal piece:<br />
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My second was on March 5th and featured an art journaling card: </div>
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Lastly, I posted a little something new on April 3rd. I am working on my face drawing, so I wanted to pair that with the new medium of Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils. Still working on both, but here is what I came up with: </div>
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So there you go...that's what's been going at Faber Castell! I have 4 more posts as a guest designer, so I am excited to play and challenge myself even more!</div>
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<br />Keri Salleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14978391983574562082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034185502098711289.post-33987538556966312962015-04-24T05:00:00.000-05:002015-04-24T05:00:12.726-05:00What's been going on at The Crafter's Workshop?<div style="text-align: center;">
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Playing a little catchup on the blog today.</div>
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Keepin' it real...I would much rather be making fun stuff that writing about it...BUT...if I made it but never shared it, then how would you ever see it!? LOL. It's a total Catch 22. </div>
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My last 2 posts for The Crafter's Workshop have been a lot of fun to make.</div>
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First...there was an art journal piece:</div>
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My most recent post is one I am particularly proud of. I wanted to do a piece that was out of my normal "style", so I make this canvas that was not only bigger than my normal style (this one is 16x20), but also has no paper, stamps or stickers. It is all just acrylic paints, inks and stencils.</div>
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Today, I will be leaving to head to The Crafter's Workshop Headquarters with some of my fellow DT members to spend 2 days in Stencil U...learning new techniques and just having a lot of messy, creative fun. I can't wait to share what I learn!</div>
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Keri Salleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14978391983574562082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034185502098711289.post-51204064923524048562015-04-22T05:00:00.000-05:002015-04-22T05:00:00.412-05:00"Once Upon a Springtime" with Graphic 45<div style="text-align: center;">
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Just a quick share today!</div>
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On the Graphic 45, I am so excited to be sharing a tag I made using the newly rereleased "Once Upon a Springtime" Collection from Graphic 45. It was featured in the G45 Booth at CHA 2015 in Ahaheim, CA.</div>
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Here's a little sneak peek:</div>
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I was so excited (and honestly...a little relieved! LOL!) to see my name on the Top 25 for the Graphic 45 Design Team Call.</div>
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I made it through Round 1...{insert big sigh of relief and big girly SQUEL!!}</div>
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For round 2, we had to do a video with either a tutorial or a video showcasing 3 of our favorite projects.</div>
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I decided to do a tutorial video because I had a new technique I wanted to share and I thought this was the perfect opportunity!<br />
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Here is my video for how to make a mini album from just 3 sheets of paper...there's also a little message from me to you!<br />
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Holy WOW...has it been a year already?</div>
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I have had the amazing year being on the Graphic 45 Design Team and sadly it is coming to an end...or at least the FIRST year is! :)</div>
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Graphic 45 is looking for a new team for 2015 and...fingers crossed...I hope to join them again for another year.</div>
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I can't help but go all the way back to a year ago when I was working on my first audition.</div>
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I LOVED the idea of doing something out of the box and someone incorporate the "Magic of Oz" collection into it.</div>
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And being me {giggle}...I think...SHOES!! LOL<br />
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I fell in love with the "Raining Cats and Dogs" paper from the moment I saw it, so I had jumped at the chance to make this book box featuring this collection. The mixture of teal and tomato red, with the black accents and fun puppies and kitties made this one so easy to work with.<br />
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My book was featured on Scrapbook.com's Video from the Paper Arts Show!<br />
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I decided to use G45 tags and the "Couture" collection and show, not only the technique behind each flower, but a finished project using each.<br />
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Sometimes you just gotta try something new, right?</div>
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I have always been fascinated by my fellow DT Member Nichola's ability to make these little scenes in boxes (or other cool vessels), so I wanted to try my creative hand at going miniature.<br />
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Lastly, I wanted to share two of my favorite Mixed Media Pieces I've made during my time on the Graphic 45 Design Team. </div>
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I have LOVED the idea of taking Graphic 45 to a level you don't see it often of Mixed Media...with paints, modeling paste, and all sorts of yummy messiness. :)</div>
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My "Times Nouveau" Memory Canvas adds a memory aspect to a typical Mixed Media piece, by adding an album made from G45 tags. </div>
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My "Art Washes..." was from a blog hop we did with Core'dinations and I was Ssssooo excited because I finally got to use a technique I had been dying to use...I used varying colors of Core'dinations Cardstock, embossing it with tons of different patterns and layering those to form my background. I then layered all sorts of "Typography" yumminess on top of it.</div>
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So there you go....my 6 favorite projects from the last year on the Graphic 45 Design Team.</div>
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Words can not express how humble and honored I have been to be on the Graphic 45 Design Team for the last year and I would LOVE to extend that amazing opportunity for another year.</div>
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Fingers Crossed, friends!! </div>
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Keri Salleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14978391983574562082noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034185502098711289.post-77738979503601671102015-02-21T08:00:00.000-06:002015-02-21T08:00:03.094-06:00DIY Art Journal and getting un-"Stuck" <div style="text-align: center;">
Hello Lifers!</div>
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How are things going? Are you doing OK?</div>
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Recently, I had the the cool opportunity to mix two of my favorite things: my faith and my art.</div>
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I am doing a bible study called <a href="http://www.jennieallen.com/studies/stuck/" target="_blank">"Stuck" by Jennie Allen </a>with a group of ladies at my church. We are in week 2 and in both the weeks we've done, there have been opportunities to "draw" something. However...both times...the space to draw is so itty-bitty...I could not even function. LOL </div>
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So I decided to make my own "art journal" specifically for these 8 week study.</div>
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(1) I started with 3 plain manilla folders. I punched 5 holes in the spine with a paper piecer and then used a pamphlet stitch with nylon string to secure them together. The pamphlet stitch is super easy and useful.</div>
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(2) Add a layer of tulle and a few pieces of lace using matte gel medium.</div>
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(3) Add more embellishments and letters for your title. </div>
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(4) Cover everything with a layer of gesso. If needed to fully cover, add a second coat. </div>
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Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist: Monster Mash, Festive and Mallard</div>
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Manilla Folders-Walmart</div>
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Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist-Mallard, Monster Mash and Festive</div>
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Faber Castell PITT Artist Pens-Black & White</div>
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Brown Acrylic Paint-Plaid</div>
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Tulle, Nylon String & Lace-Hobby Lobby</div>
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Faber Castell Design Memory Craft Texture Accents-Pearl</div>
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The Crafter's Workshop-Hexagon Stencil </div>
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Embellishments-Prima Marketing, Jolee's, Studio Calico, 7 Gypsies</div>
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