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A Study in Tonal Values

June 5, 2023 Deborah Smart2 Comments

Welcome to another week, my creative friend! I hope that you’ve had some time to create. I’ve been keeping busy with the online tutorials from Watercolour Wildlife. One of the latest that I’ve finished is a study in tonal values.…

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December 14, 2021 Deborah Smart2 Comments

Hello friend! Well, we’re nearing the end of preparation for the holidays -then we ‘go live’! I’ve been busy working on gifts, which I can’t share, just in case someone who shouldn’t, sees them. But, I’d like to encourage you…

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Alcohol Ink Holiday Workshop

October 28, 2020October 27, 2020 Deborah Smart0 Comments

Okay, so y’all know that I love working with alcohol inks. I’ve been learning to create with them for over a year now, but the learning never stops. As a creative type, I’m sure that you know there’s always more…

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Juniper Tree in Alcohol Ink
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Juniper Tree in Alcohol Ink

September 25, 2020September 24, 2020 Deborah Smart9 Comments

Happy Friday, my friend! I hope that your week has gone well for you. Thanks for all of the wonderful birthday messages on Wednesday; I did have a wonderful day! Today’s share is a Juniper tree in alcohol ink. This…

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Mandarin Drake in Alcohol Ink
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Mandarin Drake in Alcohol Ink

September 14, 2020September 13, 2020 Deborah Smart2 Comments

Happy Monday! Okay – sorry – I didn’t mean to be *too* cheerful, for a Monday *wink*. I’m just happy that I’ve finally carved out some time to work on a new alcohol ink tutorial! You may remember when I…

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Have You Checked Out My Blog?

August 13, 2020August 12, 2020 Deborah Smart2 Comments

Okay, you’re here to read the blog posts daily, but have you actually checked out my blog? I mean – the WHOLE thing? There’s more to it than just the daily posts! Yes, obviously they’re the bulk of what you…

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June 16, 2020June 15, 2020 Deborah Smart0 Comments

Whenever I join as a new affiliate with a store, I post about that. But, with daily posts 5 days a week, you may have forgotten some of my wonderful affiliate stores! So, I thought I’d do a once-a-month post,…

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Learn Something New!
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Learn Something New!

March 20, 2020March 19, 2020 Deborah Smart0 Comments

Happy Spring, my friend!  I can’t believe it’s finally here – and our weather even matches the occasion! I hope that you’re keeping well during this pandemic; enough can’t be said about staying home, staying healthy and staying calm.  We…

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Cat's Eye in Alcohol Ink
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Cat’s Eye in Alcohol Ink

February 3, 2020January 31, 2020 Deborah Smart0 Comments

So last Friday, I shared a piece of abstract art that I had created by blowing alcohol inks with isopropyl alcohol. If you missed it, you can see it HERE. A weeks or so ago, I had shared a work…

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September 26, 2018September 25, 2018 Deborah Smart0 Comments

JOIN NOW AND BE READY FOR CHRISTMAS! We all know it’s coming soon – Christmas! As stampers and crafters, we know that we can’t leave all the work until the last minute – because projects take more than a last…

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