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Musings from the Weekend

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The month is August and the heat and humidity in the South is energy zapping to say the least. I can’t wait for Fall to arrive with lovely crisp cool air and vibrant colors of the season. I tend to be more creative in my creative endeavors with cooler weather. Not to say, Sumner doesn’t inspire me. There are many wonderful elements of summer. This past weekend I enjoyed the beautiful sunny weather inside for the most part

Yesterday, I uploaded my latest YouTube video! I shared my latest vintage haul from the lovely Marie and mail from sweet Lori-Ann. Plus, a few ideas I have and what crafty projects I’m currently working on. My energy is somewhat picking up because I know Fall will be here soon and the projects, I want to begin are endless!

Yesterday was also a beautiful day for breaking dishes! What?! Yes, that’s right. I break dishes. I have quite a few mixed media mosaic projects in the works and I need enough material in front of me to begin without having to stop to look for more material at thrift stores. Have you noticed how high the prices are at thrift stores now? Yikes! I’m having to get really creative and use what I have on hand. No complaints about that though because it’s a great challenge for creativity and I love to up-cycle.

I’m also doing a little reorganization in my craft space. That has been an ongoing project. Dare I say, it never ends? I added two of my paintings- at first- I made in the background as a prop. Then I added a third painting and rearranged the jars because it wasn’t feeling right. The third painting is a tree and the jars are blocking the tree trunk. It’s actually a pretty cool painting. I painted the blue vase you see with paint, watered down glue and paint! I need to add another layer, me thinks. I love DIY projects. The vase is glass and it is from the Dollar Tree when everything in the store was still a dollar.

Reorganizing helps with finding inspiration. If I had a choice, the walls would be white. Maybe one day. I’ll show the rest of the shelving once I get it the way I want it to look. It feels great to organize and move things around for a fresh look. Sometimes that’s all you need to feel one with your space.

Be sure to check out my ebay store! I have a lot of new items listed and more to come!

I have rambled long enough! My wish is for you to be encouraged and inspired. -Stephanie

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Vintage Ephemera Haul for Craft Projects and Journals Update

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Today, I’m sharing a few updates about my paper-crafting endeavors and about my friend Marie’s vintage shop update! Marie is having a wonderful sale over at her Instagram shop this afternoon and she is your perfect source for vintage items you would like to use in your crafts, journal, journal tags, card making and so on…Even if you are just a collector, she’s your gal to find a collection of beautiful items to acquire.

To find out more about why Marie sells vintage ephemera, check out Vintage Ephemera Haul for Craft Projects and Journals blog post!

Marie’s IG Shop Link: hope_vintage_sales

Be sure to check out my latest vintage ephemera haul video on YouTube from Marie’s Instagram shop!

If you liked this video and are looking for ideas for crafting, mixed media art and journal making, please like and subscribe to my channel. Be sure to hit the notification bell to get the latest videos!

YouTube Link: Vintage Ephemera Haul for Crafting

Spring Journals: Flip-Through and Pages

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This year, I decided to participate in the #100dayproject on Instagram even though I craft and paint every day. That said, there was a few projects I wanted to complete including my spring journals, and felt this challenge would be a great motivator. The challenge is at an end but I’m still working through my spring journals. I am on the fourth one as I type this blog post. This particular post is about the third journal and I’m sharing two YouTube videos on the final pages and the flip through. I very much hope you watch the videos and all the others. My wish is for you to be inspired. Not only in crafting but in trying something new. -Stephanie Hopkins

 YouTube Video Links:

Spring Journal | Working Through the Pages

Spring Journal Flip Through Part III 

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How to Make a Paper Weave

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“I think of craft as work that the designer has put a little piece of their heart and soul into.”– Sarah Dukes.

This has been another week of creating YouTube videos, crafting, painting, reading, journal creating and writing! I thought I’d share two videos about paper weaves and how to create them! There are all sorts of crafty ideas you can make with them and they are a joy to make. One of the ways I create them is to first, make a paper collage board and then cut them into stripes. From there, I use those stripes to create a weave. Be sure to check out my two videos on paper weaving on my channel. I will most likely be creating with paper weaves more often in my videos. It would be wonderful to see how many craft and mixed media projects I can use them in.

YouTube Video Links:

How to Make a Paper Weave

Journal Card Making with a Paper Weave | Craft with Me

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This Weeks Inspirational Journey

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“The starting point of discovering who you are, your gifts, your talents, your dreams, is being comfortable with yourself. Spend time alone. Write in a journal.”

— Robin Sharma

This week I have been busy making YouTube craft videos, writing, painting and reading! I’ve enjoyed every step of the way in these pursuits. My videos are geared towards paper crafting and the art of journaling.  

The images shown are just a few of what I’ve been creating this week. I’ve recently had a thought about how interesting it is when I’m crafting, the journey inspires new pieces. That in itself is rewarding to find inspiration within your own endeavors. What are a few of the ways you find inspiration in your own creations? If this something you’ve thought about before?

Please like, subscribe and hit the notification bell to my channel to get the latest videos when they are posted. Thank you!

YouTube Recent Craft Links:

Tag Tuesday | How to a Make Mini Pocket Bellyband 

Journal Cards Made Easy

Vintage Haul Unboxing | For Crafting and Journal Making 

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New Craft Series and Art Journal Tags for Sale

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Mixed Media Weave Made From Fabric Snippet Stripes

I have several new YouTube videos up on my channel! Be sure to check them out. I have started a new series and it’s going to be so much fun! These crafts are great and I offer tips an alternative way of creating. Please like and subscribe to my channel to get the latest videos when they are posted.

Mini Art Journal Tag sets for sale at my Instagram shop!

I offer discount shipping and a free gift with these tags. If you buy two sets, you get the third set half off.

Mini Art Journal Tags

These tags are sturdy and great for arts and crafts projects, gifts, gift tags, pen pal mail, collage work and journal projects. There is room to write on the back of them.

At this time, I ship in the US only.

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Vintage Ephemera Haul for Craft Projects and Journals

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Check out my latest vintage ephemera haul from Marie’s Instagram shop!

To find out more about why Marie sells vintage ephemera, check out my other Vintage Ephemera Haul for Craft Projects and Journals blog post!

Marie’s Shop Links:

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Etsy

If you liked this video and are looking for ideas for crafting and journal making, please like and subscribe to my channel. Be sure to hit the notification bell to get the latest videos!

Stephanie Hopkins

Working Through the Pages

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When I’m creating journal pages, I don’t really work in order by the day of the week. I create a layout based on inspiration, mood, and/or based on the mediums I’m using. One of my go-to in creating is working with collage and using vintage papers and newer papers. Also, I like to add stickers, ephemera. paint, ink, stamps, fabrics, chipboard, and what-not.

After I filmed my latest video, I realized the word “of” didn’t belong in the words I added to the page. It now reads, “From this place, in the face of uncertainty, I build courage and compassion.” That sounds much better!

Do you journal? What do you gravitate towards the most when you’re working in your journal? Please let me know by leaving a comment on this post or on my YouTube video! -Stephanie Hopkins  

Latest YouTube Video Link:

Spring Journal | Working Through the Pages

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Check out my friend Marie’s Shops! I acquire most of my vintage ephemera from her.

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YouTube Adventures

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Today, I am sharing my most recent Youtube videos! Public speaking is a medium I’m out of practice with and it has been quite the experience recording myself speaking whilst crafting. I must say, I’m enjoying the past time and get a good laugh at my rambles, speech and bloopers-if you will. This year, I made promises to myself that I would try something entirely new, go back to painting on bigger surfaces and conquer my shyness on public speaking. It has been a challenge but a wonderful one at that. Be sure to check out my channel! That is where I will be the most.

YouTube Video Links:

Scrap Anon | How to Make a Weave Out of Paper Towels Part I

Scrap Anon | How to Make a Weave Out of Paper Towels Part II

Scrap Anon | How to Make a Weave Out of Paper Towels Part III

Tag Tuesday | Making Mini Art Journal Tags! 

Spring Journal | Working Through the Pages

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How to Make Mixed Media Bookmarks

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Great Tips for Beginners

Over the weekend, I have been working on bookmarks for an upcoming bookmark swap on Instagram and I have made three-part videos on this endeavor. Each video shows different mixed media techniques you can use in your crafting. They are simple to follow and they give you a beginner look at creating Mixed Media.

Mixed Media is visual art that uses a mix of materials (usually non-visual) and combine them to create a finished piece. The general rule is using two or more materials such as collage, paint, inks, fabrics, buttons, metal, thread and the list goes on… You can really get creative with this style of medium. This process (besides painting) is my absolute favorite way of creating and I use this method in various crafting endeavors.

Mixed Media Bookmarks

Part I: I show how to create a painted background using different color paints and a Dollar Tree cutting mat.

Part II: I show how to use a collage of fabric scraps as a background.

Part III: I show how to use a collage fodder background. In part one, I explain a little bit about how I start the collage fodder process.  

Like and subscribe to my YouTube channel where you will find lots of tips on crafting and inspiration. Enjoy!

Side Note and My Direct Shop Links:

I’ve decided to create a separate IG account for my art, journals and other Mixed Media products I sell on Instagram. I’d like to keep @stephsartjourney a bit more personal and to not flood my feed with my products. Please follow my shop @layeredfindsshop for updates on my professional art and products for sale! -Stephanie Hopkins

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