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Etsy Shop Update

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Recently I have reopened my Etsy shop and I will be listing items for sale on a regular basis. I am a mixed media artist and I have so much planned for my shop. To stay up to date with what is new in my shop, please like my shop.

I have new decorating bowl kits listed on my Etsy shop. Instructions on how to decorate the bowl are included in each kit. The shells come flexible to make them easy to work with and they harden as you add more fabrics and decorate them. Free tutorials on my YouTube channel will be uploaded on a regular basis for each set of kits I list for sale. You can find my YouTube channel by searching on there, “Stephanie’s Art Studio” or by clinking on this link. This is a great project and these bowls make great gifts and has many uses including decor, and storage.

The bowl (shell) included was handcrafted with care and strong adhesive and muslin and linen fabric used for the structure and durability. This bowl hardens with a little flex. The bowl stands well and balance on a hard surface. This bowl is perfect for home decor and to hold items.

I also have handcrafted completely made bowls and a box listed in my shop as well. They are reasonable priced and the shipping is free.

Below are other items in my shop currently for sale.

Stephanie

Reader’s Log 001: Change of Plan

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In the last two previous posts, I discussed new beginnings and a never-ending compilation of books. I had taken a bit of an extended leave in blogging and reviewing books. The blogging part at least was random at best however. My blog post titled, “A Never-Ending Compilation of Books Part I,” is about my long overdue visit to NetGalley. You see, I haven’t reviewed books in a long time. I wasn’t even sure I was ever going to again. I had my reasons but that is no longer relevant.

Deciding not to select, accept or request new books to review until I either went through my backlog to decide if I wanted to catch up on a few or decide if I still wanted to review them  quickly changed! Sigh. It’s a book enthusiast curse me thinks. At least that is my poor attempt of an excuse. Maybe or maybe not. I have an idea. Hear me out please and don’t judge. I know there are a few of you out there that are in the same state of mind (Insert laugh). I got to thinking, perhaps I could accept or requests slowly while working on my backlog. Did I execute that idea? You bet. Shameful-I Know-but in my defense, I requested a few to see what would happen as an experiment thinking there is not a chance on a bookshelf, I would be approved to review them. Well to my utter shock, I was approved for four of them except two! Those still may go through. Maybe. One never knows with NetGalley. It’s a bit of a lottery it seems like at times, except for the publishers that auto-approve you. I’m actually quite surprised I’m still auto-approved by several publishers considering I have been inactive in reviewing for a very long time. Someone is surely smiling down on me and I’m grateful and thankful that I still may have standing in the reviewing books circle or at best a fresh start. Cheering!

Below is a slideshow of the first group of books I’m going to review. This includes books from my backlog. So far, I’ve finish “The Bad Neighbor by Jenifer Ruff” and I’m almost finished reading, “The Resistance Bakery by Siobhan Curham. Off to an excellent start I must say!

Side Bar: I thought it would be fun to start a reader’s log. Something new and a little different.

Stephanie

Blog and Shop Updates

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I have sorely neglected updating Layered Pages but there are reasons The break has certainly given me precious time to reflect and regroup. I have so many new ideas for blog posts and hoping to get started on them in the near future. Meanwhile, I have been working a little on stocking up my etsy shop. I do hope you all visit my shop and I thank you for your support.

My wish is for you to be encouraged and to try something new.

Stephanie Hopkins

Visit my shops by clicking on each shop.

Ebay Shop

Etsy Shop

Art Sale

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I’m holding a huge art sale today at my @layeredfindsshop on Instagram! I’ll be posting original mini wood art and paintings on Italian paper painted by me. I offer great deals and shipping is included in the price. Free gift included with each purchase.

I work with wood panels, wood blocks, paper and canvas.

Original Art by Stephanie Hopkins

Mixed Media Artist/Abstract Painter/Book Maker

Tag Tuesday: Art Journal Tags for Sale

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Head on over to my Instagram shop for my Tuesday tag sale!

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

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 only in the US.

Visit my shops by clicking on each shop.

Instagram Shop

Ebay Shop

Etsy Shop

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

(Images are subjected to copyright. All book reviews, interviews, guest posts, art work and promotions are originals. In order to use any text or pictures from Layered Pages, please ask for permission from Stephanie Hopkins.)

The 100 Day Project and Journals for Sale

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Spring Journals

This year, I decided to participate in the #100dayproject on Instagram. What fun!

I craft everyday but there are some projects I want completed and feel this challenge will help in my endeavors. These are my spring journals for the coming season that I got a jump start on and would like to see them finished by the end of the season. Also, I need to replenish my ephemera stash so I’ve be mass making tags, pockets, clusters, stickers, altered paperclips and whatnot. You can follow my hashtag on Instagram #stephs100projects2022 to keep up with my progress! I’m also making short tutorials and will be posting video on YouTube soon!

I have three newly listed Spring journals for sale in my Etsy shop and will be listing two more this week! These are great journals for you to personalize. Visit my shops by clicking on each shop.

Instagram Shop

Ebay Shop

Etsy Shop

(Images are subjected to copyright. All book reviews, interviews, guest posts, art work and promotions are originals. In order to use any text or pictures from Layered Pages, please ask for permission from Stephanie Hopkins.)

Creative Journaling and Journals for Sale

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Yesterday, I created this collage page in my current personal journal. I love the layered look and the process of creating it is enjoyable and relaxing. You can use your tags for tucks and pockets in your journals. It doesn’t matter the size of the tags. I’ve used my mini tags as tucks all the time.

Adding pockets to journals is a great to use as hidden spots for your writing. I would have to say it is my favorite form for my journal writing. I like those secret spots because sometimes you might forget about them and it’s is fun to discover them again.

The image of the girl is my grandmother from the 1920s. The picture was taken when she was 16 years old. Her image among others are in many of the journals I’m selling at my Etsy shop! -Stephanie Hopkins

Visit my shops by clicking on each shop.

I have newly listed journals for sale in my Etsy shop!

Instagram Shop

Ebay Shop

Etsy Shop

(Images are subjected to copyright. All book reviews, interviews, guest posts, art work and promotions are originals. In order to use any text or pictures from Layered Pages, please ask for permission from Stephanie Hopkins.)

Tag Tuesday

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Mini Art Journal Tags

Hello, Friends! Every Tuesday on Instagram at 5:00 pm to 10 pm US Eastern Standard Time, I will be posting mini art journal tags for sale! The sale will end at 10:00 pm. I offer discount shipping and a free gift with these tags.

These mini 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 only in the US.

Follow my hashtag on Instagram for my product images at #stephsshopatlayeredfinds 

You can find me on Instagram @stephsartjourney

I accept PayPal payments and ship in a timely manner.

Stephanie Hopkins

Visit my shops by clicking on each shop.

Instagram Shop

Ebay Shop

Etsy Shop

(Images are subjected to copyright. All book reviews, interviews, guest posts, art work and promotions are originals. In order to use any text or pictures from Layered Pages, please ask for permission from Stephanie Hopkins.)

Collage Journaling for Beginners

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Collage art in my journals has been my favorite method of creating journal pages for a long time. There are times where I create a simple layout to a more elaborate one. It really depends on my mood, time, and what I’m wanting to convey in my spread. There are moments when less is more and you can obtain a lot of inspiration from simplicity.  

Start with the basics. Oftentimes, I see crafters talk online about being intimated by a blank page or collage work in general. It’s understandable and can easily be solved. Quite often you ask yourself, what if I mess up my papers, where do I start, and will the design look right? How can I make it look elaborate? Or, does it have to look elaborate? How do I find my own style? These are a lot of questions to go over and I will cover every one of these questions for the next year.

First things first. Don’t compare your work to others. That is the quickest way to get frustrated and give up. Which defeats the purpose of the craft in the first place. Start with the minimum amount of supplies. Grab your journal, glue, scissors and paper. Not a lot of paper, mind you. While placing your paper to the page, think about what you like most about them. How do they speak to you? Do they bring you joy? Think about what your focal point and placement. It doesn’t have to always be in the middle of the page. Do you want your background to be neutral? A good way to get started is to use neutrals to break the blank page and build from there. You don’t like how something you did looks? You can easily cover it up. Start simple with the layers and breathe.

You’ve got this!

Stephanie Hopkins

Visit my shops by clicking on each shop.

Instagram Shop

Ebay Shop

Etsy Shop

(Images are subjected to copyright. All book reviews, interviews, guest posts, art work and promotions are originals. In order to use any text or pictures from Layered Pages, please ask for permission from Stephanie Hopkins.)

Art in Motion: Landscape Painting

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Original Acrylic Landscape Painting by Stephanie Hopkins

Let your heart travel lightly. Because what you bring with you becomes part of the landscape. – Anne Bishop

Original Landscape Painting by Stephanie Hopkins

(Images are subjected to copyright. All book reviews, interviews, guest posts, art work and promotions are originals. In order to use any text or pictures from Layered Pages, please ask for permission from Stephanie Hopkins.)