I just finished reading Julie and Julia by Julie Powell (I had watched the movie some years ago), and got inspired to do my own year-long challenge.

The challenge: To complete at least one art project every day for 365 days, and share it in a blog post and on Facebook. Also, to add each item to my online boutique, and to make and share a video when appropriate.

The parameters: Each item may be a UFO (UnFinished Object) or a new project that I complete, of any size, either a paper, fabric or knitted piece. If I’m working on a journal that takes longer than a day, I can count a finished page as my project for that day.

Exceptions: In the event of life occurences that might prevent completing a project on any given day, I will at least attempt to post about that on my blog, so long as I have internet access.

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I will begin posting today, Wednesday February 23, 2022 and ending on Wednesday, February 23, 2023. Perhaps you will be inspired to start your own 365 day challenge.

This will be really fun and will keep me focused on creating and being accountable. I always love getting lots of support to cheer me on, thank you! I CAN do this!

I made these fun little altered stamps for my partner in a recent swap! Some are stamps that have been canceled, the others are stamp images cut from art papers. EnJoy!

Altered Stamps

Enjoy my beautiful new album! This is made with the exquisite Hortensia collection of papers from Stamperia. Go to this page to purchase:

I am teaching a free tutorial on making some household objects into pretty art pieces on Tuesday, December 29; will you join me?  We’ll be making a tiny notebook from a recycled cardboard tube, and a pocket from a recycled tissue box, for your wall, for inside a journal or as a gift holder. If you want to join me, please register here so I can send you a supply list; you will also get an email with the Zoom link to join.

Here are finished projects from some of my students in prior classes.

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Tissue Box Pocket by Annie W.jpg

TP tube journal by Annie W.jpg

TP tube journal 2 by Annie W.jpg

Le Romantique Album Go here to order

Twelve Days of Christmas Album

Purchase at least 2 items for a total of $197.00 or more,
and save 50% on the least expensive item in your cart. Go here to shop:

Use this coupon code at checkout: U1Y3LI0H3 

Holiday special starts Monday November 29 and runs through Monday December 6th.

These pretty bags are fun and reversable. These bags are made from scraps in my stash; the Blues one is lined with denim from old jeans, and the largest one is lined with flannel from an old sheet. A good way to recycle!

Small Green Knot Bag 6.25″ W x 4.25″ H (excluding handles)

Small Green Knot Bag– Reverse 6.25″ W x 4.25″ H (excluding handles)

Medium Blues Knot Bag 8″ W, 6″ H (excluding handles)

Medium Blues Knot Bag– Reverse 8″ W, 6″ H (excluding handles)

Large Blue Floral Knot Bag 12″ W and 9″H (excluding handles)

Large Blue Floral Knot Bag– Reverse 12″ W and 9″ H (excluding handles)

 Go to this page for prices and to place your order.

These lovely, Japanese-style drawstring bags are perfect for carrying your lunch or to use as a purse. Fully lined, no interior pockets (next one will have some!). The small one measures 5.5″ on each side; the large one is 6″ per side. For prices and ordering, go to this page on my boutique:

Bright Floral Kinchaku Bag 5.5″ cubed $35.00

Bright Floral Kinchaku Bag 5.5″ cubed $35.00

Bright Floral Kinchaku Bag 5.5″ cubed $35.00

Bright Floral Kinchaku Bag 5.5″ cubed $35.00

Bright Floral Kinchaku Bag 5.5″ cubed $35.00

Bright Floral Kinchaku Bag 5.5″ cubed $35.00

Green and Mauve Kinchaku Bag 6″ x 6″ x 6.5″ $44.00

Green and Mauve Kinchaku Bag 6″ x 6″ x 6.5″ $44.00

This gorgeous scene is created on a framed canvas. Made with Nature’s Notebook papers and cut outs from Graphic 45, along with nature elements and other bits from my stash. This is a perfect wall hanging to brighten any room! To purchase this and other art, go to this page on my boutique.

Woodland Butterflies 12″ x 16″ $197.00

Woodland Butterflies 12″ x 16″ $197.00

Woodland Butterflies 12″ x 16″ $197.00

Woodland Butterflies 12″ x 16″ $197.00

Woodland Butterflies 12″ x 16″ $197.00

This darling little bag is made from half the seat of an old pair of jeans, and decorated with lace, buttons, embroidery thread and yarn. This would make a terrific present for a young girl or for anyone who loves denim and lace! To purchase this bag, go to this page:

Denim and Lace 2

Denim and Lace Bag