Having recently decided to become more penny-pinching than in previous years, and wanting to get OUT of the habit of just buying everything I see, I found myself developing some new, frugal habits. Specifically, 6 habits that center around re-using, recycling, and “making do.” Here’s…
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How to save BIG MONEY on art supplies
The struggle between wanting to buy ALL THE THINGS and also, y’know, saving money is real tough. So many pretty paints, stamps, inks, and brushes! Here’s a for instance: I REALLY wanted a set of Dylusions spray inks. I loved the colors, loved how easy…
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Don’t be a mixed media art hoarder
If I let myself, I’d buy ALL the mixed media supplies. Every paint, every type of gesso, every stamp and stamp pad and brush that I could find. But I’m not made of money, so I have to restrain myself. And actually, NOT buying every…
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3 ways to upcycle an Amazon padded envelope (for art!)
If you’ve ever ordered anything from Amazon, ever, you probably have a surplus of leftover boxes and envelopes. Now, you COULD just throw all those envelopes away…but why not upcycle them and use them for your art instead? Here’s three ways to reuse a padded…
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How to store mixed media collage photo elements (without going nuts)
I love doing collages but I just can’t keep up with the stacks and stacks of paper that I’ve saved to “put into a junk journal someday.” Lately I’ve been throwing heaps of paper and magazines OUT, just to have a little more room in…
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How to make more art when you’re short on time
The eternal question of every artist: how to make more art?? Modern adult life means a) always working, b) always tired, and c) always wondering what happened to that creative spark we had as a kid. I’m majorly bummed that I don’t seem to have…
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Stop being a mixed media art copycat & find your own art style
One thing I struggle with is finding and STICKING with my own art style. I watch a ton of Youtube videos and read a lot of mixed media art books, and I check out artists’ blogs when I can. I want to try those new…
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