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NEW MCM Stencils and Video Tutorials
NEW MCM Stencils and Video Tutorials

NEW Mid-Century Modern stencils launched, plus a mash-up stencil with Mary Beth Shaw from StencilGirl Products. Two tutorials: Layering stencil masks using a gel plate, and an easy stencil to embellish a notebook pocket with watercolor.

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Vintage, Tutorials, StencilGirl, StencilingValerie SjodinJune 27, 2025Stenciling Tutorials, Mid-Century Modern, Mid-Century Modern stencils, Mash-up Mary Beth ShawComment
On taking a Reflective Pause
On taking a Reflective Pause

A few months ago I took a planned pause from blogging. Now I’m gently re-entering and recognizing a new season of life is a new beginning…

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Art in real life, BlogsValerie SjodinJune 19, 2025Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, taking a break Comments
Using Stencils to add beauty to your dotted journals
Using Stencils to add beauty to your dotted journals

Learn how to add beauty, color, and pattern to your dotted journals using stencils. Video tutorial, tips, and discounts included.

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Blogs, Stenciling, StencilGirlValerie SjodinMarch 25, 2025art journaling, bullet journal, mixed media painting, StencilGirl Products, StencilGirl, Valerie Sjodin, StencilGirl Products stencils, NEW stencils, Stenciling TutorialsComment
Visual Blessing Squares 3 + Celtic Inspiration
Visual Blessing Squares 3 + Celtic Inspiration

Visual blessing squares #3 + FREE Celtic Knot tutorial and PDF download + Celtic course special

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Art in real life, Blogs, Visual Blessing SquaresValerie SjodinMarch 17, 2025Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, Archer & Olive, vignettes of beauty, Celtic knot, Celtic tutorial, Celtic courseComment
Visual Blessing Squares 2
Visual Blessing Squares 2

Gathering snippets of art and nature from my studio and around the house and bringing them together in a flat lay format has brought more joy and gratitude than I imagined. This is #2 in the series.

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Art in real life, Word of the Year, Blogs, Visual Blessing SquaresValerie SjodinFebruary 13, 2025Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, Archer & Olive, 2025 journal, gratitude journal, Commonplace, Visual blessing, vignettes of beauty Comments
Visual Blessing Squares
Visual Blessing Squares

Gathering snippets of art and nature from my studio and around the house and bringing them together in a flat lay format has brought more joy and gratitude than I imagined.

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Art in real life, Word of the Year, Blogs, Visual Blessing SquaresValerie SjodinJanuary 20, 2025Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, Archer & Olive, 2025 journal, Commonplace, Visual blessing, vignettes of beauty Comments
Gather - Arrange - Photograph - Write
Gather - Arrange - Photograph - Write

Happy New Year! Beginning this year with a back to the future activity of gathering, arranging, photographing, and writing…

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Art in real life, Planner journal, Word of the Year, BlogsValerie SjodinDecember 31, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, Archer & Olive, 2025 journal, gratitude journal, Commonplace journal, Commonplace, Washi Tape, planner, journal set-up Comments
2025 Word of the Year journal
2025 Word of the Year journal

Exploring my word for the new year by looking up synonyms, Scripture, and quotes about my word…

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Art in real life, Planner journal, Word of the Year, BlogsValerie SjodinDecember 10, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, Archer & Olive, 2025 journal, gratitude journal, Commonplace journal, Commonplace, Washi Tape, planner, journal set-up Comments
Granddaughter Fairies - Art in Real Life #20
Granddaughter Fairies - Art in Real Life #20

Children inspire art! Drawing and painting granddaughter fairies and revisiting the inspiration children have given me.

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Art in real life, BlogsValerie SjodinNovember 5, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego, garden art, Archer & Olive, Granddaughter fairiess, granddaughter fairies, fairies, pencil and watercolor Comments
Set up for my 2025 journals
Set up for my 2025 journals

I’m using 3 main journals for the year: planner, diary, and commonplace journals. Here’s how I set them up, along with some tips, and Washi tape inspiration.

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Art in real life, Planner journal, Word of the Year, BlogsValerie SjodinOctober 25, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, Archer & Olive, 2025 journal, gratitude journal, Commonplace journal, Commonplace, Washi Tape, planner, journal set-up Comments
A NEW Journaling Idea for 2025
A NEW Journaling Idea for 2025

Here’s my journaling plan and new idea for the upcoming year, where the past meets the present in a visually pleasing way that prompts gratitude and hope.

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Art in real life, Planner journal, Word of the Year, BlogsValerie SjodinOctober 18, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, Archer & Olive, 2025 journal, gratitude journal Comments
Changing the way I journal + Exciting News!
Changing the way I journal + Exciting News!

Exciting news! I'm an Archer & Olive ambassador! Also settling down after transitions and difficult few years. As part of my transition, I’m changing the way I’m planning my journaling.

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Art in real life, Planner journal, Word of the Year, BlogsValerie SjodinOctober 11, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, Archer & Olive Comments
Tending the garden of my heart - Art in Real Life #19
Tending the garden of my heart - Art in Real Life #19

The fifth post of my garden journal reflecting the metaphor of soil as a seedbed for healing of the heart. Also included is the soil recipe we used for raised garden boxes and new garden beds.

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Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinSeptember 25, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego, garden art, Archer & Olive Comments
Life is Like a Garden - Art in Real Life #18
Life is Like a Garden - Art in Real Life #18

It was the summer of the garden, creating a slice of Eden in the back yard. Photos, garden tour video and a bit of the process included in this post.

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Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinSeptember 11, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego, garden art, Archer & Olive, In the Garden, garden tour, Eden Comments
My Garden Journal - Art in Real Life #17
My Garden Journal - Art in Real Life #17

The fourth installment of my garden journal featuring the dwarf apple tree raised bed and small berry bushes in containers.

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Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinJuly 22, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego, garden art, Archer & Olive Comments
My Garden Journal - Art in Real Life #16
My Garden Journal - Art in Real Life #16

The third installment of my garden journal featuring the centerpiece of the raised beds.

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Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinJuly 7, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego, garden art Comments
My Garden Journal - Art in Real Life #15
My Garden Journal - Art in Real Life #15

The second installment of my NEW garden journal, focus, and learning. I’m a beginner again, and learning to grow edibles in my backyard. Just keep growing…

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Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinJune 22, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego, garden art Comments
My Garden Journal - Art in Real Life #14
My Garden Journal - Art in Real Life #14

A NEW art journal, focus, and learning. I’m a beginner again, and learning to grow edibles in my backyard. I’m so excited…

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Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinJune 15, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego Comments
The 100 Day Project - Days 95 - 100 Finale!
The 100 Day Project - Days 95 - 100 Finale!

Here is the finale of my 100 day project - Days 95-100 and a flip through video of all 100 pages.

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Art in real life, the100dayprojectValerie SjodinMay 28, 2024the100dayproject, art therapy, small art journaling, daily art journaling, pen patterns, Days 95-100, finished 100 day project Comments
The 100 Day Project - Days 87-94
The 100 Day Project - Days 87-94

Here is the my 100 day project - Days 87-94. Experimenting with pencil and watercolor, using a stencil as a beginning point. It’s so fun!

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Art in real life, the100dayprojectValerie SjodinMay 27, 2024the100dayproject, art therapy, small art journaling, daily art journaling, pen patterns, days 87-94 Comments
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