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.

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

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…

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

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

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 + FREE Celtic Knot tutorial and PDF download + Celtic course special

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

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.

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

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.

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

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