Making doodle stickers

PRINTABLE JOURNAL STICKERS!

    Ok, so lately I've been obsessing over the whimsy twee vibe that is full of colorful buttons, strawberries, apples, ladybugs, and so much magic. I feel so much nostalgia for my high school days in 1996-2000! LOVE it to death! It was something that was bound to show itself in my creative endeavors eventually. so here it is! Printable journal doodle stickers! (👈link to my shop)

  As many of you may know I love journaling. I have many journals dating all the way back to 1994! What a collection! I may have do do a journal tour sometime. sharing my many journals. and maybe even a few fun or inspiring entries, but for now I'll share a cute doodle page I made. I made it with the intention of cutting each doodle out to glue into my journal. 

Pro tip: Doodling is a fun, affordable, and easy way to decorate in your journal. 

    I started off with a blank paper and some markers, and I just went for it. All the while thinking of cute things I'd like to see in my journal as decoration, and then I just kept drawing. 

    It was really fun time just chilling with my family and doodling in my sketchbook. I love pastimes that are portable like drawing in a sketchbook. Markers and pencils are the ultimate art tools for that. sometimes I wish I could have a cleaner more portable way to paint. Ok so maybe I should invest in a nice set of acrylic markers.😜🍄🍅  

    I was so happy with my page of doodles! So happy that I took a picture and made it into a set of printable stickers to share them with you. They're listed up in my shop!

Shop printable journal stickers here

    I also added a bunch of plaid pages and other notepads, extra buttons, and cute tags just for you !! See my journal spread below, with all the goodies spread out on the table!

    I love me some journaling ephemera to add to my pages so I am really pleased with the journal spreads I was able to make using this printable pack! its so versatile. You can use these in so many ways.

AHH so cute!! I'm completely obsessed!!!

Shop printable journal stickers here

    Anyway, I hope you're all having a wonderful week and that you're staying creative and living gratefully. I was thinking the other day, if I could share one thing with people and especially my kids it would be to live with gratitude. Honestly I has gotten me out of some dark places. Weather you pray or even believe in God, gratitude is still a practice that can change your perspective for the better. But believing there is someone out there looking after you and taking care of you is life changing. Think a bout it. Your Father in heaven gave you a pulse today, He gave you a mind to think, a chance to choose. He gave you clouds to watch, flowers to smell, air to breath, & soo much more!! All that is good is of God. So, yeah,💕"Live Gratefully!"❤️ Go try it!! And maybe even let me know how it goes. Or journal about it. But let God know how you feel about it, about Him.  Live Gratefully! Maybe it could be a mantra. Ooh it could become an art print or a t-shirt! Ooh what a fun challenge! Either way, it bears repeating, because it bears repetition in our daily lives, our habits, our every moment.

- love ya🍓💕🐻

Making a folk art papier-mâché Halloween cat

Hello my friends I have been in the spooky spirit and thought it would be fun to make a little black kitty coming out of a pumpkin. I tried a new painting technique and it was really fun to kind of get a rustic look! I’m having a blast :-) I think I might have my husband make a mold of it for casting reproductions. We’re so excited because we just learned how to do silicon mold making! My husband and I enjoy making Halloween things together and if you are interested you can check out our Etsy shop frosthollowfarmco.etsy.com 

I’m incredibly excited to make more papier-mâché in the coming months!

I’m here!

    Hello there, I have been meaning to post more often here on the old blog. I have been taking a break from all things social media and feel have found myself again! Social media is a blessing and a curse, when you misuse it or have the wrong mindset, it can be harmful to your mental health. Basically I was seeing what others were doing and I felt like I should be doing that too and  if I would try and then feel unsatisfied because it wasn't really what I wanted. I felt like I was late all the time and too pressured and in a hurry. But now that I've had a break I feel incredibly whole and I'm excited to share what I've been doing. 

    Lately I have been into papier-mâché sculpture again :) those of you who have followed along in the beginning of this blog remember that papier-mache has been a staple in my life. I am happy to be at it again. 

I made these witches a few years ago but this blog didn't get the update so I thought I needed to share her here. :)

Another fun project I'm working on with my husband is Frost Hollow Farm ! We are both so passionate about beautiful old architecture and immersive whimsical art, so were beginning a new project on our 7 acre abandoned dairy farm, where were building an old world Dickensian downtown and creating a theme park with shops and hand made life size sculpted whimsical shop owners and all the details of their fantastical world. 

I am in the process of creating a shop to feature my cartoony style specifically, it'll feature printable downloads, coloring books, stickers, journals and merch in that same style. Much of it will be featuring the cat named Sebastian and his many friend who seem frequents that art style of mine. I call it Sebastian and Friends. :) when I have it all put together ill announce the launch.

Thanks so much four joining me on this fun update post!

 

Making cute things again

Hi everyone, I'm excited to update you with some art I have been making this year

These cartoon-y animal characters are such a blast to create, I really have found a happy place in creating them!

More Halloween characters coming soon!

I have been showing my wares at the local gardeners market this year and I have enjoyed it so much! It great meeting people who are passionate about cute art, and making new friendships. I am sure to do it again next year!

 

Benny Bear! Paper mache sculpted figurine!

This is Benny, my cute little bear OC (original character) and he's all cuddled up in his golden yellow hand knit cowl scarf! ^^ He is hand made by me with my homemade paper mache clay recipe! I love working with paper clay because of the rustic looking aesthetic but also because it is made from recycled newspapers!! I love his adorable little face!! ^﹏^ He would be the perfect addition to your office space or desk area.
 

I'm Back In business and having fun!

Hello Hello!

It has been a while since i have given any updates on here. I thought it was about time I revive this blog and get it back to somewhat resembling of its former glory. :) I have always been obsessed with art and stationary and that is basically the theme of my Lorajean's Magazine shop. YAY! :)

 I have been having a blast creating art and using it to design art prints,  stickers, notebooks and various stationary items with it. My latest design it this "God Speaks to ME" journal for personal revelation. I just got my first inventory shipment yesterday and I am so exited!

I have added this journal and a few other things to my Etsy shop as kind of a soft opening. I am still getting my designs finalized and printed. I had been researching journal printers and sticker companies and I have finally found some companies I like and am thrilled with the quality of the products! Woo-hoo! I am so excited!

I have a lot of fun planned for the official shop opening like:

bookmarks

notebooks

paper mache' sculptures

clay pins

stickers

art prints

and, 

post cards

I will keep you updated when I finally know the date the official grand opening. Also, if you haven't already  subscribed to my blog by email, please do so and you will get these blog posts right in your e-mail in box! :)

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Samantha, a crocheted bear

I absolutely love to crochet toys. I think most of my crafting life I have been making more toys with yarn than making blankets or clothing. Often we associate crochet with afghans and hats or sweaters, but I don’t have the patience to finish a project that large most of the time. I apparently have a small attention span. 😆

 I am super excited to share a sneak peek at a new crochet pattern I am creating! :) I plan on posting the pattern up on my Etsy shop as soon as I have it ready. I actually am planning on doing a series to animal character patterns so Samantha can have some friends! :) I am so excited. Stay tuned for more Crochet toys and patterns. Don’t worry I’ll keep you in the loop.