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Ink Pad Backgrounds Blog

Ink Pad Backgrounds Blog

Today I want to share with you the amazing world of creating Rainbow backgrounds using a dye-based ink pad. Dye based inks dry immediately on regular paper and card stock (if your ink stays wet for a little bit on regular paper or card stock, you are likely using a pigment or hybrid ink)…

Brush Lettering Blog

Brush Lettering Blog

Hello all you WONDERFUL PEOPLE!!! Thanks for joining me for this week’s blog! I had intended on posting earlier in the week, but alas, SUNDAY IT IS!! This week I wanted to show/remind you all about the MAGICAL world of Brush Lettering!! What is Brush Lettering: Brush lettering is a style of lettering with varying thick and thin lines…

Welcome Blog

Welcome Blog

Hello Friends!! I am SO GLAD you are here!! Welcome to the VERY FIRST Art and Happiness Blog Post! This will be a weekly blog where I will post artistic ideas, tutorials, class schedule, and updates about the upcoming ART STORE!! I am still working on finding a location, so until then, enjoy the weekly blog…