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Using Transparent Overlays

Using Transparent Overlays

This tutorial shows how to quickly make digital background papers using transparent overlays. It’s meant to be an overview, not a step-by-step tutorial.

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Just for Today Digital Scrapbook Packs

Just for Today Digital Scrapbook Packs

Sometimes it’s hard to be optimistic and circumstances can feel overwhelming. The Just for Today Digital Art Journaling and Scrapbooking collection has a variety of papers and elements to create your everyday themed layouts.

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Leave Room for the Unimaginable

Leave Room for the Unimaginable

Leave room in your heart for the unimaginable. Because if you don't, you might miss something that turns out to be very meaningful to you. A year ago it was unimaginable to me that a new little person in my life could bring such joy. Such utter, complete,...

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Time Flies and Gratitude

Time Flies and Gratitude

Time flies by so quickly lately. At least more quickly than it used to. I can't be the only one who feels that way, right? Remembering Another Time Not only is it December already, but today Facebook thoughtfully reminded me that it has been exactly nine years (!!!!)...

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Art is Not Perfection

Art is Not Perfection

Art is not perfection ... That's why abstract art really appeals to me -  because there's no expectation that the result is anything specific. Art journaling appeals to me for the same reasons -  no rules about what the outcome must look like. Art is not perfection -...

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