Playing with UV resin and the Elves Box

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In July the Sophie and Toffee subscription box is a kit for making succulents. This is my first experience working with UV resin. The chemical is toxic to work with so I’ve been reluctant to try it. In small amounts, it was ok to work with. I think the small scale art works on polymer…

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The gravity of trauma, images of dissociation

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What’s happening in the USA right now is difficult to comprehend. When I tune into the news it’s full of painful realities. In addition to growing physical illness, and violent behavior by governments and criminals, there is also the danger of disassociation. Mental health is important and sometimes we forget what to look for. “You…

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Wow! We Reached 111% 🎉🙌✨

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We made it to the 100% funding goal one day before the deadline. I placed print orders on Monday and I will keep you updated on the progress. The final amount is 111% of the goal! Thank you all for helping to bring Mermaid Type Tarot into the world! Visit http://www.mermaidtypetarot.com

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Update: Mermaid Type Tarot Workbook ❤️🧜‍♂️🧜🏽‍♀️🧜🏿

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There are 5 days to go on the Mermaid Type Tarot Kickstarter. Recently I added a link to the updates to view the instructions workbook. It’s about 60 pages and includes all the information needed to use the cards. I’m super excited about this project. The Mermaid Type Project feels in alignment on artistic and…

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360 photos from off grid camping for the 4th of July

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These photos are from camping in Northern California near the coast. This area is so beautiful and on a sunny warm day it’s like paradise. Nature is a source of inspiration for me and many others. Thankfully, with COVID, the outdoor life is still an easy way to get some relief. I’m experimenting with off…

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Mermaid Launch TODAY

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The Mermaid Type Tarot Kickstarter campaign officially launched today, June 30, 2020. The goal is to raise $2,000 in 20 days. Funds will pay for publishing a first edition of tarot cards and guidebooks.  The Mermaid Type Project is about balance, interconnection, and wholeness. Inspired by relationship and depth psychology, each letter is a complete…

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Rock garden photos

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Arranging rocks and objects is a meditation for me. As a bonus it’s interactive art that brings color and texture in the room. I’m considering submitting some to the art competition titled, Tiny but mighty, that features women artists.

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Making Incense like a Witch, Myrrh

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This mortar and pestle incense kit is from the Etsy shop, Enchanted Moon Store. The store came to my attention because it manages the Facebook group, Tarot Study Group, with over 23,000 members. Inspired by others online to attempt something new, I am learning to make incense. My first attempt to make a-little-of-everything incense failed.…

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Unicorn Pegasus Rainbow Pin Project

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Rainbow Bright and My Little Pony are inspiration for this pin. The first rainbow horse appeared in my drawings about 2015. Recently, a trip to Scotland and watching the movie, The Last Unicorn sparked an interest in creating this flying unicorn pegasus pin. I’ll have 50 of these little guys soon (see final drawing at…

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