tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38757042024-03-13T09:19:44.175-06:00Figments of my ImaginationMichelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.comBlogger2171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-5660190292989407302020-01-30T15:13:00.001-07:002020-01-30T15:13:59.050-07:00Get Lost In The Details<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today's Lesson From The Art Room: Get Lost In The Details<br />
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For the past few days I have found myself getting into a trance-like state while adding lots of small details to the art pieces that I am working on. Adding small dots and dashes of white. Making small circles with a black acrylic paint marker. Layer upon layer. Detail after detail. It has become my form of meditation. A way into that place where your mind goes quiet and you are intensely focused on the present moment and what is right in front of you. Excuse me while I go and get lost in the details :) If you want to see more of the art that I am creating, come follow me on Instagram @michellejoywecksler.Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-1428578488815712392020-01-12T12:47:00.001-07:002020-01-12T14:49:34.981-07:00Happy 2020!!! I Am On Instagram!!!!Happy 2020 to you!!!! It has been a long time since I have posted to my blog and a lot has transpired in that time. One of the most significant shifts for me has been to finally grant myself some space and time to feel into a shift in my identity. To finally begin to truly embrace my identity as an artist. This is an ongoing process for me, but I am happy to say that it is a process that I am fully engaged in and enjoying because it is authentic and aligned deeply with who I am.
One of the things I have had timidity around is sharing my art in a more open way. In the past, I have had days where I have felt brave and have put some of my original work out there. Other days I have felt like hiding in a corner where no one can see me. But I am feeling more courageous now. Especially as 2020 has arrived. Every time I say or hear or read 2020, I think 20/20 - that amazing standard that is set for perfect vision. So for me, 2020 is just that - a year for clarity and vision - around who I am, my goals, my place in this wonderful life.
So, as part of my goal of sharing my art in a more open way in 2020, I decided to join Instagram and start posting images of what I'm working on. So far I have begun to share works in progress or images from the pages of my art journal. Sharing my work publicly is a big step for me in the journey of fully embracing my identity as an artist. If you have any interest in my journey, please feel free to stop by my instagram at michellejoywecksler. I would love to hear from you :) Thank you for helping me be seen and for continuing to be a part of my journey!!!!! Wishing you a 2020 filled with vision and clarity!!!!!Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-10918786969886196382017-11-06T13:27:00.001-07:002017-11-06T13:28:45.257-07:00Magic by MJoyI have created another blog for my raps/poems</a> (www.mjoyrap.blogspot.com), but I will likely continue to post most of them here as well. Thank you for being a part of this creative journey with me!
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This is another original rap/poem that I wrote. Feel free to take a listen...and, if you are inspired to do so, please subscribe to my YouTube channel! I'm trying to reach 100 subscribers to my YouTube channel so that I can get a custom URL for the channel :) Thank you for participating in my creative journey :)Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-18680485490274506742017-11-01T11:33:00.001-06:002017-11-01T11:33:43.824-06:00Vulnerable<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WY4zpy4q0A4" width="560"></iframe><br />
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This is another of my raps/poems. This one is about allowing yourself to be fully you even though vulnerability can be frightening. Enjoy! :)Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-62340782822136387672017-10-30T11:30:00.001-06:002017-10-30T11:30:08.846-06:00Another Rap/Poem I Wrote: Does She Exist?I wanted to share another rap/poem that I wrote and recorded. My creativity seems to be taking me in all sorts of directions these days! I wanted to share that journey with you. Thank you for bearing witness to my continued creative unfolding...<br />
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Halloween is almost here and it's time to put together some cute treat holders for gift giving! I have a tradition of having people over every year to stamp for Halloween. This year I ordered some test tubes off of Amazon and filled them with small jelly beans. We then created these adorable test tube holders (instructions can be found at Splitcoast Stampers). It was fun to pull out some great older Stampin' Up! Halloween stamp sets and papers and put them to good use :) Can't wait to say Happy Halloween with these little gifts!!!!Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-49429730653165934752017-10-08T15:10:00.000-06:002017-10-08T15:10:13.883-06:00A Bullet A Life by MJoy<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bw6HM5k67MY?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
I wanted to share this rap that I wrote as I continue to try to process the recent shooting in Las Vegas. Maybe it will help you process it as well.Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-71571517440333208142017-09-28T00:00:00.000-06:002017-09-28T00:00:01.859-06:00Wood Crate Creations– September Bonus Project!* by Christy Fulk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wood Crate Creations– September Bonus Project!* – <a href="http://www.createwithchristy.blogspot.com/">Christy Fulk</a><br /><br />Rustic is in, and these projects fit into the rustic-theme perfectly! This tutorial teaches how to make three different projects with the Wood Words Stamp Set and Wood Crate Framelits Dies. The projects are a milk carton crate, a gift card crate card, and a trunk gift box. The projects also feature the wonderful Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack. This would also make a wonderful product-based class<br /><br />*Bonus projects can be obtained by subscribing to any of the three, six or 12 month subscription packages at <a href="http://www.craftprojectcentral.com/">Craft Project Central</a>, that include the month for which you would like the bonus. Head on over to <a href="http://www.craftprojectcentral.com/">Craft Project Central</a> to learn more!Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-82922900443087902022017-09-25T00:00:00.000-06:002017-09-25T00:00:03.756-06:00Creating Pretty Cards – Card Sketch #75!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Creating Pretty Cards – Card Sketch #75!<br /><br />Don't forget to play along!!!! Each month in addition
to the great 3D projects that Craft Project Central has for you, they
also host a monthly card challenge – Creating Pretty Cards!! This month I
was the guest designer for the card challenge! To help you recreate
the sketch each month, they also provide a free Sketch Mini Tutorial!
This mini tutorial has information about how the inspiration card (using
the sketch) was created, supplies used, and basic measurements!! For
every ten cards submitted, they’ll pick one winner of a free one month
subscription! The winner(s) will get to select the month of their
choice! Head over to <a href="http://www.craftprojectcentral.com/">Craft Project Central </a>to learn more and submit your creation!!
Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-34830623293842985922017-09-23T00:00:00.000-06:002017-09-23T00:00:11.179-06:00Desktop Card Organizer & Notepad Holder by Stephanie Purvis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Desktop Card Organizer & Notepad Holder! – <a href="http://www.stampwithstephanie.com/">Stephanie Purvis</a><br />
<br />As crafters we all probably make a ton of cards. But when it comes to sending out those cards, sometimes we don’t get them out as often as we would like. We have to find the card, an envelope, stamps, address label, and even a pen. Sometimes that simple task takes a lot of effort and causes us to miss sending out a card! Here is a desktop organizer that can hold several types of cards, the envelopes to match them, and a drawer underneath that can contain a pen, stamps and even a few return address labels. This makes it so much more convenient to get those cards out! Everything you need is all in one place – right on top of your desk. This would also make a wonderful gift! Also in this project tutorial is a notepad holder to keep track of birthdays, events, or other notes! Subscribe to the month of September at <a href="http://www.craftprojectcentral.com/">Craft Project Central</a> for full step-by-step instructions!Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-59281307172078027492017-09-17T00:00:00.000-06:002017-09-17T00:00:10.709-06:00Colorful Seasons Card Set & Gift Box by Monika Davis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Colorful Seasons Card Set & Gift Box! – <a href="http://www.stampnmad.typepad.com/">Monika Davis</a><br /><br />Is your craft room getting full of too many stamp and die sets? Do you find you don’t get enough use out of your products? Here is a card set using the same stamp and die sets, paired with different techniques. The cards can be easily reproduced to make a number of sets. The coordinating box is also very easy to make and can be reused as a small gift bag. This is a fun card set showcasing the beautiful images of Colorful Seasons Stamp Set, the coordinating Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies and the sets versatility. Subscribe to the month of September at <a href="http://www.craftprojectcentral.com/">Craft Project Central</a> for full step-by-step instructions!Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-46523654885171598412017-09-12T00:00:00.000-06:002017-09-12T00:00:07.975-06:00Bike Ride Note Card Set by Jennifer Sootkoos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Bike Ride Note Card Set! – <a href="http://www.sootywingstudios.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Sootkoos</a><br /><br />Create a fun and whimsical notecard gift set using the Bike Ride Bundle. You will learn how to create four unique note cards using the Bike Ride Stamp Set. You will also learn other ways to use the Striped Treat Bags. This fun set is sure to brighten anyone’s day! Subscribe to the month of September at <a href="http://www.craftprojectcentral.com/">Craft Project Central</a> for full step-by-step instructions!Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-51118863574360746332017-09-07T00:00:00.000-06:002017-09-07T00:00:27.347-06:00Painted Harvest Home Décor by Buffy Cooper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Painted Harvest Home Décor! –<a href="http://www.buffycooper.wordpress.com/"> Buffy Cooper</a><br /><br />Fall is here, and Stampin’ Up!® has some amazing products to help you create beautiful autumn cards, home décor items, gift packaging and more. In this tutorial, you’ll create a beautiful home décor piece using the Painted Harvest and Gourd Goodness Stamp Sets from the 2017 Stampin’ Up!® Holiday Catalog. You’ll also learn how to create a simple water colored background and discover a new way to use household products with Embossing Paste. This set would make a perfect housewarming or hostess gift, and would be a fun stamp camp project as well. Subscribe to the month of September at <a href="http://www.craftprojectcentral.com/">Craft Project Central</a> for full step-by-step instructions!Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-37500570929454221702017-09-03T00:00:00.000-06:002017-09-03T00:00:07.470-06:00Creating Pretty Cards – Card Sketch #75!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Creating Pretty Cards – Card Sketch #75!<br /><br />Each month in addition to the great 3D projects that Craft Project Central has for you, they also host a monthly card challenge – Creating Pretty Cards!! This month I was the guest designer for the card challenge! To help you recreate the sketch each month, they also provide a free Sketch Mini Tutorial! This mini tutorial has information about how the inspiration card (using the sketch) was created, supplies used, and basic measurements!! For every ten cards submitted, they’ll pick one winner of a free one month subscription! The winner(s) will get to select the month of their choice! Head over to <a href="http://www.craftprojectcentral.com/">Craft Project Central </a>to learn more and submit your creation!!Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-37453754532998241812017-09-01T00:00:00.000-06:002017-09-01T00:00:22.002-06:00Coffee Break Gift Ensemble by Liz Miller<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Coffee Break Gift Ensemble! – <a href="http://www.stampinwithliz.com/">Liz Miller</a><br />
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Some people firmly believe that coffee is life and whether that's you or not, you certainly know someone who feels that way. With this tutorial, create a gift that evokes a feeling that is about catching up with good friends or just starting your day off right featuring the Coffee Café Stamp Set. This would make a quick and easy class project or hostess gift! Make one to gift to a friend or keep it just for yourself. So, go and grab a cup of coffee (or water if that's your thing), and start creating. Subscribe to the month of September at <a href="http://www.craftprojectcentral.com/">Craft Project Central</a> for full step-by-step instructions!Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-23703371413778092342017-08-07T11:43:00.003-06:002017-08-07T11:43:40.572-06:00A Blog By Another NameI feel like I need a place to post my artwork - and only my art work A place where I can experiment and play. So I have started another blog <a href="http://www.michellejoywecksler.blogspot.com/">www.michellejoywecksler.blogspot.com</a>. Right now I only envision posting photos of my work and what I am working on. No narrative. Please feel free to check it out if you're interested. I will still continue to post here, but I was feeling like I needed a space without clutter :) Just wide open space to create in....Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-1249457527407370852017-07-27T00:00:00.000-06:002017-07-27T00:00:03.822-06:00Flower Shop Notebook Set– July Bonus Project!* by Monika Davis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Flower Shop Notebook Set– July Bonus Project!* – <a href="http://www.stampnmad.typepad.com/">Monika Davis</a><br />
<br />Do you like taking notes or doodling? Do you like giving handmade gifts? Than this is a project for you! Make this cool notebook with a coordinating card and bookmark. Dress up a simple notebook with craft sticks and make it durable and reusable. This cover will not wear down easily. Learn a simple and fast bookbinding technique that is easy enough to do for adults and kids alike.<br /><br />*Bonus projects can be obtained by subscribing to any of the three, six or 12 month Craft Project Central subscription packages, that include the month for which you'd like the bonus. Head to <a href="http://www.craftprojectcentral.com/">Craft Project Central</a> to learn more!Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-72388536798732201952017-07-22T00:00:00.000-06:002017-07-22T00:00:08.034-06:00Stamped & Glazed Canvases & Cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stamped & Glazed Canvases & Cards<br /><br />Stamping supplies and art supplies can be married together to create some beautiful and original pieces of art! Let’s get your art flowing in my July tutorial for Craft Project Central by combining your stamps and ink with gesso and glazing liquid! In this tutorial you will learn how to use stamps and some of the lids from your stamping supplies to create amazing texture on canvases. You will also learn how to create original works of textured art on Watercolor Paper to decorate your card fronts. These techniques are fun for adults and children alike! Let’s get your art flowing! Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of July at <a href="http://www.craftprojectcentral.com/">Craft Project Central</a>!Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-33158273283928208972017-07-17T00:00:00.000-06:002017-07-17T00:00:34.652-06:00So Many Shells Summer Ensemble by Beth Rush<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So Many Shells Summer Ensemble by <a href="http://www.bethspapercuts.blogspot.com/">Beth Rush</a><br /><br />Summer is here and many think of time spent on family vacations or just relaxing at the beach. These projects are meant to evoke the feeling of the beach in all its sandy splendor. This tutorial will show you how to make a pretty beach themed card, perfect for any occasion, as well as a scrapbook page with holder and Memory Bottle. You’ll learn how to make a ‘Glitter Splatter’ accent that resembles a splash of sand, as well as some stitching detail. Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of July at <a href="http://www.craftprojectcentral.com/">Craft Project Central</a>!Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-8073341760643968132017-07-11T00:00:00.000-06:002017-07-11T00:00:33.158-06:00Christmas in July by Karen Hallam<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Christmas in July by <a href="http://www.karenhallam.blogspot.com/">Karen Hallam</a><br /><br />If you want to get a head start on some Christmas projects this summer, here is an adorable boxed set of cards and tags that you can make up for someone special (it looks like a Christmas present!). This compartmentalized box holds three or more standard sized cards, three or more 3” x 3” card/tags, and three or more regular gift tags. This boxed set will get you singing Christmas carols in the middle of summer! Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of July at <a href="http://www.craftprojectcentral.com/">Craft Project Central</a>!Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-80749908653007545002017-07-07T00:00:00.000-06:002017-07-07T00:00:39.846-06:00Collage Identity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I attended a wonderful workshop at the Art Students League of Denver that was a part of the Visiting Artist Series. The workshop was led by artist <a href="http://xochisolis.com/">Xochi Solis</a> who currently has work on exhibit at the Denver Art Museum. She created such a wonderful environment for experimenting and playing with collage! The afternoon session focused on the theme of Identity. This is the collage I worked on...I still am not sure if it is done, but I decided I would share it with you anyway :) I haven't played much with collage and I'm beginning to wonder if it might be a great challenge for me to create a collage a day for 30 days...I will let you know what I decide :)</div>
<br />Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-90739335383300338002017-07-06T00:00:00.000-06:002017-07-06T00:00:14.395-06:00Butterfly Frame & Card by Sue Lehrer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Butterfly Frame & Card by <a href="http://www.stillstampingwithsue.typepad.com/">Sue Lehrer</a><br /><br />Do you ever worry about giving someone a handmade gift because it may not match the colors in their home or office? Well, worry no more. This 12” x 12” Butterfly Frame was designed using neutral colors that will fit any décor. The butterflies look like they are in flight, with their wings fluttering to and fro. The frame can stand on a bookcase or it can be hung on a wall. There is also a coordinating butterfly greeting card. Get the full step-by-step instructions by subscribing to the month of July at <a href="http://www.craftprojectcentral.com/">Craft Project Central</a>!Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875704.post-38109615411163917022017-07-04T00:00:00.000-06:002017-07-04T00:00:16.376-06:00Street Poetry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At the Cherry Creek Arts Festival this weekend they had an interactive exhibit. A box filled with word blocks and an invitation to create poetry on the street with the blocks. This is the poem I gave to the street. I had to.Michelle Joy Weckslerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15071140824860593282noreply@blogger.com1