Bring a little fall into your art journal with my newest collection of handmade ephemera. From loose watercolor trees, pumpkins, mushrooms, apples and leaves to simple black-and-white line art, there are four different styles to mix, match and make your own.

In this fun and simple DIY, I’m turning those pretty tissue papers and napkins into homemade washi tape using double-sided tape. I tested four different tape options and am sharing what worked, what didn’t, and how you can make your own colorful, one-of-a-kind washi tape for art journaling, collage, and creative play.

Last night I slept about 2.5 hours. I woke up at 3:00 a.m. and couldn’t fall back asleep and today my hands hurt so much that I can barely make a fist. As someone who makes a living with her hands and spends most days creating, those moments can feel discouraging. The days my body can’t keep up with my mind can cause lots of frustration. A few years ago, I probably would have looked at a day like this and decided that art was off the table. Living with chronic illness has slo

Before chronic illness became part of my story, I was a doer who could push through anything to get things done and be productive. I liked checking things off my to-do list. I like having the energy to create whenever inspiration struck, even if that was 3 a.m. These days, things look a little different. Living with chronic illness has taught me that energy isn’t something I can always count on. Some mornings I wake up feeling ready to tackle projects and spend hours in the s