Whimsical Cards – Easy pop-up inserts

Sharing just a couple springtime cards I did this week. I snagged the initial designs from Diane Anton and other artists i found on Pinterest…then I added embossing, pop-up art and a little inspiration from springtime colors from the Big Island. Super-fun. #watercolorcards #popupcards

Beginning Watercolor – Washington Shrubsteppe

Join us in this two-session workshop, where we’ll have fun mastering watercolor basics. By the end of the course you will learn essential skills and your own personal style will shine through. Class Time: August 18 and 25, 2025, 10 am – noon Class Location: Sno-Valley Senior Center 4610 Stephens Ave, Carnation WA Fee: $5…

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South Pacific beauty

Sharing a few notes about another amazing journey through the South Pacific… Vanuatu – Mystery Island — halo! This island is uninhabited. There’s remnants of the airstrip that was used by the allies in WW2. It took about 40 minutes to walk around the entire island, but only because I stopped for so many photos…just…

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Spectacular Sydney 💙

I’ve seen many beautiful cities but I’ll have to say, Sydney is simply spectacular. Sharing a few images that I plan to sketch one day. Tropical flowers around town Watson’s Bay to Bondi Beach Much of the pathway on this hike was under construction but it was still fun to see this part of the…

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G’day from NSW Australia

Such a great way to explore this amazing country—camping! that’s right, after having an amazing journey last year, it made sense to see more! And we’re off! Canberra Beautiful city that was so very quiet and orderly! Definitely not like Washington DC! We enjoyed walking around the lonely city streets and the national museum. Kosciuszko…

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