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Tara Jacobsen

Tara is a blogger, artist, Mom to three kids, 2 dogs, 1 cats. Grandberry to 2 beautiful grandbaby girls! Her BA in Psychology from Kent State has served her well in the new Dementia caregiver role she has taken on and her creativity is what keeps her sane!

Today I am going to show you how to harvest and make some magazine collage art with flower catalogs! Tips and ideas for how to use large and small flower images and then how to make borders with these flower beauties. Flower Catalog If you’re looking for a fun and unique way to express yourself, …

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This ranch dressing dip is light, creamy, and packed with flavor, making it the perfect party dip for game day, pot lucks or get togethers. Serve with crackers, veggies, or tortilla chips. It is fast and easy, relatively healthy and delicious! My Go-To Creamy Ranch Party Dip Hey guys! I’m obsessed with party dips, and …

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I made these fun printables for you to use in your mixed media, junk journals and scrapbook supplies! Lots of images of clowns, circus animals, farm animals, patriotic themes and more! For those who might be new to the term, “inchies” (1″X1″) are tiny one-inch squares bursting with color and imagery, while “twinchies” (2″X2″) are …

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I just found out about these tiny little pieces of art, inchies and twinchies! I made a free printable (of course) and then wanted to see how I would use them in my mixed media artwork! I’ll be showing you how I used inchies and twinchies, which are small, pre-cut paper squares, in my mixed …

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A reader asked if I would make some fun inchies and twinchies to use in her junk journals, mixed media or adult crafts. These fun collage sheets are available for instant download in the freebie library! Remember those adorable little one-inch squares called “inchies”? Well, they’re not the only ones on the block anymore. Twinchies, …

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These strawberry cake mix cookies are not only incredibly tasty but super fun to make. Rolling the dough in sprinkles and finishing with a chocolatey kiss makes them a delightful treat for kids and adults alike! I’m all about finding those quick and easy recipes that satisfy my cravings without needing a ton of ingredients …

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A great introduction to creating gel plate prints using different unique papers! I was making background papers for my brand new art journal and pulled you along for the ride! For this experiment, I wanted to see how different types of paper would react on a gel plate. I gathered three options: Of course, I …

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This collection of Alice In Wonderland vintage ephemera printables is great for junk journals, party supplies, crafts, collage and scrapbooking! What’s Inside the Wonderland Collection There are so many fun different Alice In Wonderland collage sheets! If you find a few you like, sign up for the freebie library below to get these and so …

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As someone who’s always on the lookout for easy yet yummy recipes, I recently stumbled upon a sweet treat that I couldn’t wait to share! This simple 4-ingredient fudge, adorned with cheerful sprinkles, has quickly become my go-to treat! When I need something simple but extra special, I whip up this incredible 3-ingredient strawberry fudge. …

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Super pretty free butterfly junk journal kit! Great for mixed media, altered books, scrapbooking and more! Includes journal pages, tags, tickets, tabs and more! Includes commercial license for printing. What’s Included in Your Butterfly Journal Kit This awesome 5 page junk journal kit has two sets of journal pages, vintage ephemera and fun butterfly sayings! …

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I love making these lemon cookies! With just 4 ingredients they are super fast and easy to make but delicious and fluffy too! Why I Love These Cookies If you are looking for a kid friendly, easy lemon cookie recipe, this is your sign! I make these simple lemon with my grand daughters and they …

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Free vintage background pages to use in your art journals, mixed media projects or as scrapbooking supplies! From the Children’s Second Reader 1903, commercial rights for printing. All The Printable Pages! I LOVE having background papers from old books that I can use for my collages and mixed media, but there is always that “should …

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I love being able to use essential oils and just 4 simple ingredients to make this great sugar scrub that is great smelling and functional for your natural beauty routine! I’m a big fan of homemade beauty products! There’s something so satisfying about whipping up your own skincare using simple, natural ingredients that you actually …

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I LOVE making these Birds Nest (or haystack cookies)! I can remember when my Mom made these as Christmas cookies, but the fun addition of the little Cadbury eggs makes these so sweet and special! Easter season is upon us, and that means it’s time for adorable treats, pastel colors, and of course – chocolate! …

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Easter desserts don’t get any easier, or more delicious, than Rice Krispie Treats! This classic treat is a hit with kids of all ages – and let’s be honest, adults love them too! Since Easter is just around the corner, I figured I’d add some festive flair to my classic Rice Krispie Treats recipe for …

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