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21 day art studio deep clean checklist (free PDF)

By Ursula Markgraf | July 24, 2024 - 08:56 |July 25, 2024 Other

Is your creative space in need of a deep clean? Then read on … What kind of creative are you? Neat and tidy? Chaotic? In between? Do you have your whole creative space sorted, tidy and clean at all times? Or do the projects kinda have their own life and … →

Mixed media fairy house – inspired by Ireland!

By Ursula Markgraf | April 12, 2024 - 16:35 |May 27, 2024 Tutorial

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How did I end up creating a fairy house … ? Every day is a bit longer. The sun shines more and more often. Birds are chirping. I can find new sprouts shooting up in the garden every time I visit. It’s spring! To be honest, I’m not a “spring … →

Mixed Media Easter Egg Tutorial

By Ursula Markgraf | March 17, 2024 - 19:53 |May 4, 2024 Tutorial

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Easter is just around the corner … and I’m really looking forward to it. A few years ago on a whim, I created these Easter eggs with faux calligraphy. Back then I used ink and a nib on them, which was a pain. Even though I really LOVED the result, … →

Calm inside – my „wrong“ meditation practice

By Ursula Markgraf | February 17, 2024 - 21:02 |May 4, 2024 Create YOUR Life

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Calm inside – my „wrong“ meditation practice

If you’re in a room with me for more than a few minutes, you will realize pretty quickly … I’m not a calm person. For much of my life, I’ve tried to change that. I attempted to change who I am or at least how I appear. To no avail. … →

Time for you ~ New Beginning ~ 21-Day Creativity Journal

By Ursula Markgraf | January 31, 2024 - 20:50 |May 4, 2024 Creativity Journal

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Time for you ~ New Beginning ~ 21-Day Creativity Journal

Each year between Christmas and New Year I sit down and spend quite some time reflecting on the past year and “planning” the new one. I think about what is important to me, what are my goals, and how I would like to spend my time. I also look back … →

How to make a cute recycled gingerbread house tag – tutorial

By Ursula Markgraf | December 7, 2023 - 15:55 |May 4, 2024 Tutorial

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gingerbread house gift tag tutorial by ursula markgraf

To be completely honest, I have a bit of a divided opinion on wrapping gifts. Of course, I do love beautifully wrapped gifts. But I also always am super conscious about the fact that I’m using up resources just to wrap a gift up pretty, that is going to be … →

Printable Christmas reindeer gift tags

By Ursula Markgraf | December 6, 2023 - 18:29 |December 7, 2023 shop

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Just a quick note to let you know … if you enjoyed my reindeer Christmas cards … you might also like my printable reindeer gift tags. I just popped them into the shop. They are downloadable and you can print as many as you need (for personal use only of … →

Art journaling & creativity Advent calendar

By Ursula Markgraf | November 28, 2023 - 16:58 |May 4, 2024 Creativity Journal

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Art journaling & creativity Advent calendar

A few years ago I ran an Advent creativity challenge on Facebook and Instagram. It was kinda like an Advent calendar, but instead of getting candy each day, we would create something each – a sketch for example. I enjoyed it so much and got lovely feedback! Some of the … →

Let go – about setting goals and finding joy

By Ursula Markgraf | February 23, 2021 - 15:29 |May 4, 2024 Create YOUR Life

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Let go – about setting goals and finding joy

To be honest, I wanted to write this blogpost already months ago. And I started a couple of times … But now that I actually finally sit down to write, I realize, it will be a lot different from what I first imagined. I have let go of many things … →

Tealights with a secret message – tutorial

By Ursula Markgraf | December 30, 2018 - 14:59 |May 5, 2024 Tutorial

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Tealights with a secret message - tutorial by Ursula Markgraf

Today I have a little tutorial for your for a very sweet gift idea. It’s not my typical “thing” as it doesn’t involve any paints or such … but it’s quick and easy, you can send it via mail and even kids can help. So I just thought I had … →

21 day art studio deep clean checklist (free PDF)

Mixed media fairy house – inspired by Ireland!

Mixed Media Easter Egg Tutorial

Calm inside – my „wrong“ meditation practice

Time for you ~ New Beginning ~ 21-Day Creativity Journal

How to make a cute recycled gingerbread house tag – tutorial

Printable Christmas reindeer gift tags

Art journaling & creativity Advent calendar

Let go – about setting goals and finding joy

Tealights with a secret message – tutorial

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