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You may not know the word but you've probably seen it in action. Creativity with a Purpose Art has always been a powerful way to communicate, inspire, and connect. Artivism—a blend of "art" and "activism"—is about using creativity to express ideas, spark conversation, or bring awareness to meaningful topics. But it doesn’t have to be loud, political, or confrontational. Sometimes, small, heartfelt expressions can create the most impact.

If you are in certain crafty circles you might see a lot of tea-dyed paper. What is it and why do people want it? Well let me tell you! For many creatives, the intimidating emptiness of a clean sheet can halt inspiration before it even begins. Enter tea-dyed paper: a simple yet transformative material that adds warmth, character, and depth to your projects.

I've begun playing with more suminagashi papers - playing with paper types, ink colors and methods. I just received and order of japanese papers I can't wait to try out too. Expect to see some new bundles in the shop sometime in February.

Holidays are over and the mad crush is done. As a business owner it's doubly crazy. I've been preparing for Christmas since August! Now it's time to breathe deeply, slow down and do...nothing? Well, not nothing but I'm giving myself time to work on personal projects, not business ones, such as these beautiful journals taught by Liz Constable of Book Arts Studio and Ali Manning of The Handmade Book Club.