Unicorn Frappuccino

Calorie Free! Unicorn Frappuccino! You guessed it, another watercolor. Come with me as I show you this creative process. I hope you enjoy watching this process and enjoy the freeness of it. May you be inspired to create your very own. So often, I am told "you are so talented" "I could never do that"! I am here to tell you, "yes, you can". Countless times, I sit down with friends and family to create something as say this project. By the end, I am surprised and so are they at what they are able to create. We are all different and meant to be. Therefore our creations are all going to look slightly different. Believe me it took me years to get where I am. Art has been my passion since a child, in more then one form or another, but I will be honest. Not always have, I like what I create. Often, I see someone else's creation I love more. And even tried to duplicate others work. It just doesn't happen that way. I've learned a lot about myself and others though the years of creating. One being of myself, once I accepted, say my hand writing in my artwork, I could move forward enjoying the process. One of others, they can create artwork too, really well actually. I encourage you to get an art journal, color pencils, watercolor or markers and create you a Calorie Free Unicorn Frappuccino. Don't stop there. Continue creating other things you feel inspired by, but remember yours will not look like the person next to you. Embrace the process watching how free you are.

Please like, comment, share and or subscribe. I am very thankful for your time viewing this process. And would love to hear from you about your own creative process.

Have a wonderful day and remember to shine,
Ashley Murphy

Items Used:
Art Journal http://amzn.to/2oxZvOW
Watercolor http://amzn.to/2ogXBG4
Gold Solo Cup http://amzn.to/2ogNRM1
Bic Mechanical Pencils http://amzn.to/2oAHizd
Helix Circle Ruler http://amzn.to/2pqqhMp
Artist Loft Circle Template http://amzn.to/2qb9NWq
The Fine Touch Round Paint Brush

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Leftover Plastic Easter Eggs

How many leftover plastic Easter eggs do you have? Watch this quick tutorial below on making something with those leftovers. You will have something created which will last years to come. I filmed this a few years ago for a bonus on a spring artwork shop, Learn Live Lead, of mine. Still to this day, I put my eggs out in a basket every Easter. They are so cute! Hope you make some to have around for years to come too. Let me know how many you have leftover. Happy Easter!

Shine,
Ashley Murphy

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Items Used:
Quick Grip Adhesive http://amzn.to/2pCjZqJ
Mod Podge Matte http://amzn.to/2oLHEXh
Craft Twinkles Glitter Paint http://amzn.to/2o3THQU
Martha Stewart Glitter Glue http://amzn.to/2pCvdLz
Scrape Paper http://amzn.to/2onz2TQ
Plastic Jumbo Eggs http://amzn.to/2pRSKYy

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Book Reading: Listen Free

You guessed it! Today, I am reading from my very own book, Under Contract: Life in the Middle of Dreams, a verse novel. The first Christian verse novel to my knowledge. Have you heard of a verse novel before? An example of authors such as Ellen Hopkins, Sonya Sones and Lisa Schroeder write verse novels. Enjoy your viewing while listening to this book reading. I am super excited sharing this with you. This is probably one of my favorite recordings for my youtube channel so far.  If you need to purchase a copy, you can do so here http://amzn.to/2lqxgUP . Tell a friend, share this video, write a book review on Amazon, watch the actual video on Youtube and/or comment below. All of these help me as an artist not starve. You don't want to see the hungry me. I promise! Much love to all of you!

I'll see you next time.

Shine,
Ashley Murphy

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BOOK: http://amzn.to/2mR5bmm Daddy's Briefcase
BOOK: http://amzn.to/2lqxgUP Under Contract
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What's In My Attic

Hello friends, welcome back for the second vlog upload on youtube. I am so excited about this new adventure. Being able to share this with you here on my blog, Ashley's Art Closet, makes for a fun journey. Last week, I shared with you my first vlog. Click HERE if you missed my first vlog: What's In My Trunk Today's vlog share for the week is titled, What's In My Attic. Please join me, as I share alittle glimpse starting off my daily routine. Then moving into the attic where you might be surprised what I am actually up to. You may find it helpful for your own family life. Also, catch a glimpse of my turtle aquarium as the vlog ends. You can watch the video here from my blog, below. Or you can head over to Youtube. Where you can Share. Comment. Like. and Subscribe. on youtube as I continue this new adventure. Have a wonderful day! Shine. 

(watch the video here )

What's In My Trunk: First Vlog

At the beginning of the year, I begin praying for the Lord to show me where I am at in this current season of life. I was looking for His guidance for outlets to just be me. Me as a child of His to shine love and creativity among everyday normal life. Aiming towards several different outlets, vlogging on youtube came before me. Something I'd not considered possible. So thankful for His guidance, see my first vlog below, comment, like, and or share the video. Check back weekly as I get in the groove of this new journey! I think you are going to like it. Remember you were made to shine. You are loved. You are His. Have an awesome day!

(watch first vlog here)

DIY Mouse Pad

DIY Mouse Pad

What you will need:

a piece of cork board

a picture

scissors 

paper cutter

glue/Mod Podge

We in recent weeks took a family trip to the beach. It's our tradition capturing a family picture one of the nights we are there. After reviewing the pictures taken, I edited them, printing one on a piece of card-stock. I'd been wanting a new mouse pad for some time. A book had been serving the purpose. Remebering I had a rolled up piece of cork-board from a previous project. 

I started the process by trimming the cork-board. Placing the picture on top of the cork-board as my guide. I knew I wanted equal amounts of cork board showing along side the picture on the finale mouse pad. Again, as I always say I went with what felt natural to me, to my liking. You may choose differently making it totally yours. 

Once the process of trimming the cork-board was complete, I begin glueing the back of the picture with Mod Podge to the cork-board. Then a heavy object on hand was place on top of the picture glued to the cork-board. This was done to assure a flat drying process. After the drying process, I begin the process of covering the picture itself with Mod Podge as a protective slick surface. The ink pigments in the picture did begin slightly to smear. Working fast with the Mod Podge, I was able to gain control with only slight smears only I would know about. In the end the Mod Podge made the colors pop bringing life to the mouse pad. A second coat of Mod Podge was applied on top of the picture to assure a smooth surface. Waiting a few minutes for drying between the two coats. 

Once the picture was dry, I place a piece of wax paper over the top of it. Then placing a heavy object, a box in picture above, on top of the entire mouse pad to assure the final product would dry flat. I used the wax paper to assure it wouldn't stick to the bottom of the heavy object. 

Here's the finished project at my desk right where I type all my blog post up for you!

I love the finished product and so glad to save the money on having one made. Having all the supplies on hand made this a near to nothing costly for me. I love projects like that. I am pretty tight when it comes to spending money. 

Let's do THIS together

So a few weeks ago I shared
on facebook and instagram
this picture below.

Just finished filming how to make this nest !!!
#cutestuff beginning stages of an online art class!
#joinmeforthejourney

So I am here today 

to continue this process and

allow you to see 

alittle more 

along 

the

way!

Back into editing videos

reminds me of 

my wedding photography 

days editing wedding 

slideshows. It's alittle different  

in the fact one's videos

with pictures and the other's videos

with videos. Ha! 

Jumping on over to setting 

the class room up. It will be 

a lot like my blog here.

I am thinking this will be good 

for you and I both. It will be something 

we are both used to.

So get ready...

Want to view alittle more in detail

what this class will be like

check out 

the tab 

at 

the 

top called 

"Online Art Class"

or click 

Learn Live Lead Online Art Class

I am off to finish the class

up by videoing a 

few more 

things and editing. 

All while finishing up the Paypal 

button for payments!

While these last few things 

are under way I don't 

have the actual

class day start up yet!

But please be on the lookout...

there's advantages 

to signing up before the class

starts.

Are you ready!?

Have you taking an online art class before!?

What's your favorite color!?