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Amanda Pinkston

Indiana

A Midwestern girl with an old soul and an addiction to all things pretty, sparkly, spooky.

Interests: Painting, drawing, mixed media, art journaling, writing, scrapbooking, fashion, antiques, reading, running, spending time with my family, anything gothic, supernatural stories

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Since my last post I've... painted, (wall mural in...

Since my last post I've... painted, (wall mural in progress) made a corsage, made oodles of monogrammed wedding favors, made tons of flower pens, and... I even grew peaches. It's been awhile since I've blogged ;) Much love, tMD xoxo Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2012 at The Midwest Debutante

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Couple Held Hands for 1,500 Years : Discovery News

The skeletal remains of a Roman-era couple reveal the pair has been holding hands for 1,500 years. via news.discovery.com Read the full article here. I found it SOOO romantic-in a dark, twisted kind of way :) Happy Valentine's Day! xo, tMD Continue reading

Reblogged Feb 13, 2012 at The Midwest Debutante

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Valentine's Day

Hello all! I hope you have had a fantastic beginning to the new year. So far, 2012 has been super productive for tMD...but the year is still early. I start running out of steam around June :) I've been busy in my studio, mostly trying to finish the mountainous work... Continue reading

Posted Feb 7, 2012 at The Midwest Debutante

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Flowers Grow on a Snowy Day and a Just Because Giveaway

Since today was a lazy Midwestern winter's day (a weekend day in the Midwest when we hunker down in our homes to avoid frigid winds and icy roads) I grew a variety of handmade flowers using book pages, felt, grunge paper, and unstretched canvas. This Midwest girl grew flowers on... Continue reading

Posted Jan 14, 2012 at The Midwest Debutante

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Thank you so much for your kind words. I watched a great video on youtube and although they look difficult, grunge roses really aren't that hard to make. Here is a link to the video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RQ2ghdws3w I also have some for sale in my etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/90498494/set-of-two-grunge-paper-roses-a

Commented Jan 14, 2012 on On Your Marks, Get Set... at The Midwest Debutante

Well said, Julie! I often find myself ignoring my journal in order to work on pieces that have a "reason." I'll be sure to remember your words the next time I push my journal aside!

Commented Jan 9, 2012 on Art Journal Every Day: Why I Art Journal at Balzer Designs

On Your Marks, Get Set...

START OVER! New year, new possibilities people! I apologize for disappearing for so long, but no worries, the Debutante has been hard at work building up an inventory of artsiness for my etsy store and local craft shows. Dear, talented readers, I would LOVE your feedback about these pieces. I'm... Continue reading

Posted Dec 30, 2011 at The Midwest Debutante

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Halloween Fanatic Infected with Holiday Cheer!

November 2nd, 2011 was the day I swore off Christmas. Still reeling from swapping Halloween decor with a Christmas tree, I vowed to avenge autumn. How does one "avenge" autumn you may ask? I started by not packing up the Halloween decor-I simply moved my favorite pieces to my studio... Continue reading

Posted Dec 4, 2011 at The Midwest Debutante

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I Heart Swaps

I had never participated in an online swap until recently when I joined The City Crafter Party Blog Thanksgiving swap. And I'm so glad I participated! I sent a box of autumn gifts to Kirsty, and I received this lovely package of artsy goodies from Marion. Can you believe this... Continue reading

Posted Nov 26, 2011 at The Midwest Debutante

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Thank you!

Commented Nov 27, 2011 on Halloween Hangover (no alcohol involved!) at The Midwest Debutante

Thank you!

Commented Nov 27, 2011 on Halloween Hangover (no alcohol involved!) at The Midwest Debutante

It is a 9x12 canvas. The image is printed on vellum and I used watercolor crayons for the rest (I was stuffed into a hotel room with 4 others so my supplies were limited ;)). Thanks so much for the lovely compliments!

Commented Nov 27, 2011 on No Trespassing at The Midwest Debutante

Thank you so much!

Commented Nov 27, 2011 on No Trespassing at The Midwest Debutante

Thank you so much for the lovely compliments. I have a few more Smeared digis that I can't wait to use. Thanks for stopping by!

Commented Nov 27, 2011 on No Trespassing at The Midwest Debutante

Thank you so much! And yes, can't wait to check out the forum. Thanks for visiting!

Commented Nov 27, 2011 on No Trespassing at The Midwest Debutante

Thank you so much!

Commented Nov 27, 2011 on No Trespassing at The Midwest Debutante

Thank you so much!

Commented Nov 27, 2011 on No Trespassing at The Midwest Debutante

Thank you so much! I love your blog...just found it through your profile and followed. Looking forward to seeing more of your work!

Commented Nov 27, 2011 on No Trespassing at The Midwest Debutante

Thanks for the tip Dave! I just joined the group...looking forward to seeing the dark and twisted!!

Commented Nov 27, 2011 on No Trespassing at The Midwest Debutante

Thank you so much! Love Sniffing Glue Dots! I'm a new follower :)

Commented Nov 27, 2011 on No Trespassing at The Midwest Debutante

Thank you very much!

Commented Nov 27, 2011 on No Trespassing at The Midwest Debutante

No Trespassing

A few weeks ago I started searching for some challenges to keep me focused and creating. During my quest, I found what may possibly be my art-challenge-blog soulmate, Smeared Ink. The girls at Smeared Ink (http://www.smearedink.com/) cater to us darker souls...the ones who prefer monsters over puppies. Selling both regular... Continue reading

Posted Nov 19, 2011 at The Midwest Debutante

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Thanks for the suggestions--I can't wait to try them out! I remember coming across your project (via Seth's blog) and was so bummed that I didn't make the deadline. I'll be sure to make the next one. Will you be sending reminders? Or do you have an email list I could join? Look forward to hearing from you! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

Commented Nov 11, 2011 on iGrunge at The Midwest Debutante

My number is 34...what's yours?

Yep, 34. And I couldn't be happier! As of today, Midwest Debutante has 34 subscribers! You may laugh at my excitement over 34 subscribers, but I can't begin to tell you how much seeing this number has helped me. This past week, I was beginning to doubt my art, my... Continue reading

Posted Nov 11, 2011 at The Midwest Debutante

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iGrunge

Thanks to the awesome mixed media artist, Seth Apter at The Altered Page, I was introduced to Grungetastic, an iPhone app made in mixed media heaven. It distresses, scratches, bleaches, texturizes and so much more. (I'm not being compensated by Grungetastic-I just really love their product!) For my first Grungetastic... Continue reading

Posted Nov 4, 2011 at The Midwest Debutante

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