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Kate P. (aka Sparkle Tart)
Australia
I am a collage - a collection and reflection of every idea I've ever found inspiring, every technique I've ever seen and all the beauty I see in the world. Within me and my work, these things are merged, reflected and somehow become the unique being that is me and the unique form that is my art! I see the world differently to many, I am constantly amazed by the beauty around me. I like to express myself through art - I stamp, I journal, I colour and I create. I love my life and the part that art plays in it. I enjoy learning new things and teaching others new things - I love sharing the WOW moment.
Interests: gardening, card making, cooking, copics, art journaling, mixed media and growing orchids all keep me busy.
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I have the Currents palette now and I think I'll be removing some of the shimmery half pans I don't use much to fit them in. The swatch sheet size will depend if you leave the extra white mixing palette in the container or remove it, so I cut mine to fit inside it.
Prima Watercolor Confections: How I store and organize them
One Palette to RULE them ALL! The dream of many a Prima Watercolor Confections lover out there - well I did it (almost)! Hello gorgeous people! I've spent much of the Coronavirus lockdown swatching my watercolors, it seems I have a few more than I thought! It turns out I have quite a few Prima...
My pleasure - glad I could help
Prima Watercolor Confections: How I store and organize them
One Palette to RULE them ALL! The dream of many a Prima Watercolor Confections lover out there - well I did it (almost)! Hello gorgeous people! I've spent much of the Coronavirus lockdown swatching my watercolors, it seems I have a few more than I thought! It turns out I have quite a few Prima...
Cricut Explore 3 DIY Pantry Makeover: Plus 7 best tips for working with letters
Posted Jun 25, 2022 at Sparkle Tart - Creating Art That Shines
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Hi Mary - sadly no they are not 'all' going to fit in the container, I was debating ablout having a seperate storage option for the metallic colors as they are not really part of the 'rainbow' and this might force the issue. And no not upset about reorganising them at all, plus I still have the original swatch cards so I know what went where if I ever change my mind :)
Prima Watercolor Confections: How I store and organize them
One Palette to RULE them ALL! The dream of many a Prima Watercolor Confections lover out there - well I did it (almost)! Hello gorgeous people! I've spent much of the Coronavirus lockdown swatching my watercolors, it seems I have a few more than I thought! It turns out I have quite a few Prima...
Hi Wendy _ I have finally acquired the missing Current set and will upload this extra info when I can - apologies I've not been well since Christmas so have not been able to do as much as I'd like :( Keep an eye on IG @k8palmer as I'll announce on there when done
Prima Watercolor Confections: How I store and organize them
One Palette to RULE them ALL! The dream of many a Prima Watercolor Confections lover out there - well I did it (almost)! Hello gorgeous people! I've spent much of the Coronavirus lockdown swatching my watercolors, it seems I have a few more than I thought! It turns out I have quite a few Prima...
Oh good idea Ellie - I might laminate once I have the last set :)
Prima Watercolor Confections: How I store and organize them
One Palette to RULE them ALL! The dream of many a Prima Watercolor Confections lover out there - well I did it (almost)! Hello gorgeous people! I've spent much of the Coronavirus lockdown swatching my watercolors, it seems I have a few more than I thought! It turns out I have quite a few Prima...
Hi Rebecca - no I don't have a store, please check out https://janedavenport.com
Jane Davenport's Stencils: Jane Girls - Petite Series
Hi All - I've been invited to play along to launch the gorgeous (and very useful) Petite Faces series of stencils created by the even more gorgeous Jane Davenport and manufactured by the Artist Cellar. My post will go live on the tomorrow and I'm really excited about it! Jane's first set of ste...
Thanks Chris - Don't give up yet, a knife sharpening store maybe able to sharpen the blade!
Making Memories Precision Paper Trimmer: Fixing the squeak & removing rust!
Wow - it's amazing what you can achieve when you have no option. I recently noticed that my much loved Making Memories 12 x 12 Paper Trimmer was making a horrid squeaking noise. When I had a look, not only was it squeaking but the guide blade was totally RUSTY - yes you read that right rusty....
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it :)
Doodling for Beginners
So you've seen some truly fabulous doodling on Pinterest and Google Images and you'd like to try it for yourself, but one problem - where do you start? Well if you are a doodling newbie then start here, but be sure to check out my section on DOODLING as this page is really only a very brief int...
DIY Planner Tab Titles and Dashboards | Cricut Maker First use
Posted Jul 23, 2021 at Sparkle Tart - Creating Art That Shines
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Hi Sandra - apologies but there is no way for me to answer that (in a useful way) without buying that rotten last test to swatch out all the colors - it's sadly impossible (as I found out) to accurately assess the colors from the packaging photos. I have a horrible feeling I'm going to need to find that blue set so I can finish the chart for you all oxoxo Watch out Amazon here I come!
Prima Watercolor Confections: How I store and organize them
One Palette to RULE them ALL! The dream of many a Prima Watercolor Confections lover out there - well I did it (almost)! Hello gorgeous people! I've spent much of the Coronavirus lockdown swatching my watercolors, it seems I have a few more than I thought! It turns out I have quite a few Prima...
Hi Julie - I've been there :( This post may help a little https://www.sparkletart.com/rsr/2012/04/day-18-excavating-a-craft-room-pile.html but dealing with those piles of stuff in an ongoing struggle.
My first suggestion is take a look at what is in the pile, is there a bunch of similar stuff advertising, half finished projects, bills? For now grab some small storage boxes and sort the stuff into groups if similar items.
Next, ask if you actually need the stuff - be ruthless, throw away everything you can before it becomes part of a new pile.
Then consider how you can stop all the stuff becoming a pile (way easier that dealing with the piles let me tell you!) - the piles on my craft desk seem to multiply if I leave them too long.
Finally set aside 5-15 mins each day to sort the new stuff coming in (so it doesn't become a pile) and work on what you already have - make it a number that doesn't seem too terrifying for you. It will take a while but you will get on top of it.
Organising your Art | What to keep & what to throw?
Have a look around your studio or maybe even your house, are things feeling a bit cluttered? Do you have a pile of art, layouts, cards, or canvases waiting for attention, pages that need to be added to journals, kids artwork from the last 10 years or so, a stack of paintings from that very gene...
Organising your Art | What to keep & what to throw?
Posted May 2, 2021 at Sparkle Tart - Creating Art That Shines
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7 Unlikely Craft Storage Ideas
Posted Apr 2, 2021 at Sparkle Tart - Creating Art That Shines
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Steampunk Tag with Mitform Castings, Lindy's Squirts and Tim Holtz Paper Doll
Posted Nov 21, 2020 at Sparkle Tart - Creating Art That Shines
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Finding Inspiration for New Art: 9 Free & Easy Ideas
Posted Nov 5, 2020 at Sparkle Tart - Creating Art That Shines
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Studio Safety Tips for the Arty and Crafty
Posted Oct 29, 2020 at Sparkle Tart - Creating Art That Shines
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Jane Davenport Art Time Watercolors Color Mixing Chart and Review
Posted Aug 16, 2020 at Sparkle Tart - Creating Art That Shines
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Aww thanks so much Janet - that's exactly what I hoped for when I wrote this oxoxo
Prima Watercolor Confections: How I store and organize them
One Palette to RULE them ALL! The dream of many a Prima Watercolor Confections lover out there - well I did it (almost)! Hello gorgeous people! I've spent much of the Coronavirus lockdown swatching my watercolors, it seems I have a few more than I thought! It turns out I have quite a few Prima...
Prima Watercolor Confections: How I store and organize them
Posted Jul 12, 2020 at Sparkle Tart - Creating Art That Shines
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Recycled Cardboard Mixed Media Altered Tag
Posted Jul 3, 2020 at Sparkle Tart - Creating Art That Shines
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Aww thank you Nancy - that is the biggest compliment oxoxo
Moon Magic | Galaxy Themed Art Journal Page Process Video
Welcome to the Touching the soul YouTube Hop! I can't wait to show you how this galaxy-themed mixed media Moon Magic art journal page came into being! You will need to gather up your acrylic paints, pencils, Lindy's sprays, stencils and texture pastes for this one! I'll show you how to make a Ga...
Moon Magic | Galaxy Themed Art Journal Page Process Video
Posted Jun 1, 2020 at Sparkle Tart - Creating Art That Shines
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Hi Anamika - what kind of doodling are you interested in? I've got info on that here: https://www.sparkletart.com/rsr/2016/08/what-are-the-5-different-styles-of-doodling.html One of the keys is you need a good waterproof pen - I ♡ Copic Multiliners but there are other brands available. Next don't put pressure on yourself, it doesn't need to be museum worthy just relaxing! Have a read and let me know what you are interested in oxoxo
Doodling for Beginners
So you've seen some truly fabulous doodling on Pinterest and Google Images and you'd like to try it for yourself, but one problem - where do you start? Well if you are a doodling newbie then start here, but be sure to check out my section on DOODLING as this page is really only a very brief int...
Folded Christmas Card with AB Studio and Lindy's
Posted Nov 16, 2019 at Sparkle Tart - Creating Art That Shines
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