Hi, y'all! I hope you are having a lovely summer, despite coronavirus and all the unrest going on. I recently created a lovely summer vibes art journal spread and thought I would take you along. Materials used: Strathmore mixed media sketchbookTombow Dual Tip markersWaterbrushDIY stencilscrap paperwhite Posca paint pen Let's dive in! ✿ step one. … Continue reading art journal with me: summer vibes ☼
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nice to meet you
Since we have a few new friends here and in honor of quaint & darling's third birthday, I thought I would introduce myself again. Hi! I'm Gaby. I'm a student and a creative. *waves* A creative. noun. a person who creates Yes, I identify as a creative. I think that it best describes my philosophy … Continue reading nice to meet you
happy third birthday
I can't believe it.How have three years passed already? Honestly, I forgot about it until WordPress reminded me. I feel like my baby has grown up so much. I've learned so much during this time as well. A big thank you to all of you, my readers, for continuing to support quaint & darling all … Continue reading happy third birthday
my art bucket list | summer 2020
aloha my lovelies! ☼ I hope you are all doing well! I've been thinking and compiling of list of things I would like to do this summer. And I thought I would share a few highlights. ✦ 1. work on the etsy shop This has been on to-do list for the longest time and this … Continue reading my art bucket list | summer 2020
thoughts on minimalism
minimalism, noun, a style or technique (as in music, literature, or design) that is characterized by extreme spareness and simplicityMerriam-Webster Dictionary I suspect that you've heard of minimalism before, perhaps in social media, the blogosphere, or various articles. Minimalism and implementing it throughout one's life has become almost mainstream. Take a look at decluttering with … Continue reading thoughts on minimalism
art journal | ’19 -’20 flip thru
hello there! ☼ It's been a while since I've shared a peek into my art journal. Today features the debut of my current journal on the blog. It's especially dear to my heart since I stitched it together myself. Isn't the olive green gorgeous? And the gold embossing adds charm and a vintage flair to … Continue reading art journal | ’19 -’20 flip thru
a grey heart
Ciao darlings! This past spring, I had the snippet of an idea and well. . . it became something more than an abstract idea. It became a short story. Full of feeling, it may make you cry. I would grab a box of tissues and chocolates before you begin. Presenting for your reading enjoyment. . … Continue reading a grey heart
things to do in quarantine
Hello friends, It's such a sobering time. Everything is changing. Everyday events are disrupted. Try to see this period of self-isolation as a good thing (though, if you're homeschooler like me, you've probably had very minimal disruption with classes and this is your usual routine). Think about all the different projects that you've been putting … Continue reading things to do in quarantine
quaint & darling 