Sheri42
@sheri42.bsky.social
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Artist, Blogger, Sunshine Chaser, Go boldly and scatter seeds of kindness.
https://linktr.ee/Sheri42
strategies for art with
#ProCreate
and discusses writing a novel during
#NaNoWriMo
while exploring
#midcentury
art projects.
#warmup4art
#makingarteveryday
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Wednesday WrapUp MidCentury Week
strategies for art with ProCreate and discusses writing a novel during NaNoWriMo while exploring mid-century art projects.
http://sheri42.net/2025/11/05/wednesday-wrapup-midcentury-week/
6 days ago
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The post reflects on
#nature
, participation in
#WriteOut
2025, personal writing experiences, iPad
#updates
, and artistic endeavors, emphasizing the joy of creating and sharing thoughts through
#writing
and
#art
.
#clmooc
#writeout25
#ipadartwithjennifernichols
#brendabakker
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Wednesday WrapUp WriteOut and Art
The post reflects on nature, participation in WriteOut 2025, personal writing experiences, iPad updates, and artistic endeavors, emphasizing the joy of creating and sharing thoughts through writing and art.
http://sheri42.net/2025/10/29/wednesday-wrapup-writeout-and-art/
13 days ago
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On the last day of
#WriteOut
, participants embraced
#nature
at
#sunset
while reflecting on the event's purpose of inspiring
#outdoorwriting
and creativity.
#writing
#clmooc
#writeout25
#BanksLakeWa
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WriteOut Sunset October 26
On the last day of WriteOut, participants embraced nature at sunset while reflecting on the event's purpose of inspiring outdoor writing and creativity.
https://whatelse.edublogs.org/2025/10/26/writeout-sunset-october-26/
16 days ago
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#smallpoems
of
#CrescentBay
#WriteOut
event encourages exploration and creativity through
#outdoor
#writing
inviting participation from all to @awakenthesenses amidst
#autumn
beauty.
#clmooc
#writeout25
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WriteOut Awaken the Senses October 25
Crescent Bay's WriteOut event encourages exploration and creativity through outdoor writing, inviting participation from all to awaken their senses amidst autumn's beauty.
https://whatelse.edublogs.org/2025/10/25/writeout-awaken-the-senses-october-25/
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John Duresky
27 days ago
Doug White makes a great point here that some seats can be won for much less than others.
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Strategy, Media, and the Future of Rural Washington
Communication is a powerful tool, and controlling communication is almost infinite power.When social media first launched, I had high expectations that it would democratize the internet, giving indivi...
https://www.ruralamericansunited.org/post/strategy-media-and-the-future-of-rural-washington
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John Duresky
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Open the government now. Republicans, do your job.
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Government Shutdown 10-23 The Government enters day 23 of the shutdown. Thousands of civil servants in Dan Newhouse's District go without paychecks, healthcare premiums are set to explode, and Dan New...
TikTok video by John Duresky
https://www.tiktok.com/@johnduresky/video/7564517955065630007?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
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the beauty of a
#river
,
#time
, and life, while promoting the
#WriteOut
event, celebrating
#outdoor
writing and creativity from October 12-26, 2025.
#clmooc
#writeout25
#smallpoems
#haiku
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WriteOut A Moment October 24
the beauty of a river, time, and life, while promoting the WriteOut event, celebrating outdoor writing and creativity from October 12-26, 2025.
https://whatelse.edublogs.org/2025/10/24/writeout-a-moment-october-24/
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#WriteOut
is a free celebration inviting everyone to write
#outdoors
, fostering creativity and connection through place-based writing from October 12-26, 2025.
#writeout25
#clmooc
#poetry
#smallpoems
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WriteOut Dotted Story October 23
WriteOut is a free celebration inviting everyone to write outdoors, fostering creativity and connection through place-based writing from October 12-26, 2025.
https://whatelse.edublogs.org/2025/10/23/writeout-dotted-story-october-23/
18 days ago
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Governor Newsom Press Office
20 days ago
MAKE AMERICA GRIFT AGAIN Wake up, America! This. Is. Not. Normal.
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Aaron Rupar
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Brian Schatz: "This is not about money. There is enough money to bail out Argentina with $20b. There is enough money to purchase a brand new aircraft for $173m for Noem. There is enough money to renovate the WH ballroom. What there isn't enough money for under this Republican government is you."
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ProPublica
20 days ago
Records obtained by ProPublica indicate that food banks across the country were expecting more than 27 million pounds of chicken, 2 million gallons of milk, 10 million pounds of dried fruit and 60 million eggs that never arrived.
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Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Hereâs What Never Arrived.
ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administrationâs cut...
https://projects.propublica.org/trump-food-cuts/?utm_campaign=propublica-sprout&utm_content=1761188408&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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The New York Times
20 days ago
Senator Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon, concluded a marathon speech on the Senate floor Wednesday evening after 22 hours and 37 minutes, saying he was âringing the alarm bellsâ on the arrival of authoritarianism under President Trump.
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Senator Merkley Warns of Authoritarianism Under Trump in Nearly 23-Hour Speech
The Oregon Democrat achieved a goal of topping the previous longest speech by a senator from his state.
https://nyti.ms/3LpBzME
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This Wednesday, explore
#outdoor
#writing
inspiration for
#WriteOut
2025, a two-week creativity celebration from October 12-26.
#warmup4art
#writeout
#writeout25
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Wednesday WrapUp WriteOut
This Wednesday, explore outdoor writing inspiration for WriteOut 2025, a two-week creativity celebration from October 12-26.
http://sheri42.net/2025/10/22/wednesday-wrapup-writeout-3/
20 days ago
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During a
#writeout
#wonderwalk
,
#wildflowers
like
#rabbitbrush
and
#snowbuckwheat
inspire reflections on
#nature
â
#seasonalchanges
and their importance for
#wildlife
survival.â¨
#clmooc
#writeout25
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WriteOut Blossoms October 22
During a walk, wildflowers like rabbitbrush and snow buckwheat inspire reflections on nature's seasonal changes and their importance for wildlife survival.
https://whatelse.edublogs.org/2025/10/22/writeout-blossoms-october-22/
20 days ago
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The
#WriteOut
initiative encourages
#outdoorwriting
and exploration, inviting participants to reflect and connect with
#nature
through activities like the
#WonderWalk
near the
#columbiariver
#writeout25
#clmooc
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WriteOut Wonder Walk October 21
The WriteOut initiative encourages outdoor writing and exploration, inviting participants to reflect and connect with nature through activities like the "Wonder Walk" near the Columbia River.
https://whatelse.edublogs.org/2025/10/21/writeout-wonder-walk-october-21/
21 days ago
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#CrescentBay
inspires
#writing
and
#reflection
, particularly during
#NationalDayOnWriting
. The author emphasizes the importance of self-expression, gratitude, and the joy of sharing thoughts through various written forms.
#writeout
#writeout25
#whyiwrite
#clmooc
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WriteOut Why I Write October 20
Crescent Bay inspires writing and reflection, particularly during National Day On Writing. The author emphasizes the importance of self-expression, gratitude, and the joy of sharing thoughts through various written forms.
https://whatelse.edublogs.org/2025/10/20/writeout-why-i-write-october-20/
22 days ago
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A small
#gumweed
plant inspires a
#haiku
for
#WriteOut
, an
#outdoor
writing celebration from October 12-26, 2025, encouraging exploration and creativity in
#neighborhood
spaces.
#clmooc
#writeout25
#poetry
#clpoetry
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WriteOut Haiku Gold Surprise Oct 19
A small gumweed plant inspires a haiku for WriteOut, an outdoor writing celebration from October 12-26, 2025, encouraging exploration and creativity in neighborhood spaces.
https://whatelse.edublogs.org/2025/10/19/writeout-haiku-gold-surprise-oct-19/
22 days ago
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#urbancadences
from
#writeout
- life in
#GrandCoulee
, community spirit, local businesses, expressions of freedom, highlighting a recent event where residents united to voice their opinions while supporting each other.
#clmooc
#writout25
#firstamendment
#freedom
#smalltown
#everydaypeople
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WriteOut Urban Cadence October 18
The content describes life in Grand Coulee, emphasizing community spirit, local businesses, and expressions of freedom. It highlights a recent event where residents united to voice their opinions while supporting each other.
https://whatelse.edublogs.org/2025/10/18/writeout-urban-cadence-october-18/
23 days ago
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for
#writeout
a
#leaf
#palette
for
#poetry
inspired by
#cottonwood
trees at
#BanksLake
, highlighting
#nature
connections and the surrounding
#wildlife
through
#observations
and personal experiences.
#clmooc
#writeout25
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WriteOut Color Palette Cottonwood Poem
The author discusses creating a leaf palette for poetry inspired by cottonwood trees at Banks Lake, highlighting nature's connections and the surrounding wildlife through observations and personal experiences.
https://whatelse.edublogs.org/2025/10/17/writeout-color-palette-cottonwood-poem/
25 days ago
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#writeout
experiences of
#IWonder
by
#BanksLake
, blending personal
#memories
with
#nature
#observations
and the broader concept of
#outdoorwriting
, encouraging connection with the
#environment
#clmooc
#writeout25
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WriteOut I Wonder Observations 2025
experiences by Banks Lake, blending personal memories with nature observations and the broader concept of outdoor writing, encouraging connection with the environment.
https://whatelse.edublogs.org/2025/10/16/writeout-i-wonder-observations-2025/
26 days ago
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see
#artisticprocess
creating
#earthy
#ogee
tile designs for a
#spoonflower
challenge, sharing insights on
#colorpalettes
, textures, and personal projects like birthday cards and outreach writing events.
#ipadartwithjennifernichols
#bardotbrush
#warmup4art
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Wednesday WrapUp Stone Flow &Â Cards
The blog discusses Sheri42's artistic process creating earthy ogee tile designs for a challenge, sharing insights on color palettes, textures, and personal projects like birthday cards and outreach writing events.
http://sheri42.net/2025/10/15/wednesday-wrapup-stone-flow-cards/
27 days ago
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#writeout
#soundmap
by
#listening
to various
#naturalsounds
near the
#ColumbiaRiver
, highlighting the
#diversity
of
#outdoorexperiences
#writeout25
#clmooc
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WriteOut Sound Map Oct 15
The author creates a sound map by listening to various natural sounds near the Columbia River, highlighting the diversity of outdoor experiences.
https://whatelse.edublogs.org/2025/10/15/writeout-sound-map-oct-15/
27 days ago
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#writeout
#Prompt
âShuffle Your
#Senses
," led by Rob Walker, encourages creative exploration of the senses inspired by
#nature
, fostering connection through place-based writing and outdoor experiences.
#clmooc
#writeout25
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WriteOut Shuffle Your Senses Oct 14
The exercise "Shuffle Your Senses," led by Rob Walker, encourages creative exploration of the senses inspired by nature, fostering connection through place-based writing and outdoor experiences.
https://whatelse.edublogs.org/2025/10/14/writeout-shuffle-your-senses-oct-14/
28 days ago
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#writeout
#prompt
"Shuffle Your
#Senses
" encourages exploring
#nature
by linking different senses and reflections, inviting participants to engage deeply with their surroundings through creative writing.
#clmooc
#writeout25
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WriteOut Shuffle the Senses 2025
The prompt "Shuffle Your Senses" encourages exploring nature by linking different senses and reflections, inviting participants to engage deeply with their surroundings through creative writing.
https://whatelse.edublogs.org/2025/10/13/writeout-shuffle-the-senses-2025/
29 days ago
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#October
brings dark,
#rainy
weather as
#nature
prepares for winter. The
#WriteOut
event invites everyone to explore and create outdoors from October 12-26, 2025.
#clmooc
#writeout25
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Pause and Sense October 12
October brings dark, rainy weather as nature prepares for winter. The Write Out event invites everyone to explore and create outdoors from October 12-26, 2025.
https://whatelse.edublogs.org/2025/10/12/pause-and-sense-october-12/
30 days ago
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recent creative projects, including a
#spoonflower
#teatowel
design, a
#chalk
drawing, and a
#photodoodle
.
#warmup4art
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Wednesday WrapUp Tea, Acorns, WriteOut
recent creative projects, including a tea towel design, a chalk drawing, and a photo doodle.
http://sheri42.net/2025/10/08/wednesday-wrapup-tea-acorns-writeout/
about 1 month ago
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a
#photodoodle
inspired by
#CLmooc
friends and shares experiences from the
#WriteOut
celebration, encouraging participation in
#nature-based
#writing
and
#art
activities.
#warmup4art
#shootingstar#wildflower
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WriteOut and PostCards
The author describes a photo doodle inspired by CLmooc friends and shares experiences from the WriteOut celebration, encouraging participation in nature-based writing activities.
http://sheri42.net/2025/10/07/writeout-and-postcards/
about 1 month ago
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Sheri42's entry for
#Spoonflower
#teatowel
#calendar
features colorful
#autumnleaves
, celebrating fall's beauty year-round.
#warmup4art
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Autumn Joy Tea Towel
Sheri42's entry for Spoonflower's tea towel calendar features colorful autumn leaves, celebrating fall's beauty year-round.
http://sheri42.net/2025/10/07/autumn-joy-tea-towel/
about 1 month ago
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#ipadartwithjennifernichols
chalkboard lesson, creating two
#mockups
, focusing on different themes and readability.
#warmup4art
#acorn
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Chalk Acorn
The author appreciates Jennifer's chalkboard lesson, creating two mockups with Unsplash photos, focusing on different themes and readability.
http://sheri42.net/2025/10/07/chalk-acorn/
about 1 month ago
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Nancy
about 1 month ago
This is a generous gift, and a very smart thing to do. âAn informed citizenry is essential to our democracy. As we continue to grow The Atlantic, and the resource-intensive reporting and writing we publish, we want to ensure itâs available to new generations of readers.â
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Al Franken
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On The Pod:
@normornstein.bsky.social
makes sense of all the chaos across our govt as we face another shutdown. Plus, will Trump's proposed deal end the war in Gaza? And what about Trump & Hegseth's bizarre addresses to the top military generals? Listen to the ep:Â
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Scott MacFarlane
about 1 month ago
Judge Esther Salas, whose son was murdered in 2020, issues a dire warning today: âOfficials from top to bottomâ are using rhetoric that puts judges at risk:
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Jen Rubin
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of course it is
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Trumpâs Immigration Push Diverts U.S. Agents From Drug, Money and Sex-Crime Cases
Federal investigators are resigning, and morale is low, as they juggle complex cases and detain migrants.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trumps-immigration-push-diverts-u-s-agents-from-drug-money-and-sex-crime-cases-90b37cc9?reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
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#WriteOut
2025 event invites everyone to connect through
#outdoor
#writing
experiences from October 12-26, promoting creativity inspired by
#nature
.
#clmooc
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WriteOut Awaken the Senses 2025
The WriteOut 2025 event invites everyone to connect through outdoor writing experiences from October 12-26, promoting creativity inspired by nature. Participants can share memories and create art from their experiences.
https://whatelse.edublogs.org/2025/10/03/writeout-awaken-the-senses-2025/
about 1 month ago
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weekly strategies & reflections on using
#ProCreate
and
#AffinityDesigner
, featuring courses and autumn-themed illustrations for art inspiration
#greetingcards
#ipadartwithjennifernichols
#deloresnaskrent
#warmup4art
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Wednesday WrapUp Cards &Â Autumn
weekly strategies and reflections on using ProCreate and Affinity Designer, featuring courses and autumn-themed illustrations for art inspiration
http://sheri42.net/2025/10/01/wednesday-wrapup-cards-autumn/
about 1 month ago
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creating a 16th
#greetingcard
for
#DeloresNaskrent
#5Cards5DaysChallengeshowcasing their design process and new techniques learned in
#AffinityDesigner
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Another Card: Autumn Apples
The author discusses creating a 16th card for Delores Naskrentâs challenge, showcasing their design process and new techniques learned in Affinity.
http://sheri42.net/2025/09/29/another-card-autumn-apples/
about 1 month ago
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#ipadartwithjennifernichols
#CreativeJourney
Community autumn
#chalkboard
art lesson in
#Procreate
, learning techniques and enjoying community interaction.
#warmup4art
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Autumn Chalkboard Art
Jennifer Nicholâs Creative Journey Community autumn chalkboard art lesson in Procreate, learning techniques and enjoying community interaction.
http://sheri42.net/2025/09/27/autumn-chalkboard-art/
about 1 month ago
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#DeloresNaskrent
#5Cards5DaysChallenge course offers a fast-paced learning experience, teaching sketching,
#greetingcard
design, and posting on platforms like Card Isle and Zazzle.
#procreate
#affinitydesigner
#warmup4art
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Folksy Birds Cards for Day 5
Delores Naskrent's 5 Cards in 5 Days course offers a fast-paced learning experience, teaching sketching, card design, and posting on platforms like Card Isle and Zazzle.
http://sheri42.net/2025/09/26/folksy-birds-cards-for-day-5/
about 1 month ago
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#DeloresNaskrent
Cards in #5Cards5DaysChallenge course teaches
#greetingcard
design using
#Designer
and
#Procreate
. Participants learn to create unique cards with customizable elements, boosting their confidence in digital illustration.
#warmup4art
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Greeting Cards Day 4
Delores Naskrent's 5 Cards in 5 Days course teaches card design using Affinity Designer and Procreate. Participants learn to create unique cards with customizable elements, boosting their confidence in digital illustration.
http://sheri42.net/2025/09/25/greeting-cards-day-4/
about 1 month ago
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@bardotbrush @lisabardot host an
#makingarteveryday
#MAE2025
#curiouscolor
challenge for creativity through exploration of colors & techniques. Simultaneously,
#DeloresNaskrent
#5Cards5DaysChallenge course focuses on creating
#greetingcards
#warmup4art
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Wednesday WrapUp Color and Cards
In September 2025, @bardotbrush and @lisabardot host an art challenge encouraging creativity through exploration of colors and techniques. Simultaneously, Delores Naskrent's course focuses on creating greeting cards.
http://sheri42.net/2025/09/24/wednesday-wrapup-color-and-cards/
about 2 months ago
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#DeloresNaskrent
#5Cards5DaysChallenge course, creating various
#greetingcards
by modifying
#templates
and experimenting with colors and motifs across three projects.
#warmup4art
#affinitydesigner
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Day 3 Greeting Card Adaptations
The author is participating in Delores Naskrent's course, creating various greeting cards by modifying templates and experimenting with colors and motifs across three projects.
http://sheri42.net/2025/09/24/day-3-greeting-card-adaptations/
about 2 months ago
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#DeloresNaskrent
#5Cards5DaysChallenge
course involves sketching, designing cards using
#Procreate
and
#AffinityDesigner
, focusing on thematic creativity and reuse.
#warmup4art
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5 Cards Days 1 & 2
5 Cards in 5 Days Iâm taking, again, Delores Naskrentâs 5 Cards in 5 Days. Itâs a fast paced, content filled course that starts with sketches and ends with learning to upload to aâŚ
https://sheri42.net/2025/09/23/5-cards-days-1-2/
about 2 months ago
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tutormentor
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In my monthly newsletter I pointed to a blog by
#clmooc
member
@sheri42.bsky.social
& to the DS106 Daily Create. Both share creative activities that could be used in
#tutor
#mentor
& learning programs, as well as in schools & home. See the newsletter at
tutormentorexchange.net/2025-newslet...
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#DeloresNaskrent
#5Cards5DaysChallenge course involves sketching, designing cards using
#Procreate
and
#AffinityDesigner
, focusing on thematic creativity and reuse.
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5 Cards Days 1 &Â 2
5 Cards in 5 Days I'm taking, again, Delores Naskrent's 5 Cards in 5 Days. It's a fast paced, content filled course that starts with sketches and ends with learning to upload to a greeting card site for sale. This will be my third time-- this one includes both Procreate and Affinity Designer sections. Day 1 On Day 1 the main thing we do besides all the basic info and resource downloads is to sketch possible ideas for our greeting cards, considering a theme and color.
http://sheri42.net/2025/09/23/5-cards-days-1-2/
about 2 months ago
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Walk through lush florals in an overgrown romantic
#garden
of natureâs beauty in
#earthy
colors of dusty rose, creamy white, and sparkled sand with hidden creatures. Bring the
#meadow
inside!
#spoonflower
#designchallenge
#warmup4art
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Garden Tapestry Challenge
The "Garden Tapestry" challenge inspires a calming, nature-themed design ideal for enhancing interiors.
http://sheri42.net/2025/09/22/garden-tapestry-challenge/
about 2 months ago
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#makingarteveryday
#MAE2025
art challenge encourages daily creativity in artwork, featuring tutorials & prompts. Explore various techniques utilizing specific tools and
#colorpalettes
#procreate
#warmup4art
#colorcurious
@bardotbrush with @lisabardot @analovescolor
#bardotbrush
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Wednesday WrapUp MAE2025Â September
The September 2025 art challenge encourages daily creativity in artwork, featuring tutorials and prompts. Artists explored various techniques while utilizing specific tools and color palettes, enhancing their skills collectively.
http://sheri42.net/2025/09/17/wednesday-wrapup-mae2025-september/
about 2 months ago
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#procreate
@bardotbrush with @lisabardot @analovescolor
#warmup4art
#makingarteveryday
#MAE2025
#pastels
#colorcurious
#cactus
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Blooming Cactus Pops Pink
The September 2025 art challenge encourages participants to create artwork using various techniques and color palettes. Lisa Bardotâs tutorial provides inspiration for vibrant, quick pieces.
http://sheri42.net/2025/09/15/blooming-cactus-pops-pink/
about 2 months ago
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Rachel Deering
about 2 months ago
Goodnight.⨠Fireflies at Kinu River in Tennoji, Kobayashi Kiyochika, 1880.
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Mass Firing of Probationary Federal Employees Was Illegal, Judge Rules
Months have passed since the lawsuit was filed, and many of the fired employees have moved on, the judge noted.
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