UPDATE: Paperbag Studios stamps and Art Pops™ are no longer available, but many things can be substituted to make this project!
Get creative and have fun!

Kristi Nazzaro

These inspirational cards are truly a work of heART for me. I like to surround myself with positivity. This is reflective in the company I keep and the positive messages in my art. Often we need to encourage ourselves and be our own best cheerleaders.

For this project I decided to make a small set of inspirational cards to be used in my art journals. These would also make a perfect little tuck in as a gift for a friend or family member.

The Art Pops™ cards are beautiful on their own and provide such a stunning background for this project. With minimal add on’s such as stamps, stencils, stickers and marks - the foundation for the positive messages has been set. I am so obsessed with torn bits of fabric that I find this element makes its way into 90% of my projects.

I chose messages that were personal to me; phrases that would remind me that this is a creative journey - not a race. As an artist it’s so easy to fall into a routine of comparing myself to others. These cards were a small reminder that I am exactly where I am supposed to be on my journey.

have fun creating your own inspiration cards!

Going Deeper...

Is there an aspect of mixed-media art that you always avoid? Why?

I avoid faces. I have no confidence in my ability to draw faces. I am in awe of other artists who draw beautiful faces or even whimsical faces. I avoid this at all costs. I’d love to one day be able to create faces that are unique to my style. But for now, I always find a way to go in another direction artistically.