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Why your creative business needs a mood board (and how to make one)
Why your creative business needs a mood board (and how to make one)
makers, entrepreneursRoben-Marie SmithSeptember 9, 2019Comment
Five Things to Love About Collage
Five Things to Love About Collage
artRoben-Marie SmithSeptember 5, 2019 Comments
The Art Bit Clip: A tutorial
The Art Bit Clip: A tutorial
learnRoben-Marie SmithAugust 26, 2019 Comments
Finding your people and building community
Finding your people and building community
makersRoben-Marie SmithJuly 30, 2019 Comments
Art Folder Gift Pouch Video Tutorial
Art Folder Gift Pouch Video Tutorial
learnRoben-Marie SmithJune 4, 2019 Comments
Watch the Process - Stitched Collage
Watch the Process - Stitched Collage
learnRoben-Marie SmithMay 19, 2019 Comments
When things just come together
When things just come together
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8 reasons artists need a website
8 reasons artists need a website
entrepreneurs, makersRoben-Marie SmithApril 19, 2019Comment
Creating small to generate big ideas
Creating small to generate big ideas
artRoben-Marie SmithApril 8, 2019 Comments
5 steps to film art videos with ease
5 steps to film art videos with ease
tech, makersRoben-Marie SmithMarch 25, 2019 Comments
How to stay connected as a creative entrepreneur
How to stay connected as a creative entrepreneur
entrepreneursRoben-Marie SmithMarch 6, 2019 Comments
Easily add bold text to your Instagram captions
Easily add bold text to your Instagram captions
techRoben-Marie SmithMarch 1, 2019 Comments
Has your water turned to mud?
Has your water turned to mud?
makersRoben-Marie SmithFebruary 26, 2019 Comments
Crushing on These Five Art Supplies
Crushing on These Five Art Supplies
makersRoben-Marie SmithFebruary 4, 2019 Comments
Reflections on a daily creative practice
Reflections on a daily creative practice
makersRoben-Marie SmithJanuary 8, 2019 Comments
Meet the Sidekick Sketchbook
Meet the Sidekick Sketchbook
learnRoben-Marie SmithDecember 1, 2018Comment
How to make your own textured art canvases
How to make your own textured art canvases
learnRoben-Marie SmithNovember 6, 2018 Comments
5 easy ways to repurpose your Instagram art posts
5 easy ways to repurpose your Instagram art posts
techRoben-Marie SmithOctober 18, 2018 Comments
How to find focus for your new creative business
How to find focus for your new creative business
entrepreneursRoben-Marie SmithSeptember 27, 2018 Comments
What do you...? Reader's Questions Answered
What do you...? Reader's Questions Answered
makersRoben-Marie SmithSeptember 12, 2018 Comments
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Day 9: #100DaysofEmbellishBits - s is for simple, p is for play… but let’s be real, it’s easy to overcomplicate things. 🤣 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This one is a mix of textures, loose threads, and a little bit of stitched chaos (the best kind).
100 Days of Making Episode 2 is LIVE! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The first week of my 100 Days of Making journey is officially done, and I’m sharing behind-the-scenes goodness in my latest vlog. 🎥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This week, I dove into my EmbellishBits—tiny mi
Day 8: #100DaysofEmbellishBits - Locked and hidden away. This one feels like a little secret keeper—layers of color, soft fabric, and just enough mystery to make you wonder what’s inside. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I used a piece of tape transfer text an
Congratulations to @vintagebaby63 for winning one of @therobensnest Nest Bingo prizes....this juicy, handmade “tall” junk journal 🎉🙌🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Are you a member of The Roben’s Nest? You’ll have another chance to win a handm
Congratulations to @pennylcorbin for winning one of @therobensnest Nest Bingo prizes....this juicy, handmade “tall” junk journal 🎉🙌🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Are you a member of The Roben’s Nest? You’ll have another chance to win a handma
Heads up Roben’s Nest members: we’ve got an awesome month planned for you in March! I share how I made my first seven EmbellishBits with you. 🎉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s what’s coming up... 📅 March 1st: EmbellishBits Course 📅 March
Day 7: #100DaysofEmbellishBits - stitched thoughts, soft layers, and a quiet reminder that you are exactly where you need to be. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Lace, fabric scraps, a reflective surface catching the light—this piece feels like a pause, a breath, a m
Day 6: #100DaysofEmbellishBits - Worn & layered. Text, fabric, and threads tangled together. There is a bit of a glare on the photo negative, which is the main focal point. I used a scrap of canvas torn from an old painting as the base. 😊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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