Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Welcome! This year, I want to make sure to create more assemblages and USE what I have in my stash. Since I’ve found that I work well when given prompts and/or a limited scope, I’ve created another prompted challenge for myself. You’re welcome to play along. I’m calling it Inspiration Trove as I hope to be inspired by my own hoard of treasures.
This month, I drew the prompts: Toys, Frames, and Ticket

Mentioned in the video:
January Inspiration Trove: youtu.be/AshbZV-wmZ8
Seek Gather Create Week 1 (Feb 2026): youtu.be/ZKKYibqbyKA
DIY Alcohol ink sprays: youtu.be/JMXRsOCVcG4
How to Darken (Antique) Wire: youtu.be/FNyqk2AAzn4
Wrapped Loop DIY: youtu.be/0Q1oDu5SIME
Beaded Flower tutorial: youtu.be/TrNYxfspLlg

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Materials Used/Mentioned:*
Distress Ink in Walnut Stain: amzn.to/3KsqGHC
Ink Blender: amzn.to/3p6GYgW
Liquitex Matte Gel Medium: amzn.to/3060qMa
Black Gesso (variety): amzn.to/3UGf9qb
Americana Craft paint in Sea Breeze
Distress Grit Paste - Crypt: amzn.to/4qFmohz
Distress oxide spray antique linen: amzn.to/4rLKGaw
Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer: amzn.to/2ZPAnsb
Waverly Chalk paint in Truffle and Pumpkin
Cinnamon
Elmer’s school glue
Rustoleum clear satin enamel: amzn.to/3O9ffZr
Prima Wax in Aged Brass: amzn.to/409XADl
20 gauge brass wire (aged)
Jewelry pliers: amzn.to/37pcFZZ
Seed beads
Sharpie Creative markers: amzn.to/4kCCE1q
E6000 Mini: amzn.to/3rQRvKA
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