Blogged for +20 years about art, craft and creativity.
Loves free-form embroidery and slow crafts as well as collage, mixed media, art journaling and photography/layout and creating books.
Oh well, I like it all.
"I have lots of things inside my head, swirling around. It’s always nice to let some of them out." —iHanna
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I love this Creative habit of mine - iHannas Blog
Just because it's black in the dark, doesn't mean there's no color... — Laleh My most consistent habit right now is to doodle. To bring a black pen to paper and draw something that is already in my mi...
Need more playful, just for fun art journaling in my life. Maybe it's time to create another miniature art journal again? It's January after all...
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#artjournal #doodle #retroblogpost #drawing #bookproject
Miniature Art Journal Idea & Drawing time - iHannas Blog
So, after finishing the big 365 Collage project I did last year I have been mulling over new ideas around here. I am working with my one word of the year (willpower), and in January it was a huge succ...
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Push on, everyone! Coz we need you, your art, & artists, joy, beauty, wonder, kindness, love, hugs, bravery, crafts, light.
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50 art journaling ideas to try this year!
I have created a list of 50 art journal ideas to try in the new year. I made the list for myself, but you are more than welcome to try them all and let me know how it goes.
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50 art journaling ideas to try this year
I have created a list of 50 art journaling ideas to try in the new year. I made the list for myself, but you are more than welcome to try a few or all of these ideas in your own art journal practice. For this list I have looked through my own blog for ideas. Each art journaling idea is linked to an older blog post where I have shared a page or spread using the material or technique described in the listed "prompt".
New on the tubes today, a video of me cutting out images for upcoming collage, glue booking and art journal projects!
Enjoy and happy Friday!
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#gluebooking #artjournal #magazineharvest #youtube #diy
Magazine harvest with me for GLUE BOOK COLLAGES - let's look through an unusual magazine pile
YouTube video by iHanna
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Collage 24: On a darkish day. During the week it has been chilly mornings but rainy days under a grayish sky - creating slush on the ground that makes my mood sink. On such days I always wish I could ...
I did it again! A year has 52 weeks and this is week 52 of my 365 collages in a year.
#MondayBlogs #analogcollage #collage #365
#dailyart #artistlife #2025
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This is Not the End | Collage week 52 2025
I caught the Collage Bug many years ago, and I love him so much. It’s one of the few things in life where I totally love all the steps of the process, from finding material, to sorting through papers, to collecting and saving to cutting, gluing and making somethings new out of something that previously was something else… — iHanna…
Cute STICKERS for my JOURNAL from Activity Books for kids #thrifthaul
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New blog post today!
BTW: If you have a blog too leave me a comment on my blog, and I will come visit yours and check it out. :) cheers.
#blogging #newyear #creativeblogger #analogcollage #yearlongproject #creativeproject #newblogpost #blog
The beginning is today | Collage week 51 2025
Today is the first day of the rest of your life, I hope you are doing something you enjoy and are planning for a creative and yummy year ahead! I used to try to set goals, make plans and create a new calendar for myself in a January first frenzy, but this time I admit it: I have no idea…
Being a Paper Hoarder | Collage week 50 2025
I have created a lot of collages over the years, and in 2025 I created 365 new artworks. I am very proud of this fact, and happy to have reached my goal before the year ended even though I have 2 more posts of collages to share on the blog because the days run out to blog them. This week I was really feeling that I need to work on my paper hoarding tendencies a bit in the new year.
Christmas is over. I hope you had a lovely holiday. Continuation today with some big collages on my blog. Let me know if you like 'em.
#analogcollage #collage #cutandpaste #contemporaryart
Liberation is near | 365 Collages | Week 49
Liberation is near, so near... 337. My spirit animal, art collage by iHanna, 2025. Christmas is over. I hope you had a lovely holiday. Cont. with some big collages. Yes, I'm back with seven newly made collages, ready to liberate myself of this project and you of this blog format. Soon, very soon. Here I'm showing you collage number 337 to 343.
Merry Christmas from Sweden to you!
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The cozy Christmas Vibe
It's time to celebrate Christmas around here (in Sweden we celebrate on the 24th of December), so I just wanted to pop in here to say hi ho ho ho. To wish you a merry Christmas if you celebrate the holiday, and a wonderful rest of the week to you all! Global warming snowman in Sweden, 2025. My 365 has been going well…
Go big or go home | Collage week 48
I think the saying "go big or go home" is a bit harsh, but this week I'm going at least a little bigger than usual. Is it a hit? Not yet (for me) but like with everything I think one needs a lot more practice to pull a new art style, form or size off. They're…
Go big or go home | Collage week 48
I think the saying "go big or go home" is a bit harsh, but this week I'm going at least a little bigger than usual. Is it a hit? Not yet (for me) but like with everything I think one needs a lot more practice to pull a new art style, form or size off. They're not very big, these seven new collages, but bigger than usual like I said, and that's new.
Blogged seven new collages for my 365 collage-project of the year. Let me know what you think.
#collage #blogging #creativeblogger #blog #art2025
Feeling all the feelings | Collage week 47
I really am feeling all the feelings with this project. Happy, sad, desperate, lonely, joyful, stressed. Maybe that is true for most creative projects you take on that takes months out of your life to complete? It is exhilarating, but also frustrating and hard at times. But we trudge on. 323. Lemons and rain, week 47. These are seven new collages for my 365 collage-project of the year.
VINTAGE – Spotted Photo Challenge – craftaliciousme
I have been taking a little break in the Spotted Photo Challenge that Hanna is hosting this year. When the topic vintage was announced I was like I don’t have…
Christmas Journal with Me - iHannas Blog
Christmas journal with me, will you? Just remember that journaling can be what ever you want it to be. In previous Christmas Journals, both spiral bound, I have mostly glued in found imagery when I ma...
I’m not counting down to Christmas or wrapping gifts. I’m counting down to finishing my 365 project and wrapping it up with a bow on top!
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Endless grids | Collage week 46
316. Orchids and roses for dad, collage by iHanna, 2025. In endless circles we move, in endless grids we live... I will come back to grids next year, but for today some more grid collages from yours truly. These seven grids represent week 46 of 2025, although right now it's already week 51. Only 1,5 week left of this year, say what?
Have you ever made a grid collage? It's such is a fun collage exercise / concept, and I love playing around with it! A grid can be glued down in endless different ways...
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The Nine Patch | Collage week 45
Playing around with squares in grids is a fun collage exercise. The grid can be glued down in endless different ways, and it's the artists perogative to decide what, when and how to go about each one. It's really fun to make this kind of art, but not easy. Finding a balance takes a bit of fiddling around with the squares, but to me its satisafctory to see them coming together.
From the Stitching Diaries: Hand sewing my version of Ann Wood's free pattern of the World's Sweetest Needle book!
Blog post and video!
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#embroidery #needlebook #crafting #slowcraft #creativeblogger #stitching #vlogmas #blog #sewing
The World’s Sweetest Needle book – process videos
I wanted to sew my own version of Ann Wood's free sewing pattern World's Sweetest Needle book. It took a while, but I am stubborn. I finished it, then I photographed it, then I edited three videos of the process of me creating the needle book, the World's Sweetest Needle book as she called it. Well, two, because in the first one is connected but not really in the series.
Hi friends! Today you're getting seven new collages that are rather brownish, click on over to see them all. Feel free to share this post.
#collage #365somethings2025 #brown #colourjoy #cutandpaste
The Brown Edition II | Collage week 44
I actually love the color brown. I know, strange. But it is true. I might not reach for it a lot when I am painting, but a warm brown feels welcoming and homely to me. It might be because it is the color of my childhood, or it might be because it is just natural and beautiful, but in any case, I like it.
Can all art pieces be strung together to create a story, a narrative, a letter? Who knows, but yes, I'd say yes.
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A red rose greeting | Collage week 43
Once in a blue moon life will blow you a rarity and it will leave you with astonishment. ― Giovannie de Sadeleer Here. A red rose greeting for you: 295. Symbols of Good Maybe a love song to ease your worried mind: 296. Once upon a moon A view over the beach, where the wind slowly is ruffling the wings of the palm trees...
Today I'm sharing seven new collages inspired by strong women found in mostly vintage photographs...
#authors #collage #365somethings2025 #creativeblogger #blogpost #girlpower #mondayblogs
Artists cannot fail | Collage week 42
An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one. — Charles Horton Cooley I think I will win my 365 challenge, not only because artists cannot fail, but because I am feeling it is a must for me this year. So much else in my life has felt like a failure so I need to finish it for myself, for the blog and for you guys who've been following along and cheering me on.
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Deap breaths. I'm gonna tackle the button hole row in two color currogated ribbing now. Wish me luck.
#knitting #craft #hönsestrik 🧶
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Yes, I am still at it! Doing 365 collages this year (I hope). Will I each the goal? Will you cheer me on?
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Say it with collage | 365 collages week 41
If you are scrolling past you might miss it. The subtle hints, the hidden gems. If you are rushing to get to "the end" you won't hear a thing of what is said, at least that is what I think. 281. Say what you Need to Say I think you can say a lot with collage, but it will only reach those open enough to listen, those that have learned to stand in silence in front of a painting or artwork and ponder it for a while.
Love this! Now I wanna go back. I do NOT want to see the //AI fuckery when I type a blog post that's IN MY HEAD!!
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Happy December to you - with the 40th blog post of the year about my art collage project!
#analogcollage that is, the only one I do and love. Hands-on, glue sticking, joyful and messy collage.
#mondaybloggs #creativeblogger #collage #365somethings2025 #artonpaper #papercollage
Non machinable Analog Art Collage | week 40
These are non-machinable analog art collage artworks on paper, made by my human hands, scissors and a glue stick. I call them art because they're art to me. If you enjoy them, I'd love to know. Cheers.
I send out all my warmth and love into the world with these colorful collages and time-consuming blog posts. I hope you feel it, and if it hits home with you - I sure would celebrate that.
#creativebloggers #scrappy #collage #365somethings2025
Celebrate the small wins | Collage week 39
267. Celebrate the small wins I am attempting to create a whooping three-hundred and sixty-five collage artworks on paper this year. I think that is about 345 or so more than I did the year before (at least) and I am a bit behind again. The year-end is getting closer, so I will try to get to my collage table every day this week.
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Continuing on using a few Victorian scrap die cut images in my collage artwork - this time showing super cute illustrations of babies...
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Oh baby, baby | Collage week 38
Continuing on using a few Victorian scrap die cut images in my collage artwork - this time showing super cute illustrations of babies. I think all of these are so very sweet and I hope you do too. 261. Like a fish in the water I actually love that some of these have been taped into an album (by someone else) at one time, and that you can see the yellowing tape residue on them.
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Home Comforts: Ivy greenery - iHannas Blog
An important part of a cozy home is the greenery, don't you agree? The indoor greenery makes a room feel like a home and not a naked hotel room. Some plants in your home will create a warmer and more ...
All good art is political! There is none that isn’t. And the ones that try hard not to be political are political by saying, ‘We love the status quo.’ We’ve just dirtied the word ‘politics,’ made it sound like it’s unpatriotic or something.
— Toni Morrison
Scrap Die Cut collages | Collage week 37
All good art is political! There is none that isn’t. And the ones that try hard not to be political are political by saying, ‘We love the status quo.’ We’ve just dirtied the word ‘politics,’ made it sound like it’s unpatriotic or something. — Toni Morrison With these seven new art pieces I've created some fun Scrap Die Cut collages. If you don't know what that is, please check out blog post and video…
YOU are invited to join the DIY Postcard Swap that I host! Let's create 10 handmade postcards before the month ends and be creative together!
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#creativity #mixedmedia #mailart #diy #postcarding
#ihannaspostcardswap #cutandpaste #crafting 🧶
Join the DIY Postcard Swap autumn 2025 - iHannas Blog
It is time to join iHanna's DIY Postcard Swap autumn 2025. I just opened the sign-up period and it will remain open until 25th of November. Sign up before then and join us in all this fun and joyful c...
On my desk: Postal Stamp Postcards
I wanted to start using all those cancelled postal stamps I found this summer right away after sorting through them. Sometimes when we (read: I) get unique and fun ephemera we tend to hoard it. We tuck it away into cute boxes and forget we even own it, which is…
On my desk: Postal Stamp Postcards
I wanted to start using all those cancelled postal stamps I found this summer right away after sorting through them. Sometimes when we (read: I) get unique and fun ephemera we tend to hoard it. We tuck it away into cute boxes and forget we even own it, which is not a good practice at all, right? I mean, even with flat pieces of collage paper or tiny postal stamps - it accumulates.
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Say hello with a mini painting / postcard
Hej friend, how are you doing? I hope you are having a lovely day. Hej is Swedish and it means "hi", or hello. It's the greeting I decided to go with on a DIY Postcards last year, along with a girl with purple hair that I painted. She is inspired by several other similar girls made in different art journals and doodle books over the years, and it was fun working on her on a mixed media postcard for the postcard swap.
Do you have a box of old, store bought postcards that you could never send to anyone? Why not alter them & create some fun, personalized DIY postcards this weekend?
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#collage #retroblogpost #ihannaspostcardswap #postcards #ephemera #diy
How to alter bought & unused postcards - iHannas Blog
As explained yesterday in my post about my current diy postcard materials and vintage illustrations I also have this stack of unused printed postcards in my possession (most of them were free because ...
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Came across an old stop motion video of mine, LOL, if one can call it that... Good times indeed!
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Humorous Postcard: The Crazy Hat Party - iHannas Blog
I love a good pun, but making a Humorous Postcard is not as easy as I thought when I first started out. I thought I could google up some humor and be done with it... But the funny thing about this pos...
How to create a handmade postcard using gesso, napkins and a bit of collage - enjoy!
#ihannaspostcardswap #decoupage #crafting #mixedmedia #creativeblogs
Decoupage Postcard – playing with napkins
There are SO many different ways you could create a handmade postcard, right? You can experiment with materials, tools, layers, words and images, applications and styles - in infinitum. Personally it's one of the things I love most about art. No matter how you try to do something on repeat - it will turn out differently every time and surprise you.
Into glue booking, collage and cut & paste? Then this video might be for you! :-)
#gluebooking #collage #cutandpaste #creativeblogger #papercrafting
Glue book with me: Blue-footed Birds
After creating the (probably childless) Citrus Cat Lady in my square glue book, I'm continuing on with another spread. Let's call it the blue-footed bird page for now. Here it is: Video: Glue Book with me - in an altered book To be perfectly honest with you, I did not have a grand plan when I started, but I do think it came together rather nicely in the end.
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Easy DIY Postcard Idea | USING POSTAL STAMPS in collage #diypostcards
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Using Postal Stamps as Collage Ephemera
I have never collected postal stamps as a "real collector" but I still love them, and I do love using Postal Stamps as Collage Ephemera. I've made spreads in my art journals, used them in collage and one year I also made a whole series of DIY Postcards…
Using Postal Stamps as Collage Ephemera
I have never collected postal stamps as a "real collector" but I still love them, and I do love using Postal Stamps as Collage Ephemera. I've made spreads in my art journals, used them in collage and one year I also made a whole series of DIY Postcards featuring only stamps. I loved how those turned out. So this summer, when I went to the recycle center with my brother to throw out a bunch of things he no longer wanted, I rescued his cancelled postal stamp collection.
Depressed or tired – cut out and glue pretty images! - iHannas Blog
I found this little lady (magazine clipping) in one of the mags from my grandmother. Isn't it cute? It's a little advice sent in by someone named Dagmar, and the text says: When I'm tired or feel down...
Spotted Photo Theme: Doors
Today in my blog posting challenge "Spotted Photo Theme" we're looking at doors! Are you a fan of photographing beautiful doors that you pass when you're on holiday? Do you notice rustic doors frames, painted mail boxes and ornate door knobs and tilt your head to get a…
Spotted Photo Theme: Doors
Today in my blog posting challenge "Spotted Photo Theme" we're looking at doors! Are you a fan of photographing beautiful doors that you pass when you're on holiday? Do you notice rustic doors frames, painted mail boxes and ornate door knobs and tilt your head to get a look of it from the right angle? Do you stop to snap a picture of people's homes, hoping they won't spot you standing outside their front door and think you a creep planning a crime?
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I am a bit late, but many previous participants have emailed me to ask for the DIY Postcard Swap to start - so here it is! Join today!
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Join the DIY Postcard Swap autumn 2025
It is time to join iHanna's DIY Postcard Swap autumn 2025. I just opened the sign-up period and it will remain open until 25th of November. Sign up before then and join us in all this fun and joyful creativity! Let's create handmade postcards right now! You have from today and about one month forward to create ten handmade postcards (or 20 if you opt to create more) in any creative style you like (although they have to be originals).
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Glue Book with me: Citrus Cat Lady
It's a good idea, when you feel overwhelmed or even a bit stressed by your own ideas, to sit down and fill a spread in a notebook. Writing down a list of all the things you want to do and get done, sure that can be great, but even more, not doing anything about…
Glue Book with me: Citrus Cat Lady
It's a good idea, when you feel overwhelmed or even a bit stressed by your own ideas, to sit down and fill a spread in a notebook. Writing down a list of all the things you want to do and get done, sure that can be great, but even more, not doing anything about the ideas except forgetting about them for a while.
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