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Love this. I shared alcohol ink paints with my brother once when he came to visit me and it's one of my fondest memories. My sister and I crochet and do other art stuff together often when we see each other but it was special with my brother since we usually do more outdoor things together.

Every year I have a holiday party for making "gingerbread" houses and it's the most fun to see all of the people who think they aren't artists really let their playful creative sides emerge.

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What a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing.

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Making gingerbread houses with friends sounds like a really fun idea!

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I’ve been doing it every year for decades. It’s special.

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This is delicious,I want to co create with my sister now,my sister loves coloring books.you inspired me shinjini

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Awesome, Reena! I hope you can encourage her to paint outside the lines in your journal. You could also use one of her coloring pages as collage in your projects. So many possibilities!

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yes I have collaged with her coloring pages.I can try yet she is very fixed in coloring in the lines.I will try what you suggest.Happy diwali!

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Happy Diwali!

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Beautiful work and a beautiful story

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Thank you, Donn!

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Sep 20Liked by Shinjini

How lovely to spend special family time making art and sharing the simple pleasures of making something beautiful together. I really loved your collaborations.

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It truly is special, making things together. And then being able to revisit them again is a precious gift!

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My family isn’t creative which makes me sad. I did homeschool my kids which allowed me plenty of time to play with creativity. I sought out communities of creatives to continue my interests. ❤️ Thank you for your inspiration.

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I hear you, Blythe. It can sometimes feel a bit isolating when no one around you shares your creative interests. I’m glad you were able to seek out a community of creatives to keep you inspired!

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Substack is now increasing my circle. ❤️

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