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Recent Posts

  • How to use Pan Pastels in an Art Journal Page to display your yearly intentionShow Your New Years Intention with Pan Pastels
    In Art Journal, Projects, Techniques
  • Holiday Collage Cards Designed by Nadine MiltonMake Amazing Holiday Collage Cards in Minutes!
    In Projects, Techniques
  • Abstract Holiday Cards Made with Paper Scraps from Simply Stated Design Golden Evergreen PapersUse Your Scraps to Make Stunning Holiday Cards
    In Projects, Techniques
  • My first mixed media page in the Dina Wakley Ledger Journal
    Art Journal,  Techniques

    My First Impressions of the Dina Wakley Ledger Journal

    March 14, 2025 /

    I recently discovered my new favorite journal, the Dina Wakley Ledger journal!  Join me as I share my first impressions and test this unique art journal using my favorite techniques. In the fall of last year, I had the opportunity to take a few classes in person with the lovely Dina Wakley. She was excited about her new art journal that would be coming out but couldn’t tell us anything about it. I’ve been waiting for months for this journal to come out. I was not disappointed! Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn…

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    Nadine Milton

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    Altering Paper on a Journal Page

    January 29, 2021
    How to Gelli Print on Tissue Paper

    How to Gelli Print on Tissue Paper

    July 1, 2022
    Goal Setting During COVID-19

    Goal Setting During COVID-19

    April 24, 2020
  • 7 Techniques using Zebra Mildliner Mix Pens
    Techniques

    7 Unique Ways to Use Zebra Mildliner Mix Pens

    August 3, 2024 /

    Have you ever purchased a pen that looks amazing but you’re not too sure how to use it? Zebra Pens came out with a new product, the Mildliner Mix pen, and it’s blown my mind! At first, I wasn’t sure how I was going to use these dual color pens. But once I started creating, the ideas kept coming! Join me as I unbox these pens and show you not one, but 7 different project using these pens! Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. What Makes These Pens Special? Why should you…

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    Nadine Milton

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    The Best Acrylic Paint Pens: A Paint Marker Comparison

    July 9, 2021
    How to get the best results with napkin decoupage

    New to Napkin Decoupage? Start HERE!

    June 28, 2024
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    Mixed Media Magic: Altered Photo Techniques for Your Art Journal

    October 27, 2023
  • Techniques

    How to Organize 684 Pens, Pencils, and Markers

    April 12, 2024 /

    You’re sitting down in your studio about to create, and you can’t find your favorite pens and markers. Then you start the hunt, spending half of your creative time trying to find your markers or organizing them so that you can start on your project.  If this happens to you, you’re not alone! I’ve been so frustrated with my creative space over the last few months that today I’m pulling out all 684 of my pens, pencils, and markers to reorganize them. Join me as we talk about ways to go from crazy clutter to a beautiful, organized space! Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our…

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    Nadine Milton

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    Intimidated by the Blank Page? 5 Acrylic Background Techniques for the Art Journal

    June 10, 2022
    Finding A New Normal

    Finding a New Normal

    May 29, 2020
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    Feeling Stuck? 5 Ways for Moving Past Creative Blocks

    August 20, 2021

Nadine Milton

Visual Storyteller & Mixed Media Artist

Welcome to Hop-A-Long Studio! I would love for you to join me in the journey of self-care through artistic expression.

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Recent Posts

  • How to use Pan Pastels in an Art Journal Page to display your yearly intentionShow Your New Years Intention with Pan Pastels
    In Art Journal, Projects, Techniques
  • Holiday Collage Cards Designed by Nadine MiltonMake Amazing Holiday Collage Cards in Minutes!
    In Projects, Techniques
  • Abstract Holiday Cards Made with Paper Scraps from Simply Stated Design Golden Evergreen PapersUse Your Scraps to Make Stunning Holiday Cards
    In Projects, Techniques
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