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Painting In Your PJ's · Minette Riordan · Jun 5, 2025

The Paper Doll Chronicles: A DIY Altered Book to hold nostalgic black and white paper dolls

In this episode of the Paper Doll Chronicles is all about how to alter a hardback book and turn it into a handmade journal to hold your paper dolls.…Read more

Creativity · Minette Riordan · May 29, 2025

The Paper Doll Chronicles: A letter from your future self and creating a felt animal companion

On today's video we are adding our final touches and connecting to our Wayfinder and the voice of our future self. Activity: A Message from the …Read more

Creativity · Minette Riordan · May 22, 2025

The Paper Doll Chronicles: Working with symbols to add meaning to our Wayfinder doll

May's theme on the Paper Doll Chronicles is about connecting to your Inner Voice. We are going to start by creating a Wayfinder Doll — A Muse of Pur…Read more

Clarity · Minette Riordan · Sep 17, 2024

5 Ways to Discover Your Purpose in Midlife and After Retirement

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “What’s next for me?” As you move through your 50s, 60s, and 70s, this question may come up more often. This …Read more

Blog · Minette Riordan · Dec 28, 2023

Create a Mantra for your Most Creative Year Ever

Are you looking ahead to the new year and wondering how to stay focused and connected to what you want most? At this time of renewal and reinventi…Read more

Blog · Minette Riordan · Oct 31, 2023

Create a Gratitude Art Journal

I’ve been thinking lately about why we focus so much on gratitude every November when we should be practicing gratitude every day of the year. Lik…Read more

Blog · Minette Riordan · Jul 20, 2023

Midlife Magic: 7 Humorous Tips for Building Strong Relationships

Hey there, fabulous ladies in the midlife club! Who says your journey of building strong relationships has to be all serious and solemn? I'm here …Read more

Blog · Minette Riordan · Jul 19, 2023

5 Creative Ways to Calm Your Busy Mind

Ever feel like your thoughts are all competing in a relay race but you never actually manage to hand off the baton from one to the next? Instead y…Read more

Blog · Minette Riordan · Jul 11, 2023

Art journaling tips: How working small can support your creative practice

At the beginning of the year I started a new livestream series on YouTube called Painting in your PJs with Minette. 3 to 4 mornings a week I make …Read more