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I have been and will be answering questions and responding to comments within the comments section of the blog. I hope this creates a sense of community and exchange. Also: The 30 Lines 30 Days challenge now has an open Flickr Group, please join and upload your photos if you are participating. It has been a lot of fun to do this with you. Thank you!

Check out Kristen, and Suzanne O!

Blogging everyday is a challenge! But, I am up for it.

Todays lines are patterns. Maybe this is what the splotch in yesterday's post looks like under magnification! Ha!

I have uploaded a new Ruling Pen video and I hope it will answer some questions that have been popping up in the comments section of the blog. Jeannie asked if certain paints work better. No. Using paint or dye in the ruling pen is about obtaining the correct consistency. The paint (substitute dye if you are using that), should flow easily in your palette, should not drip out of the ruling pens beak and should create a consistent line when draw on cloth or paper.

I hope the video helps.

The Ruling Pen is about consistency. Purposefully mix some paint too thin, make a line, add a tiny bit more paint, make another line-until you get it right! What could go wrong? You have ugly lines? Who cares? This is how we learn.

As for other doings at Studio Melly, I received a package from Annika today. Annika knit and beaded these yummy wrist warmers and was going to sell them at a craft fair when I snapped them up! Love 'em! I was on my way out when I saw her package. I literally, ripped them open, ignored the note, left the packaging, put them on and went on my way! I have wanted a pair of beaded wrist warmers for a very long time and am so happy to support Annika's creative journey. I have, of course, come to my senses, read the beautiful note (on a hand made card) and taken time to enjoy the manner in which she packaged them for shipping. Big sigh.