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  • Shutterbean's Current Favorite Pens- A selection of writing and drawing pens by @Shutterbean @thehandwritingclub

    Current Favorite Pens 2022
  • Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas- From cookies, candy, bars to nuts, Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean shares her favorite homemade holiday gift ideas!

    Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas
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    DIY Plant Markers
  • Things Mom Used to Say Book by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

    Things Mom Used to Say
  • The Food Journal- by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com & The Handwriting Club

    The Food Journal

  • Current Favorite Art Supplies
  • Keeping a Sketchbook -take classes with Skillshare! Find more on Shutterbean.com

    Keeping a Sketchbook
  • Tracy from Shutterbean shares her current Favorite Pens! See what's in her pen case!

    Current Favorite Pens
  • Tracy from Shutterbean shares some of her favorite Fun Summer Project Ideas!

    Fun Summer Project Ideas
  • Art with Kids on Skillshare! See more on Shutterbean.com!

    Make Art with Kids on Skillshare
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    Happy Valentine’s Day
  • Make More Art in 2018 with Skillshare! See more on Shutterbean.com

    Make More Art in 2018
  • Looking to brush up on your watercolor painting? Take some Watercolor Classes with Skillshare! Tracy from Shutterbean.com shows you how fun it is!

    Watercolor Classes with Skillshare
  • Creating a Homework Station is a great way to get yourself ready for the new school year! See more on Shutterbean.com

    Creating a Homework Station
  • How to Make a Gratitude Journal - with and for kids! See more on Shutterbean.com

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  • Bullet Journal Supplies

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  • Learning New Creative Skills with Skillshare

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  • Ladies Craft Night: Valentine’s Day
  • Check out the Best Writing Pens on Shutterbean.com!

    The Best Writing Pens (part 2!)

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  • The Best Writing Pens

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I’m a big fan of all the #paperchains and #garla I’m a big fan of all the #paperchains and #garland reels this year. Feels good to put my paper hoard to good use!
Need a #glutenfree + #eggfree pumpkin dessert for Need a #glutenfree + #eggfree pumpkin dessert for your Thanksgiving? I shared the recipe for this Ginger Pumpkin Mousse on #shutterbean today! Head over to shutterbean.com and it’s the first recipe you’ll see. ✨
Hello, I made the @bonappetitmag maple bacon cabba Hello, I made the @bonappetitmag maple bacon cabbage recipe and adapted it to work with what I had. One day I will regularly buy shallots… The recipe is on my website this week- check shutterbean.com if you’re interested. The charred bits are my favorite part. Leftovers are great with poached eggs and toast. Maybe add it to your cozy weekend plans? Xo, Tracy #shutterbeanmealprep #bonappetitmag
Send this to someone who needs to do the dishes. Send this to someone who needs to do the dishes.
I am a light worker. ✨🔮 I am a light worker. ✨🔮
What an amazing weekend away celebrating @millroad What an amazing weekend away celebrating @millroad.studio at @elcampobaja with an incredible group of women. Dancing, painting, playing, swimming, eating, adventuring, and relaxing were all on the agenda. We did it all! Thanks for your magic @annierparr ✨🫶🏽
Never underestimate the power of a meal train. 🫶🏽 Tell me what you make when you volunteer to make loved ones dinner! #mealtrain #shutterbeanmealprep
Did you get a chance to bathe in the moonlight thi Did you get a chance to bathe in the moonlight this week?

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