When I worked at the hotel I lived for Fridays, even if we were extremely busy I knew at 5:00pm I would be on my way out the door. Being atay at home mom my fondness for Fridays is not the same as it was until this week. Many of you know that I work … Continue reading
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Monet Waterlilies Teaching Impressionism
I love Impressionism Monet is one of my favorite artist (I named my dog Monet Picasso). Monet Picasso – December 2007 I watched the In the Zone Episode on June 20 and decided I needed to incorporate Impressionism into a children’s project for my show In the Paint Box. I started doing some research and … Continue reading
National Scrapbooking Day – Come2Crop TODAY!
Okay so I have NEVER been to a scrapbooking crop (virtual or in person). When the Creative EdVentures team decided to have a crop, the amazing Leslierahye took the bull by the horns and took charge. The amount of planning, time and the love she shows for this commitment has been amazing. I am personally … Continue reading
Homemade Texture Magic
I am pretty sure I have established I am “frugal” when it comes to my craft supplies purchases. Texture Magic is no exception. I really wanted to buy some Texture Magic but at $12 a tube it is a little too steep for my taste. I was working on my Reece’s Rainbow tiles and really … Continue reading
Everything Easter on In the Paint Box Today!
Well I have been under the weather lately (yesterday I felt like I got hit by a Mac Truck) but I promised my daughter that she could be on my show today. It is Spring Break and I have been really too sick to do anything (I feel absolutely terrible about this fact) but my … Continue reading
Reese’s Rainbow – Creative EdVentures Charity Drive
Reese’s Rainbow is an organization that helps orphaned special needs children get adopted -it is truly a wonderful program. As part of the Creative EdVentures Team we are each making 4 – 4″x4″ Chip Board Tiles (mine are huge WIP right now – but I hope to have more to show next week.) Please check … Continue reading
Not Wordless Wednesday – Meeting Robi
Yesterday I met Roberta Cohen and her husband Sid in person! I was really excited and a tad nervous about meeting them in person. I Skype with Robi quite a bit so I knew we would get along fabulously but I was still nervous. I knew Robi wouldn’t care what my house looked like (because … Continue reading
Come 2 Chat: Challenge 3 – Disc O Party
This week’s Come 2 Chat Challenge was to take an old CD or CD Case and make something for a birthday party. I decided to make a picture frame. I know it isn’t birthday themed but I thought it would make a really nice present for someone. I also had my Faux Wood demo piece … Continue reading
Desk Organzier Made Out of Cardboard
Well I had planned on typing this post this weekend but I find my self typing it on a Monday morning sipping my coffee. I am once again taking the Come 2 Chat Challenge, this weeks challenge is Cardboard Classic. You take any type of cardboard (cereal box, old shipping box, etc.) and reuse it … Continue reading
Come 2 Chat: The TP Roll Challenge – Easter Wreath
The Come 2 Chat Facebook Group had its first “Crafty Challenge” last week the Deadline was today March 14th. The rules were it had to use TP rolls and the theme was Spring. I seriously started this on Sunday because I didn’t know what to do. I also got my days mixed up I thought … Continue reading
Who Are You Calling Crafty? 