I admit I have been on quite a dry spell recently between doggies, Girl Scouts, Booga (and Booga has been AWFUL recently) I finally managed to finish two paintings. Neither of these paintings are for sale they are for an auction. I am so happy with how they turned out and even sketched out more … Continue reading
We have contacted Elena Lai Etcheverry at Charity Wings to work with them to raise money for their philanthropic endeavors. Currently they are doing fundraising for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, City of Hope and Crafting for a Cure. We love their work and hope that you too will be excited about what this can do for others! click … Continue reading
You read that right I am starting on Christmas Ornaments and actually have several completed before September (YAY – ME!) Last year I made several ornaments and donated 50% of the proceeds to charity. The only ornaments I was able to complete last year were the Star for The Trevor Project, the Snowman for St. … Continue reading
On Thursday on In the Paint Box I actually showed painting technique (you can check out the replay on the Creative EdVentures Tab – I was able to record it on UStream). I had started a painting a while back but I have to be in the mood to paint and lately I have only … Continue reading
I found out Monday night that I will be on page 17 of the Christmas Issue of Celebrate 365. Honestly it took every ounce of me not to shout this from the rooftops (I think it helped that the kids were asleep). I have been waiting until the magazine goes on sale to do a … Continue reading
In the past week I have had my work featured in several treasuries. If you have a moment and are looking for some fantastic Christmas Gifts that have proceeds going to a good cause, check out these great Treasuries! http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cd638bc91558eefaaf7e3c2/gifts-for-the-cause-charity-giving http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdc2b6492826d911708d815/gulf-coast-relief-gift-guide-under-50 http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cddebee2df56d912ae6bdf3/gifts-that-give
I needed a (last minute) gift idea for Teacher Appreciation Day for my daughter’s teachers. Before everyone starts to panic – our school breaks up Teacher Appreciation Week into five days throughout the year it is called Wonderful Wednesdays. I saw this idea on Cool 2 Craft P.J. Party last week and filed it away … Continue reading
I actually submitted not one but four pieces to Celebrate 365 (my amazing husband was the driving force behind this because I would not submitted anything). I submitted four ornaments (a snowman, a tree, a star, and an angel) with the explanation of the donation to charity and a description of each piece. I guess … Continue reading
So I have been a busy little monster (elf seems so obvious)… I have been painting, painting, painting and painting today. The pictures aren’t the best I took them with my cell phone – I am going to do everything at once tomorrow. Star Ornament – 50% goes to The Trevor Project. The ornament is … Continue reading
I sent the box out this morning! It was such a relief to hand that box to the mail lady 🙂 Now I am back to working on ornaments. The star will have the Chinese Character for Love in the center and will be shiny. The tree will be more green and not so blue. … Continue reading
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