My pantry looks like a nuclear Tupperware bomb went off — it is bad. I have tried really hard to make progress on this front but it is hard with a Booga. Our spices well “live” on top of a shelf that happens to be perfect Booga level. Which means every time the pantry door … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday to Al Roker (oh and me….)
Yep today is my birthday I am 32 honestly I don’t feel any older than 31 (maybe because I am writing this while I am still 31 – lol). I did schedule this blog for the exact time I was born 7:34am (an interesting fact my daughter was born at the same time). So here … Continue reading
Swag Buck, FREE Art Supplies and Me
A couple months ago I jumped on the Swag Bucks band wagon – I figured I will try anything once. I like the idea of earning FREE Amazon Gift Cards but I thought there is no way this could possibly work. I have gotten 3 – $5 gift cards but up until this week they … Continue reading
Quick Blog Post
Well after the FUBAR yesterday’s post caused today I am going to relax and enjoy my two screaming children (because my kids are AWESOME!!!!) I am also going to prepare for DATE NIGHT with my amazing husband (remember the T.A.P. dress shoes – tomorrow is show time!) I wanted to also let y’all know I … Continue reading
I finished a Painting (I’m shocked too)
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
Part 8: How to Watermark a Photograph
What is watermarking? A watermark is a little picture, logo etc. that usually contains your name, business name, website information and a © symbol. What does it do? It makes it harder for people to steal your photos, pictures, etc. and claim it as their own. It isn’t 100% if someone really wants your picture … Continue reading
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
Homemade Gift Box
Many of you who read my blog at any great length know of my hate for origami. I really needed to make boxes for the Teacher’s Gifts. I Googled – how to make gift boxes and found an amazing website Printable Favors and Seals. They have an amazing printable PDF – my mom made the … Continue reading
I Miss My Mac…
I have been essentially on bed rest for the past 3 weeks which means no Mac because I cannot sit on the stool for the Mac. I have built the background for A.J.’s Digi Shoppe on the laptop (with much frustration) and honestly last night was NOT happy with how it looked. I turned on … Continue reading
What I am working on… Pictures
So I decided (with nudging from Robi on Tuesday) to create some pieces for the Creative Paper Clay Design Team. The deadline is the 15th (I like pressure – lol) so I have been working very hard to get these pieces done. Last night I was up until the wee hours finishing the fairy so … Continue reading
Who Are You Calling Crafty? 