There are many tools at an artists disposal these days. One is the Wonderful World of Photoshop when it is done correctly. Seriously, a bad Photoshopping job can be spotted a mile away. I spend hours sometimes even days on Photoshopping items, primarily because I don’t want people to know I Photoshopped it. A sign … Continue reading
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My Indoor Garden Experiment
I love to garden it is relaxing and makes me feel good that I can grow food for my family (and flowers for myself). The flip side is I kill every plant I bring inside my house. Seriously my house is a DEAD ZONE, I have killed so many house plants and I have no … Continue reading
Heart Garland–Kid Friendly Project
I did not come up with this project on my own it was in the 2011 February Family Fun Magazine. I learned long ago not to show my daughter the photos of the projects or I would be told repeatedly ours doesn’t look like the pictures. I did not have the same beads to make … Continue reading
The Countdown Begins…
I know everyone is expecting this post to be about Super Bowl Sunday but it isn’t. I am excited for the Super Bowl don’t get me wrong but I am even more excited about getting a MAC! That is right I am getting a MAC – Refurbished iMac 21.5-inch 3.2GHz Intel Core i3 processor. So … Continue reading
Mad Scientist Mode… Homemade Plaster Casting Stuff
Every now and then I get into mad scientist mode (insert evil laugh here). I have officially entered Mad Scientist Mode. It started with the Homemade Paper Clay, Homemade Glimmer Mist, the Stamp Pads, the Gesso, I have moved onto alcohol inks (I plan on trying tomorrow) and now plaster casting stuff.I’m not sure why … Continue reading
Yesterday’s List with Progress
Giraffe Ornament – still needs eyes, nose and a hanger FINISHED!!!! Felt Play Tent – making progress but almost at a stand still until I get the card table. We are getting the table today so I should make more progress this weekend. Grandma Presents – I am wood burning frames 1 is still in … Continue reading
Trying Something New…
So I use Windows Live to help organize certain pages (the Blogs I Frequent Page!) I like it for the most part. I decided to start writing my blog post in Windows Live and see how well it works. I am not knocking Blogger but I just want to try something different.One of the reason … Continue reading
Leaves, Leaves and More Leaves – W.I,P
I have been looking for maple leaves for about a week now so I could make Leaf Roses. You would think it would be an easy tree to find, not so much in Savannah. I found one tree in Forsyth Park last Saturday but there was no way I could reach the branches they were … Continue reading
Etsy Treasuries
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
Ornaments Almost Finished!
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
Who Are You Calling Crafty? 