I remember many, many years ago an artist telling me I painted too big and no one would want a huge painting in their house. At the time I painted 18×20 and larger. I was crushed because I respected this artist and really wanted to be like this artist. This artist never painted anything bigger … Continue reading
Today my little man turns 3. I must admit I am a tad saddened by the fact he is 3 he is not a baby anymore. Matter of fact potty training should have started already but with vacation, re-adjusting to a schedule has been priority and we need to buy Thomas underwear. I am so … Continue reading
Pin ItI remember that one of my New Year Resolutions was to show my FAIL Projects. Here is the first FAIL in long, long time. My sketch a beautiful “Faux Stained Glass Card” That would be both 3D Crystal Lacquer and Gallery Glass in the molds neither want to come out. Now to figure out … Continue reading
Pin ItIf you are looking for the The Robin’s Nest Project, please scroll down! For this project I needed to use a mold from Articus Studio – I chose the Frozen Charlotte Mold. Materials: Creative Paperclay® Modeling Materials Articus Studio™ Stamp Fondant Roller Switch Plate Cover Terri Sproul’s Mixers Roll out the clay and stamp … Continue reading
Pin It For Christmas I received and awesome vinetage craft book called “The Craft Book for Children: Sticks & Stones & Ice Cream Cones” from a friend and one of the projects was Washington’s Cherry Tree. Materials: Tree Template Cereal Box The Robin’s Nest Stencil Green Paper on Linen Card Stock The Robin’s Nest Brown Zebra Stripe Red … Continue reading
I needed a small gift for my daughter’s teachers (there are three in her class at all times) so I decided to make each teacher a stationary set, a suggestion of my friend Leslie (an easy project my daughter could help with). Materials: 15 blank cards 15 blank envelopes Stamps Assorted Ink Pads Tape Ribbon 1. … Continue reading
I do believe these pictures say it all – Happy Thanksgiving:
The photo edition: The family The princess and I Mom and I Jeff and I The Booga That this did not take my dad’s life. My nephew and my dad. Yep is it safe to say I am Thankful for a lot this year.
Last year during the month of November I started Thankful Thursdays where I listed 10 things I am thankful for. I figured since I am not quite in the holiday spirit I would try this again to get me in the spirit. My amazing husband – I love him to death, this year he was … Continue reading
I have a Toddler (aka: Booga) which means my day is consisted of picking up my toys and trying to decipher what mood he is in. Deciphering a toddler’s mood is something the NSA can’t crack. I mean one minute they are happy, the next minute they are screaming and throwing their toys around the … Continue reading
Who Are You Calling Crafty? 