Have you ever wondered how some watercolor artists get these cool techniques or “texture” in their paintings? Look no further than your kitchen pantry or your medicine cabinet. Salt (table or Rock) can be added to a wet background to give the effect of snow or texture in a field of wild flowers. Rubbing Alcohol … Continue reading
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Up-Cycled Travel Watercolor Case
The Booga was going through one of the desk drawers yesterday when he pulled out a Mac Zip Disk. Besides the fact I laughed knowing I will never get everything off of that disk; I realized how thick the case was and I thought wow, I could so do something with that. I thought and … Continue reading
Watercolor Basics: All About Paper
Learning about paper is about as exciting as watching paint dry but it is a necessary evil when learning about watercolors. First thing to address is Paper Weight. Paper weight determines the price of the paper and the thickness of the paper. Think of it this way the thicker the paper the thinner your wallet. … Continue reading
Origami Star Earrings–Eco Friendly
I am going to be quite frank and not a fan of origami. I love origami but have always had a problem making origami things. I saw those beautiful origami stars and really wanted one, so I Googled how to make one. I was successful in making a paper one then I thought it would … Continue reading
Felt Play Tent–FINISHED!!!! Very picture HEAVY!
It has taken over a month but I finally finished my son’s Christmas present! This project was time consuming and overwhelming at times, I honestly thought he would be in college before it was finished but I sit here 15 days before Christmas and the play tent is FINISHED!!!! There are movable hands on clocks, … Continue reading
New Year Resolutions (Promises to Myself)
Every year I try to keep my resolutions through the end of January and I fail miserably every year. I do the normal Resolutions: I will lose weight (which I have done, I am the smallest I have been in 20 years), exercise more (I walk every day), get organized (my desk is laughing at … Continue reading
Who Needs Math? ME!
I want to be up front I hate math but I love numbers because the numbers DO NOT LIE!!! I have mentioned my “past life” before I was a Reservations/Revenue Manager for top hotel (major chain) in Savannah. Part of my job was figuring out the “numbers” (ADR, OCC, keeping track of walk-ins, etc – … Continue reading
My Art Blog is ONE!!! (Thankful Thursday – Veteran’s Day)
“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” -Elmer Davis Before I start this post I want to take a minute and thank all those men and women who have served this country. Thank you because of your sacrifice and your families sacrifice. … Continue reading
Thankful Thursdays…
I have been having computer problems all morning and Blogger has been just as difficult so I decided to post photos of what I am thankful for. My daughter and her cake My son – isn’t he just the cutest thing My husband taking random photos with the camera. Always makes uploading photos interesting. Next … Continue reading
Thankful Thursdays
1. Hot Tea with Honey2. Chicken Noodle SoupI’m sure you are seeing the theme3. Kleenex4. My Bed5. Vick’s Vapor Rub6. My Packer Snuggie7. TV8. My husband for making me soup and wrangling the kids9. Sleep10. Getting over this crap before Trick or Treat and my daughter’s birthday party.
Who Are You Calling Crafty? 