Valentine’s Day Card

I want to state up front I am not a fan of Valentine’s Day but this year having a daughter in school has soften me up, so I have started making Valentine’s Day Cards.  I also wanted to join the Crafty Chica’s Valentine’s Link Party. The other day I was looking for one of my … 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 →

Watercolor Aids, Tools and Techniques…

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 →

Work In Progress Wednesday…

Wow it is Wednesday – HOLY CRAP!!!! I am working on a ton of stuff relating to my Graphic Design Project (I am going to do a sneak peak of the design project).  I also have a cute V-day Card started (not a fan of hearts or V-Day but it is the right thing to … Continue reading →

Easy Homemade Tomato Soup…

What is better than Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on a cold winter’s day?  Not Much in my opinion.  I really wanted Tomato Soup one day and found a can of Whole Tomatoes and a can of Tomato Paste in the pantry and decided to make my own soup.  I went into this not … Continue reading →

The Garden…

Saturday I spent several hours in the back yard cleaning the gardening beds. Doesn’t it just look bad… I realized I had NO lawn bags – so I had to take a quick trip to ACE. I found some very determined carrots in the garden. I pulled them and we put them in the spaghetti … Continue reading →

Garden Plan 2011

Oh yes it is that time of year to plan and start my GARDEN!!!  This year I concluded my garden will be the same size as last year but I am going to modify it to produce more vegetables (companion gardening).  This year I am moving the garden in by a foot from the fence … Continue reading →

Festive Friday Blog Hop–Design Two

Welcome to your next stop on the Festive Friday Blog Hop.  You should have just came from Chris Hurley’s blog – Stinky Dog Designs. Card number two is based on my theme for my Christmas Cards this year, which is Snow.  The card is 4 1/4” x 5 1/2” when folded and was constructed on … Continue reading →

Zentangles Orbs and My Up-Cycled Travel Case

I know I have been writing quite a bit about Zentangles but I admit these little drawings are FANTASTIC stress relievers.  I told about a challenge from one of my readers (Thank you Leslie!) and decided to try making a Zentangle according to the challenge – I am Diva weekly Zentangle challenge is Orbs.  I … Continue reading →