While making some jewelry pendants from polymer clay, I got side-tracked into looking for things I could make textures with in the clay to enhance my designs. The more things I tried, the more fun the challenge became. I’m sure … Continue reading
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My grandmothers and great grandmother left me a treasure in the form of beautiful handmade quilts. I have memories of visiting my great grandmother’s house and seeing ladies sitting around a large wooden frame hand stitching on a beautiful quilt. Most quilts … Continue reading
Time to wrap up the 2014 Documented Life Project art challenges. Melinda and I have enjoyed each week’s challenges as a way to stretch our creative thinking and try a few new things along the way. Our last couple of … Continue reading
Do you wish you could write more creatively? Maybe you’ve had a secret desire to write a book but are not sure where to start. Maybe you have an idea for a blog and want to increase your writing skills. Maybe … Continue reading
The art challenge for week 50 of the Documented Life Project was: “Pick a fantasy vacation spot and make a packing list. Money is NO object!” Jan: My husband’s dream for years is to go to Tahiti. That’s fine with … Continue reading
Merry Christmas from Melinda and Jan and our families! … Continue reading
After several very late nights, the dress-up apron for the Snow Queen’s little sister, Anna, is finished just in time for Christmas. In case you missed it, here is the link to the dress-up apron for Elsa. I made the apron for … Continue reading
Yesterday I shared with you the dress-up aprons I made for the granddaughters to play Elsa, the Snow Queen from the movie Frozen. I decided they also needed some accessories for their outfits. First of all, I tried making gloves. I’ve never made … Continue reading
If you have a little girl in your life, chances are she loves a certain queen who sings a certain captivating song, and once it is heard, the brain just won’t let it go. I have three little granddaughters who role … Continue reading
For week 49 of the Documented Life Project, the art challenge was to : “Trace a hand onto your page.” Jan: I used my hand as the “stamp” to remove paint from my homemade gelli plate before pulling the print. I … Continue reading