Our front porch is populated by three different kinds of vines. Wisteria takes sole possession of one side, the other by some type of laurel bush/vine (which I don’t like) and a unique vine I have loved since we moved into the house. In spring, … Continue reading
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When a granddaughter calls and asks her Pa if he can make her a stick horse, it’s not long before there is sawdust flying in his workshop. But why stop at just a stick horse when it can be a unicorn! And … Continue reading
I tend to save things. My minimalist kids would say I save too many things. I like to think of it as being practical. I might need them for a project someday. A bunch of cute little blue bottles somehow accumulated … Continue reading
Do you want to add some fun lettering to your mixed media art or card making? Check out this online yearlong class offered by Joanne Sharpe. I really enjoyed making a new alphabet of tulip letters in the latest lesson. … Continue reading
Children love to snuggle a soft squishy stuffed animal friend. We have just completed the pattern for our One Towel Cuddler Rabbit made from one soft 100% cotton bath towel. It is available for immediate download in our Etsy shop. … Continue reading
Usually I want to have an image in my mind or a picture or object in front of me before starting a painting or drawing. Sometimes it can be fun to make a background and see where that background leads … Continue reading
If you’ve been reading our posts for a long time, you will know that I have greatly desired to learn to watercolor. The medium of watercolor is fascinating to me. One reason it intrigues me is because when it is done … Continue reading
Are you guilty of watching all kinds of videos and reading tutorials about how to do a particular type of creative activity? And then watching more? And more? And never giving it a try yourself? Are you procrastinating? We usually think … Continue reading
Using polymer clay is the last variation I plan to do with inspiration from my original photo. Choosing a photo and then seeing how many ways it inspires you to express your creativity using various mediums is a great way to … Continue reading
I thought I was probably done with this series of Variations on a Theme when I finished the textile version. However, quite some time ago I purchased a piece of linoleum for carving a stamp for printing and also a set … Continue reading