If you are looking for a place for free art lessons, Derwent Academy offers 6 video online lessons. You just watch the video, complete the assignment, take a photo, or scan your project and upload the picture to Derwent. They … Continue reading →
Paul Smith was a typewriter artist. He had severe spastic cerebral palsy and a creative mind. Watch these two videos and be inspired by an amazing man who chose not to be held back by his limitations.
Continue reading →Some months ago I came across the term “cane” in reference to clay. Curiosity lead me to “just google it” as my grandson would say when he was about three and I did not know the answer to one of … Continue reading →
I had a great time making beads and sweets with the clay (here), but I found my niche when I started sculpting with it. I wanted to make something for my kids and had seen a cute clay figure of … Continue reading →
I have often looked down the isle at the craft store displaying clay and sculpting supplies and wondered where to start. I’ve even watched a few videos online about various techniques. Learning how to make things using this meduim has … Continue reading →
Wherever I go, I am drawn to look for things in nature that will inspire me for future creativity projects. On our North Shore vacation I took more photos of nature than I did of the people I was with … Continue reading →
On our vacation at the North Shore we left our beautiful “home” for the week to visit one tourist spot– the Split Rock Lighthouse. Supposedly it is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the country. Our family certainly added … Continue reading →
We just returned from a wonderfully relaxing vacation together on the Minnesota North Shore of Lake Superior. Last summer I shared a post about our annual Mother/Sister/Daughter memory making vacations. This trip was quite different from past years. We stayed in a place … Continue reading →
A couple of years ago, I started playing a game called Mancala with Ninja Boy. It’s a simple enough game that younger kids can play but continue enjoying as they get older by learning more strategy. There are a few … Continue reading →
This tub looks like it is ready for the 4th of July.But what to do with it the rest of the year? It doesn’t really fit my decor. Actually, I picked it up at a thrift store with the intention … Continue reading →