- December 21, 2011
- 11 Comments
- Artsy Fartsy
DIY: Photos on Canvas (but not Canvas Photos, to be clear…)
Pin itWhen I searched the interwebz for “canvas photos” I’d get just that… Photo canvases (canvasii ???) Photos transfered to canvas. BUT THAT WASN’T WHAT I WANTED. For two reasons: Uh, expensive Effort. That’s not my middle name. There are easier ways, people. Easier ways to show off cute pictures of your cuties. But first, [...]
- December 17, 2011
- 8 Comments
- Artsy Fartsy, Parenting/Family
Christmas: The Cutest Felt Wreath of All
Pin itMy daughter has this thing called Market Day at school. It happens, oh… 4 times a year. The kids in grades 3, 4, and 5 earn Market Day money throughout the year. For Market Day the kids bring in hand-crafted items of unimaginable kind. I missed the one right before Christmas break because… Uh… [...]
- December 16, 2011
- 16 Comments
- Artsy Fartsy, Parenting/Family
The Teacher Gift
Pin itI think I am most “on the spot” when it comes to my blogging. I think I am a planner at heart, but temper that with REALITY and you get posts about teachers gifts and Christmas projects not in time for it to be of any help to YOU (assuming you love my ideas [...]
- October 23, 2011
- 9 Comments
- Artsy Fartsy, General
Polka dot pumpkins are the new black: Polka Dot Pumpkin Tutorial
Pin it I am not going to say this project isn’t messy. And I am not going to say I didn’t have to break out the q-tips and do some micro-managing on bleeding paint… HOWEVER. I will say it is easier that using knives or sewing… and there is no math involved. You read that [...]
- August 27, 2011
- 7 Comments
- Artsy Fartsy, Sponsored
Lowe’s Creative Challenge – My team won the Bloggers Choice Award!
Pin itMy group won! WE WON!!! You have no idea what I’m talking about. Lemme ‘splain… When I went to the BlogHer Conference I accepted a proposal. A very decent proposal… to be part of a creative challenge sponsored by Lowe’s. You know… every woman’s favorite home improvement store, and whathaveyou. The reason I chose [...]
We are well into July and still, our Summer List is still list-less.
Pin it? Titles are so hard for me. I digress. My adorable friend Meg… made an adorable, cute, lovely, covetous Summer List. This one right here. I. Know. COVET. And I made this one: It is in process, schee *read it like I am a Mob Boss*… I got a 30×40 canvas and painted it, [...]
SHUT THE FRONT DOOR: How to make your own body glitter!
Pin itReal quick: $100 Visa gift card & healthy kids and teeth via my giveaway site here. $100 snapfish.com & kids & play via my giveaway site here. 4 park passes to 2 parks for 2 families to Universal Orlando Resort via my site here! NOW. For all I know about wearing glitter… I did haz never thought [...]
So Much, So Much
Pin itto tout, to share to blather on and on and on about… I thought I’d do a round-up of sorts… from my brushes with fame (not brushes OF fame, that would be weird), to $100 Visa gift cards, to possibly winning a scrapbook… There are things. A good number of things to share. Did [...]
Just Call Me A "Creative"…
Pin it Crafty? Creative? The word “crafty” gives a different feel than the word “creative”. Similar, but not the same. Stamping. Letterpress. Another two words that could be easily exchanged… But are different. Similar, but not the same. I have stamps. I have VERY cute letter stamps. In my craft cabinet. Today I worked with [...]
Make We Laugh Monday – Ice Jewelry & Grass Knuckles
Pin itI Googled “accessories”. That’s all I did. And I came across this little number. To learn about how you can melt make your own – go to here. And if you are ready to trade your BRASS knuckles for GRASS knuckles… then I have found your nirvana… Now. Go recycle something. Or compost. Or [...]
