Being Bold and Brave in Decorating Walls

Published on March 3, 2015 by
Being Bold and Brave in Decorating Walls

In a blog post earlier this year, Holly Becker from Decor8 blog encouraged readers to be bold in decor and design and life, 'leaving safe behind.' I love Holly. She is one of the pioneers in online blogging for interior designers and creatives in general. Her voice and style ...

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Twenty Minute Tutorial Tuesday: Words on Canvas

Published on February 18, 2015 by
Twenty Minute Tutorial Tuesday: Words on Canvas

Playing with paint is very cathartic for me. There's something about taking a blank canvas or- as in today's tutorial- a canvas that can only be described as a disaster, and using paint and paper to turn it into a (kinda) pretty and special mixed media piece.

My word ...

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Ten Minute Tutorial: Handmade Valentines Day Cards

Published on February 11, 2015 by
Ten Minute Tutorial: Handmade Valentines Day Cards

I love a homemade Valentine card to send via snail mail. Finally, a batch was completed and mailed out- hoping they get to their intended recipients by this Valentines Day! This year I went into batch mode to make simple and sweet Valentines with items I already had.  Batch mode ...

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#BeBrave2015 -Word of the Year Art Block

Published on February 7, 2015 by
#BeBrave2015 -Word of the Year Art Block

Welcome to 2015.

I'm just a little bit late to the new year party. I wrote in January, but none of those words found their way to the blog; they stayed on notepads and hard drives. I guess some months are like that. For what it's worth, happy new year. ...

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The Year of Spaghetti – 2014 in Review

Published on January 1, 2015 by
The Year of Spaghetti – 2014 in Review

Last day of the year.  2014, where did you go?  Grandma H. told me time flies faster as we get older. Please say it isn't so. By the time I'm a few decades older, I'm going to need a magic carpet to keep up with time. Does anyone else feel ...

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Holiday Cards and Sketches

Published on December 22, 2014 by
Holiday Cards and Sketches

Just a few days left until Christmas! Eek!  I finally, finally, finished my Christmas cards this weekend.  I love to send them out but it seems to turn into a production. It's been fun to turn sketches into cards this year.  Holiday sketches are a joy to create. After taking ...

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How to Make a Chunky Candle for Christmas

Published on December 19, 2014 by
How to Make a Chunky Candle for Christmas

Once upon a time I had an idea. I decided I would start a candle business, making candles and teaching classes through a local art and craft store.  It lasted for about a year and resulted in lots of gifts to give to friends and family. The end.

There's a ...

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Monday Motivation : Go for it!

Published on December 16, 2014 by
Monday Motivation : Go for it!

I had a few unexpected hours this past Saturday morning to work on Christmas projects. There's nothing like a little pressure to inspire me to get moving and finish a project.

I wasn't going to make candles this year. I've made candles in years past for Christmas gifts and really......How ...

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10 Minute Christmas Gift: Memory Jars

Published on December 13, 2014 by
10 Minute Christmas Gift: Memory Jars

The idea behind the "thankful" or "memory" jar is to write down events, things, occasions that happen during the year and stick them in the jar. At the end of the year, you sit down and read through the good memories of the previous year.

I love this simple project ...

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One Thing to Stop this Week to Create More Christmas Art

Published on December 9, 2014 by
One Thing to Stop this Week to Create More Christmas Art

Christmas time can drive us creatives a little batty.

So much to do and it feels like there is so. little. time.

December 8th? Already? Sheesh.

Life doesn't stop just because Christmas is a few weeks away. There's still a day job to attend to, families to care for, bills ...

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