We always enjoyed watching the pandas at the zoo. Sometimes they would be sleeping in the oddest position in the trees, it’s a wonder that they could sleep like that. Mostly they would sit eating their bamboo. Regardless of what they were doing, the fluffy baby was generally the center of attention. It was a …
Time to celebrate our day!!!!! This rubber stamp in an oldie (so is the card I made) but a goodie. I love the exuberance of the stamp. The carefree invitation to raise our hands, dance and celebrate. Over the years I have used it for many occasions; birthdays, anniversaries, congratulations and various other types of …
Over the last few months I have found myself with an abundance of deli sandwich bags. I tell myself it is because we are doing our part to help small local businesses, but in reality it is because deli sandwiches have become our regular Sunday afternoon go-to lunch. The workers have our orders memorized and …
I had an adventure this week going from my eye doctor appointment to a place I have never been to. I am one those that needs to stop and think about which way is left or right. Directions have always challenged me! So in the car my passenger will say “my way” or “your way” …
The Joy of Messy Hands! One way to get new ideas flowing is to have an “art time” meeting with myself. Of course adding family and friends when possible is also lots of fun and results in discovering different perspectives as we learn from each other’s techniques. It is a time to just play around …
I enjoy distributing small red envelopes to friends and co-workers for the Lunar New Year. They are a fun way to add to the celebration. Usually I put chocolate and a scratcher ticket in the envelopes. This year I decided to give handmade tag bookmarks. These give me the opportunity to upcycle my old garment …
This is a great project that children also enjoy making. It is also a recycling project using old magazines and scrap packing cardboard or poster board. I cut 2 heart shapes from the cardboard and tore various strips from colorful magazine pages. The jagged edges work well in the final pattern.Glue the paper strips onto …
I found this journal at my local bookstore. I renamed it “project planner” and I adjusted some of the categories to fit my organizing style, making it a very helpful tool for planning and organizing my art/craft projects.The book has pages to write new ideas, set project goals including the steps to complete them. There …
I have been having fun making a variety of hearts. Hearts are a truly versatile shape. They can be used for any occasion, sending our love on cards for birthdays, anniversaries, notes of sympathy or congratulations and especially on Valentine’s Day. I like to experiment with colors beyond the traditional red heart and I …
I spent some time organizing my bookshelves in preparation for a new year of reading pleasure. Reading opens doors to new adventures right from the comfort of wherever I choose to make my reading spot. I also enjoy that they are available to revisit as often as I like. It has been a few years …
