It’s become an annual tradition. It started in 2009, the year I started my blog. I shared how much I love candy corn and I came up with several projects using the candy. Again, in 2010, I came up with several different projects using candy corn, one of which was […]
Creative Projects
Published in Somerset Life, Autumn 2012
So grateful and thrilled to see my holiday clothespins featured in the brand new issue of Somerset Life. A great big THANK YOU to the wonderful editors and staff of this gorgeous publication. I’m truly thankful and honored to be included. Be sure and check it out at your local […]
Upcycled Paper Rolls~ Napkin Ring and Place Card
I’m in no shortage of these at my house so when I saw Somerset Life’s ‘Paper Roll’ challenge I thought I’d give it a try. And lest you think all rolls are created equal, I have to show you the difference. The sturdier tube on the right is Charmin. (Isn’t […]
Altered Travel Folder
I took a plain manila folder and altered it for our upcoming trip. I’m taking Knox to the UK f0r an annual retreat held for families with children affected by Cockayne Syndrome. This will be our first time to attend the conference. It’s going to be a special trip so […]
Published in Somerset Studio, Fall 2012
Surprised and delighted to have a little something of mine published in the new Somerset Studio. The challenge for this issue was to create art in honor of Edgar Allen Poe. I submitted this mixed-media piece based on his poem “The Coliseum”… This issue has some really beautiful collage papers […]
Turtle Painting for Knox
I’m FINALLY done! Here are some of the photos I took during my progress. My studio was my bedroom floor… I decided at this point to make a barely perceptible face on the girl. If you walk by and just glance at the painting you’ll never notice it, […]
Baker’s Twine Candy Cane Tags
Remember these tiny candy canes I made from baker’s twine last year? I sandwiched them between some vellum and sewed them into tags for Somerset Life‘s baker’s twine challenge. Many thanks to my friend Connie for encouraging me to submit something. Stop by and visit her and see the lovely […]
Published in Artful Blogging, Fall 2012
What a cool birthday present. I came home from California and saw my blog published in Artful Blogging, just in time for my birthday on Sunday. Now that’s better than a big piece of cake! Thank you to editor, Jennifer Taylor, and everyone at Artful Blogging for including me in […]
Last Week of SOC 2 –Watermelon Ice
Summer of Color 2 concludes this week with the color theme of ‘Watermelon Ice”. Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Be sure and check out more red art over at Kristin’s. I’m working on some Egyptian ATCs for a swap coming up so I’ll show you those soon. Thanks for […]