Valentine’s Day will soon be here Here’s something you can do Pick up a few small pebbles Any size or shape will do Write a special note upon them Share words funny or true Then put them in your loved one’s pocket To tell them ‘I love you”. To […]
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Sculpted Heart Valentines
I took a palette knife and covered a mini canvas with Fiber Paste, turning the knife in different directions to create a rough texture. Then I took some PaperClay and sculpted some hearts and wings. This is the same stuff I used to make my tiny cardinals. It’s an […]
Jewelry Pouch with Felt Birds
This was my favorite Christmas present: A lovely seed pearl necklace with silver charms. It was given to me by my husband’s mother and I love it so much. I love layering it with other necklaces, but more than that, it’s extra special to me because it represents my […]
Drawing Practice at Serafimov’s
When my daughter started violin lessons 2 months ago, I decided to use the time to practice drawing. The studio is small and bare. There is no art on the walls. There are a few chairs to sit in and a music stand. I hold a small sketch pad and […]
“Silent Night” Hot Air Balloon Ornament
Just wanted to show you one more finished hot-air balloon ornament. I found a vintage star pin in my junk drawer and thought it would be perfect on a “Silent Night” themed ornament. This one was made with a balloon like my first hot-air balloon ornament. I painted the […]
A Christmas Card and a Coloring Page
When it come to re-working a drawing, I do it the old-fashioned way: ZIG pens, tracing paper, and a fair amount of White-Out. Then I make masks to layer over the drawing. This allows me stamp and ink the background later on. I took a snowflake stamp (Stampin’ Up!) and […]
Beautiful and Easy Gift Idea – “Bottle Lights”
Here’s a quick and easy gift idea! Take an empty bottle : wine, seltzer, sparkling juice, mineral water, etc…. If the label looks cool, keep it on. If not, you can remove it with soap and warm water. Take a strand of 50 lights and thread them down into […]
Miniature Hot-Air Balloon Christmas Ornament (#2)
This hot-air balloon started with an old tennis ball from the garage. And this bottle cap. I wrapped the tennis ball in some white cotton cloth and tied it with a rubber band. Then I painted it all over with silver glitter paint. Next, I covered it with some blue […]
The Smallest Candy Canes in the World
Ok, maybe they’re not the smallest in the world, but I bet they’re close. I made them from red and white baker’s twine and fabric stiffener. Cut some small pieces of twine. Soak them in fabric stiffener for a few seconds. Lay them out on wax paper, shaping them into […]