My friend Noel proves that a mother’s love doesn’t stop when your child is an adult. Her daughter called and was “Mom I need an octopus piñata for my birthday party.” Noel notes that this octopus piñata is… Read More ›
crafts
When an Online Friend Dies
Facebook has been around long enough that we are facing a new dilemma, online friends that die. My online Facebook friend Deb Walker won’t be the first, and surely not the last. But, how does the online community handle the… Read More ›
Bath Bomb Toilet Bowl Cleaner!
I was given a Lush bath bomb, which was wonderful… until I went to get out of the bath and saw I was covered in glitter. My tub was also covered in glitter. Glitter was invented by the Devil (it’s… Read More ›
Coloring Book Masters-Stay in the Lines!
I recently moved to a new town, and found myself in the position of needing to make new friends. Of course, I have my wonderful internet friends (that I consider family) and my husband. Still I had lived over 25… Read More ›
A Bunny for Bunny
One of my favorite you tubers is Bunny, also known as Graveyardgirl. The one time ghost hunter now offers fashion and beauty tips, and my favorite “DOES THIS THING REALLY WORK?” where she tests out “As Seen on TV” products…. Read More ›
Scherenschnitte, it’s Not for Eating!
When I lived in Manitowoc Wisconsin I met an artist, Cindy Shaw, who was a master Scherenschnitte designer and artist. The easier name for this craft is simply “Paper cutting”. Shaw’s designs were intricate and incredibly beautiful. When I wondered… Read More ›
Alice in Wonderland in Needle Felting
So, a lazy post as I am dealing with my RA…. but wanted the chance to show I’m still learning to needle felt, and these are my first attempts at “Alice in Wonderland” characters. I did not enjoy my first… Read More ›
So WHAT did I end up buying?
Vintage/junk shops are one of my guilty pleasures. Sure I have enough junk of my own, though not as much as my friend William Price. I take a camera along always: 1.To see if a friend might like me to… Read More ›
More Felted Decorations…..and a Santa Parrot
My co blogger Naomi asked me to make some Santa head ornaments using wool felting. Her inspiration was a photograph of a Santa head. Then I decided to try to make wee Santas. I decided to take the Santa ornament… Read More ›
The Adaptive Artist
As an artist, I know that nothing original seems to have been done since the days of the Cave Man. We’re always busy copying and adapting. At the very least, we are busy being inspired by the work of others…. Read More ›
