I am not a huge advocate of filling a basket full of candy for Easter. Rather, I have turned to all sorts of fun things to play with or read or ornaments as keepsakes. Naturally I opt for the ornaments, as I’m a huge decorative painter. Always have figurines and paintings for the occasion ready to go. Stuffed toys can overrun your home. There are just so many stuffed fuzzies one can accumulate. Other than craftwork and stuffed rabbits, what can you do for an Easter basket rather than candy. It’s spring, the kids are ready to run out the door and play nonstop in the mild weather. So, here we go. I have come up with a list of many things to pop into a basket and light up little eyes. Continue reading “No Candy Easter Baskets”
What You May Not Know About Dollhouses
There have been various forms of dollhouses complete with furnishings, people, livestock and pets for many thousands of years. These miniature houses actually go back into the years of the Egyptians. However, they were not constructed as toys for play purposes but a part of their religious purposes. The earliest examples of dollhouses were found five thousand years ago in Egyptian tombs. Their dollhouses included replicas of their servants, pets, livestock, and household possessions. Continue reading “What You May Not Know About Dollhouses”
Crafting Video Tutorials Index
I am always looking for fresh new ideas in craftwork. Unfortunately, this can be rather time consuming. Therefore, I decided to make a list of various craft sites with video tutorials. This will make things easier than wallowing through search engines ever time. Search engines are fantastic but can bring up a lot of unrelated items that you are not exactly what you are looking for. So, making a web page with lists just makes life a whole lot simpler for me and hopefully you. Bookmark the page and you will have it at your finger tips as well. Continue reading “Crafting Video Tutorials Index”
Kid Fun … The Best Fun
Once a week, I go over to see my granddaughters, ages 4 and 9, to do arts and crafts. A fun time to spend with the granddaughters who just love the artistic side of life. The best day of the week. We needed some fun and refreshing projects to do so I began scouting around the Internet for ideas. Since Easter is around the corner, thought it would fun to make some new decorations for this year. I plugged popsicle sticks and clothes pins into Google and came up with quite a few wonderful projects I think they will like. Continue reading “Kid Fun … The Best Fun”
Crafting for Easter
Easter is just around the corner. Are you ready? If not, I’ve found some really awesome Easter designs…quick and easy…for you. More than likely, you probably already have some of the supplies laying around. Don’t leave things idle upcycle! Get the kids involved. They will love doing this one. Let’s get going on Easter!
How to Make a Terra Cotta Pot Pincushion
Needed Supplies
- Terra Cotta pot — I have used smaller ones with a 2-1/2″ diameter top opening.
- An 8″ x 8″ template to cut out fabric
- Cotton fabric
- Cotton fluff stuffing
- Rubber band
- Ribbon (embellishments of your choice)
- Scissors
- Glue gun
Treasury of Links — I Share With You
Today, I have been working on setting up my bookmarks for everyone to enjoy. Just wanted to share the great things I am finding throughout my travels on the web. I especially like the free sites with free patterns or lessons. I am all about learning how to do something and doing it myself. I will be adding new links on and off in the future. I will post them in a contrasting color making them stand out as new. I hope you enjoy.
Click here for list — TREASURY OF LINKS
You Made What?!
For every person alive, there is a creative idea. Some follow trends while others are way off the beaten path. Here are some of the creative minds that have utilized very different materials with amazing results.
Wang Huaping is living in Tianjin where he is a well known artist. Carving eggs is his specialty which requires a very light touch so as not to crack the egg. In 2010, he increased his already extensive collection by taking up portraits. To celebrate the Soccer World Cup, he began to carve portraits of the players. Along with this, he also carved mascots and logos of the World Cup.
A Sea of Knowledge and Creativity – Pinterest
Whoever thought up Pinterest surely hit the mother lode. Pinterest is an idea catalogue, informational resource, and a nice walk down memory lane. One can enjoy the web search efforts of others to enhance whatever genre they are interested. From fashion, recipes, crafts, humor, vintage toys and lunch boxes, school work, history right on to the strange postmortem photography and on and on. Find whatever interests you and be linked to specific sites containing in depth information on your specific topic. Pinterest is like a huge search engine for the those seeking more knowledge, just the curious seeking entertainment or perhaps a sales person seeking a venue. Things you have not seen or thought of in years will pop up somewhere on Pinterest for great nostalgia. Regardless of your interest, Pinterest will have something to offer on just about every topic. Continue reading “A Sea of Knowledge and Creativity – Pinterest”
Oddities in Crafting – Human Genius
You bet! I have more oddities. However, these oddities are physical constructions straight out of the human imagination not Mother Nature. Some people just go above and beyond with unusual and amazing ways to express their creative ideas and capabilities. Let nothing cease to amaze you, as soon before your very eyes, people pull some real oddities from the inner workings of their minds. Follow me as I take you on a journey, barely skimming the surface I might add, of just a few of the people who have created from the genius within.