Object stamping is one of my favorite artistic processes to do with young artists. There is something so magical about scrounging around for everyday items and with a little paint transforming them into beautiful works of patterns, richly layered designs, and textured papers just waiting to be used or simply happy to be an artworkContinue reading “Object Stamped (Wrapping) Paper”
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Egg Carton Wreath
As I got out spring decor this year, I realized I did not have an egg carton wreath for my own front door, even though I was certain I had one somewhere in the basement. Nope. No luck, the wreath was absolutely, nowhere to be found. It was then that I realized I had assistedContinue reading “Egg Carton Wreath”
Boredom Buster Books
I finally got around to creating a set of small take-along binders for my two kids. They are forever wanting to be busy, constantly restless in restaurants, and my eldest is always wanting to write or draw something. Here is what my solution looks like: A half-sized, mini binder filled with pocket dividers, page protectorsContinue reading “Boredom Buster Books”
Autumn Gardening
September (and half of October) has flown by – that will happen when most of your week is busy with school, family, and grad work. I have a short break between classes right now, so I’m in frantic finish some projects mode. Earlier in September, we harvested a 22 pound moon and stars watermelon fromContinue reading “Autumn Gardening “
Dining Room Table
One of the things I had on my summer to-do list was to decide on what to do with my dining room chairs. They are in the image below – boring light wooden chairs from Target that I bought when I first moved to Greensboro more than a decade ago. The chair story also involvesContinue reading “Dining Room Table”
Chore Chart
Summer break started off with a bang and a sprint out of the school gates. Then, we had a few trips, routine shaken up a little, naps were skipped, and meals not fully eaten…you get the picture. Things weren’t like they were when everyone was in school still. Before I knew it, I had anContinue reading “Chore Chart”
Natural Dyed Eggs
This year, for Easter, we decided to try something a little different for the egg decorating. I ventured into natural dyes – something I had tried with success for Greta’s car cake for her 3rd birthday. To entertain the kids, even more, I had them paint some of the eggs and add washi tape –Continue reading “Natural Dyed Eggs “
DIY Wood Die Set
Eric made this lovely dice set a while back (as in, December!) and I forgot to post them until now. It was a simple project – cut a long piece of wood into a set of five cubes, sand, and then use a Wood Burner to make dots on the die. They could be aContinue reading “DIY Wood Die Set”
Living Room Built-ins
Just as the trees sap starts to flow as spring nears, my creative juices start flowing and my right brain warms up at the thought of spring break and the ever-nearing summer off. For me, break from work brings the joy of less-interrupted project time. Today we got out the PANTONE Moroccan Blue paint and touchedContinue reading “Living Room Built-ins”
Valentines 2016
I still loathe buying greeting cards. It’s a DIY disease – “I can make that.” This year’s Valentines have a bike theme going on. I made this fun little stamp a couple weekends ago while Greta was working on her bicycle and heart print. Or was that last weekend? I don’t know…this time ofContinue reading “Valentines 2016”
Bluebird Hill Art 