As I shared last week, I learned to knit over the Christmas break. I’ve been wanting to learn for a while, so I bought a couple of knitting books and supplemented them with YouTube tutorials when I needed to see someone perform a particular stitch. I haven’t knitted anything particularly useful, but have been making squares and rectangles to practice … Read More
top ten posts of 2020
Well, hello there and Happy New Year! Oh man, I just love the time between Christmas and New Year’s Day. We did a lot of hanging out, playing games, watching movies, working on puzzles, and I had plenty of unhurried time to read some of my books, sketch and paint in the studio, and I even learned how to knit! … Read More
Gift-Wrapping Ideas with Walmart
Disclosure: This gift-wrapping ideas post is sponsored by Walmart. As always, all opinions expressed are honest and my own. As I shared a couple of weeks ago, I’m feeling extra crafty this year! I know it’s because we’re home more than usual and creating things not only brings me joy, but it’s a great stress-reliever. I put on some good … Read More
easy chunky crochet snowflake tutorial
I wanted to make crocheted snowflakes this year, but I knew I didn’t want to make little lacy, dainty ones. I didn’t want to get into fine, tedious work with little hooks, but wanted something quick and simple to do while I was watching TV. So, I worked on making a simple, chunky snowflake that will complement the chunky knit … Read More
creative play | handmade brushes & pens
Let me just first put it out there that I don’t need another hobby. I have too many already and not enough time to do them all! I just can’t help myself, though. I get curious about something and then I want to try it out. Honestly, I like the excuse to delve into a new corner of the world … Read More
black Friday art sale & giveaway
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I’m still taking some time off, but I wanted to share just one Black Friday sale for those who are interested. If you missed the original art sale I had last week, I have added some of my new paintings to Society6 and they are having a Black Friday sale today! This includes … Read More
cleaning a set of antique pastels
When I shared about antique and vintage art supplies in THIS POST, I also did a bit of window shopping to share some listings on Etsy and eBay. Well, my window shopping turned into actual shopping when I found this set of antique pastels listed for a great price. It was purchased by the seller at an estate sale in … Read More
reassessing the art studio
Every once in a while, I have to reaccess my art studio and how it functions. For while, I have felt like I needed more flat work surfaces. My primary work surfaces are tilted (the easel and the drafting table) and I just have the flat surface of my desk. I found myself wishing the back wall of my studio … Read More
