Arts and Crafts

  • Free Bookmark

    Because I simply cannot waste my paper scraps from projects, I save them. Then I use them! I have made up a bunch of bookmarks from the last couple projects that I did.  I am giving away free bookmarks to the first 5 people that post on the Somewhither Arts Fan Page on Facebook…

  • Teacher Appreciation

    Yup, yesterday was Teacher Appreciation Day. Although it seems that it has changed to Teacher Appreciation Week. This is a celebration of favorite teachers worldwide. This is the perfect time to take a moment to show your appreciation to teachers for all the effort they put in each day to teach and for the…

  • Mother’s Day Cards

    Here are some new Mother’s Day cards for 2010. Don’t forget your mom this Sunday, May 9th!

  • National Scrapbooking Day – May 1st!

    You mean there’s a special day for scrapbooking? Why yes there is! It’s reserved for the first Saturday of May. National Scrapbook Day was started back in 1994 by the well-known album company Creative Memories.  Scrapbookers all over the county celebrate their passion for Scrapbooking on this day. So what can you do to…

  • Blast From The Past

    Facebook is a wonderful tool to find friends that you have lost contact with over the years. This weekend I found my matron of honor from my wedding. I am so excited to be in touch with her again, and even more excited that I have discovered that she moved back to Phoenix last…

  • Using Glitter – Part Two

    Here is part two of Using Glitter in your scrapbook pages. Don’t forget this is one that’s being pulled out from the archives. I didn’t cut my hair – that’s how short it was. If you missed part one, the archive was posted on April 13, 2010 in this blog.

  • Mixed Media Mini – Time Flies-Enjoy It

    Here’s the next mixed media mini: Time Flies – Enjoy It. Yes it is 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ and that is real watch on there. That is one of my non-working watches that I don’t wear anymore, and I recycled onto this piece. I was thinking back at missed times with my family…

  • Using Glitter – Part One

    After spending the day “next door” to Kylie and her wonderful massage chair on Sunday, we were able to briefly chat about scrapbooking. So, I pulled out an archived video just for her. Just look at how short my hair is! Anyway, this is part one of two talking about how to use glitter.…

  • Mixed Media Mini – Her Love Song

    I was playing around last night and pulled out (again) some mini canvas’ I bought a while ago. Above is the first in a series of mixed media minis that I started creating. This one is “Her Love Song”. It is on a 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ canvas made with acrylic paint, beads,…

  • Get Down On Their Level

    When photographing those cute kids – both the human and furry kind. Get down on their level. Kneel, lie on the floor – whatever you need to do be eye level with them. This creates a more intimate photograph and one where you can see straight at them instead of at a downward slant.…