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