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• Create & Cut Custom Cushions – Part 1 of Cushion Series

  

  When I started looking for new cushions for Glinda, I found that most vintage trailers do not have standard sizes easily found in stores. Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Installing Easy DIY Flooring in Vintage Trailer

  

  What a difference new flooring has made in Glinda. I feel like she is gaining more character every day, or maybe I’m just personifying her just a little too... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Living the Art Life™ Spring 2015 Tour

  

  I am working hard to get Glinda finished in time to leave on my Living the Art Life™ Spring 2015 Tour. This year I’ll be traveling from Florida to Maine and eve... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Painting Interior and Cabinetry Handles in Vintage Trailer

  

  I’m still not ready for the big reveal. I think I’ll do a video when it is all finished. I wish I would have made a video at the beginning, but I was so... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Magnetic Chalkboard Message Center for Vintage Trailer

  

  I could not make up my mind where to add a cool chalkboard, but knew I wanted one. One of my Living the Art Life™ sponsors is MD Hobby Craft, a division of... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Update Lighting and Electric Outlets in Vintage Trailer

  

  As much as I’m having fun renovating, Glinda, I am not restoring her back to her original condition. I want to keep some of the vintage 70’s charm, but I want t... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Waterproofing Vintage Trailer Aluminum Roof for Glinda

  

  Well, I thought I had shared this post, but apparently I have not. This was one of the first projects we completed on poor Glinda. Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• My Amazing Craft Desk

  

  I’d love to have my studio all clean and orderly, but it’s not going to happen. I keep putting off sharing my desk because of that and finally figured I’m just... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• My Amazing DIY Craft Desk

  

  I’d love to have my studio all clean and orderly, but it’s not going to happen. I keep putting off sharing my desk because of that and finally figured I’m just... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Renovating a Vintage Suitcase

  

  What started out as a worn out vintage suitcase has turned into an eye-catching piece of luggage as well as a table display. I bought a whole set of suitcases... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• New Backsplash for My Vintage Trailer, Glinda

  

  This was one of the easiest projects to do so far. Fasade Decorative Thermoplastic Panels come in a variety of patterns and a few colors. They are a form of... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Glinda Gets a New Vintage Trailer Interior Wall

  

  Glinda is coming along, but who knew this little trailer would have so very much to do! There are just so many little pieces and so many nooks and crannies.... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Mixed Media is Powered up with Powertex

  

  I am in love! I will be teaching with Powertex for some of my workshops. This is an amazing product. It is marketed as a fabric-hardener, but as you will see... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Adventures in Arting Podcast – The Glamping Life

  

  I am thrilled to be the guest on Adventures in Arting podcast today. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer and her lovely mother, Eileen, invited me to join them for a fun... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Backus Museum Best of the Best – Encaustic

  

  I’m so excited that one of my pieces was juried into the Backus Museum Annual “Best of the Best” show. Hundreds of entries were submitted and the jurors chose... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Inside Rennovation of Glinda Glamper Begins

  

  Yes, those blue cushions need to go. They are old, worn, and NOT going to work with my color palette. I want to paint over all the exposed raw wood as well and... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Calendart 2015

  

  Each year, Art Mundo celebrates their largest fundraiser, Calendart. Each artist submits one original work of art 5 x 7. Each work is juried and 36 artists are... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Glinda Glamper Has a Name and a New Home

  

  Yes! I’m so excited that I was able to get this adorable glamper that I mentioned in my post Glamping the Art Life. This little baby needs a little work, but... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Glamping the Art Life

  

  I have missed teaching on tour this year and am excited to be working on dates and workshops for 2015. I’m thankful I have not had any vertigo episodes in... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Autumn Knockout Tags at The Collins Rep Show

  

  I had a great time at The Collins Group Rep show. The Collins Group is a manufacturer sales representative group to the retail trade. Sizzix asked me to... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME