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LATEST ARTICLES ( 135 )

• Adding Texture and Continuity to Your Paintings with Gelli Papers

  

  This little landscape painting was created using gelli printed paper tiles as my background. This process serves as adding color and pattern to a blank canvas a... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2016 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Using Gelli Printed Paper in Mixed Media Paintings

  

  var addthis_config = {"data_track_addressbar":true};Hi everyone, so nice to be back in the world of creative expression. I really miss these days as I don't... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2016 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Unisex Crocheted Hexagon Slippers

  

  I found this pattern for these hex slippers on ravlery last year and love the pattern so much I have now made 3 pairs. They are an extra warm cabin slipper. Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2015 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Man Eating Plant Prop

  

  This plant only eats once a year and is fed by the children that didn't use their manners from last Halloween. As you can see this plant does not go hungry. Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2015 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Haunted Paper Mache Pumpkins

  

  People are always asking questions about these wonderfully frighting pumpkins so I thought I would share some trade secrets so that you can construct your own. Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2015 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Handcrafted Soap and Soap Molds

  

  Aren't these soap molds just gorgeous? My wonderful husband made them for me. There is a total of 3- 3.5 lb loaf molds and a 2 lb for more of my specialty soap... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2015 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• DIY Mausoleum

  

  When you lack a "front door" you have to draw the crowds in some how. So our show stopper this year will be the Mausoleum for the from of the garage. Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2015 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Halloween Headstones DIY

  

  Its that time of year again when we start our Halloween decorations and planning. This year we needed to add some new grave markers and this is what we came up... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2015 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sleigh Ride Handcrafted Soap for Men

  

  "Sleigh Ride" is one of the fragrances from New Directions that I receieved for the more masculine soaps I made this year and I love it! Their description of... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2015 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Crocheted Spiderman Inspired Character Hat

  

  Isn't this crocheted "Spiderman" inspired hat the cutest? If my little man could wear this hat day and night he would, he loves it that much. :D I found the... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2015 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Crocheted Character Hats

  

  Thank you Pinterest and all of you that contribute to it. I always feel like a kid in a candy shop when I visit this sight. I was already a crafty person... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2015 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Peppermint Fudge Hot Process Soap

  

  Always a hit with the crowd. Chocolate brownie batter with a hint of peppermint, trust me when I say this, they smell good enough to eat. This luxurious hot... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2015 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• New Adventures - Soap Making

  

  Happy New Year to you all. Where does the time go? From Mid September to the first week of January it is non stop around here trying to fulfill orders, make... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2015 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• DIY Paper Doll Costume

  

  This is my Halloween Paper doll Costume this year. It will be completed with anime doll makeup and a big red buffon wig. This is an easy no sew, last minute... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Halloween Haunt - Rotting Flesh/ Corpsing Tutorial

  

  Here is one of the techniques I use to attain the rotting flesh look. This method involves using plastic wrap, a heat gun, wood stain, spray paint and craft... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• "Skull"Flake Crocheted Snowflake Pattern

  

  var addthis_config = {"data_track_addressbar":true};Well this is a combination Halloween/ Christmas project for our home. I came across this patternon raverly... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Halloween Haunt - Zombie Baby

  

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  Posted on 14 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Getting Ready for the Christmas Season with These Little Crocheted Snowflakes

  

  I love the look of decorated Christmas trees from the past. They are not your typical cookie cutter, commercial trees. They were all decorated from items that... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Halloween Haunt 2014 - Build a Coffin Prop

  

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  Posted on 12 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Halloween Haunt 2014

  

  Its that time of year again and I thought I would stop in to share some of our new hauntingly awesome projects. Super excited about our static guillotine. This... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION