Card-making … have you ever tried it? As I’ve mentioned previously, I discovered my creativity rather late in life. And frankly, it was sometimes an appalling experience. Continue reading
Adventures in Card-making
Up Periscope! Watch My Demonstration!
Periscope! Have you been hearing the buzz about it lately? It’s a new – and very cool – live-streaming mobile app. People can broadcast themselves live (!!) right from their phones – no other equipment needed!! It’s kind of like YouTube, but the … Continue reading
Artsy and Easy Bookmark Gift Project
A handcrafted bookmark is a wonderful way to make a simple, but thoughtful gift. They make great stocking stuffers and perfect last minute tokens of appreciation. Continue reading
Summerish: Watercolor Play
I’ve recently discovered a passion for watercolor paints.They are not the easiest medium to work with because they tend to have a mind of their own (like me) when it comes to how they move on paper. But man oh man, even just trying to get used to them is fun! Continue reading
Art Adventures: Keeping it Simple
“Keep it simple stupid” (“KISS”) is a phrase coined in the 1960’s (I think) to illustrate the principle that most systems work best if they are kept simple rather than made complicated. It was a concept I embraced quite often in my business life, … Continue reading
Mixed Media Walk Through: You Just Never Know
It’s been some time since I shared any of my art and the truth is that stressful family matters have completely deflated my creative mojo. I know what you’re thinking – stressful times just scream for the release of art play. … Continue reading
Trash into Treasure: Using Ephemera
Have you ever heard the word “ephemera” and wondered what it mean? Continue reading
It’s Almost Spring!
Our normally golden (ok, dried up) hills are very green, the oak trees are starting to leaf out and color is starting to appear in the garden. Spring is my favorite season – our temps have warmed up, the days are sunny and clear and the little rain we’ve had is enough to bring the daffodils up! Continue reading
Beacon of Light – and the Winners!
At the risk of annoying those of you in the middle of some very harsh winter conditions, I have to tell you that I am thoroughly enjoying the 80 degree temperatures here in Phoenix, Arizona. We’re here on a planned trip … Continue reading
Fearless … still.
In 2014, I chose the word “fearless” as a guideline for my approach to life in general and my art and business more specifically. “How’d that work out for you?” you might ask. Trying to be “fearless” didn’t solve all of life’s problems, of course – and it may well have have caused me to stir a pot or two that might have been better off left alone Continue reading