I had fun making lots of art today. It started with my Wanderlust lesson, which was to focus on using just paper to create a collage. Since the overarching theme was Ephemera, I just worked from my collage drawer. Next I took a face drawing class with Dina Wakley on Facebook. After my disastrous … Read more
The latest release from Crafter's Companion – Angelica & Adam Collection – has a 2 CD-ROM set. The first CD-ROM contains all sorts of paper designs and card making elements. The second CD-ROM features a variety of papercrafting materials including Digi-Stamps and Spectrum Noir Companion images for coloring. It also includes party accessories and … Read more
I've been joining in at the February Photo-A-Day Challenge, and one of the prompts this week was Magic. To me, one of the most magical processes of creating is heat embossing … the ahhh of powder turning to glossy raised surface. I inked the Hero Arts DesignBlock Birthday with Red, Yellow and Blue ink and … Read more
Since I had so much fun in December, I've decided to try the Photo a Day challenge again for February. Today's subject was *YOU*. This is me … early Saturday morning … no make-up … shoveling show while the snow is still falling (because that's how we do it in Iowa … a few inches … Read more
I've been joining in the December Photo A Day on Instagram. Here are a few of my favorite photos so far. Silver … the silver star and ornaments on the large Christmas tree in my work lobby. Where I stood … in my laundry room wearing my flannel pajamas and flip flops … I refuse … Read more
Some of my favorite Instagram photos from our New Mexico Trip thus far. Last night we dined at the Marble Brewery which had delicious pizza (Canadian Bacon, Roasted Pineapple & Goat heese for me) and a wonderful downtown view from the rooftop dining. There were garlands of dried marigolds along the gallery walk in Taos … Read more
I had fun going through my photos for hand pictures this morning for the Saturday PhotoHunt… this goofy one was taken on our trip to Toronto … my hubby always looking for a silly shot. These hands enjoying delicious BBQ Ribs … with lots of fresh wipes on the side. And these hands giving … Read more
This week's Saturday PhotoHunt is … Chocolate. It was hard to narrow down all of my chocolate photos … but I finally settled on this one. Warm Chocolate Souffle in the foreground … Dulce Leche Pudding in the background topped with Chocolate Cavier … both from Zengo on my trip to NYC in 2011 … … Read more
A few pictures from my Saturday Morning at the Iowa City Farmers' Market. So many beautiful colors including this table filled with peppers. I love the look (and taste) of fresh Brussels Sprouts. Gorgeous sunflowers & sweet smelling tuberosa. And my absolute favorite booth at the market … caramel apples with caramel from scratch rolled … Read more
This week's Saturday PhotoHunt is Hot … the first thing I thought of was fire as I glanced over to my burning candle. I burn candles almost every day … and this is one of my favorite scents … Coconut Lime Verbena … on one of my favorite slumped glass trivets (photo snapped with … Read more