Hey everybody! Today I tried a swipe painting for the first time, and I’m pretty darn pleased with the way it turned out. The base paint was White Artist Loft flow paint mixed with Floetrol to a spreadable consistency, but I think it could have been thinner. That might have been the reason that the…
How to make Dandelion Honey
Ah, the humble dandelion. In our modern times of monoculture lawns and yards, it now plays the part of the unwanted villain. But before the king decided that lawns were a sign of wealth, people grew dandelions for its many uses. Every part of the dandelion is edible. The young greens can be used in…
12 Cards of Christmas- Part 3
Ok, technically, Christmas is over, but haven’t you heard of the twelve days of Christmas? They don’t end until January 7th, so there! I really meant to have all these posts done by now, but this time of year is so busy that I fell behind. So here are some ideas for next year.
12 Cards of Christmas- Part 2
Hey again folks, back with more Christmas cards. In these cards, I used a different kind of embossing. Instead of using powders and heat, images are pressed into the paper by using plastic folders that are then run through a machine that impresses the design into the paper.
12 Cards of Christmas-Part 1
Happy Holidays folks! When I decided to make my Christmas cards this year, my first thought was, hey, I can save money by making my own! A hundred plus dollars later, I realized -not so much. But now I have a ton of awesome supplies and had a blast making these cards. I also learned…
Awesome Garden Herbs – Anise Hyssop
It’s summer, yay! I have tons of herbs growing in my garden and I was out the other day, trying to recall the benefits of each herb, but I couldn’t remember. And then it came to me… Make a series of posts about it! That benefits us all, right? The first herb up today is…
Can You Eat Eggshells?
Can you eat eggshells? The answer is yes. Yes you can eat eggshells. But Angie, why would I want to eat eggshells, you might be asking. Well, eggshells are an all natural source of a boatload of calcium, magnesium and other great minerals your body needs. (Click here to see the nutritional profile) I mean…
Bunnies, Tangles and Paintings!
So my awesome sister was down a couple of weeks ago and you know what happens when she’s here right? Massive Craft Week! We made crocheted bunnies, drew some tangles, and Amy painted the cutest little bird painting ever!!! I like crafting by myself, but I love crafting with my sis. It’s so much more fun…
Mad Hatter Top Hats and Free Printables
My family never passes up a reason to have a party so when my sister suggested a Mad Hatter Tea Party, well we all had to have hats. No hats, no tea party, ’nuff said. This is Alice’s mini top hat, it went perfect with her little blue dress.
Silhouette Cameo Paper Haunted Village
I love my Silhouette Cameo and I know I don’t use it as much as I could. The things it can create are endless! Like… Making little paper haunted villages! Aren’t they so cute? These are the patterns I used from Ahsbee Designs.
