Welcome to the Wonderful World of Edgar Allan Poe This window display is full of fun, hand crafted, hand painted or collected items representing Edgar Allan Poe and his works, mainly “The Raven”. This is a photo heavy post of my creations inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s writings and his life. Edgar Allan […]
The “Poe” Experience – Edgar Allan Poe Window Display Read More »
Hello my wonderful readers, I have been working on my henna skills and having fun doing it. A couple of new patterns and designs are found below. I am hennaing just about everything to practice… even junk mail sheets. Henna Leg Design for Summer Fun It was inspired by a hand design from this page
Henna Foot and Knee/Leg designs flowers and flourishes L. Grace Lauer Read More »
Welcome back for an extremely easy project that is sure to spruce up any room. It can be made as simple as you want or you may embellish it with stunning flowers, gems and trinkets. Turn your favorite scrapbook paper (you know the stuff… it’s been in your stash for so long because you won’t
Turn Your Favorite Scrapbook Paper Into Wall Art in 4 Simple steps! Read More »
Good morning everyone! Today I am very excited to show you a painting project. My daughter is my biggest fan to say the least. She makes me smile, giggle, feel loved and I adore her like any mother would. I have been wanting to do an art piece for quite some time for her room
“Troisième Presenting” a Canvas Diptych – Peacock & Ballet Inspired Read More »
What better way to make a statement then a Peacock Couture Dress? There are so many parts and details to this Crafty Couture project I can’t even try to share them all with you. This will be a fun photo heavy post so enjoy the eye candy. The Dress Tulip Fabric Paints, from I Love
Peacock Crafty Couture – Altered Dress, Crown, Wings & Articulated Tail Read More »
After posting several images of my daughter and I playing around with our new found love for henna tattoos I started getting PMs on Facebook about when I could meet up with people to do henna for them. I had a vendor fair this week so I took my henna due to the interest
Henna is becoming addicting in my local community Read More »
I would like to introduce one of my new pieces of mixed media art. These are inspired by the Bloom Girl series from Jamie Lynn Dougherty (jaylynnscraps) who taught the class I have been taking online this month. She teaches you basic human drawing skills and has through step by step videos to watch either
Result of the Bloom Girls Online Workshop Read More »
Upcycling is all the rage these days for many reasons, it brings a whole new meaning to “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” You can save money on supplies and decor. Help the landfill issues and reduce you carbon footprint. No matter what your reason to reduce, recycle or reuse if you are going
Upcycling Wine Bottles Creating Centerpieces Read More »
SIDE NOTE: Before you get started today I wanted to take a moment to note that the last post was my 200th post on this blog! I can’t believe I missed it. LOL! (you may proceed) Challenge #10 – FLOWERS There are lots of ways to store flowers, colorful, beautiful flowers. This is the fun
Organize your flowers in your Craft or Scrap room Read More »
Okay, so I need to let you all know that every year I go all out and make the family costumes. Every year it gets harder and harder to make them amazing. This year my daughter decided she wanted to be a paper doll (as seen on the front of the Family Fun magazine, October
Halloween – How am I going to top this one? Read More »
