Made the News
Hi Everyone! I’m a bit giddy right now so I’m asking you to join me in a little celebration/ promotion of a project I’ve been working on. If you haven’t read your copy of Salem Weekly yet, flip to page 14 or visit http://willamettelive.com/story/Salem_steps_into_the_zine_scene121.html for an article about Salem s Community Zine as well as ...
Junking
Ahh, it was rewarding junking yesterday. My friend Cheryl and I hit the thrift shops looking for deals. Here’s what I came home with…. I LOVE these wooden letters. I actually purchased these from TinkersShop to use in some mixed media collages. Very cool, nice colors and have a nice worn feeling. This purse is ...
Boredom Buster-Kazoo Time
Nothing like an easy boredom buster like this kazoo project that will keep you laughing (and humming along). Ugh, and I said “Awesome” four times! Count um, it’s quite embarrassing!
Collage Class Success
Five till Six, and I was getting nervous. Sitting on the floor outside of the door, I was waiting for the instructor to get done with his class so I could start setting up. My triple shot of coffee was making my hands jittery and my stomach flip flop. Someone was approaching. This someone asked ...
Discover Collage, Zine Now Available
Check out my latest zine…a tutorial style zine about Collage. This zine will give you a crash course in basic design and will help you develop a collage making process that is digestible and delicious. Think of this zine as a recipe for making art. Enjoy!
Make it Monday-Collage Using Basic Design
Tomorrow I’m teaching my first instructional class at Clockworks/C4. Hope you can join me! You don’t have be an expert in drawing or even consider yourself an artist to collage but you will need to have a sense of adventure. But don’t fear, I will guide you step-by-step in the process. Also did I mention ...
Songs that Bring Me Back
It was a day of reminiscing thanks to our local Grocery Outlet. Not the most glamorous store but I like checking out random home goods, cheap cheese, and Ben and Jerry’s ice cream (really is there anything else needed in life?) Strolling down the aisles with my two kiddos, my ears perked up when I ...
Tackle it Tuesday- Gearing up for the Art Fair
Have you been to Salem’s Art Fair and Festival? If not, you are missing out on the fun. This weekend, July 16-18th, Bush’s Pasture Park will be transform into an outside gallery with over 200 artists and craftspeople from around the nation. There are live performances, tours of the museum, good food, wines and micro ...
Make it Monday- To Die For Blueberry Muffins
Today it is much cooler. I love the weather right now. Check out how hot it got inside yesterday. I do think 83 is simply uncomfortable in a home! And the heat was a great excuse to take it easy. Since today is much, much, cooler, it’s a good day to get some baking done. ...
Magazine Madness- Perfectly Imprudent Puppets
Summer has hit us hard. It’s super hot in our old house. We have no central air conditioning to keep us comfortable, yet it’s still cooler inside than outside. Craft activity to the rescue! These absurd magazine puppets are a cinch to make. You’ll need a few supplies: scissors cardstock or recycled boxes hole punch ...
