Meet Sally My Soldering Iron
I’m getting ready to teach my first ever soldering workshop, tomorrow. Such a thrill. I’ve soldered since the birth of my first born when we relocated to Prineville Oregon, a little town smack dap in the middle of Oregon. We didn’t know a soul there and I jumped into stay-at-home mommy life with both feet. ...
As Random as Snow in February
Today was our first snow day…well two hours late at least. So we played outside in our almost an inch dusting. We had a micro snowball fight as well as built a small snowman. Little Man had no school, however Little Missy went later in the morning. And I got a few orders done today, ...
DIY Organic Veggie Garden, Step One: Planning
The cold, Canadian air is moving down into the valley this week. The kids are giddy at the possibility that school may be canceled. I too am happy. A snow day means more time for me to play. Surely I’ll play with the kids, cozy up to read a few books and sip hot chocolate. ...
Beer Bottle Drinking Glasses
I got my Generation Green (g2) bottle cutter in the mail and had to try it out for you. See how it’s all about you reader? I try my best! For awhile now I’ve wanted to cut bottles. After doing research online to see which was the best way, I decided to purchase the Generation ...
The Talented Folks at Salem Etsy Team
Are your bulbs popping up yet? Mine are! Spring is coming soon my friend. Two of my most favorite spring colors are featured in this treasury put together with products and artwork from the talented folks at Salem Etsy Team. Inspired by fresh blades of grass and springtime blue skies, this treasury features a turquoise ...
Springtime in Salem, a painting
Did any of you Salemites witness the crazy hail storm today? Our neighborhood was quickly blanked in little hail balls around noon. It was surely a fun site to see. I was busy rushing the kids into the car for a doctor’s appointment (Little Missy has two awful ear infections). Little Man was angry that ...
Travel the Trail
Technology, isn’t it amazing? Flashback White knuckles at the Apple IIe, I feverishly push the up, down and over keys to point my trigger. A bunny is hoping from the right and a deer is coming at me at 10 o’clock. I go for the deer. The outcome of this move could mean the life ...
Sharing the Love of Crafting with you this Valentine’s Day
Finally finished with my first stop motion animation as well as my first song ever. This took a while for me to put together…almost 400 frames as well as photoshop work but it was fun. I made the puppet from the same process as I’ve shown you before (Perfectly Imprudent Puppets) and then photoshoped my ...
Another Freebie- Gandhi’s top 10 Fundamentals for Changing the World
I love change…I’m addicted to it. And I adore this free poster made by 20 year old graphic design student, Francesca Ramos. I’m printing one out now to hang in the studio. You want to do the same? Click this link. How do you feel about change? Maybe because I moved around as a kid. ...
Kindergarten Classroom Art Project 2
Remember the Kindergarten project that I’ve been working on for the school auction? Check out the progress thus far! And look closely, you’ll see miniature works of art by the children on shrinky dinks that now have been encrusted in mortar. You’ll also see rhinestone jewelry, sea shells, a large key, and knobs for the ...
