I love scrapbooking, but as a busy working mom, I can only grab half an hour here and there to make my layouts. These scrapbooking shortcuts have not only enabled me to finish my children's albums, but also have ended up saving me lots of money, since I don't buy supplies I need—and use everything to the last square inch! Hope these can help you too. … [Read more...] about Scrapbooking shortcuts that can save you time and money
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Fun drawing exercises for you and your child
I always thought that drawing was a skill you were just born with. Either you were good at it, or (like me) you just plain sucked. I envied those who could draw well, especially when i saw the beautiful art journals of an artist friend. I liked writing and journaling and wanted to express myself through painting and sketching, but my stick figures were rather … [Read more...] about Fun drawing exercises for you and your child
How to organize collage images
Do you collect pictures for collages? Maybe you're a mother of young kids, who's always on the lookout for pictures to use for craft activities or school projects. Or you could be an artist, who enjoys art journaling or mixed media. Either way, you probably have entire drawers filled with photos, papers and ephemera. The big challenge is to find what we need when … [Read more...] about How to organize collage images
Starting an art journal? Basic tools
Art journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection and stress-relief—and it's amazingly easy to do. You can paint, draw, scribble, paste anything and everything you want on a page. There are no rules, no limitations, just you and a blank page and total freedom to play. Technically all you need for art journaling is a pen, a crayon, and paper. Of course, it's fun to have … [Read more...] about Starting an art journal? Basic tools
Tips for growing Italian herbs
Imagine how wonderful lit would be to have all the herbs you need for dinner growing just a few steps away from your kitchen. Feel like having pesto and angel hair pasta? You've got basil. Craving for a perfectly roasted chicken? All you need is rosemary. Here are some tips on growing Italian herbs in your garden. Many are easy to grow and will flourish with very little … [Read more...] about Tips for growing Italian herbs