I hate the cold, especially when the freezing temps drag on for days and days. So this year, I decided to create an ice sculpture wall for inspiration. I took shoebox-sized plastic containers, filled them with water, added a few drops of food coloring, and left them outside to freeze. I [Read More]
Crafts
Hobby Post
Crochet Was Cool in the 70s In this #peptober post we're sharing what we do other than art! I used to work as a freelance writer, I've written many poetry books, I enjoy cooking, doing mixed media type sewing projects... but my favorite hobby is crocheting. I learned to crochet when I was about 8 [Read More]
Keep Your Face to the Sun
“Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.”― Helen Keller I love making glass sculptures (this one out of beads, an old glass bowl I painted blue, and a blue bottle) and when I'm taking a break during the day I like to go outside and watch how the sunlight hits the [Read More]
Wax Crayon Heart
I love Valentine's Day for one reason only: crafts. I am that dork that still does heart-related crafts in preparation of Valentine's Day. I love them. Psst... if you love Valentine's crafts like I do and you love mixed media art (like I do!) you might like (or love!) this mixed media heart [Read More]
Hanky Valance
Another Christmas break sewing project, this one a quick and easy one. [Read More]