Monthly Archives for February 2011
Art From Everyday Objects: Paper Napkins
Categories: Art, DIY | 6 comments
In this installment of Art From Everyday Objects, I’m working with paper napkins. Juliette wrote me and said, “We made the switch to cloth napkins before finishing off our paper napkin supply, so I’d like to move those out to … Continue reading
Oil Painting: My First Landscape
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This is my third attempt at oil painting. You can see my first here. I’m not going to even bother showing you my second. It was a great lesson in creating art, but abandoning crap. More on that later. This … Continue reading
Interview on Parenting Daily Times
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Hi everyone, hope you had a sweet Valentines day! Just dropping in to let you know about a little interview I participated in with Parenting Daily Times. It’s mostly about A Beautiful Idea, but there are some little glimpses into … Continue reading
Art From Everyday Objects: Paperclips + String
Categories: Art, DIY, Fashion | 114 comments
So today I thought it would be a fun challenge to work with paperclips. You can’t get much more mundane than a paperclip! After much thought, I came up with paperclip earrings. If you have paperclips and some pretty cotton … Continue reading
Art From Everyday Objects: Snow + Matchsticks
Categories: Art, DIY, Things of Beauty | 6 comments
So in case you missed it, the south got a huge blizzard this last Wednesday which dumped 14 inches of snow. Today they forecasted more snow. Oh goody. I love it for a day and then I’m ready for it … Continue reading
Art from Everyday Objects: Matchsticks
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We are snowed in here, so I had some time to whip up a neat project today for the Art from Everyday Objects Challenge. This week I’ll be creating art with… Matchsticks! Natalie from Scrap Doctor told me, “I’ve got … Continue reading
Readers Decision 2011
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Hi wonderful readers! I’m trying to spruce up this blog a bit, and blog more frequently. BUT, I want to know, from YOU, what you’d like to see more of on evie s. More downloads? More delicious interviews? More crafts? … Continue reading
