My sisters and I have always loved fragrances, including trying new scented candles and bath products. And scented candle making, soap making, and perfumery have long been some of my favorite hobbies. Now my daughter has grown to love fragrances as much as the rest of our family, so when she asked me to make …
Category: Crafts
Dec 12 2018
Easy & Fun Candyland Christmas Craft Ideas!
This year I decided to be a little bit “crafty” and tackle making a wreath. I have to preface this by saying I have very few creative bones in my body and usually find any sort of crafting or Pinterest-type projects to be overwhelming. However, this year was a little different. My coworkers and I decided to …
Jul 06 2018
Free Crochet Pattern: Round Ringlet Rug
I made this rug to add little pops of aqua and green and some softness to a room. This rug is 31 inches in diameter, but feel free to add or subtract more rings to make it larger or smaller. Like the spotted owl pot holder I recently posted, it is also made with three strands of …
May 14 2018
Week Six of #The100DayProject
Happy Monday! Here are highlights from week six of #The100DayProject. See weeks one, two, three, four, and five. Hints of #cherryblossompink in today's illustrated map for #colour_collective #the100dayproject #100daysoftheocean #illustration #Illustrator #illustrationart #illustratedmap #Map pic.twitter.com/kMPkeIFEkr — Emma Jayne (@emma_j_designs) May 11, 2018 Shape your own world! #100daysofhugs full disclosure I technically finished today’s #the100dayproject last …
May 07 2018
Week Five of #The100DayProject
And here’s the weekly wrap-up of highlights from week five of #The100DayProject. See weeks one, two, three, and four here. Enjoy! Day 30 of #100daysofhugs and day 2 of #MerMay 😃 #illo #illustration #mermaid #mommyandme #momandbaby #merbaby #mermom #the100dayproject #ocean #underwater @SCBWIRockyMtn pic.twitter.com/3LwjiDw5Lw — Heather Brockman Lee (@heathertbl) May 2, 2018 Did a spot of painting …
Apr 30 2018
Week Four of #The100DayProject
Here is this Monday’s wrap-up of highlights from #The100DayProject – week four of the project where creators commit to posting something each day for 100 days. Also see weeks one, two, and three for more highlights. Day 21/100 Group of Butterfly fish swimming in the ocean #the100dayproject #100daysoftheocean #fish #ocean #sealife #illustration #illustrationart #illustrator #drawing …
Apr 23 2018
Week Three of #The100DayProject
During #The100DayProject, illustrators, artists, photographers, and crafters post something new for 100 days. I have been following the fun and have posted highlights from week one and week two. Here are more from this week. Seahorses swimming near the seabed, where it’s lovely and bright, like today’s glorious weather! #colour_collective #peagreen 💚 #illustrationart #illustration #the100dayproject …
Apr 17 2018
Mother’s Day Craft: Whimsical Bath Salt Bottles
You have probably seen these at countless children’s festivals or even in stores. Those nice jars filled with colored sand to create a little 3D art piece. There are actually two ways to make these; you can layer the colors vertically or horizontally, as a work of art that can be used for a relaxing …
Apr 16 2018
Week Two of #The100DayProject
Last week I posted about #The100DayProject currently happening, where all sorts of creators post something new for 100 days. This includes artists, illustrators, activists, calligraphers, writers, crafters, photographers, and more. It amazes me what some people can do in a day! Week two is upon us, and here are some more highlights. Day 8 of …
Apr 09 2018
Week One of #The100DayProject
Starting on April 3rd of last week, a number of artists started #The100DayProject, where they committed to creating a work of art every day for 100 days and posting them on social media. New Zealand graphic designer Emma Rogan got the idea for the project in 2011, after reading about Michael Bierut’s “100 Days of …