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The Doors of Italy
At the end of a 3 week vacation to Europe, I came away with so many pictures of things that captured my interest and the mood of the moment. I couldn’t get enough of all the time worn doors, especially those in Italy.
Making Reading Beautiful!
We painted Free Little Libraries! Does your city have a Little Free Library? These are little free standing libraries that have a “host” who looks after them and can be located in someone’s yard , out in the country, or in front of a business or in a park. You can take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.
My Beautiful Tuscan Kitchen
This year marks the two year anniversary of our kitchen remodel! My wonderful cabinet maker husband finally got around to making this custom kitchen for our home and I couldn’t be happier!
My Bag of Tricks!
This is what is in my art bag! I love messing around with new supplies so this changes often, but I always go for things that are light and easy so I can take them anywhere!
Kindness Rocks Art Idea
These kindness rocks are a great way to spread some happiness – leave them on your favorite walk, or share them with someone to brighten their day!
Ten Lists of 10 Interesting Art Facts
Day 10 of Top Ten for the Next Ten – This is the last list so I decided to do a list of lists! Ten great and interesting lists of art facts!
Ten Must See Videos on Famous Artists to Watch with your Kids
Day 9 of Top Ten for the Next Ten – Learn from the best! These ten videos from famous artists are educational and so interesting.
Ten Great Books for Learning Art (Kids and Adults)
Day 8 of Top Ten for the Next Ten – These are some books I have on my shelf and enjoy looking through and getting ideas from. They are also a great resource to get the creative juices flowing….
Ten Activites to Give Your Kids a Break From the Ordinary
Day 7 of Top Ten for the Next Ten – When the boredom hits and the ideas run out, check out these ten great activities to break the boredom cycle and have some fun!
Ten Videos on Child Artist Prodigies
Day 6 of Top Ten for the Next Ten – These young artists have incredible skills! Maybe the next Picasso is in your house…
The Doors of Italy
At the end of a 3 week vacation to Europe, I came away with so many pictures of things that captured my interest and the mood of the moment. I couldn’t get enough of all the time worn doors, especially those in Italy.
Making Reading Beautiful!
We painted Free Little Libraries! Does your city have a Little Free Library? These are little free standing libraries that have a “host” who looks after them and can be located in someone’s yard , out in the country, or in front of a business or in a park. You can take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.
My Beautiful Tuscan Kitchen
This year marks the two year anniversary of our kitchen remodel! My wonderful cabinet maker husband finally got around to making this custom kitchen for our home and I couldn’t be happier!
My Bag of Tricks!
This is what is in my art bag! I love messing around with new supplies so this changes often, but I always go for things that are light and easy so I can take them anywhere!
Kindness Rocks Art Idea
These kindness rocks are a great way to spread some happiness – leave them on your favorite walk, or share them with someone to brighten their day!
Ten Lists of 10 Interesting Art Facts
Day 10 of Top Ten for the Next Ten – This is the last list so I decided to do a list of lists! Ten great and interesting lists of art facts!
Ten Must See Videos on Famous Artists to Watch with your Kids
Day 9 of Top Ten for the Next Ten – Learn from the best! These ten videos from famous artists are educational and so interesting.
Ten Great Books for Learning Art (Kids and Adults)
Day 8 of Top Ten for the Next Ten – These are some books I have on my shelf and enjoy looking through and getting ideas from. They are also a great resource to get the creative juices flowing….
Ten Activites to Give Your Kids a Break From the Ordinary
Day 7 of Top Ten for the Next Ten – When the boredom hits and the ideas run out, check out these ten great activities to break the boredom cycle and have some fun!
Ten Videos on Child Artist Prodigies
Day 6 of Top Ten for the Next Ten – These young artists have incredible skills! Maybe the next Picasso is in your house…