TBT – A very traditional Christmas includes virtual friends
“Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane, snow is glistening…” ~ A Winter Wonderland. (This post was previously published in 2016.)
Crafts of Christmas Past
“It comes every year and will go on forever. And along with Christmas belong the keepsakes and the customs. Those humble, everyday things a mother clings to, and ponders, like Mary in the secret spaces of her heart.” ~ Marjorie … Read More
Welcome to my new website!
Welcome everyone! It’s time to bring out the balloons and uncork the bottle of bubbly and introduce my new website!!! A big hearty welcome to all my former blog subscribers, friends, followers, and visitors. I am ecstatic (can’t you tell?) … Read More
MOSAICANADA150 – themed art exhibit
Celebrate 150 Years of History On a beautiful sunny day recently, I visited MOSAICANADA150, a combination of different art forms that took my breath away. Set in Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau, Québec, this horticultural display is meant to take … Read More
Reclaimed wood as a unique housewarming gift
When my son and daughter-in-law announced that they had found a home in the country, I began to think of a unique housewarming gift that I might offer them. Coincidentally, my youngest son is heavily into recycling and had lots … Read More
How to keep a child creatively busy (an easy project)
When you have a little visitor in your home and it is one of those dreary days, here is an easy project you might try. I got the idea from Pinterest and we added our own unique twist to it.
Málaga ceramics and murals – uplifting and colourful
“Gazing at beautiful things acts on my soul.” Michelangelo.
How to recycle and reuse failed art work
Vandalize might be a strong word but believe me, it accurately describes the feeling I have after a few bad days in my art room. Wrecking, ruining, destroying are all acts of vandalism. In the above photo, the face had … Read More
The request was for a “real mermaid”!
An unusual request, I know. But I am about to tell you what a grandmother would do to please her little dancer. When my five year old granddaughter was told she could decorate her prop surfboard for the dance competition … Read More
Nuliajuk, spirit of the north, and a new tale.
Spirit of the North “This isn’t just about creativity in the arts; it’s part of something larger. It’s about living and working creatively every day. The creative process exists in all of us…Creativity is inherently human and not just for … Read More
Surround yourself with friends who inspire you
Surrounding yourself with friends… Friends inspire me in different ways but mostly, the make me a better person. My friends are very dear to me. It is proven that a social network of trustworthy friends is beneficial to a … Read More
The best days include some time for doodling
“Creativity is magic. Don’t examine it too closely.” ~ Edward Albee