What You May Not Know About Dollhouses

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There have been various forms of dollhouses complete with furnishings, people, livestock and pets for many thousands of years. These miniature houses actually go back into the years of the Egyptians. However, they were not constructed as toys for play purposes but a part of their religious purposes. The earliest examples of dollhouses were found five thousand years ago in Egyptian tombs.  Their dollhouses included replicas of their servants, pets, livestock, and household possessions.   Continue reading “What You May Not Know About Dollhouses”

Crafting Video Tutorials Index

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I am always looking for fresh new ideas in craftwork.  Unfortunately, this can be rather time consuming. Therefore, I decided to make a list of various craft sites with video tutorials.  This will make things easier than wallowing through search engines ever time.  Search engines are fantastic but can bring up a lot of unrelated items that you are not exactly what you are looking for.  So, making a web page with lists just makes life a whole lot simpler for me and hopefully you. Bookmark the page and you will have it at your finger tips as well.  Continue reading “Crafting Video Tutorials Index”

Crafting for Easter

Easter, Rabbits, Bunnies, springEaster is just around the corner.  Are you ready?  If not, I’ve found some really awesome Easter designs…quick and easy…for you.  More than likely, you probably already have some of the supplies laying around.    Don’t leave things idle upcycle!  Get the kids involved.  They will love doing this one.  Let’s get going on Easter!

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Treasury of Links — I Share With You

time to improveToday, I have been working on setting up my bookmarks for everyone to enjoy. Just wanted to share the great things I am finding throughout my travels on the web.  I especially like the free sites with free patterns or lessons. I am all about learning how to do something and doing it myself.  I will be adding new links on and off in the future.  I will post them in a contrasting color making them stand out as new.   I hope you enjoy.

Click here for list —  TREASURY OF LINKS

Oddities in Crafting – Human Genius

You bet!  I have more oddities.  However, these oddities are physical constructions straight out of the human imagination not Mother Nature. Some people just go above and beyond with unusual and amazing ways to express their creative ideas and capabilities.  Let nothing cease to amaze you, as soon before your very eyes, people pull some real oddities from the inner workings of their minds.   Follow me as I take you on a journey, barely skimming the surface I might add, of just a few of the people who have created from the genius within.

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Mesmerized By Steampunk

DIY, crafts, crafting, craft painting, Steampunk, inventionsBecause I love hot air balloons and wandering around YouTube, I discovered a lot of art projects related to Steampunk.  During my search for light bulb hot air balloons, I came across this incredible version of hot air balloon which was silver. had many odd gadgets added onto it, and looked from another world. The fellow who created this piece said it was Steampunk.  Okay, I need toknow more.  I found Steampunk fascinating in its designs. It was then, I decided to look into origins and reasons for this specific style.  Of course, I had heard about Steampunk for years and seen many a fantastic art project related to the genre.  I just loved the style.  So, what exactly was I being enticed by? Continue reading “Mesmerized By Steampunk”

Photographing False Spring and New Craft Ideas

The weather has been so beautiful here.  Very warm with days up to the 80’s.  Best part is none of the the nasty humidity.  These days are pure heaven. They occur every year and save my soul in January which, for me, is a very long month waiting for the days to grow longer and temperatures to permanently resume 95 and rising.

Proof Azaleas Blooming Jan/Feb 2017

My hands and feet actually stay warm during these periods.  No battle of sock layers, hooded sweatshirt, T-shirt, tank top, and a scarf around my neck.   This is while I’m inside.   Forget outside when it is cold.  People think I’m crazy….no I’m just freezing.  How did I ever survive back home Western Massachusetts.  Present residence is in SE Georgia with a palm tree in my backyard.  If I trip, I fall into Florida.  It does get cold down here just no ice, snow, or sub zero temperatures.  Never gets cold enough to kill the nasty gnats or fleas though.

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My Serenity Crafts by Sara

It is my pleasure to introduce Sara   hostess of My Sereneity Crafts on YouTube.  This is one very talented and inspiring lady who is nicely organized.

For years I have learned everything the round-about hard way when it came to my painting style.  Trial and error can be quite expensive and frustrating.  So, if one is not  stubbornly tenacious, craft painting may be extremely frustrating and possibly fired out the backdoor as a hobby.   Even is painting has been your niche for years, there is always room for improvement.  I know I am  excited to have found Sara to help guide me through.  Follow me as we learn more about My Serenity Crafts  and what it has to offer.

 

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Color Crafting – Move Your Soul

Color Color Everywhere!

Colorful influences surround us wherever we go. Splashes of reds, greens, yellows bedeck the world! Color is everywhere and does ‘do’ things to us. It will affect our mood creating an uplifted and alive air or downtrodden and sad gloom. Color can affect our energy level with vim and vigor or lazy sluggishness. Whatever the case may be, it is always interesting to take notice what colors are present and under what circumstances. This can be a lot of fun and very enlightening.

At the end of this article you will find an informative color chart and psychology.

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