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”
Once a week, I go over to see my granddaughters, ages 4 and 9, to do arts and crafts. A fun time to spend with the granddaughters who just love the artistic side of life. The best day of the week. We needed some fun and refreshing projects to do so I began scouting around the Internet for ideas. Since Easter is around the corner, thought it would fun to make some new decorations for this year. I plugged popsicle sticks and clothes pins into Google and came up with quite a few wonderful projects I think they will like. 
Easter 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!
Today, 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.
Because 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? 
that was the first thought that came to my mind upon awakening today. Jelly beans yummy, yummy jelly beans which then started me wondering just how jelly beans are made. Perhaps because I was ogling the jelly beans at Hobby Lobby when I was supposed to be searching for craft supplies. One can get so easily side tracked by something so simple! Fortunately for my blood sugar levels, I left them all on the shelf…boo hoo. Still has not stopped me from wondering how those luscious little sugary morsels are made. Leave it to me, I shall get to the bottom of this. 
What a difference from then and now.