I love change…I’m addicted to it. And I adore this free poster made by 20 year old graphic design student, Francesca Ramos. I’m printing one out now to hang in the studio. You want to do the same? Click this link. How do you feel …
Remember the Kindergarten project that I’ve been working on for the school auction? Check out the progress thus far! And look closely, you’ll see miniature works of art by the children on shrinky dinks that now have been encrusted in mortar. You’ll also see rhinestone …
Themed parties are always fun, especially when celebrated with a lively group of women. I had a hoot with this bunch last time for holiday craft night, making ornaments and rings. And they returned to the studio again for charm bracelets and glitzy magnet making. …
Love, love, love the cool free wallpaper at Fossil. Want to spiff up your desktop or phone? Check out the cool graphics Fossil is offering for free. I was so inspired by the beautiful desktop wallpaper I even cleaned up my desktop folders. Down from …
Google I adore you! I love how you tap into my brain and give me a tool that is useful with a playful flair!I love your Google logos aka Doodles. Today Google features Jules Verne the Father of Science Fiction. I’m going to fess up …
drum roll please…. The winner is….. Everyone! What? Yep everyone! Since I only had a handful of responders and it was a very short contest, I will make everyone a felt pin. So everyone is a winner! Don’t ya love that sound? I love being …
I was thrilled to get an order for one of my movable necklaces last week. Someone from Texas who said they like to collect one of a kind jewelry. She said she was excited to own a piece since she fell in love. She assured …
It’s Super Blog Sunday Y’all. Today is the day…I’m tuning into Gino, aka Salem Man, aka creator of Salemites.com and Eatsalem.com. Today I’m having a special contest where I’ll choose three winners and giving away three fun felt pins. I will make these while watching …
Thank you Salemites for the inspiration of blogging on Superbowl Sunday, err Superblog Sunday. Tomorrow tune in for a special contest where I’ll choose three winners and giving away three fun projects that I will make while watching the game. Simply vote for your favorite …
Have you been to Salemites.com yet? If you haven’t, you really should…visit now and come back to DIY Studio….waiting for you…I told you to click…. What did you think? Awesome right? Where else can you find RSS feeds to 120 Salem blogs? Thanks to the …
Kids crack me up. I’ve had so much fun working with two classes at McKinley Elementary to make classroom art projects for the school auction. I’ve worked in the kindergarten class as well as a second grade class. And what you learn from those children! …
You’d think 15 fourth graders in a studio would be crazy and insane right? Well I have to say I was so very impressed with this bunch of courteous, kind, and helpful girls! Their mommas should feel very proud! One girl, Meg kept asking, “What …
Another awesome birthday party at DIY Studio. My friend Angela set up this birthday party for her 8th grade niece and her friends. I greet them at the door, put down my camera to shake hands, and the next thing I know my camera throws …
Ah, Valentine’s Day. The day of romance, sugary sweet cards, chocolate and flowers. I like the idea of Valentine’s Day, really I do. I’m the type of girl who watches sappy Jane Austin films (actually anything that has period costumes coupled with English accents). However …