Author Archives: Sweetbearies

About Sweetbearies

My pen-name is Sweetbearies, which is based on the name I use for my arts and crafts site: http://sweetbeariesart.com. I write about subjects such as artwork, photography, crafts, books, and whatever subject tickles my fancy at the moment.

Arty Graduation Announcements

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Sweetbearies

Over on Zazzle I have been designing some arty graduation announcements with my illustrations and photography.  Here are a couple of the invitation sets that I have created recently.     The announcements above were designed with my colored pencil drawing of … Continue reading →

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Tips For Surviving Family Holiday Get Togethers

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Sweetbearies

It is nice to see your family over the holidays, but after reading numerous forums and blog posts, I also have read quite a bit about how people are frazzled about staying with family.  Some adult children stay with their … Continue reading →

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How To Make A Pumpkin Pie For Thanksgiving

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Sweetbearies

It is almost Thanksgiving time again, and many families are planning what desserts they will serve after dinner.  Sure it is easy to just buy a pumpkin pie at the store, but it can be very rewarding to make one … Continue reading →

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Maxx The Wonder Cat

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Sweetbearies

I still like to think of Maxx as the wonder cat as he was this very sweet little gray kitten with long hair. He disappeared a few months after we adopted him, and I was quite disconsolate about it. Maxx … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Lady Cyclist’s Guide To Kashgar

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Sweetbearies

I am always drawn to historical fiction, and the novel A Lady Bicyclist Guide to Kashgar, by Suzanne Joinson caught my interest for this reason.  Kashgar is a city in western China, which is bordered by the countries of Tajikistan and Krygystan, … Continue reading →

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The Story of Buster Dog

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Sweetbearies

Buster was a rotund Bull/Siberian Husky mix, who was born on August 4, 1995. Yes, he would have been seventeen this summer if he were still alive, but he passed away in January of 2007. I have many fond memories … Continue reading →

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Making A Japanese Flag Card

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Sweetbearies

Since I like to make crafts such as cards, I decided to create a handmade card tutorial as a tribute to the people of Japan. My card is entitled “My Heart Goes Out To Japan,” and it was a card … Continue reading →

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Crafting On A Budget

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Sweetbearies

Budget crafting is fun because you make wonderful stuff out of things you already have. Use recycled paper, scraps of yarn, used glass bottles, and unwanted item to create beautiful works of art. Crafting on a budget is a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Bearie23′s Zazzle Shop

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Sweetbearies

Bearie23 is the nickname of an artist who enjoys sharing her creations at zazzle.com. Are you looking for some fun art? Would you like a pretty mug or a cool tie? If so, then check out Bearie23′s Zazzle shop and … Continue reading →

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Fun Christmas Gift ideas

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Sweetbearies

Most of us just do not have tons of money to spend on Christmas gifts this year. Rather than buy a lot of things someone might not like, it is better to invest in one item they will enjoy. Shoppers … Continue reading →

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