Category Archives: Arts & Crafts

Anything to do with arts and crafts.

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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Preserving Family Photos: The Family Album

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Aya Katz

When shopping for a photo album, keep in mind the generations yet to come. Don’t buy a cheap one. Go for archival quality. Your great-great-great grandchildren will thank you. 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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Using Vintage Paper to Make Origami Shapes

Posted on August 31, 2012 by PJ Deneen

       Origami is a popular past time for people of all ages.  This Japanese art of paper folding is used to make figures ranging from simple animal shapes to complex sculptural pieces.  You can use most kinds of … 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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Drawing The Pinnacles Up In The San Bernardino Mountains: Part 2

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Sweetbearies

This is the second part of drawing a colored pencil illustration of the Pinnacles up in the San Bernardino Mountains. In this phase of the drawing I have finished drawing the boulders on the Pinnacles. The reference photograph and my … Continue reading →

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Drawing The Pinnacles Up In the San Bernardino Mountains: Part 1

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Sweetbearies

  I have finished my drawing of the Pinnacles, which are magnificent hills covered with large boulders. When I was young I grew up with a view of the Pinnacles from where I lived in the San Bernardino Mountains, and … Continue reading →

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Handmade Polymer Clay Cameo Jewelry with Molds

Posted on August 28, 2012 by PJ Deneen

I’ve always loved cameo jewelry.  There’s just such a romantic aura to it.  Nowadays, you can make your own cameo jewelry with polymer clay and molds.  I bought some molds from an eBay seller and wanted to share my first … Continue reading →

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