I saw a sign today that spoke to my melancholy and lifted my mood. — A Road Sign Speed Bump As I drive into town, I pass a few farms and some agricultural businesses. One business has a large white board at its entrance. They post messages large enough for drivers to read quickly as we whizz by at 50mph. I often slow down right before their entrance to see…

A used tea bag is a crafter’s blank canvas. It’s a versatile mixed-media material that offers endless creative possibilities. — DIY Teabag Roses I don’t love silk flowers. They have a plastic feel to me and I’m more of a textured organic person. The more natural, the better, if possible. The less I throw in the trash, the better too. I drink a fair amount of tea and I keep my teabags for…

Don’t throw out your scrap pieces of paper, ribbon, cloth, old books or anything else that could add to a collage. — From Trash to Collage As anyone who has read my posts might know, I struggle to throw out things that could be repurposed. My family tolerates my obsession or they threw their arms up in defeat years ago. Either way, I win, and I get to keep my awesome bits and bobs. I was…

A penny for my thoughts has taken on a different meaning for me since my granny died. — The Fun Ouma I spent a lot of time with my granny as a child. I called her Ouma. She had so much energy. She played tennis and ten pin bowling well into her 70’s. I remember when she fetched me from school on a bicycle. It was one of those old bikes…

I create. Yes. I rarely plan a creation, and sometimes it comes back to bite me. — Planning Ahead? Nope I had this really great idea to do some symmetry art. The pieces I drew were awesome and I loved them. I tapped myself on the back and nodded approvingly. Life is good. I thought they’d look amazing once I added some color. I hauled out all the supplies —…

Dry shampoo is a lifesaver on busy days when your hair needs a quick pick me up — A Hair Saver Have you ever woken up in the morning and realized that your To Do list looks like an end of the month grocery receipt? It’s long. Too long. So, you consider showering but is there time? Yes, you can shower but can’t wash your hair. …

With food costs creeping up daily, I stock up on pantry items with a long shelf life. — Watch Out for Specials and Discounts. I always look for specials when I shop and stock up on discounted items. I learned the hard way that this isn’t always a smart move. Let’s say my favorite cookies are on sale and I eat a box a week. This is a fact. Ask my scale. If I…

I make a lot of my own craft supplies with what I have at home. Homemade rice paper is semi-translucent craft paper that feels like very thin textured vellum. — Don’t Throw Your Unused Napkins Away I decoupage napkins to pages in my journal simply because I like the pictures. I often buy a pack or two at the thrift store. They are typically leftovers from a wedding or birthday party. Most napkins are made from 2-ply tissue paper. …

Color is everywhere. We love it by association. We trust it as a positive influence. We relax with it because it’s calming. Color is an intricate part of our lives. — The warmth of red, orange, and yellow. Color Delivers a Message Color is like a messenger pigeon. It arrives silently to deliver its message. It flutters through our lives with unassuming importance. Yet, its influence is impactful.