by CraftyPaws | Aug 15, 2016 | Art Journaling, Shabby Chic, Vintage
Hands down, taking a couple of Sandy Allnock’s classes this weekend is the most SUMMER FUN I’ve had yet (I told Sandy that too!). Today I spent 4+ hours learning various techniques to use with Ken Oliver Color Bursts. We practiced a whole bunch on small...
by CraftyPaws | Feb 23, 2016 | Art Journaling, Cutsie, Doggy Projects
I am one of the lucky artists supported by the DecoArt Helping Artist Program. Unfortunately with work overwhelming and taking up most of my free time, I find lengthier craft projects are harder to get to so this art journal page was months in the making! I have had...
by CraftyPaws | Aug 17, 2015 | Art Journaling, Cutsie
I have always struggled with my weight, and as I looked down the barrel of turning 45, it dawned on me that I had gained 40+ pounds in the last 10 years! So the week of my birthday (back in late March) I started a diet with Nutrisystem. I also started adding regular...
by CraftyPaws | Jan 2, 2015 | Art Journaling, Clean and Simple
I’m so excited for the start of the new year. I am not one to make new year’s resolutions, but this year I thought I would write down some general aspirations. 😀 1. Get more healthy, meaning exercise regularly at least 6 times a week. I am trying a...
by CraftyPaws | Dec 18, 2014 | Art Journaling, Book Pages, Clean and Simple, Doggy Projects, Layouts
Oh my gosh, I had so much fun making these easy to make healthy dog treats, that both Biscuit and Bandito LOVE!!! I got the recipe (detailed below) from this fabulous book, Eco Dog: Healthy Living for Your Pet, which also has great recipes for healthy homemade dog...
by CraftyPaws | Dec 16, 2014 | Art Journaling, Book Pages, Clean and Simple, Cutsie, Layouts
It’s been wonderful being able to take a few minutes to document the things going on this month. This has been a bit like art journaling and diary keeping on a lighter scale. Day 11 was about the banner I created for Diemond Dies, which is having a wonderful...
by CraftyPaws | Jul 28, 2014 | Art Journaling
I have been thinking a lot about what people with different backgrounds, resources, and opportunities can achieve in life. Perhaps I was affected by the British documentary series I’ve been watching “7 Up,” “14 Up,” “21 Up,”...