October 20, 2026 When choosing colors whether for design or art, knowing the principles will help you create harmony in any color palette. The color wheel The color wheel is the visual display of colors arranged in a circle. It is an important tool for using colors that are pleasing together. Color Theory The various…

September 29, 2026 Doing crafts improves your mental health, reduces stress and gives your brain a break from thinking about all the everyday things. Taking a class gives you a taste of what is involved. It also acts as a safety net. You can ask questions and get help if you get stuck. Learn at…

August 25, 2026 This is a wonderful twist on the old chicken pot pie. It is easy to make when you have a little extra time for the homemade goodness. Gather your ingredients For the filling: Instructions Preparing the veggies Making the sauce Baking the pie Brush the top of the pie with the beaten…

August 11, 2026 Do you have dining room or bar stool chairs that are in great shape, but the fabric on the chair seats is worn or in need of an update? It isn’t hard to recover those chair seats. Today, I am going to show you how. First, pick out new fabric Fabric stores…

July 14, 2026 My husband bought me a Cricut Joy Xtra as a gift. I don’t need a big machine. This little guy does everything I need it to do. I asked for just the machine and not a bundle package with accessories. Today, I would like to show you what it can do and…

June 23, 2026 Whether you are buying fresh flowers, everlasting flowers or flower pots for outside, it can be intimidating to arrange them yourself. It definitely is more expensive to buy ready made arrangements. With a few guidelines and tips you can save some money and enjoy flowers that you have put together yourself. Fresh…

June 2, 2026 We manage large amounts of knowledge that helps us find new connections, recombine ideas, as well as, come up with original ideas. Happiness can spark creativity Being artistic or musical is just a small part of being creative. It is the ability to make or use original and unusual ideas. Creativity is…

April 21, 2026 Doodling by definition is mindless drawing while your mind is busy during a phone conversation, meeting or lecture. The art of doodling does not have a final design plan. There are no guidelines as to what it should look like. For some, it’s repeated lines or shapes, while others draw the same…

March 17, 2026 Wood burning or pyrography is the technique of burning a design into a wood or leather surface. Adding paint to the design can elevate the results. I started out with an inexpensive wood burner, got comfortable and decided I wanted to pursue the tools to make my projects better. To see my…