Father's Day Gift Idea: Florida Springs Hitch Cover

As you can see I have not had the time to blog every day. But, I still have 14 days left in the month to improve. Just not sure it will happen, lol.

 Tomorrow is Father's Day, in the USA, and if you still have no idea what to get Dad, check out the item below. I finally opened up my Cafe Press, and am starting to add art work, and photography. This will take a very long time, lol. I have a lot of art, and photos done over the years. The one below is from my original photograph of Ginny Springs in Florida. We visited there in 2015, and got some gorgeous pics. This is the Oval Hitch cover, but I believe there is also a square hitch. This image is available on over 100 different items, so be sure and check them all out. Click here to visit my Cafe Press, and view this item.  It is very affordable too, at only $19.99

Military Father's Day Gift Idea Painted Chef Grill Apron

It appears that I will be leaving Redbubble. I have been trying for days to edit, and upload new work, and it just won't work no matter what I try. I have read in the forums that there are all kinds of issues there. I will probably be moving my photography and art items to Cafe Press. It will take a while to do that, however.

 Featured item for Father's Day today, is a hand painted chef apron, perfect for grilling. It is a patriotic military theme with Bald Eagle, and American Flags. This is available for purchase in my Etsy store.

Sailboat Cell Phone Case Father's Day Gift Idea

Have a Dad that loves boating, the ocean, or just nautical themes? Then check out this Sailboat gliding along the Gulf of Mexico. This was taken at Honeymoon Island in Florida. A beautiful place to visit. This image is available on other products as well. They can be purchased by visiting my Redbubble account. The cases are compatible with Iphones, and Samsung phones. Check out all the options before you decide.

My New Crafty Love: Wood Burning

At our last 4H meeting, one family of kids was giving a talk on how they learned to do wood burning. The parents were there, supervising, and I asked some questions. I thought it would be something affordable, and fun, that maybe myself, and DJ could get into. Caitlin said she wanted to try it too, but it gets really hot, and you have to have a strong, steady hand. I might let her give it a whirl. So, I bought a simple wood burner, at my local Walmart and a wood plaque. DJ only tried on one small part, just to see if he would like it. He said yes. Anyway, I hand drew the deer head onto the wooden plaque. I wanted something for Father's Day, but not too difficult to start with. I wrote in pencil Happy Father's Day 2015. I figured the words would be the hardest, so I started with them. They weren't that hard, just had to go slow. The antlers were way more difficult. Now, that could be because my hand was tired, and hot. I am not sure, but I did the antlers last, and that was a killer. Of course I want to do more intricate designs. So, the next time I head off to Wally World, I will buy three pieces of wood, or maybe a wooden box for me to dabble with. Anyway the Father's Day deer head plaque, is available in my Etsy shop, click here. I left it natural, but it can be stained, painted, and even personalized.

Ooh, and don't forget I have a Christmas in July coupon available.  Read the details in the listing.  

Day 7 Theme: Laughter #30DOC

The theme for today, for 30 Days of Creativity Challenge, is laughter. Now at first I didn't think I was going to come up with anything for this theme. I thought of doing a photo collage of all my kid's funny faces, and that would have worked well too. But then I decided to do this painting, titled Laughter. Can't you hear them giggling and laughing? I actually chose to do this painting for a couple of different reasons, other than the theme of laughter. We just had Tropical Storm Andrea roar past us. I am always amazed at the people who feel a need to be in the angry waters of the Gulf of Mexico during such events. They put themselves in harm ways, some their kids, and the people who then have to rescue them. There are riptide warnings for a reason. This dad wanted to see the angry waters, it is rather fascinating, but he waited until the storm had passed and the sun was coming back out. Trust me the waters are still angry even after the storm passes. My other reason for doing this one, is it is Father's Day next week. And what is more beautiful than a mother sharing time with her kids? A dad spending time with his kids, and having fun. I really enjoy silhouettes, both painting and looking at them. This painting, along with many others I haven't even shared yet, will all be available in my Etsy store. I will get this one up in time for Father's Day. I might even have a frame for this one already. Tomorrow and Sunday's themes are clutter and robots. I do not have anything for clutter, but I might have something in mind for robots. I will share something else tomorrow, that is creative.