30 Day Creativity Challenge

I was invited to join the 30 Day Creativity Challenge, and I am doing it. You creates something everyday in June and then take a photo and upload it to the board on Pinterest. You can find the board here. Begins June 1st so don't dilly dally. You can use the suggested topic for that day, or just be creative on your own.  Can't wait to see all the goodies.

How To Make Memorial Day Jewelry

I am posting all my Memorial Day stuff now, because we have a very strong tropical nuisance named Beryl, bearing down on us. I am assuming I will have no power for at least part of the day on Monday. Below are two tutorials for some Memorial Day, or any US patriotic day, you can make. OK so the nails is not jewelry, but since I am learning to paint, and I think they are really cool, I am sharing that one too. I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Memorial Day, and remember to to be thankful to all who serve, have served, or will serve.

Sunset Painting

I continue to get better at my painting skills. Most of my paintings will be available to purchase for $24.99 in my Etsy store. They are signed and dated, and since I only do one of each, they are truly one of a kind. I probably will do more sunsets, but I doubt I can get them to look exactly the same. This one has a funny story to it. My daughter wanted me to paint our Lab. I tried, but it just didn't look right. So, the only way I could fix it was to turn her head into the sun and add all the other stuff to it, LOL! My mom, who is our painting teacher, said this was very, very good. What do you think? I actually have quite a few to share with all of you, just need time to get them up and going. I do have one tip, for anyone who wants to learn to paint. You can watch other artists all you want, you will get a basic idea, but you will learn your own style and technique the more you paint.

Learn About Emeralds

My daughter was born in May, so her birthstone is the beautiful and coveted Emerald.  If you were born in May, then you also have the birthstone of Emerald.  I just found this lovely little video, that not only will show you some of the nicest Emeralds but also teach you about them as well.  Were you born in May?