Create Everyday

Henri Matisse made gouaches decoupes (paintings from cut outs) which he liked to describe as "painting with scissors."  BLUE NUDE was one of the many famous paintings from this time.  Here is another one of my "paintings with scissors." The first one I posted was on June 19, 2013.

Henri Matisse made gouaches decoupes (paintings from cut outs) which he liked to describe as "painting with scissors."  BLUE NUDE was one the many famous paintings from this time.  Here is one of my "paintings with scissors."

Bracelet

Leather and Stud Bracelet

                                                        

When I was a child I loved making string art by pounding nails into a wooden board and then wrapping string around the nails until you achieved a weaved pattern. Instead of using nails and a wooden board I used a 12" X 12" canvas with a wooden frame and a needle. String Art

Make different earrings from trim or lace. Go to your favorite fabric store and check out all the new trim. These earrings are easy to make. Your teenagers can choose their own trim to make their own unique earrings. Daisy Trim Earrings

Check out this easy craft to make for your graduation party or bridal shower or wedding or B'nai Mitzvah.  You can personalize your party with color co-ordinating coasters or trivets for your parties. You could also write your guests names on the tile and use them as nameplates. Your guest can take them home to remember the special occasion.  Coaster or Trivet

This pendant was made with my Grandmother's jewelry. It was an earring that I made into a pendant.

This is made from old jewelry that was broken or I lost pieces of the jewelry. l kept the beads and finally turned it into something I can wear. Here is one of the pieces I made.

The flower is my Grandmother's pendant. To give the box a glossy finish I used Rust-Oleum High Performance Enamel Paint. However it takes a long time to dry and I wasn't able to finish my craft in a day. The next time I want a glossy finish I will use the Craft Acrylic paint and then paint a  glaze over it to give it a glossy finish. Jewelry Box

Knotted Friendship Bracelet

These stars are very easy to make and can be used for many different occasions. Pick red, white and blue for Memorial Day or Fourth of July, use the colors of your school for a graduation party or silver for New Years. They are cut from card stock paper. You could cut different size stars and use the smaller ones for name plates. Paper Stars

My heart and prayers go out to Oklahoma.  This is their state flower, Oklahoma Rose. Oklahoma Rose

Summer is a few weeks away and more drinks will be consumed with a plastic cap. We all know we should stop purchasing plastic water bottles but many are still purchased. So, recycle the bottles and "upcycle" the caps by making cap jewelry! Bottle Cap Jewelry

My son loves books. His High School was throwing away old reference books so he brought them home. He knew I would try to make something with them. I made one book into a tree. You can use it on your table for any holiday. Paint it green for Christmas, blue for Hanukkah, pink for Easter etc...or leave it black and white for any day. Table Decoration Supplies: old book, large telephone book or magazine spray paint (optional) Take an old book and cut off the front and back cover. Then start to fold each corner into the center, do this to every page. You can use a butter knife to smooth out the fold. Once done, spray paint it any color or leave it black and white.

My friend told me about his gratitude jar. Every night he writes and dates a note about something or someone he is thankful for and puts it in his jar. Then at the end of the year he reads the notes and sees how grateful he is for his life. I loved this idea and painted a wooden box for my gratitude box. Gratitude Box

Tin Can

Mother's/Women/ Special People in your Life Day Card

My Dad sent this quote to me many, many years ago. Today is his birthday. He would have been 78.  I miss him very much. Remembering Dad