Candy Arrangements

If you like candy, but you keep it on hand for guests, why not make decorative arrangements. There are many things that can be done. One can get great candy dishes or one can take jars and make their own. Find a jar with an unusual shape, decorate with ribbons or scrapbook paper and then fill with candy. Another thing that you can do is to make a candy floral arrangement using tootsie pops. Wrap pops individually or a few in colorful tissue paper and then arrange in the jar. They make great gifts for anytime of the year. People love getting gifts that aren't planned and those that are handmade add that personal touch.

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More with scrapbook paper

The latest in scrapbook paper art. I have several sketches of dancers and I took another drawing and created a silhouette using the colorful scrapbook paper. You can make your own work of art with the right frame and matting. Be creative, cut out butterflies or dragonflies. Create an entire scene cutting out intricate detailed silhouettes using various scrapbook papers and colors. You are only limited by your imagination.

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Scrap Book Paper

ART

Scrap booking is all the rave these days. I feel like those people that say things like, everyone is doing, blah, blah, blah. Of course there are some people that have no clue about this phenomenon.
Scrap books are nothing new, but the concept has changed slightly by creating colorful sheets and books that people don’t have to do as much work. Scrap books can be very simple or very original and artistic.
The possibilities of what you can do with scrap book paper is endless. Here is one project that I created which can be framed and hung on the wall as instant art.



I drew on the opposite side and then cut out the image reverse it and then you can glue it onto another piece of scrapbook paper or anything to create art.

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Divas

An early image of the painting, Divas.

Every artist has their way of creating. Sometimes I can create something in a matter or minutes and then there are projects that take years. I’ve been working on a painting called Divas, that is on a piece of canvas measuring 16 x 20. I’m using acrylic paint. It derived from an idea and it took form, but the colors keep changing. I hope to complete the piece by tomorrow night.

When I complete certain projects I reward myself. When I do that, it gives me the incentive to want to create more art.

All artist go through a period of not being able to create, but when you can its one of the most therapeutic things a person can experience. It can be relaxing, and it offers a look into the psyche of the individual creating the art.

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Creative Art Project

In the world of art there really aren’t any rules as to what you can do to create something interesting. Art like beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Not everyone gets it, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t art.
I wonder how many people throw away their wall clocks when they are no longer working? I came up with an idea to keep the clock if I couldn’t get it to work anymore. If you buy a clock for under $3.00 you don’t want to buy parts that will cost more than it is worth. I’ve turned those wall clocks into frames for photographs and art. You start by pulling the clock apart. The you can cut out a piece of scrapbook paper in the shape of the clocks face. You can then print out a photo from your computer or take a regular photo and center it on the scrapbook paper. Once the photo is in place you can cut a piece of matting or use a piece of cardstock to create matting for the photo. In most cases the photo won’t touch the glass or plastic facing of the clock so you can decorate around the photo as you please. You can do collages or get really creative and frame a flower or a memento that you love.
Once everything is in place, put everything back together and hang up your new creation.

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Talkin' about Art

The image is called At Gun Point

Art can be found in just about everything. Just the way we set up a room is considered art. There is an art to interior design which in the entertainment industry is called set design. Think of your home as a set for the movie or play of your life. What is it you want the audience to know about you.

If you like art then you want to show that on the walls. If you like open spaces you want to present that as well. Perhaps family is important then you would want to let a wall to be a dedication to family and friends.

A few techniques to use to make sure your pictures are displayed at the same height or that they look well together. Take some newpaper and trace the frames and then cut the paper to that size. Fine where the hook is and mark it on the paper. Do this for all of the frames that you are planning to hang. Then tape the paper to the wall so that you can see if the layout is appealing to you. If the frames are all the same size then which pictures goes where won’t be an issue.

If your pictures are of various sizes then you want to make sure the pictures can be seen and you’ll put the larger pictures on top and smaller pictures at eye level. The layout depends on the area and the color scheme of your walls. Some walls look great with just a few pictures and I’ve seen walls where there are dozens of pictures. It’s all about presentation and the color of the frames as well as the image inside of the frame.

The easiest way would be to get all of the same type of frame not necessarily the same size. Make sure you buy matting for your pictures so that they don’t touch the glass in the event you decide to change the image or if you ever encounter moisture in the home. This will make it easier to transfer the image to a new frame.

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The Art of Gardening 101

sunflowers taken in my yard.

Have you noticed the price of produce at the grocery store
lately? It keeps going up. I won't go into the details of how
many chemicals are sprayed on produce before you eat it as I
am sure you have heard it all before. However, if you are a
regular veggie eater, then did you know you could have a
year's worth of produce for the cost of what you are paying
now in one month? Interested? Here is all you need:

- Packets of seeds (pick whatever you want to grow)
- Some dirt (either in a pot or in the ground)
- Shovel
- Water

That's it. Seems simple, right? All you need to do is plant
the seeds at the right depth, make sure they get some sun and
water, and in no time at all, you will be eating fresh produce
all year round without paying a convenience premium.