Living the Art Life™
One of the most difficult challenges I face when traveling is eating healthy and eating on a regular schedule and many times, I need breakfast to go. I prefer not to eat drive through all the time. Traveling with Glinda, my vintage trailer, has made things a little easier than when I traveled from hotel to hotel. I now have my own stove and an icebox. However, when I’m traveling
I am having the best time playing with Powertex and creating some really fun projects. One question I get a lot is, “What is Powertex?”. What is Powertex? Well, Powertex is a textile hardener that can be used in so many different ways. It’s a water-based medium that becomes hard and weather resistant when used with cloth, wood, paper, and other porous materials but it can also be used with
I love traveling and I love meeting new friends. Even more, I love sharing my passion with others through teaching. I had such a blast on my last trip. I taught many classes on monoprinting on canvas and cards through Texas using Gel Press printing plates with lots of stencils from The Crafter’s Workshop, paints from DecoArt Media and PITT pens from Design Memory Craft Faber-Castell. Here are just a few pics! Monoprinting
We all love a creative weekend getaway. Join me and a few of my favorite people for National Scrapbook Weekend at the Quartermain House Creative Retreat in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. What is the Quartermain House Creative Retreat? The Quartermain House is hosting this event and has invited five internationally recognized licensed artists and designers, and Craft Stars as guests from April 29 to May 1, 2016. Join me (Cheryl
My Artist Crush for March is one special lady. Rita Barakat and I have been friends for a few years now. I was fortunate enough to meet her through a few years back through this wonderful industry (Craft & Hobby Association). I’ve watched this lady overcome a lot of life challenges that many would think are obstacles and yet she continues to smile and work hard to make her dreams come
I am excited to share my Artist Crush this month. Linda Ledbetter is someone I have stalked followed for years. Not only is she a super talented artist, I have adored her wit and charm that oozes from her posts. I had the privilege of meeting her in person last month at the CHA Mega Show in Anaheim. She is even more charming and sweet in person and I’m
