It all started on Instagram. I kept seeing cool photos that were taken through a crystal ball. I thought it looked like a fun project, so I started looking for information. It turns out that glass globe or lens ball photography is trending. Why? Because it’s an inexpensive and fun way to take photographs. The visual effects can be stunning. My next step? Obtaining a lens ball and taking some photos of my own. My Lens Ball Experience I discovered lens ball photography on Instagram and being a dabbler in photography, I thought it looked like fun. It Read More
Category: crafts
My Candle Making Adventure
Since March is National Craft Month, I figured it was time to finally use the candle making kit I received for Christmas. I haven’t made candles on my own before so it had the possibility of being an adventure. In fact, the last time I remember making candles was during a beach trip as a young child. We dug our molds into the sand and poured the wax it. Sand candles, a fond childhood memory. This time around, I was using a kit and had no adult supervision. The kit I have came from Amazon and is made by Candlewic. Read More
21 Craft Kits and Ideas for Kids
I spent the morning hanging out in Kindergarten. It’s a really fun place to be. There is always a fun song to sing and a fun craft project to do. Kids love crafts. I also teach art to students ages 8 to 14. Kids love art. It is a joy to watch them explore their creativity and produce some amazing work. If you’ve been reading my blog, you know that March is National Craft Month. The kid’s craft market is flooded with kits and ideas to do with your little ones and not so little ones. Arts and crafts help Read More
3 Kinds of Journals for Self-Care
Self-care is a major buzz word these days. I see ideas for self-care every where I look. Is it because our world seems more stressful or out of control than ever? Maybe. Perhaps it’s because we live at such a fast pace…instant this, automatic that. Whatever the reason, practicing self-care is more than just the latest buzz word. It’s also good for your health. Self-care can be anything that you do for yourself that benefits your physical, mental and/or emotional health. It doesn’t have to be anything excessive or out of the ordinary. In fact, you probably practice self-care on Read More