Valentine's Day Project

This month I decided to make a Valentine's day project.  I found this dark cork board at Michael's. I used red pins to make the shape of the heart and then wrapped it with red string.  I have seen similar ideas on Pinterest, although the examples used wood and nails.

Romare Bearden

A few years ago I took a mix-media class about the artist Romare Bearden (1911-1988).  He was known as the master of collage and his art focused on African American culture and issues. Reflecting on Black History Month I wanted to bring attention to this talented artist. The first image is by Bearden.  I created collages of my own with a similar style to Bearden. The female image I used in the third picture is from Rapunzel by Mequitta Ahuja. - JM




"Gospel Song" by Romare Bearden

"Welcome In" by Julia Martin






"Why I Sing" by Julia Martin

Colorful chalk pens

I have always wondered how the people at coffee shops could make such pretty drawings on the menu board.  I found out the secret is chalk pens. I found them at Michaels and they are so fun.  This is the inside of my son's lunchbox, I think he will love it.  They are nice because they don't rub off like regular chalk.

Wire Sculpture

A museum recently had a family craft activity involving wires and common household items such as an empty spool of thread, Styrofoam, and string to create sculptures.  I googled "wire sculpture" and found wonderful ideas. Materials: pipe cleaners, cloth scraps, and ribbon. ~ JM



Wire Face



Wire Hearts



Wire People

Scrabble Tile Gifts

I found these ideas on Pinterest of gifts to make using scrabble tiles.  I found a Scrabble game at the Goodwill and will keep a lookout for more...the possibilities are endless!

Vision Board

My friend is having a Vision Board party on New Years Day. I made one for this month's project.

A vision board is a collage of images, pictures and/or words that affirm your goals or encourage accomplishments that make you happy.  The idea on the first board is from "Green Craft" magazine.  The words I used in the second board: "I am a gift, evolution, adventures, dance, free, living, and celebration". ~ JM

Christmas Gift Ornament

Christmas gift ornament

I made this with a little wooden block and then covered it with Christmas music wrapping paper, added bells and ribbon! I saw this idea on Pinterest :)