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So many people fear sharing their creativity for fear of judgement or competition.  However, when we share our art with others, it just multiplies the beauty in the world.  I love sharing creative adventures with my grandson.  Bringing art to children not only helps them to see the world in new ways, it actually creates opportunities to develop problem solving skills, hand eye coordination, and to express emotions.  This week, Kayden and I created bubbly colors.  If you want to add a little creative play to your week, here are the instructions. Bubbly Colors 1) Fill a baking sheet with baking soda. 2) Fill small cups with vinegar.  In each cup, add a different color or food coloring.   3)...

One of my favorite things is finding ways to turn ordinary objects into art.  This canvas is made out of paint stir sticks. It never actually made it into the store, because as soon as it was posted on ElephantBack Arts Facebook page, it was sold.  What an awesome feeling to know that something that was so much fun is to make is bringing someone else joy!  Once you realize that art exists in all things around you, you will see beauty everywhere.

Even when I am not working in my studio or making art, I am living the creative life.  I am blessed to be able to share this with the people in my life.  On this particular day, Kayden and I decided to make slime.  There is absolutely nothing better than getting messy with a three year old.  It's liberating and so very fulfilling.     Here's a recipe for making slime.  Take a couple of hours off from your busy life and just have fun.  I promise you will feel so much  better about every little piece of your life.   Kayden's Silly Slime In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup clear glue and 1/2 cup of water.  Mix it completely...

I absolutely love wine!  Who doesn't, right?  I've been collecting wine corks for about 5 years now.  Why?  Well, I just knew that someday I would find a great use for them.  And I have!  My wine cork key chains are so much fun to make and can be personalized to represent just about anyone's personality.  They're pretty darn sturdy too!  I use the pink ribbon key chain that I made for myself.  It was my first handmade cork key chain.  I have been using it to hold my keys for over a year now.  Pretty cool, huh?  If you have a favorite winery and would like me to personalize a key chain for you, message me.  I'll make you...