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Dynamic Dreamer ~ Art Weaver Posted By lisahuntart on October 11, 2013 The finished Kingfisher-Shapeshifter watercolor painting. Here’s the finished Kingfisher-Shapeshifter watercolor painting. I actually started painting this piece while I was sick—and kind of dragged my feet in the process. Kingfisher-Shapeshifter painting-in-progress. I like to work with natural light when possible. After a few sluggish days while contending with burning throat and lungs, one morning I felt better and went full-steam ahead with the remainder of the painting. Meanwhile, there are more works on the watercolor boards as I approach the last 10 bird-shapeshifters on my list. More works-in-progress: Starling-Shapeshifter and Eagle-Shapeshifter. In other Studio News: I got prezzies! Look at the bountiful table of presents I recently received from old friends! A shout out to old friends and fellow creatives. Gift from Sharon Wood, Storyteller extraordinaire Gift from Michael A. The third package came from a childhood friend. ~ Lisa

Crafted by Us Handmade Gifts Native America - Cosmologies Mesoamerican calendars tracked the solar year, the lunar year, the Venus cycle, and other phenomena including supernatural and ritual cycles whose fundamental basis remain unknown. This cyclical calendar is made up of a 260 day spiritual calendar and the 365 day solar calendar. The 260 day calendar was the most important and remains in use to this day in the Highlands of Guatemala, Chiapas, and . It may recreate the human gestational period or perhaps the cycles of Venus and was used by the ancient Maya as a kind of almanac for divination. (In Yucatec Maya it is called the tzolkin and was composed of 13 periods of 20 days each. - Dr.

10 Fun Uses for Pool Noodles « Quiver Full of Blessings May22 Pool noodles are everywhere this time of year and are usually sold pretty cheaply. Here’s a list of fun and creative ways you can use pool noodles outside of the pool this summer: Use coordinating colors to make a fun headboard for a kids’ room.familyfun.go.com This is a cheaper alternative to buying wreath forms–bend pool noodles into a circle and tape securely. Cut slices of pool noodles to make big beads for little ones to lace. Use slices for painting pictures. Tape a bunch of circled pool noodles together for a backyard obstacle course. My little boys would love this idea since they already use noodles as pretend swords–fashion light sabers out of lengths of noodle. A fun idea for a summer party! This is one of my favorite ideas. Use chunks of noodle along with toothpicks or golf tees to make your own silly creatures. Set up as arches in your yard as hurdles, to kick balls through, or as a giant croquet game. Like this: Like Loading...

Make Your Own Bouncy Balls - Guest Post from Adventures of Home Life I am delighted to have a guest post from Adventures of Home Life. If you haven't checked out this blog yet, you must head over as soon as you finish reading this. In it, a mom shares her crafts and projects, easy recipes and parenting experiences. I don't know about your house, but mine is filled with those small rubber bouncy balls. 2 plastic cups (I labeled mine "Borax" and "Ball" so I wouldn't get confusedWarm waterBoraxFood coloring (optional)White/school glueCornstarchTablespoonTeaspoonZipper baggie Combine 2 Tablespoons of warm water and 1/2 teaspoon of Borax and mix in the "Borax" cup. Continue to stir this mixture until it becomes almost impossible to do so anymore. Place in your hands and roll into a ball shape. This is close to what your finished product will look like: The Older really enjoyed this, and I made it into a learning activity as well. I do suggest playing with these balls indoors because they seemed to pick up some dirt when we played with them on the patio.

Recycled Paper Mobiles... - Buzzmills Hi there!! If you are stopping by via Pinterest or from another link, thanks so much for coming! And, while you're at it, take a look around...there's lots of fun stuff to see! Have you heard about the fun going on over at Stumbles and Stitches? In the meantime, thanks to them, I got inspired and am getting a few little projects done around here... One of the rules of the stitch along is that you must use some sort of recycled or upcycled materials. So, the first project up...I am embarrassed to say that my Shamrocks were up until just yesterday (so were my Easter decorations for that matter...)! First I started here, my recycle bin... Then I drew the flying bird template and cut...The cutting part was a bit more involved then I had originally anticipated. (oops, I guess...I should focuss on some window cleaning too!!) I love the way it really seems to look like a flock of birds flying by our window!

T Shirt Dress DIY - Make a cute Summer Dress : DIY Fashion by Trinkets in Bloom If a basic T shirt is a must have for any wardrobe, then a basic T shirt dress is a must have for Summer. This simple DIY tutorial will show you how to turn a basic t shirt into a cute Summer dress. To see step by step instructions and photos click here. 1 T Shirt in your size (try to find one thats a little long, I found mine at Old Navy)1 T Shirt at least 2 sizes largerScissorsTape measurePinsSewing machine Step 1 Take your larger T shirt and lay it flat on a table, measure how long you want your skirt to be, mark it and cut your shirt straight across. Step 2 Cut open the side seams on both strips that you will be using for your skirt. Step 3 Pin and sew a hem in your 2nd strip of fabric that you will be using for your skirt, use the existing hem for as much of your skirt as you can. Step 4 Sew 2 parallel stitch lines along the cut edge of your skirt. Step 5 Lay out your top T shirt flat on a table and place your skirt (inside out and upside down) on top.

Helioviewer.org - Solar and heliospheric image visualization tool Sand and Sisal: Glass Float Ornaments Glass floats are beautiful blown glass buoys used traditionally by Asian fisherman to float their fishing nets. They have found their way out of the sea and into our homes and into a hot decorating trend! Read about Glass Float Decorating to see how to use floats. This year I’m having a Coastal Christmas theme in my home and wanted to incorporate glass floats by making Glass Float Ornaments out of simple clear glass ones you find at a craft store. The floats are made with just a few items and are oh so easy! How to Make Glass Float Ornaments You only need a few items to make the ornaments: Clear glass ornaments Blue and green food coloring (I used paste in Sky Blue & Leaf Green)white glue or Mod Podge Decorative fish netting (available at craft stores)Sisal twinecups, a small funnel, and a cupcake pan In a small bowl combine a few tablespoons of glue or Mod Podge, food coloring and a few drops of water. Next, remove the ornament top and place on a cup. Pull out an old cupcake pan. Kim

DIY Tie Dye Denim Whether it be shibori or with bleach, warm weather brings out our utmost desire for tie dying – especially when it comes to bleaching as working outdoors for this project is a necessity. Inspired by Isabel Marant‘s tie dyed sweatshirts, shirts and jeans, we grabbed our favorite denim shirt and a bottle of Clorox for one of our favorite summertime projects. You’ll need:a denim shirtbleachrubber bandsrubber glovesplastic container If the shirt hasn’t already been pre-washed, run it through the washing machine first. After the sleeves are tied, crumple the body of the shirt. Pour 3 quarts of bleach and 3 quarts of water into a plastic container. Let the shirt sit for approximately 15-20 minutes. Throw it in the dyer and your denim tie dye shirt is ready to wear! (Paige Paloma Leggings $299, Madewell Denim Shirt $78; all images by HonestlyWTF)

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