by Shonna | Jun 10, 2014 | Crafting
The months of June and July are reserved for the Index Card a Daychallenge. This is a creativity challenge, and I’ve made it my specific challenge to learn how to doodle. With the book launch, my days have been busy and I haven’t made a doodle every day,...
by Shonna | Jun 3, 2014 | Crafting, Random fun
Yesterday was the second day of the creative Index Card a Day challenge. I’ve challenged myself to learn how to doodle this summer. I’m taking inspiration from my Doodle Board on Pinterest until I’m ready to go rogue and do my own thing. One picture...
by Shonna | Jun 1, 2014 | Crafting
Need a creative boost this summer? Why not join the Index Card a Day Challenge? Started by Tammy, the creative wiz at Daisy Yellow Art. It starts today, June 1st and runs through July 31st. You can find out all the details at DaisyYellowArt. I’m thrilled to have...
by Shonna | Apr 28, 2014 | Book Art, Cinderella's Dress, Crafting
Taking a quick poll here. I’m working on bookmarks for my SWAG (Stuff We Always Get) to give out at book signings in June. I wanted to create something with a little more value than a regular bookmark, so talented and creative friend Heather over at Tatting...
by Shonna | Apr 23, 2014 | Cinderella's Dress, Crafting
Tatting is a form of lace-making. You use a shuttle and thread to tie a series of double knots and loops. When you get good at this craft, you can create really intricate patterns. My friend Heather over at Tatting Connection taught me how. She had me start with two...
by Shonna | Apr 5, 2014 | Crafting
I first saw Ukrainian or Pysanky Easter Eggs at the mall when I was probably 10 or 11. My mom said “no” to buying me the kit, so my best friend and I pooled our money and split the starter kit. We each got one kistka, the tool to draw on the eggs....
