Seashell Decoration

Seashells can be arranged in glass containers to make a nice table centerpiece.  Choose a glass vase or container of your choice.  Carefully place the seashells inside the vase or container.  Try to mix seashells of different varieties. Place the arrangement on a table or desk.  Sand can also be added to the bottom of the glass before adding the shells.

Lotus Flower

 

Often I begin sketching small objects. I eventually turn the objects into something else.  That's how this drawing was created. I began with a lotus flower then I turned the flower into a swan.  I added more flowers, water, and a sunset to complete the picture.

Chalkboard Art

Sometimes just changing an artwork with a new piece can change the look of your room.  A chalkboard can be a fun way to create a new art either daily or weekly.  Purchase any size chalkboard that can be hung on a wall.  Draw your favorite design using colored or white chalk.  Then rotate with a new art the next day. 

Gift Wrapped Shoeboxes

What can you do with empty shoeboxes?  You can create your own customized storage boxes.  Take your favorite gift wrapping paper.  Wrap the lid of the box.  Then wrap the entire box.  Add a label on the outside of the box for your storage items.  These boxes can be used as gift boxes too.

Iris Garden

 

 

I took this picture at a local botanical garden.  I love the way the sunlight danced on the petals of the iris flowers. It was a perfect picture opportunity.

Artistic Address Labels

The next time you address an envelope consider designing your own address label.  Pick up a package of white address labels at your local office supply store.  Write your mailing address on the labels. Leave enough room either to the right or left of your address.  Create a simple design such as a heart, star, flower, sun, or any design you like.  Stick the label on your envelope then mail away.

Sunshine Card

I love summer! Here's how to design a fun summer card.  Purchase a pack of smiley face stickers & cardstock.  Place a smiley face sticker towards the center of the card.  Draw lines around the sticker.  These lines will be the rays of the sun.  Draw clouds in the background.  Write a summer greeting on the inside of the card.  Send the card to someone special. :)