I recently stumbled upon a series of photos that I had taken a couple of years ago that captured the progress of the artwork pictured above. I had so completely forgotten about them that it took me a moment to figure out what in the world I was looking at! A lot of blotches of…
painted crafts
Gifts that Give Back
I purchased this artwork at a local charity auction to support the organization’s art program for homeless and street-engaged youth and young adults. I also happen to work for that charity and know the artist personally.A single mother “Abby” – the talented creator of this artwork – has had more than her share of trauma from growing up in a…
Chic and Crafty Hand-Painted Candles
If you’re like me, you like displaying pretty candles throughout the home. I like a variety of different kinds from short and wide to tall and narrow and everything in between. And although, when lit, candles are a great way to set a mood or create warmth, sometimes I simply want to display candles that serve a…
Colourfully-Distressed Candlesticks
I purchased these mismatched, wooden candlesticks at a local second-hand store for $4. They were bagged up and hanging among a wide assortment of small, home décor ‘sets.’ While it was clear that these were not exactly a matching set – the grains were all different and the hues varied from one candlestick to another –…