Have a wonderful Holiday! Be Safe!
To all military and families thank you!
It’s no secret that I have had a life long obsession with fungi. I dig mold, lichen and Mushrooms! I am completely fascinated on all levels. So I was so excited when I found this Bird Nest Mushroom in Oklahoma last spring. I have always wanted to find this kind but they are so tiny! They are only about 1/4 inch in diameter.
We were out walking with the neighbor’s dog when she lead us down the street to a neighbor’s pond. I was looking for mushrooms but not that kind. It was fate, I dropped something and when I picked it up I noticed the Birds Nest Fungi right next to it! I took some home and experimented. I watered it everyday and it actually grew! It was fun!
The little “nests” or fruiting body holds the little “eggs” which are spore filled. The nests are called “peridia” (“peridium” in the singular), they work like splash cups, raindrops fall into the nest, then the eggs (called “periodoles”) are thrown into the air, where they latch onto twigs, branches, leaves, and then continue to grow.
Making your own cards is such an awesome way to inspire someone, cheer someone up or simply let them know your thinking about them. Everyone loves to receive a card and if your like me you probably have tons of scraps somewhere.
What better way to use them up than to make cards! I try not to throw anything I can use in a later project away, which means I am always looking for ways to use up old scraps of paper! I made a bunch of inspirational cards last year, it was really fun, and it was a great way to use odd scraps.
Here are a few ideas to get those creative juices flowin’!
Digital Stamps, quotes and construction paper
Scraps!
Buttons! Construction paper and stamps.
Felt, stamps, construction paper, foam paper.
Digital Stamps and Quotes, construction paper, and stamps
More Scraps Construction paper, embellishments, stickers, stamps
Add some inspiration, Its like sending a hug
Fun with markers.. Go on.. go crazy with markers and stamps…it will make someone smile
Vintage Wrapping Paper and construction paper scraps were used for this card..along with some stamps
Do you like to make cards out of scraps? Or have you been inspired to make one? Leave a comment, pic, or drop a link I would love to check it out!
I love John Muir! I cannot wait for summertime camping trips!
This page was done with crayons and watercolor.
I took these pics of these cute lil Owls at the Tulsa Zoo in Oklahoma.
Making your own wall art is fun and easy!
Materials Needed:
This is fun, really inexpensive project to quickly update the look of any room. You could do this project alone, with your kids, or friends!
If you do not want to make one but still want one you can purchase this one! Visit SugarBeetCrafts on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/listing/180332961/owl-friend-canvas?ref=shop_home_active_20
If its cute and sweet its Sugar Beet
Champagne Taste on a Beer Bottle Budget
Oh the wonders in creativity...
Creative living.
embracing madness
4 out of 5 read-ologists recommend this WordPress.com site. ups and downs of writer's insanity and day to day life. I will write whatever makes the voices happy, for a writer that ignores her inner voices is merely a mental breakdown waiting to happen. Keeping the voices happy and creating new worlds for them to play in is my main goal.
“It takes a lot of imagination to be a good photographer."
Love,Live ,Craft and Sew!!!!
images as thoughts
Aspiring Wordsmith
Creating art on the big canvas and the small ones too
a blog about my garden and my soft spot for cacti and succulents, travelling and art
watercolor and things that fall out of my fingers, art, watercolor, words. I sell stuff too! Email me at martha@marthakeim.com
The simple thoughts of a simple mind.
creative arts by Peta Gwenythe
Visual Artist
A place to guide you where to buy pretty beads for jewelry making.