Monthly Archives: August 2008

Motivation.. and a Beach Review (Myrtle Beach SC)

August 18, 2008 | Topic: Uncategorized

It seems that it’s so hard to get back in the groove when you’ve been away for a few days. We decided at the last minute to join the in-laws while they were at the beach, this weekend, which meant… Read on...

Back from a quick trip to the beach..

August 17, 2008 | Topic: Uncategorized

Will post tomorrow!

HOW TO: Finger Puppet Bus

August 12, 2008 | Topic: craft, Featured Craft

Edit: Welcome ParentHackers! Stick around and check out the place! More Tutorials here. As you probably know, i outsource my ideas that involve woodworking to my fabulous husband, the maker behind the Play Stove, and other cool stuff. Previously we created a Finger Puppet Bus… Read on...

Robots, news ,owls, and cupcakes!

August 12, 2008 | Topic: art

Relatively productive today, at least for a Monday. I did finish a few watercolor sketches. And did some laundry. And cleaned up the porch from Sunday’s after brunch gathering. Oh, and tried to find something for The Boy to wear to a wedding in Sept, as the ringbearer. The bride… Read on...

Roundup of the week..

August 10, 2008 | Topic: Uncategorized

Hiya all! Hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend. We just got back from a trek up Stone Mountain with a 3 yr old in tow, and the exhausted me decided to take a hot bath. Sweet hubby brought me red wine and his i-touch, with Dr Horrible playing,… Read on...

Illustration Friday – Sail

August 8, 2008 | Topic: art, Illustration Friday, my art

Finally an IF on actual Friday! Note 1: I didn’t get the last 2 weeks IF’s posted until yesterday, so check ‘em out here! Pretty Please? I’ll give you a virtual cookie… Note 2: Check out the my interview with Artist Cory Godbey
(I know he does… Read on...

Interview – Cory Godbey, Artist

August 7, 2008 | Topic: highlight, inspirations

This week’s Dabbled interview is with the very talented Cory Godbey. Cory is an illustrator & author, and is part of Portland Studios. He just released “Ticket”, a story in pictures. Without further ado… 1. Let’s get the standard stuff out of the way… Read on...

Little Watercolor Sketches

August 7, 2008 | Topic: art, Illustration Friday, my art

Finally, some ART! In an attempt to get out of my creative funk, I was playing around with my watercolor pencils again yesterday. I missed (for the first time this year!) Illustration Friday last week, and I’m bummed because my goal was to do something new for it every… Read on...

Summer Contest Winners!

August 5, 2008 | Topic: Uncategorized

Much thanks to our judges, Dana of Craftyminx and Lisa of Tissuepapers. Adding up the points, we ended up in a tie for first place! Both of these really fit the spirit of the Summer Doldrums Contest! The Rainy Day Fun Insect Window Shade, by Some… Read on...

Dot's Easy Asian Pasta Salad… and 3 other things

August 1, 2008 | Topic: food, my food

Item 1: The Judges are feverishly working to judge the summer doldrums contest.. Results soon! Item 2:
I realize I haven’t done a food post lately, so I figured we’d remedy that today.
My fabulous neighbor invited us over for dinner tonight, and they are vegetarians. I’m bringing a… Read on...