Monthly Archives: July 2009

An Illustration Friday Robot- on an actual friday, no less!

July 31, 2009 | Topic: art, Illustration Friday, my art, Robots

I dug out the paints and canvas for the first time in ages… what do you think? I’m thinking of a series of these for the new shop (which yes, I know, is so behind schedule). So, the theme for IF this… Read on...

Scooby Doo Villains – created for Superpunch

July 30, 2009 | Topic: art, Illustration Friday, my art

One of my fave cool link websites, Superpunch had a contest this month to artistically recreate a Scooby Doo supervillain… Do I wait to the last minute to draw something?… yup! Demon Shark:
And… Read on...

New website update

July 28, 2009 | Topic: Announcement

Hi all, I hope everyone is enjoying the new look of Dabbled. Like I’ve said before, it’s still under construction, but it’s coming together. I’ll be adding a ‘Freebies’ section in the next week, so stay tuned for that. The move to WordPress went relatively smoothly, except for… Read on...

Guest Week Wrap-Up

July 27, 2009 | Topic: Guest, inspirations

Did you miss me? I’m sure you didn’t, since you have had such wonderful content from our talented Guest Stars! In case you missed any, here are the fabulous posts we had for Guest Week(s) on Dabbled!

Check out this fabulous tutorial on

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Tutorial: How to Make Environmentally Friendly Reusable Sandwich/Snack Bags

July 24, 2009 | Topic: craft, Featured Craft, Guest, Tutorials/Tips

In my house, we (and by “we,” I mean me and my uninterested husband and kids that I am forcing this on) are doing our best to be better stewards of our environment. So when Dot asked me to be a guest poster on Dabbled while she sunbathes on an… Read on...

#BananaLuv: Bestest Banana Recipes EVAH!

July 22, 2009 | Topic: food, Guest, inspirations

GoodNCrazy Goes Bananas! And maybe you’re thinking so is Dot? Where is she you ask? Um… she didn’t tell me?! I think she’s on a super secret mission? She promises to be back soon though? Maybe she’ll have additional robots for her collection.. ya think?? In… Read on...

Learning Letterpress

July 21, 2009 | Topic: craft, Featured Craft, Guest

Thank you, Nancy, for inviting me to write a guest post here on Dabbled–this is one of my favorite sites for creative inspiration, with a nice dose of fun mixed in, so it is an honor to post here.

I was invited to write about letterpress, my… Read on...

Cupcake Flower Arrangement

July 20, 2009 | Topic: craft, Guest, Tutorials/Tips

Need a quick cheery gift? Give someone a no-bake cupcake! The construction is so simple, you can whip one up for a birthday, or other special occasion in no time. (Download the flag pdf which includes flags for Happy Birthday, Thinking of You, Congrats… Read on...

The internet, curated.

July 19, 2009 | Topic: Guest, inspirations, Uncategorized

Awfully honored to be guest posting here on Dabbled. Thanks for having me and I hope not to scare any of you away with my atrocious grammar and communist leanings. Here goes… I think that the thing that I love the most about the internet is that it gives us … Read on...

The Ghost of Guest Posts Past…

July 18, 2009 | Topic: craft, Featured Craft, food, Guest

Since we’re having fun with our lovely guest bloggers, I thought you might enjoy a reminder of some of the cool projects done by some previous guest stars! Here are three from 2008…